February 10, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E157 CONGRATULATING ZACH MOORE lions, and a trip to Washington, D.C. On be- Donna Gastreich. She is receiving the 2015 ON HIS SELECTION TO THE HIGH half of the 4th Congressional District of Colo- Chamber Champion Award from the Greater SCHOOL HONORS PERFORMANCE rado, I extend my best wishes to Ms. Steiner. St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce. SERIES Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to recognize Ms. Ms. Gastreich is a pivotal part of the cham- Nicole Steiner for her accomplishments. ber by the way she passionately serves the HON. BILLY LONG f community. In the past several years, Ms. OF Gastreich has worked with various commit- IN RECOGNITION OF ST. MARY’S tees: Tech Communications and the Ambas- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SCHOOL Wednesday, February 10, 2016 sadors. She is also involved with the annual Golf Tournament. Mr. LONG. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to con- HON. RICHARD E. NEAL Her commitment to planning Santa’s North gratulate Zach Moore, a senior trombone play- OF MASSACHUSETTS Pole Dash, the annual 5K run, is evident from er at Glendale High School in Springfield, Mis- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES her willingness to visit the businesses on Main souri, on being selected to perform in the High Wednesday, February 10, 2016 Street that will be affected by the race. Once School Honors Performance Series at Car- Ms. Gastreich has gathered the necessary in- Mr. NEAL. Mr. Speaker, I want to take this negie Hall in New York City. formation, she reports to staff so appropriate opportunity to recognize St. Mary’s School in Starting in 2009, The High School Honors modifications can be made for the race day. Lee, Massachusetts on their 130th anniver- Performance Series was established to show- Ms. Gastreich is a positive voice for the cham- sary. Since its inception, the hard work of the case the most talented high school performers ber and the programs they provide. teachers and students has made St. Mary’s in the country. To be considered for inclusion I ask you to join me in recognizing Ms. School a model of success in the region. in this series, Moore underwent a competitive Donna Gastreich on this 2015 Chamber In the mid-1880s, Jane Sedgwick, a mem- application process which required a written Champion Award from the Greater St. Charles ber of a wealthy family in Stockbridge, Massa- recommendation from an instructor and his County Chamber of Commerce. chusetts, wanted to open a parochial school in submitting an audition tape. The various dif- f ferent ensembles on display at the series are Western Massachusetts after a massive influx conducted by renowned conductors, who will of Irish immigrants into the area. After 25 HONORING STEVE WATSON AS THE challenge Zach to perform to the best of his years of work and determination, Pope Leo 2015 KRAFT HEINZ HERO abilities. XIII finally gave Jane his personal blessing to Zach has assembled a truly admirable body building the school that would be affiliated with HON. J. RANDY FORBES of work playing the trombone, earning a Bass St. Mary’s Church in Lee. Five years later, the OF VIRGINIA Trombone slot in the All-State Orchestra this school was built and they welcomed nuns IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES year as well as first chair trombone honors in from St. Joseph’s of Chambery, France to Wednesday, February 10, 2016 the All-District Honor Band. He has played teach students grades 1 through 8. with the U.S. Army All-American Marching For 72 years, the old school located on Mr. FORBES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Band at the halftime show of the U.S. Army Academy Street served the parish of St. recognize Steve Watson of Suffolk, Virginia. All-American Bowl, a testament to his ability to Mary’s until a boom in the population of Lee For the past five years, Steve—a 31-year em- perform at a high level in front of a large audi- following World War II. The pastor at St. ployee of the Planter’s peanut plant in Suf- ence. Zach has been described as an incred- Mary’s Church at the time, Father Jeremiah folk—and his wife Patricia have selflessly led ibly hard worker who is both dedicated to his Murphy, labored tirelessly to get the funds an effort to help ensure nearly 100 local stu- art and exceptionally talented. needed to ensure they could build a big dents have the supplies they need for the Mr. Speaker, Zach Moore deserves our con- enough building for all the students. In 1957, school year ahead. Annually, Steve and Patri- gratulations on his selection to the High all of Father Murphy’s dreams came together cia hold a back-to-school cookout that in- School Honors Performance Series. I urge my and a new school was constructed just up the cludes donating backpacks filled with school colleagues to join me in extending congratula- road from where the old school stood. Since supplies for children in their neighborhood. tions to Zach on his achievements, which then, the current building has added new On Thursday, February 11, 2016, Steve will make him an example of the outstanding tal- wings to the building to accommodate a library be recognized as the 2015 Kraft Heinz Hero, ent Missouri’s Seventh Congressional District and computer labs to better educate their stu- an award which is given to the Kraft Heinz has to offer. dents. Today, St. Mary’s School has all the employee who demonstrates upstanding val- f new forms of technology to help a new gen- ues and community excellence. Over 40,000 eration of students get excited about learning. employees worldwide were eligible to be nomi- RECOGNIZING MS. NICOLE Mr. Speaker, for the past 130 years, St. nated for this award, and I am proud to recog- STEINER Mary’s School’s curriculum may have nize Steve for receiving this prestigious honor. changed, but their ideals and their high edu- Steve Watson is a beloved pillar in the Suf- HON. cational standards have always remained the folk community. When he is not manning the OF COLORADO same. With small class sizes, teachers are Bar-b-que, Steve can be found cooking and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES able to give important individual attention to serving meals at his church for those in need, Wednesday, February 10, 2016 ensure every student can excel. The school’s assisting the elderly with maintenance and motto, ‘‘Education with a Plus,’’ speaks vol- home repairs and donating his time and Mr. BUCK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- umes to their dedication to math and the money to wherever community help is needed. ognize Ms. Nicole Steiner for being selected sciences, as well as the moral teachings that I salute Steve and Patricia for their efforts to as one of Colorado’s top two youth volunteers comes along with a Catholic education. I want give back to the students and families of Suf- in the 21st Annual National Awards Program to commend all the teachers and staff of St. folk and commend Steve on receiving this tre- by The Prudential Spirit of Community Mary’s School on all the success they have mendous award. Awards. She was selected for this honor be- had over the past century in shaping the f cause of her exceptional acts of volunteerism. young minds of Berkshire County. I wish them Ms. Steiner is a senior at Legend High TRIBUTE TO PETER PELLETT all the best with their future endeavors. School in Parker, Colorado. To date, she has raised over $40,000 worth of games, puzzles, f HON. DAVID YOUNG and books for a variety of organizations and CONGRATULATING DONNA OF IOWA individuals. In 2014 she founded ‘‘A Game for GASTREICH FOR HER LIFETIME IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES You’’, which collects games, puzzles, and DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD books that are donated to various organiza- Wednesday, February 10, 2016 tions. Over 5,500 individuals have received a HON. Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate Peter gift because of her efforts. It is the ingenuity OF MISSOURI Pellett of Atlantic, Iowa for achieving the rank and hard work Ms. Steiner embodies daily that IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES makes America exceptional. She has shown of Eagle Scout. Peter is a member of Boy true leadership in her community. Wednesday, February 10, 2016 Scout Troop 366, Omaha, Nebraska and the As the recipient of this award, Ms. Steiner Mr. LUETKEMEYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise Soaring Eagle District of the Mid-America will receive a $1,000 stipend, engraved medal- today to honor a constituent of mine, Ms. Council.

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I considered her To earn the Eagle Scout rank, a Boy Scout Wednesday, February 10, 2016 a friend and a role model, and while her serv- is obligated to pass specific tests that are or- Mr. BUCK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- ice to us will be remembered, her loss will be ganized by requirements and merit badges, as ognize Ms. Riley Holcomb for being selected felt for a long time to come. well as completing an Eagle Project to benefit as one of Colorado’s Distinguished Finalists in f the community. Peter’s Eagle Project was re- the 21st Annual National Awards Program by CONGRATULATING RANDY SCHIL- habilitating the infield for the Benson Little The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards. League Park in Omaha, Nebraska. The work LING FOR HIS LIFETIME DISTIN- She was selected for this honor due to her ex- GUISHED SERVICE AWARD ethic Peter has shown in his Eagle Project ceptional acts of volunteerism. and every other project leading up to his Ms. Holcomb is a seventh-grade student at Eagle Scout rank speaks volumes of his com- Altona Middle School in Longmont, Colorado. HON. BLAINE LUETKEMEYER mitment to serving a cause greater than him- She was originally inspired to make a dif- OF MISSOURI self and assisting his community. ference when her aunt passed away from kid- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wednesday, February 10, 2016 Mr. Speaker, the example set by this young ney cancer. Over the past four years, Ms. Hol- man demonstrates the rewards of hard work, comb founded a Relay for Life team which has Mr. LUETKEMEYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise dedication, and perseverance. I am honored to raised over $18,000 for the American Cancer today to honor a constituent of mine, Mr. represent Peter in the United States Con- Society. It is the ingenuity and hard work Ms. Randy Schilling. He is receiving the Lifetime Holcomb embodies daily that makes America gress. I ask that my colleagues in the United Distinguished Service Award in the Civic cat- exceptional. She has shown true leadership in States House of Representatives join me in egory from the Greater St. Charles County her community. congratulating him on obtaining the Eagle Chamber of Commerce. As the recipient of this award, she will re- Mr. Schilling started his commitment to revi- Scout ranking, and in wishing him nothing but ceive an engraved bronze medallion. On be- talizing Main Street St. Charles in 1992. As continued success in his future education and half of the 4th Congressional District of Colo- founder of Quilogy, Randy made the decision career. rado, I extend my best wishes to Ms. Hol- to set up his business on South Main and also comb. purchase five additional buildings on South f Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to recognize Ms. Main which he ended up renovating. Riley Holcomb for her accomplishments. The dedication to preserving the historical CONGRATULATING MERLE SCHNEI- f aspect of Main Street St. Charles continues to DER FOR HIS LIFETIME DISTIN- this day. Mr. Schilling successfully modifies GUISHED SERVICE AWARD IN RECOGNITION OF THE LIFE OF historic buildings on Historic Main Street for MRS. KAY BEARD modern business purposes. The projects he has spearheaded have shown the importance HON. BLAINE LUETKEMEYER HON. of supporting the maintenance of these his- OF MISSOURI OF MICHIGAN toric structures. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES One of Mr. Schilling’s recent projects is his IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES purchase and renovation of the old Post Office Wednesday, February 10, 2016 located on South Main Street. This 10,000 Wednesday, February 10, 2016 Mrs. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to square foot office space will allow regional Mr. LUETKEMEYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise recognize Mrs. Kay Beard for her lifetime of startups with affordable workspace for men- today to honor a constituent of mine, Mr. distinguished service to our county and our tors, potential investors, programming, edu- Merle Schneider. He is receiving the Lifetime state. Kay’s commitment to our community cation resources, and a community of local Distinguished Service Award in the Humani- has enriched the lives of so many and helped entrepreneurs. tarian category from the Greater St. Charles guide many of today’s leaders in our region to- As a native of St. Charles, Mr. Schilling has witnessed where St. Charles began and where County Chamber of Commerce. wards greater success. Kay was born in Detroit in 1921 and had a it is going. He graduated in 1985 from the Uni- Mr. Schneider is well known for his enter- reputation as a proud and feisty Irish Amer- versity of Missouri with a major in Electrical taining style of auctioneering and emceeing for ican. In 1946, Kay married the late Jerry Engineering. Once he completed his under- charity events in the St. Louis area. His self- Beard after he returned from World War II and graduate degree, he received his MBA in 1989 taught auctioneering skills have benefited nu- together, they raised five children. With her from the University of Illinois in Springfield, IL. merous organizations for their trivia nights, strong focus on family and community, Kay I ask you to join me in recognizing Mr. dinner auctions, and most recently for events became more involved in politics joining Citi- Randy Schilling on this Lifetime Distinguished honoring our veterans. zens for Educational Freedom and eventually Service Award in the Civic category from the For the past 30 years, during the Christmas running unsuccessfully for State Representa- Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Com- merce. season, Mr. Schneider plays the part of Santa tive. Undeterred, Kay kept at it and in 1978 and brings joy to many children as he hands was appointed to the Wayne County Commis- f out candy canes and teddy bears. Santa sion where she was then elected to fifteen RECOGNIZING TAIWAN’S PEACE Merle also annually appears at events for consecutive terms, until her retirement in INITIATIVE ROADMAP Toys for Tots, St. Louis Crisis Nursery, and 2008. During that time, Kay developed a rep- also provides opportunities for photos with utation as an outspoken force to be reckoned with in Wayne County Government. She cared HON. SCOTT DesJARLAIS children while listening to their Christmas OF TENNESSEE deeply about serving the constituents of her wishes. Numerous organizations have bene- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES district, and did so with distinction for thirty fited from Mr. Schneider’s emcee skills, St. years. Wednesday, February 10, 2016 Jude Children’s Research Hospital, the Kay was a beloved mother of five, grand- Duchesne High School Foresight Dinner Auc- Mr. DESJARLAIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today mother of three, sister, and a loving wife to to recognize the efforts that our close partner tion, Foodbank of St. Louis, Volunteers in her late husband Jerry. Kay was deeply in- and ally Taiwan has made in support of peace Medicine, and Giant Steps for Autism. volved in a wide array of community initiatives and stability in the Asia-Pacific region. I ask you to join me in recognizing Mr. including the United Way Community Services Last year, Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou Merle Schneider on this Lifetime Distinguished Board, the Blue Cross Senior Advisory Coun- proposed the South China Sea Peace Initia- Service Award in the Humanitarian category cil, the National Council for School-to-Work tive, reiterating their government’s long- from the Greater St. Charles County Chamber Opportunities, and was a founding member of standing position of shelving disputes and pro- of Commerce. Hospices of Michigan, just to name a few. She moting joint resource development in these

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