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HONORING MICHAEL DILLABOUGH, PERSONAL EXPLANATION by $800 billion. Trump proposes another $600 ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RE- billion from Medicaid in his budget. TIREMENT HON. JASON LEWIS Almost 2 million veterans and 660,000 vet- OF MINNESOTA erans spouses rely on Medicaid for their IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES health services. In my home state of Alabama, HON. JARED HUFFMAN around 28,000 veterans are enrolled in Med- Friday, June 16, 2017 icaid. According to a study by the Urban Insti- OF CALIFORNIA Mr. LEWIS of Minnesota. Mr. Speaker, on tute, the rate of uninsured veterans fell by 42 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 13, 2017, during Roll Call Vote No. 306 percent between 2013 and 2015. on the passage of H.R. 2581, the Verify First States that expanded Medicaid saw a 34 Friday, June 16, 2017 Act, I was recorded as not voting. Although I percent increase in the number of Medicaid- Mr. HUFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today was present on the floor at the time, my vote enrolled veterans, whereas states that de- was misreported, and I fully intended to vote with my colleague Congressman MIKE THOMP- clined the expansion saw a 3 percent in- ‘‘Yes’’ on Roll Call Vote No. 306. SON in recognition of Michael Dillabough, as crease. In Alabama, percent about 13,000 un- he retires from the United States Army Corps f insured Veterans would have qualified for health coverage had the state expanded. The of Engineers after a stellar 23-year career. PERSONAL EXPLANATION President and the majority aim to cut Medicaid After graduating from California State Uni- in all states, and therefore cap coverage and versity at Chico with a Bachelor of Science HON. GRACE F. NAPOLITANO benefits to hundreds of thousands of Veterans Degree in Civil Engineering, Michael OF CALIFORNIA across this country. Recalcitrance didn’t work Dillabough began his professional career as IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES for Alabama and it will not work in the rest of an officer with the U.S. Air Force in 1979. His Friday, June 16, 2017 the country. early work included Logistics Analyst at Wes- Now is the time to build on the progress the Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Mr. Speaker, I was ab- tinghouse Electrical Corporation and Senior ACA made for our Veterans, not roll it back by sent during Roll Call Vote No. 308 due to my Engineer and Technical Writer at Martin Mari- dismantling coverage and access for millions spouse’s health situation in California. Had I etta Aerospace at Vandenberg Air Force of Veterans. Veterans deserve better than been present, I would have voted ‘‘Nay’’ on Base. stale lip service. H.R. 2579, Broader Options for Americans In 1988 he began working for the United Act. f States Navy as the Facility Manager assigned f COMMEMORATING FIFTH ANNI- to Mare Island Naval Shipyard. For 6 years he VERSARY OF DEFERRED ACTION managed more than 550 facilities and 25 DENOUNCING IMPACT OF FOR CHILDHOOD ARRIVALS miles of roads. He then transferred to the TRUMPCARE ON OUR NATION’S (DACA) INITIATIVE United States Army Corps of Engineers in VETERANS 1994 and began his 23-year career with the San Francisco District. Initially brought on to HON. TERRI A. SEWELL HON. SHEILA JACKSON LEE work with the Earthquake Preparedness Cen- OF ALABAMA OF TEXAS ter of Expertise, he became the first Project IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Manager assigned to a remote site, Warm Friday, June 16, 2017 Friday, June 16, 2017 Springs Dam at Lake Sonoma in 2001. In 2003, he became responsible for the district’s Ms. SEWELL of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, five years Emergency Management Office, Dredge Mate- today, on behalf of the men and women who ago, on June 15, 2012, President Obama rial Management Office, Office of Technical have served our country, I want to apologize signed the DACA initiative radically changing Services and Natural Resource Management, that the majority excluded our Nation’s Vet- the lives of thousands of young immigrants by two flood-control/water-supply projects, the erans when they voted for Trumpcare. giving them the opportunity to earn degrees, Navigational Debris Removal Section, as well Make no mistake, Trumpcare, would dis- legalize their status and be able to openly as management of the Warm Springs Fish allow any veteran eligible for government contribute their talents to make our country a Hatchery and the Bay Model Visitor Center. healthcare from receiving a tax credit even if better place. the veteran has an individual health plan. The President Obama’s DACA allows thousands In 2003 Michael Dillabough deployed to Ku- majority had an opportunity to fix this but they of young people the opportunity to dream of a wait and Iraq where he served as Senior chose to exclude Veterans so they could pass better place, a safer home, and a brighter and Project Manager for the Gulf Regional Engi- their bill through reconciliation. Veterans lost in more prosperous future. neering Office and as the Chief Engineer for the Majority’s procedural gimmicks. Today, Immigrants in our nation are now under the Humanitarian Operations Center. The they are trying to fix this mess but it simply siege by a divisive and misguided political same year, Michael Dillabough was promoted isn’t enough. The underlying bill, Trumpcare, rhetoric that dehumanizes their immigrant ex- to the position he retires from today, Chief of would only make health coverage less acces- periences by relying on hateful stereotypes. the Operations and Readiness Division for the sible and affordable for Veterans. As the DACA program and its beneficiaries San Francisco District. Over the course of his Political expediency should never be used come under attack, we must work together to career he has been recognized with the Meri- as an excuse to use Veterans as an after- responsibly reform our broken immigration torious Civilian Service Award, two Humani- thought. system to ensure that families in immigrant tarian Medals and the Air Force Commenda- As others have mentioned, this bill is like communities can live in this nation freely and tion Medal. adding new tires to a car you’re sending to the without fear. We have personally worked with Michael junkyard. This bill does nothing to improve the According to the Migration Policy Institute, Dillabough and seen first-hand his outstanding inadequate tax credits under Trumpcare for all over 68,000 people in Harris County benefit dedication to the United States Army Corps of Americans, nothing to eliminate the age-tax in from the DACA initiative. Engineers, and the public. His career is one of Trumpcare causing older Veterans to pay DACA beneficiaries and immigrants live steadfast service to his country and is worthy more, and nothing to protect Veterans when among us; they are our neighbors, our family of the highest distinction. Please join us in their state opts to waive essential health bene- members, our classmates, and our friends. congratulating him on his retirement and ex- fits or reinstate lifetime caps. Mr. Speaker, Houston is one of the most di- pressing our deep appreciation for his out- The majority of House Republicans voted verse cities in the nation and immigrants are standing contributions to our nation. for Trumpcare, which caps and guts Medicaid essential to create Houston’s beautiful mosaic

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We must assure that DACA beneficiaries Duke University and a 1949 graduate of Har- Her career in public service began in 1972 as continue to enjoy the opportunity to pursue vard Business School. an assistant minister of finance under Presi- their American dreams. Bud succeeded his father in Congress in dent William Tolbert. She was forced to flee We are a better country for doing so. 1965, representing the people of the Seventh Liberia in 1980 after publicly speaking out f District with distinction until 1983. Following against the government of Samuel Doe. She his House service, he was tapped by Presi- returned to Liberia in 1985 to seek public of- HITACHI AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS dent Reagan to serve as the nation’s fifth fice only to be sentenced to ten years in pris- AMERICAS 20TH ANNIVERSARY Deputy Secretary of Commerce. He ably filled on for her comments criticizing the govern- the role of Acting Secretary for several months ment. President Sirleaf watched from afar as HON. JODY B. HICE following the 1987 death of Commerce Sec- Liberia was terrorized and almost destroyed through two violent civil wars. She advocated OF GEORGIA retary Malcolm Baldridge. for Liberians to put down their weapons and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES From 1992 to 1999, Bud served as Presi- come to a peaceful resolution to the conflicts Friday, June 16, 2017 dent and Chief Executive Officer of the United States Capitol Historical Society, a congres- that plagued the country. In 2005, President Sirleaf was elected by Mr. JODY B. HICE of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, sionally chartered non-profit organization dedi- the citizens of Liberia to be the country’s 24th I rise to pay tribute to Hitachi Automotive Sys- cated to preserving the heritage and history of tems Americas, Inc.’s Monroe-based manufac- President, shattering the glass ceiling and be- the Capitol. The Society honored him with its coming the first democratically elected female turing facility on its 20th Anniversary. It is with Freedom Award in 2000, created to recognize a great sense of pride that I rise to celebrate head of state in Africa. President Sirleaf has those who advance the understanding and ap- helped her country and its people recover its achievements and the positive contributions preciation of representative government. it has made to Georgia’s 10th Congressional from the unrest and violence that preceded Throughout his life, Bud worked in various her presidency. Her hard work and dedication District. roles at the family-owned Brown Publishing has revived national hope by strengthening Built in 1996, the plant has undergone three Company, a vast nationwide network of local the institutions of national security and good expansions over the years and employs a newspapers that was in business through governance, leading to the revitalization of in- myriad of Georgia workers in the manufac- 2010. Bud oversaw company operations from frastructure within the country along with the turing industry. In 2014, Hitachi continued its its headquarters in Urbana, Ohio, as President national economy. President Sirleaf’s persist- commitment to the citizens of Georgia by ap- and later as Chairman of the Board for many ence in transforming the image of Liberia has proving the latest expansion, which increased years. restored the country’s credibility and reputation its size to include 520,000 square feet of man- Bud and his wife, Joyce, are the proud par- on the global stage. ufacturing space and doubled its workforce to ents of four children: Cate, Clancy, Roy, and In 2011, President Sirleaf, among others, provide more than 600 jobs in the 10th Dis- Beth. Beth died in 1964 at age seven after a was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her trict. three-year battle with leukemia; Bud and work in advocating for peace, democracy and Monroe’s Hitachi facility remains extremely Joyce established the Beth Brown Memorial gender equality in Liberia. When the Nor- competitive and was named the 2014 Manu- Foundation in her name later that year. Foun- wegian Committee granted this prize, it was facturer of the Year for the State of Georgia dation scholarships have helped hundreds of their hope President Sirleaf would help bring for its commitment to manufacturing in edu- high school graduates from Champaign Coun- an end to the suppression of women, to real- cation, community service, and economic ty study medical and related careers in col- ize the great potential for democracy, and to growth. These achievements are a result of lege. epitomize the peace that women can rep- the partnership of several organizations work- Bud and Joyce have both been active in resent. ing together to improve Georgia’s economy promoting the Cedar Bog Nature Preserve, a Mr. Speaker, I congratulate President Sirleaf and workforce potential. I would further like to 450-acre site south of Urbana that is consid- for working towards that goal, for her many recognize Athens Technical College, which ered a crown jewel of Ohio’s natural areas. accomplishments, and for being a pioneer in has joined with Hitachi Automotive Systems to They were instrumental in building the Pre- African politics. She is truly an inspiration to create an internship program as part of Geor- serve’s endowment fund and in making its not just the women in Liberia, but to women gia’s Quick Start program, providing cus- new education center a reality. around the world. Because of President tomized training programs to fill vital skilled- This Sunday in Urbana, Bud’s family and Sirleaf, the world is stronger, smarter, more di- labor positions necessary to employers like friends will gather at an open house in his verse, and more equal than it has ever been Hitachi. honor. I look forward to joining so many other before, and the future of Liberia is forever For these reasons, it is my honor to recog- well-wishers on this occasion to thank Bud brighter. nize Hitachi’s Monroe facility on the occasion and Joyce for their years of selfless sacrifices. f of its 20th Anniversary as well as the partners Mr. Speaker, Bud Brown has been a per- EXTENDING BEST WISHES TO CON- that contribute to its continued success. Fur- sonal friend and mentor for many years who GRESSMAN STEVE SCALISE WHO thermore, I extend my personal appreciation to has made service to others the foundation of WAS WOUNDED IN THE MASS those who have joined in improving Georgia’s his life. We are grateful that good men like SHOOTING AT SIMPSON PARK IN workforce to ensure that we succeed today Bud commit their lives to public service and in- ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA and in the future. spire others to follow in their footsteps. f f HON. SHEILA JACKSON LEE TRIBUTE TO CLARENCE J. ‘‘BUD’’ RECOGNIZING ELLEN JOHNSON OF TEXAS BROWN, JR. SIRLEAF, PRESIDENT OF LIBERIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Friday, June 16, 2017 HON. JIM JORDAN HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise to OF OHIO OF TEXAS wish our colleague Congressman STEVE SCA- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES LISE a full and speedy recovery in the wake of this most recent act of senseless violence. Friday, June 16, 2017 Friday, June 16, 2017 Wednesday morning, June 14, 2017, a de- Mr. JORDAN. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. ranged assailant launched an unprovoked at- commend to the House the admirable service Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a world tack against several Members of Congress, of former Congressman Clarence J. ‘‘Bud’’ leader for her tireless work in securing peace who along with some staff members, were Brown, Jr., on the occasion of his ninetieth for their home country. President Ellen John- practicing at Simpson Park in Alexandria, Vir- birthday on June 18. son Sirleaf of Liberia has spent decades advo- ginia for the 56th Annual Congressional Base- Born in Columbus in 1927, Bud spent much cating for peace and democracy in Liberia. ball Game, an event designed to build amity of his youth in the Washington area, as his fa- She is a role model for all those who believe across the aisle and raise funds for charity.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:27 Jun 17, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A16JN8.002 E16JNPT1 rfrederick on DSK3GLQ082PROD with REMARKS June 16, 2017 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E841 Among the five persons wounded was Con- sey’s 12th congressional district, I couldn’t be ever its boundary lines were drawn. He rented gressman STEVE SCALISE, the Majority Whip, more proud of her for taking up such a difficult an apartment in Chester County to serve his who sustained serious injuries and remains in challenge and making a positive change for constituents, and when the Senate wasn’t in critical condition. themselves and their community. session, he and I would drive up to the new Our hearts and prayers are with Congress- Mr. Speaker, I sincerely hope that my col- district and meet with people in the different man SCALISE and his family. Our thanks and leagues will join me in congratulating Ms. Boal communities. In 1992, Frank ran for the U.S. appreciation go to the first responders who on her amazing accomplishment. House of Representatives in the 18th District rescued and treated the wounded, and the f of Pennsylvania. He won a 12-way Democratic U.S. Capitol Police officers who subdued the primary, but he lost the general election. Frank shooter and neutralized the threat of this vi- FRANK A. PECORA continued serving his constituents in Chester cious attack. County until his retirement from the State Sen- Mr. Speaker, the damage from this mass HON. MICHAEL F. DOYLE ate at the end of his term in 1994. shooting would have been much greater if not OF PENNSYLVANIA The only thing Frank loved more than serv- for the heroism, courage, professionalism, and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing his constituents was his family. He was skill of the U.S. Capitol Police Special Agents Friday, June 16, 2017 proud of his two children, Frank and Barbara. David Bailey and Crystal Griner, who swiftly His wife Barbara was his best friend, his responded to sound of gunshots and both of Mr. MICHAEL F. DOYLE of Pennsylvania. ‘‘Bella Mia,’’ and they did everything together. whom were struck and injured in the line of Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to They were married for 60 years and were duty. former Pennsylvania State Senator Frank A. sweethearts to the very end. Mr. Speaker, it is no exaggeration to say Pecora, who passed away on June 12, 2017, Frank Pecora was a good man. I was proud that political discourse is too charged, too in- at the age of 86. He was a dedicated public to know him, learn from him, work for him and flammatory, too uncivil these days, and I urge servant and a wonderful, warm-hearted man. love him as a second father. I miss him and all of us in positions of leadership and influ- It was my privilege to know him, work with think of him often. He and his family will al- ence to exercise calm and restraint and to be him, and call him a close friend for many, ways be in my thoughts and prayers. mindful of the impact of our words and rhetoric many years. f on others. Frank was born on August 8, 1930, in Pitts- PERSONAL EXPLANATION But we also cannot ignore that Wednes- burgh to Frank L. and Elizabeth Cristillo day’s attack constitutes the 154th mass shoot- Pecora. Frank attended Westinghouse High ing in our country since the beginning of the School and Robert Morris College. He ob- HON. TOM COLE year, or that the too easy access to guns tained his licenses in insurance and real es- OF OKLAHOMA helps to make these terrible attacks possible. tate and worked in that field. He served as a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Today, however, is not the day to debate Penn Hills Township Commissioner from 1971 Friday, June 16, 2017 to 1975. Frank was then elected as a Council- gun violence prevention policy, but the occa- Mr. COLE. Mr. Speaker, I was unavoidably sion to wish Congressman SCALISE a speedy man-at-Large in 1975 and reelected in 1977. Soon after I graduated from college, I was detained. However, had I been present, I recovery and a Happy Father’s Day: and to would have voted yea on Roll Call No. 308. hope he will soon be reunited with his wonder- elected to serve on Borough Council in my f ful wife Jennifer and their two children, Madi- home town of Swissvale. Not long after that, son and Harrison. I met Frank, who was a councilman in neigh- HONORING THE MATTATUCK DRUM boring Penn Hills and we really hit it off. We f BAND both shared a love for the game of golf and RECOGNIZING ELENA BOAL we would discuss local government and poli- HON. ELIZABETH H. ESTY tics during the many rounds we played to- OF CONNECTICUT gether. Frank told me he was considering run- HON. BONNIE WATSON COLEMAN IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF NEW JERSEY ning for the Pennsylvania State Senate and I Friday, June 16, 2017 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES was proud to join his campaign team. He was considered a heavy underdog, but his hard Ms. ESTY of Connecticut. Mr. Speaker, I Friday, June 16, 2017 work and determination carried the day, and rise today to honor the Mattatuck Drum Band, Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN. Mr. Speaker, I Frank was elected to serve the residents of which this week commemorates the 250th An- rise today to recognize Elena Boal—a remark- the 44th District in the Pennsylvania State niversary of its founding. This band is our na- able young woman who, this year, received Senate in 1978. tion’s oldest continuously active fife and drum the 2017 Congressional Gold Medal. Frank asked me to join his team and I had band and is a celebrated institution of our Wa- A resident of Princeton Junction, Ms. Boal the privilege to serve as his Chief-of-Staff for terbury, Connecticut community. has demonstrated an immeasurable passion 16 years. It was during that time that I came The Mattatuck Drum Band was founded in for theater and the arts. A crew member for a to really know and learn from this remarkable 1767, and over the past two and a half cen- number of theater productions, buildings sets, public servant whose life was dedicated to ad- turies, the band has been an invaluable group and working backstage on shows she has vocating for the little guy. Sometimes his votes in supporting our country’s battles and pre- made it her mission to elevate the importance put him at odds with his Senate Leadership, serving the heritage of our state and country. of arts in her own community. She continues but Frank never flinched. He knew who he The band was first formed to play martial to give back to youth that will become our na- came to Harrisburg to represent, and it wasn’t music for military training exercises in the tion’s future leaders by volunteering with the the rich and powerful. towns of Farmington and Waterbury. The fifers West Windsor-Plainsboro Alliance for the pre- Senator Pecora was likeable and approach- and drummers were some of the earliest patri- vention of alcoholism and drug abuse and able. He enjoyed meeting his constituents and ots to join the American Revolution in the through Urban Promise Trenton serves as a learning about their families. When he entered spring of 1775, at a time when musicians and tutor at the Trenton Free Public Library. Her a restaurant, he wouldn’t sit down at his table drummers were instrumental in maintaining dedication to greater good, devotion to her until he had spoken to every person who order and routine for military camps. local community and the improvement of the worked there. He knew their names, he made The band joined many parades in support of lives of those around her speak to her char- their concerns his concern, and he fought for President Lincoln’s 1860 campaign, and then acter and is to be admired them in Harrisburg. He was a man of integrity, joined recruiting efforts to support the Union’s While being a pillar of hope and progress compassion and unquestionable loyalty to his fight in the Civil War. Almost a century later for her community—Ms. Boal remained com- family, friends and constituents. In spite of a during World War II, despite gas rationing and mitted to being a well-rounded student athlete huge registration deficit, the residents of the the deployment of many members, the band as a member of the lacrosse team and skilled 44th District re-elected Frank 3 more times. In still turned out to play in parades to support sailor, successfully charting a course through 1991, reapportionment moved his Allegheny/ our country’s service members and maintain the Chesapeake Bay. Westmoreland district over 200 miles east to solidarity during a difficult time for the country. Beyond the Congressional Gold Medal Chester County in the middle of his 4th term. Today, the dedicated members of the band Award program, extraordinary individuals like Frank was no quitter however, he was deter- keep musical tradition alive, and the band’s Ms. Boal exemplify the best and brightest of mined to keep his seat and serve the people performances are an essential part of our our nation’s future. As a resident of New Jer- of Pennsylvania’s 44th Senate District, wher- community’s celebrations.

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