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HONORING LOUISIANA HIGH earning their No. 1 slot in The New Orleans Cities. The City of Pasadena and the State of SCHOOL BASKETBALL CHAM- Advocate’s season-ending Super 10 rankings. California are grateful to have had such a pas- PIONS FROM THE SECOND DIS- I also would like to acknowledge Miss Kechell sionate and engaged public servant. We will TRICT Figueroa and Miss Sabrina Banks for their se- continue to honor his legacy of community in- lection onto the Girls All-State team. vestment and revitalization, and we are thank- HON. CEDRIC L. RICHMOND f ful for his many years of strong leadership and unwavering commitment to our community. OF LOUISIANA RECOGNIZING MAYOR WILLIAM f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ‘‘BILL’’ BOGAARD ON HIS RE- Wednesday, April 22, 2015 TIREMENT ISAAC HULL CHAPTER OF THE NA- Mr. RICHMOND. Mr. Speaker, with March TIONAL SOCIETY DAUGHTERS OF Madness behind us, I rise today to congratu- HON. JUDY CHU THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION late five high school basketball teams from my OF CALIFORNIA District that won Louisiana State Champion- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. JOHN SHIMKUS ships. OF ILLINOIS Wednesday, April 22, 2015 The first team I would like to recognize is IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Madison Preparatory Academy Chargers Ms. JUDY CHU of California. Mr. Speaker, Wednesday, April 22, 2015 from Baton Rouge, winners of the Class 1A I rise today to recognize an outstanding com- Mr. SHIMKUS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Final this year. I would especially like to ac- munity leader, William ‘‘Bill’’ Bogaard, on his acknowledge the centennial anniversary of the knowledge Mr. Brandon Sampson, a senior retirement as the Mayor of the City of Pasa- Isaac Hull Chapter of National Society Daugh- guard who was named Most Outstanding dena. After nearly four decades in public serv- ters of the American Revolution. Player and capped his high school career with ice including his 16 years as Mayor, Bill The Isaac Hull Chapter was organized on an efficient 19-point game in which he shot 7- Bogaard leaves behind a legacy of respected July 17, 1915, and will celebrate its centennial for-9 from the field. Mr. Joshua Anderson, a leadership and dedicated public service. anniversary on July 17, 2015. Locally, the sophomore player added 18 points, four re- Bill graduated from Loyola Marymount Uni- Chapter sponsors Good Citizenship Awards, bounds and three steals. versity and then heeded his first call to public the American History Essay contests, as well Next, I would like to congratulate Riverside service when he bravely served to protect our as many school, community, and veteran pro- Academy Rebels from Reserve, LA, who cap- country as a U.S. Air Force Captain. He went grams. tured their third straight state championship on to Michigan Law School, and in 1971, Bill At this anniversary date, the Isaac Hull with an 85–60 win in the Class 2A Champion- and his wife Claire moved to Pasadena, where Chapter Officers are: Carolyn Baker ship. Mr. Jordan Andrews, named Most Out- they began a lovely family with their four chil- Stubblefield, Regent; Julie Wood Barnes, standing Player, led Riverside (30–6) with a dren. Vice-Regent; Sarah Jane McClellan Gaston, game-high 19 points. Mr. Herb McGee and From 1978 to 1986, Bill served on the Pasa- Chaplain; Lael Nesmith Snyder, Secretary; Mr. Charvon Julien each added 17 points. Riv- dena City Council, including a rotation into the Susan Hayes Burgess, Treasurer; Sharen erside is the first Louisiana boys squad to cap- mayoral position for a two-year term from Lawson Harvey, Assistant Treasurer; Carol ture at least three consecutive titles since 1984 to 1986. The City Council changed its Simcox Wood, Registrar; and Ada Joyce 2009. charter and in 1999, Bill became the City’s Quick White, Historian. Third are the L.B. Landry-O.P.Walker first directly-elected Mayor. He served as I look forward to the continued success of (Landry-Walker) College and Career Pre- Mayor for the opening of the Los Angeles to the Isaac Hull Chapter and I extend my best paratory Charging Buccaneers from New Orle- Pasadena Gold Line Light rail system and ad- wishes on the occasion of its centennial cele- ans. They have captured the boys’ 4A cham- vocated for its expansion east as a Board bration. pionship title for the second consecutive sea- member of the Gold Line Foothill Construction son. The Charging Buccaneers also had a pair Authority. Bill also had a vision to revitalize f of players selected for the All-State team, in- neighborhoods surrounding the Gold Line sta- RECOGNIZING LEXMARK AS AN IN- cluding Mr. Lamar Peters, who was voted the tions, and through the City’s Inclusionary DUSTRY LEADER IN THE FIELD Most Outstanding Player on the 4A boys Housing Ordinance, he encouraged transit-ori- OF SUSTAINABILITY squad. Mr. Peters averaged 19.7 points per ented and affordable housing developments. game with 5.0 assists and was joined on the These initiatives opened access to public HON. ANDY BARR transportation for thousands of residents in All-State list by teammate Mr. Keytaon OF KENTUCKY Pasadena and modernized several neighbor- Thompson, who scored the game-winning shot IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES as time expired in the state title game. hoods throughout the City. The Scotlandville Hornets from Baton In addition, Bill’s efforts successfully kept Wednesday, April 22, 2015 Rouge have reclaimed the Class 5A Cham- Pasadena on the nation’s map. He helped fa- Mr. BARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today, on pionship title. Mr. Ja’Vonte Smart, a Hornet cilitate a new convention center that has at- Earth Day, to recognize the great accomplish- freshman earned the MVP honors after ending tracted a wide variety of conferences to the ments of the largest company headquartered the night with a game-high 18 points and nine City, exposing different industries to Pasadena in my District, Lexmark International, in the rebounds. Mr. Jordan Adebutu scored 11 and the resources of our local communities. field of sustainability. Lexmark, one of the points in the win, including a pair of free He brought improvements such as an updated world’s leaders in creating innovative docu- throws which ultimately put the game away. electrical system and additional aisles and ac- ment management solutions for the public and With this victory, the Hornets wrapped up their commodations to the nationally recognized private sectors, has committed itself from its third state title in the past four years. Rose Bowl, which is home to the University of inception over 20 years ago to being an un- Lastly, I would like to recognize the Warren California-Los Angeles football team and the surpassed steward of the environment. Easton Eagles from New Orleans, who cap- Rose Bowl Game. His work kept this stadium Conserving scarce resources has been the tured the Class 4A state championship with a as a viable venue for so many historic games hallmark of Lexmark’s approach to business. 46–42 victory. In addition to this being the first and events that have brought nationwide at- They have been leaders in driving more cor- girls basketball state championship in the tention to the City each year. porations toward better sustainability practices. school’s history, Easton also became the first In 2012, Bill’s exceptional leadership abili- They help organizations find solutions to con- public school from Orleans Parish to win a title ties were recognized throughout the state, and serve more and increase efficiency. These ef- in girls basketball. Warren Easton was one he was elected by his fellow local elected offi- forts include developing document manage- win away from an undefeated regular season, cials as President of the League of California ment solutions that create less demand for

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VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:12 Apr 23, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K22AP8.001 E22APPT1 emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with REMARKS E550 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 22, 2015 paper and award-winning programs for the re- RECOGNIZING ROYAL STUDIOS AS Uptown Funk continues Royal Studios’ long manufacturing and recycling of used toner car- THE RECORDING HOME OF THE tradition of musical excellence and showing tridges. BILLBOARD HOT 100 #1 HIT, UP- the world what Memphis has to offer. I ask all For these bold business plans, Lexmark has TOWN FUNK of my colleagues to join me in recognizing received a wide range of environmental Memphis’ Royal Studios as the recording awards. These honors are an excellent reflec- HON. STEVE COHEN home for the Billboard-chart topping single, tion of the deep-seated commitment to envi- OF TENNESSEE Uptown Funk, and the dedicated work of Mark ronmental stewardship that permeates IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ronson, Bruno Mars, Kameron Whalum, Law- Lexmark, from the CEO to the salesman on Wednesday, April 22, 2015 rence ‘‘Boo’’ Mitchell and the entire Royal Stu- the front lines. Corporate Responsibility Maga- dios family in producing a single with such a zine, for example, has ranked Lexmark 35th in Mr. COHEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to soulful Memphis sound that has reached lis- its listing of top U.S. corporate performers on recognize Royal Studios in Memphis, Ten- teners worldwide. Many people have noted a range of indicators including environmental nessee for recording Uptown Funk, which has that Uptown Funk will be one of the hottest protection and corporate governance. topped the Billboard Hot 100 for fourteen hits this summer. If you don’t believe them, weeks and counting, marking the single as the Kentucky is rightly proud of its environ- just watch. longest-leading Billboard Hot 100 of the mental heritage. We come by the nickname f the ‘‘Bluegrass State’’ quite honestly. It is a 2010s. Additionally, Uptown Funk’s fourteenth week makes it only the Billboard’s eighth sin- land of diverse environments and lush, abun- IN RECOGNITION OF THE 50TH gle since the chart began in 1958 to hold the dant natural resources. To partner with com- ANNIVERSARY OF JOB CORPS top spot for at least as long and places it in panies like Lexmark, which do so much to a seven-way tie for the second longest #1 hit conserve our environment while being a HON. MARCIA L. FUDGE in the history of the Chart. The only single OF OHIO source of employment to thousands of Ken- among this elite group of eight to surpass Up- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tuckians, is a source of great pride. town Funk has held the #1 spot for sixteen Mr. Speaker, it is a special privilege for me weeks. The single also leads the Hot 100’s Wednesday, April 22, 2015 to be able to recognize the outstanding civic Digital Songs, Radio Songs and Streaming Ms. FUDGE. Mr. Speaker, this year marks and environmental record compiled by my Songs charts. In a raving endorsement of Up- the 50th anniversary of Job Corps. For five friends at Lexmark. I offer my congratulations town Funk’s popularity, First Lady Michelle decades, Job Corps has helped millions of for your tremendous successes and offer my Obama with cast from the show ‘‘So You disadvantaged youths complete their high encouragement to continue to lead in this Think You Can Dance’’ performed a school education and transition into successful area. choreographed dance to the song as part of careers or higher education. f her ‘‘Let’s Move!’’ initiative on the Ellen Since the 1960s, Job Corps has brought RECOGNIZING THE FALLEN AND DeGeneres Show and at this year’s White public agencies and private sector businesses WOUNDED SOLDIERS FUND House Easter Egg Roll. The collaboration be- together to help nearly 60,000 of our nation’s tween Uptown Funk writer Mark Ronson, sing- poor and unemployed young people gain the er Bruno Mars and Royal Studios has swept skills necessary to build successful careers. HON. MIKE BISHOP the music scene in America and abroad, and More than 80 percent of Job Corps graduates OF MICHIGAN has given listeners around the world a taste of obtain jobs, enroll in higher education or enter IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the soulful sound that is unique to Memphis. the military. Wednesday, April 22, 2015 Uptown Funk is an example of born-and- In the 11th District, the Cleveland Job Corps bred Memphis musical talent. Ronson, a Center has been an integral part of the com- Mr. BISHOP of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I rise Grammy-winning artist and a noted producer today to recognize and praise The Fallen and munity for over 40 years. The first Job Corps for talents such as Adele and the late Amy women’s center opened in Cleveland on April Wounded Soldiers Fund and its dedicated Winehouse, traveled to Memphis in February service to Michigan veterans and their fami- 9, 1965. The center’s new campus opened in 2014 looking to recruit singers for his music 2007 and now serves nearly 400 students lies. project. It was then that he visited Royal Stu- Founded in 2006, The Fallen and Wounded each year, providing them with a safe and se- dios and met owner Lawrence ‘‘Boo’’ Mitchell, cure environment in which to further their edu- Soldiers Fund was created to support Michi- the son of Memphis music legend and pro- gan-based servicemen and women who have cation and gain valuable technical career ducer, Willie Mitchell, and decided to record at skills. served and continue to serve in defense of the iconic studio. Ronson enlisted Philip Law- their nation. The Fallen and Wounded Soldiers Congratulations to Job Corps on 50 years of rence and notable Royal Studios familiars success. Its dedicated employees provide the Fund, an all-volunteer effort, has served the Steve Jordan, Willie Weeks, Kevin Parker, immediate needs of the men and women of continuity and quality training our students Trombone Shorty, Mystikal and Michael need to achieve their goals. The value of Job the armed forces, by helping injured American Chabon to work on the single. Uptown Funk vets pay their living expenses, granting assist- Corps is clear. Graduates are providing critical also features Bruno Mars’s band member and services for our economy and communities, ance to the families of the fallen, and pro- Memphian, Kameron Whalum, who is the son viding other necessities these courageous in- and it is important to maintain our commitment of Pastor Kenneth Whalum of Olivet Baptist to this exceptional program. I am excited to dividuals, and their families, may need. Church in Memphis and the nephew of This organization has been a vital resource see the impact Job Corps will make in my dis- Grammy-winning saxophonist Kirk Whalum. trict and our country in the years to come. for the veteran community throughout the The success of Uptown Funk is the latest state of Michigan. Since its inception nearly a chapter in the long and storied history of f decade ago, The Fallen and Wounded Sol- Royal Studios, one of the oldest music record- REMEMBERING PAUL TIPPS, OHIO diers Fund has raised over $4M through an- ing studios in the world. Housed originally in a LEADER nual events and corporate and personal dona- movie theater built in 1915, Royal Studios was tions. An astounding 95 percent of all pro- founded in 1957 and became the home of Hi HON. TIM RYAN ceeds end up going directly to Michigan vet- Records and the Hi Rhythm Section. Since OF OHIO erans. For these reasons and many others, I that time, numerous acclaimed artists have re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES am proud to have been a supporter of the corded there, including Willie Mitchell, Al Fallen and Wounded Soldiers Fund since its Green, Ann Peebles, Bobby Blue Bland, Elton Wednesday, April 22, 2015 founding. John, Robert Plant, Snoop Dogg and many Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I rise to re- The Fallen and Wounded Soldiers Fund is others. The studio has also recorded for Holly- member Paul Tipps of Ohio who passed away just one of many wonderful organizations that wood films including Opportunity Knocks, Pulp yesterday afternoon. assist American veterans across our nation. Fiction, Good Will Hunting, The Book of Eli, Paul Tipps was a great leader when political We will continue to count on the tireless and Love Jones, Six Feet Under and other films giants dominated Ohio. Paul stepped down as selfless organizations, such as The Fallen and and television shows. Uptown Funk marks Chairman of the Ohio Democratic Party in Wounded Soldiers Fund, for years to come, to Royal Studios’ first #1 hit since Al Green’s 1983, and Democrats with his help held the ensure that when our service members return 1972 Let’s Stay Together and the first Bill- top five statewide offices, both houses of the home they are properly and respectfully cared board 100 Hit out of Memphis since the 1976 state legislature, a majority of the state Su- for. hit Disco Duck by Rick Dees. preme Court, and both U.S. Senate seats.

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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES will lose an irreplaceable asset—a reporter C.J.’s daughter Rhine McLin remembers that and editor who embraced the coverage of all Wednesday, April 22, 2015 ‘‘Paul understood people and he understood 64 towns in the Second Congressional District, politics.’’ Mr. COURTNEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today the diversity of our urban, suburban, and rural Paul considered C.J. one of his political to honor a legendary journalist in eastern Con- communities, and the politics and policy mentors along with legendary state House necticut, Ray Hackett. After 40 years in jour- issues that animate discussions in our diners Speaker Vern Riffe and U.S. Senator John nalism, the past 27 years at the Norwich Bul- and at our kitchen tables across our region. Glenn. John Glenn remarked that Paul ‘‘did letin in Connecticut, Ray is retiring this month Ray leaves a significant journalistic footprint in great work as a civic activist through so many from the profession he has loved. eastern Connecticut that will not be matched years’’ and that he and Annie Glenn had no Ray’s life journey included completing two for a long time. Even in an era of a 24 hour better friend. tours for the United States Army in Southeast news cycle, he represents a journalistic ethos Asia during the Vietnam War and being marked by integrity in pursuit of impartial truth. Paul served as Trustee of Wright State Uni- awarded the Bronze Star when he was 19. I ask my colleagues to join me in saluting versity and on the Board of Advisors at Ohio Ray does not talk about his military service Ray Hackett on an illustrious career and wish- State’s John Glenn College of Public Affairs. often, but his experiences have helped shape ing him the best in a well-earned retirement. Few have had as many successes as Paul his reporting and influenced our region’s con- f and the secret to Paul’s success was his abil- science on the treatment of veterans returning ity to bring people together. I ask my col- home from war. Ray’s account of the first time HONORING ISRAEL INDEPENDENCE leagues to share in the memories of the ex- he visited the Vietnam Memorial Wall in DAY traordinary service of Paul Tipps and extend Washington, accompanied by his daughter, to our most sincere condolences to all of Paul’s see the names of his fallen comrades is mov- HON. LEONARD LANCE family and friends. ing and unforgettable. OF NEW JERSEY Ray’s first experience in journalism was IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f spending ten years on radio, including time Wednesday, April 22, 2015 with Armed Forces Radio and Television. He HONORING THE LIFE OF CLIFFORD joined the Norwich Bulletin in 1988, covering Mr. LANCE. Mr. Speaker, I submit the fol- BELL the city hall beat. Ray was promoted to serve lowing: as City Editor from 1994 to 2000 and moved Whereas, the State of Israel has flourished HON. BRIAN HIGGINS to the opinion page in 2000, serving as Edi- to become the preeminent democracy in the torial Page Editor and focusing on politics. Middle East and today celebrates 67 years of OF NEW YORK As the influence of his political punditry independence; and Whereas, Israel has been a dedicated part- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES grew, Ray became increasingly tapped as a ner to the United States, working with our Na- moderator for political debates for races up Wednesday, April 22, 2015 tion and other allies to build peace collabo- and down the ticket. As a debate moderator, ratively and work toward common interests Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to he became known for asking tough, thoughtful and goals including the safety, security and honor the life of Mr. Clifford Bell, my friend questions which gave the voters of eastern freedom of all people around the world; and Connecticut much needed answers. He also and former colleague and a beloved member Whereas, Our Nation must continue to pro- connected candidates directly with the public of the Buffalo community. A public servant, tect, strengthen and promote our close friend by broadcasting editorial board meetings with Mr. Bell served for twelve years as a member and ally Israel as we strive to achieve greater all candidates during election cycles. of the Buffalo Common Council and chaired stability in the Middle East and around the Ray’s numerous honors include being the Economic Development Committee. world; and named the three time GateHouse Media Edi- A model citizen, Mr. Bell worked for 50 Whereas, At 67, despite tremendous chal- torial Writer of the Year in 2009, 2011, and years in the dry cleaning business and then lenges, Israel demonstrates continually that 2013. He won awards in 2008, 2012, and joined the Small business Development Cen- principle and motivation are transforming 2013 from the Connecticut Society for Profes- ter for the Buffalo State College. His commit- forces allowing Israel to thrive; now, therefore, sional Journalism for editorial excellence. Ad- ment to local business does not end there, be it ditionally, Ray was awarded First Place for the however, as he also personally led a delega- Resolved that the Honorable LEONARD Dear Governor project in 2010 from both the tion to France for the Mayor of Buffalo where LANCE, the Honorable PETER ROSKAM, the New England Newspaper & Press Association he discussed international trade while rep- Honorable DOUG LAMBORN and the Honorable and the Associated Press Managing Editors resenting five local businesses. LEE ZELDIN, Members of the House of Rep- Association. Mr. Bell’s dedication to the community ex- resentatives and co-chairmen of the House In my view, one of Ray’s accomplishments tends far beyond his political and economic Republican Israel Caucus, join Israel in cele- outshines even these honors bestowed by his endeavors as he also was an active member bration of its Independence Day. colleagues—the dedicated push he made to of various community groups. Mr. Bell has bring U.S. Army Captain and Waterford native f been a member of The Luther Church of Our Arnold ‘‘Arnie’’ Holm’s remains home to Con- HONORING THE LIFE AND Savior for over sixty years where he has held necticut. Captain Holm was killed in action in ACHIEVEMENTS OF SUSIE WILSON a number of various positions. Vietnam in 1972, and his body never recov- Mr. Bell has also chaired the Martin Luther ered. Working with Holm’s friend Bill Cavalieri HON. ZOE LOFGREN King Celebration for 30 years, delivering in- and his widow Margarete Holm, Ray kept up credible performances at Shea’s Performing OF CALIFORNIA the drumbeat in the media to find Holm’s re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Arts Center in Buffalo, and has been the re- mains and return them for proper burial. Dec- cipient of over one hundred awards including ades after their passing, Holm’s remains were Wednesday, April 22, 2015 the New York State Governor’s Martin Luther discovered in 2011 at a helicopter crash site Ms. LOFGREN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today, King Senior’s Award for his advocacy of civil in the central highlands of Vietnam. In a fitting along with my colleagues the Honorable ANNA rights and community work. final chapter to this story, my office was noti- ESHOO and the Honorable MICHAEL HONDA, to Mr. Speaker, thank you for allowing me a fied this week that the headstone marking the honor the life and achievements of a distin- few moments to honor the life of Clifford Bell. grave of Holm and his two comrades was in- guished member of our community, Susanne I ask that my colleagues join me in applauding stalled at Arlington National Cemetery. (‘‘Susie’’) Wilson. She has been a long- Mr. Bell’s outstanding history of service to the Ray has said that his inspiration as a jour- standing leader in the Santa Clara Valley as City of Buffalo and the people of the Western nalist has always been to ‘‘think like a reader’’ both a public official and a community advo- New York community. and ‘‘never forget, they all don’t think like cate. Susie served as a member of the San

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Implementation, however, has faced con- Susie also served as Chair of the Valley It is evident by the many roles that Susie stant efforts to roll back progress. Transit District Board, and was the first has taken on, that she is a vital member of the These two examples do not necessarily woman to become President of the Associa- Silicon Valley community and an inspiration for demonstrate a lack of commitment to enforc- tion of Bay Area Governments. She was a women and men alike. Thus, it is our privilege ing our trade agreements. They do, however, founding member in 1974 of California Elected to honor her as a significant person in the demonstrate that enforcement resources have Women for Education and Research 19th Congressional District. We would like to not kept pace with the scope and complexity (CEWEAR), as well as past President and life take this occasion to thank Susie for her many of our trade agreements. As a result, we have member. In 1990, she became a member of gifts and contributions to the community of not been able to extract the full value of our the Valley Medical Center Foundation Board San Jose. agreements to the disadvantage of our busi- of Directors, and has also served as its Presi- f nesses and workers. Looking ahead, some dent. Susie has been a champion of social Trans-Pacific Partnership countries will need justice, and one of her important accomplish- CONGRATULATING DR. RITA RICE significant capacity building and technical as- ments was her success as Chair of the YWCA MORRIS sistance if they are to meet their new commer- Villa Nueva Capital Campaign. Villa Nueva is cial, environmental, and labor obligations. a 63-family residential housing unit for low-in- HON. BRAD R. WENSTRUP The STRONGER (Supplemental Trade Re- come families, which houses transitional and OF OHIO view, Oversight, Noncompliance and General affordable housing, mostly for single mothers IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Enforcement Resources) Act of 2015 would and their kids. To honor Susie, the building create an Enforcement Fund to support trade Wednesday, April 22, 2015 was named in her honor when it opened in and development agencies for a narrow set of 1993. Mr. WENSTRUP. Mr. Speaker, today I rise uses relating to the enforcement and imple- As a long-time distinguished volunteer of the to congratulate Dr. Rita Rice Morris on her mentation of our trade agreements. This fund YWCA, a scholarship has also been named in twelve years of service to Shawnee State Uni- would follow the precedents of the Migratory her honor, the ‘‘Susanne B. Wilson Scholar- versity. Bird Conservation Fund, the Sport Fish Res- ship Award,’’ which is given each year to a Dr. Morris, the longest-serving president in toration & Boating Trust Fund, and others that young woman from one of the YWCA pro- the storied history of Shawnee State Univer- rely on a small portion of related tariff revenue grams. For almost 40 years, Susie Wilson has sity, is leaving behind a distinguished record to fund a multi-agency effort. been the driving force behind the YWCA of of invaluable contributions to the institution, During the last five fiscal years, the United Silicon Valley. Susie’s belief in the YWCA’s the community, and most importantly the stu- States has averaged $442 million in anti- mission of empowering women and eliminating dents. dumping and countervailing duties (AD/CVD) racism makes her a fearless and tireless ad- During her tenure, Dr. Morris led the univer- that go to Treasury’s General Fund. The En- vocate to raise support, both morally and fi- sity through a period of unprecedented growth forcement Fund would receive a small fraction nancially, for the YWCA. Since 1999 she has in enrollment, academic programming, and of our annual AD/CVDs—never to exceed $30 been CEO of WKW Mechanical Contractors, student services. Not constrained by the walls million with a maximum transfer of $15 million Inc. and a sole proprietor of a governmental of Shawnee State, she oversaw the growth in annually—for the enforcement and implemen- consulting firm called, Solutions by Wilson, partnerships and community support in Ports- tation of our trade agreements. which she started in 1991 after she retired mouth and the region. Under the legislation, certain U.S. agencies from the Santa Clara County Board of Super- Importantly, Dr. Morris touched the lives of would be authorized to use Enforcement Fund visors. young people by improving access to higher resources for the enforcement of current and Susie Wilson has a superb record of com- education at Shawnee State University. Her future FTAs, the implementation and enforce- munity service as well as service to San Jose twelve-year presidency shepherded in a period ment of WTO obligations to which the U.S. is State University. Susie served as a lecturer of record-breaking growth in both enrollment a party, capacity building focused on effective during the 1980’s; and in 1994, she was the and degree attainment. implementation and compliance with FTA first visiting professor for the ‘‘Leader in Resi- As Dr. Morris departs, Shawnee State Uni- commitments (with priority given to environ- dence’’ program at San Jose State University, versity is a pioneering institution in new and mental and labor commitments), and the moni- teaching a senior seminar in the ethical issues innovative programs, including game design toring and evaluation of U.S. capacity building of politics. and digital simulation. efforts to ensure investments are spent wisely. Susie also served as the Alumni Steering We are all grateful for Dr. Morris’ strong Importantly, none of the funds could be used Committee for the Political Science Depart- leadership at Shawnee State and in southern for negotiating new trade agreements. The ment, and has been a member of the Spartan Ohio. Again, I congratulate Dr. Rita Rice Mor- STRONGER Act would also establish a set of Foundation since 1982, and was the Founda- ris on her presidency, and I wish her the very requirements enabling continuous oversight tion’s past President from 2004–2006. She best in her future endeavors. and improvement in our trade capacity build- has also lent regular support to the Don f ing investments. Edwards lecture series. Susie was one of the f founders and participants of the ‘‘Walk for THE STRONGER ACT OF 2015 Women of Sparta,’’ the largest fundraiser by SAN JACINTO DAY women for women athletes, which raised over HON. EARL BLUMENAUER $1 million for women athletic scholarships. OF OREGON HON. GENE GREEN She has also been active in the Spartan Foun- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF TEXAS dation, a key fundraising organization of San Wednesday, April 22, 2015 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Jose State University, and also served on the Wednesday, April 22, 2015 executive committee and board of directors. Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. Speaker, as trade Susie also received the prestigious Tower agreements have evolved to more accurately Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas. Mr. Speaker, Award from the university for the 1995–96 reflect international commerce, they’ve be- I rise today to commemorate one of the most academic year. come more complex. This complexity limits important events in Texas history. Yesterday, Susie has also done work for numerous or- U.S. ability to simultaneously oversee, imple- on April 21, Texans celebrated the 179th anni- ganizations, such as: the United Way, the Boy ment, and enforce these agreements. For in- versary of San Jacinto Day. Scouts of America, and Cambrian Park United stance, in 2001, China joined the World Trade On that day in 1836, approximately 900 Methodist Church, the church she has at- Organization (WTO). Nearly 15 years later, as Texian and Tejano volunteers overpowered a tended for more than 30 years. outlined in the 2014 Special 301 Report, Chi- larger professional Mexican army of conscript Susie was a founding member of the Na- nese laws still call for mandatory intellectual soldiers, after defeats at the Battles of Goliad tional Women’s Political Caucus, a multipar- property transfers from U.S. firms to Chinese and the Alamo. These outnumbered volun- tisan, multicultural grassroots organization parties—laws that are inconsistent with their teers succeeded because they were fighting

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:12 Apr 23, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A22AP8.003 E22APPT1 emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with REMARKS April 22, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E553 against tyranny and for their homeland. In the When I first purchased my house on Nor- HONORING MRS. JENNIFER words of the Texas Declaration of Independ- wood Avenue, almost 20 years ago, people VIDLER AND THE 2015 WISE HON- ence, the people’s government had been told me that I was nuts. Upon moving in, the OREES ‘‘forcibly changed, without their consent, from first thing that I noticed in the back ‘‘yard’’ of a restricted federative republic, composed of my house was a number of discarded purses HON. JEB HENSARLING sovereign states, to a consolidated central (from purse snatchings) and gang graffiti tags. OF TEXAS military despotism.’’ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The Texas Revolution proved the bonds of Over the years my neighborhood has seen freedom are stronger than ethnicity, as many a drastic turnaround. It started with Elmwood Wednesday, April 22, 2015 Tejanos and Texians sacrificed their lives for Avenue rebounding, which in turn made the Mr. HENSARLING. Mr. Speaker, for 12 Texas’ freedom at the Battles of Gonzalez, intertwined residential neighborhoods more years, the greater Mesquite area has em- Bexar, Goliad, the Alamo, and San Jacinto. desirable. Avenues and streets such as Nor- braced the opportunity to honor many excep- The war was not between Anglos and His- wood truly began to shine when home owners tional women in the community through the panics, it was a struggle between all Texans started to plant gardens, paint houses, and re- Women in Service and Enterprise (WISE) and the unjust military dictatorship of Antonio Award Luncheon and Style Show. Today I place their front porches. Organizations such Lopez de Santa Ana in Mexico City. Texians would like to honor this year’s award recipient, as Garden Walk contributed to the movement. and Tejanos knew then what we know now— Mrs. Jennifer Vidler, who is a shining example freedom requires sacrifice. Slowly but surely a healthy community began of a committed community advocate and serv- Texas culture places high honors on heroes to take hold. ant. I would also like to recognize honorees willing to sacrifice their lives for a better life for Beth Gaddis, Debbie Jacobson, and Linda their fellow man, and Texans are known f Pimentel for their valuable service and com- around the world as an honorable people who mitment to their community. respond to the call of duty. While our young RECOGNIZING DR. BEVERLY Jennifer Vidler has lived in Mesquite most of people are answering today’s calls of duty, we WALKER-GRIFFEA AS SHE IS IN- her life. She is a graduate of North Mesquite should not forget those who have bravely an- STALLED AS THE SEVENTH High School and proudly served in the United swered that call in the past. PRESIDENT OF MOTT COMMU- States Air Force as a Specialist. Afterwards, With an understanding of where they came NITY COLLEGE AND FOR HER she studied cosmetology and graduated with a from, future Texans will continue to respond to COMMITMENT TO ACADEMIC EX- perfect score through the state board of exam. calls to service, and Texans will continue to be CELLENCE Her salon has been a Chamber of Commerce respected and admired around the world. member for 15 years, and voted best salon f several times. Jennifer has been a member HON. DANIEL T. KILDEE and chairwoman for the Board of Adjustments HONORING THE LIFE OF for six years and now she is a Planning and OF MICHIGAN BENJAMIN HOCHFIELD Zoning Commissioner. She has been Vice IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES President and then President of Old Town HON. BRIAN HIGGINS Mesquite/Community Heart of Mesquite. For Wednesday, April 22, 2015 OF NEW YORK the last nine years Jennifer has worked very IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I ask the United hard with the fundraising, planning, and imple- Wednesday, April 22, 2015 States House of Representatives to join me in menting of Kid Fish and Pumpkin Fest. For many years Jennifer led the decorations for recognizing Dr. Walker-Griffea, President of Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Christmas on the Square by herself, before a Mott Community College, for her unwavering honor the life of Mr. Benjamin Hochfield, who few people came to help. She has worked tragically passed away on November 24, 2014 commitment to academic excellence and stu- hard to bring a Farmers Market to Mesquite, at the young age of 43. A passionate family dent success. and this year will be the 2nd Annual Farmers man and public servant, Mr. Hochfield was a Dr. Walker-Griffea is the first female and Market on the Square. Jennifer says, ‘‘I truly prominent member of the Western New York first African American president in Mott Com- love Mesquite and think it can only be even community. better.’’ Mr. Hochfield touched many lives of various munity College’s history. A native of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Dr. Walker-Griffea holds a Doc- Past WISE Award winners have served in a groups in Western New York. While working variety of ways, but they are united by the torate of Philosophy in Child Development for Erie County Department of Environment long-lasting impact they have made on their from Texas Woman’s University in Denton, and Planning and the County Attorney’s office, community. Their service, community involve- he earned the respect and became close with Texas, a Master of Education in Guidance and ment and dedication to enterprise continue to many public officials and employees. He was Counseling from Virginia State University in inspire younger generations. a prominent figure in Buffalo’s music commu- Petersburg, Virginia, and a Bachelor of Today, I would like to recognize all of the nity and an advocate for beautifying the Elm- Science in Journalism and Broadcasting from WISE honorees for their outstanding service wood Village. His reach to members of the Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Okla- and congratulate them on their awards. Thank community was many and varied. homa. you, ladies, for helping make our community, Mr. Hochfield had many passions in his life, state, and country a better place. but his first love was of music. From a young Dr. Walker-Griffea has demonstrated a pas- f age Mr. Hochfield began studying piano and sion for ensuring all students have access to guitar. His passions led him to attend The quality, affordable, and effective learning expe- IN RECOGNITION OF THE 60TH AN- Berkley College of Music in Boston, Massa- riences. As a long-time advocate for collegiate NIVERSARY OF THE DENVER RE- chusetts, where he further developed his craft. student success, Dr. Walker-Griffea has GIONAL COUNCIL OF GOVERN- When he returned home to Buffalo, he contin- served community college students in various MENTS ued his passion and played with several local capacities for twenty years. Her long history in bands, most notably with ‘‘Necktie Tour- education includes serving as Vice President HON. DIANA DeGETTE niquet.’’ of Student Affairs at Thomas Nelson Commu- OF COLORADO Mr. Hochfield’s passions continued with his IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES endearment for gardening. Influenced by his nity College in Hampton, Virginia; Dean of loving wife Tracey, he spent hours beautifying Student Development at Houston Community Wednesday, April 22, 2015 the garden by her side. Their prized garden College-Central Campus; and Interim Dean of Ms. DEGETTE. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor was featured during Buffalo’s famous Garden Health and Environmental Sciences at Spo- one of Colorado’s most respected and valued Walk of 2014. Mr. Hochfield hand crafted a kane Community College. organizations, the Denver Regional Council of stone fountain at the center of their garden Mr. Speaker, I applaud Dr. Beverly Walker- Governments (DRCOG), on its 60th anniver- that helped attract individuals from all over the Griffea for her strong leadership and sary. Through collaborative cooperation, country to view their garden. Here is an ac- DRCOG speaks and leads with one voice unyielding commitment to academic success count written for the Buffalo Rising paper by a while serving nine counties and 47 municipali- and our community. neighbor of Mr. Hochfield. ties, and it stands as one of the three oldest

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:12 Apr 23, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A22AP8.006 E22APPT1 emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with REMARKS E554 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 22, 2015 Councils of Government in the country. vilian security guard, employed by the U.S. IN HONOR OF EDWARD T. ‘‘FITZY’’ DRCOG serves as the Metropolitan Planning Navy, who died 16 years ago when two errant FITZPATRICK OF BOSTON, MA Organization for the Denver metropolitan re- bombs were dropped from a fighter jet near gion, skillfully serving nearly three million citi- his observation post on Vieques, Puerto Rico. HON. STEPHEN F. LYNCH zens in three broad-based areas: Regional His tragic death spurred protests throughout OF MASSACHUSETTS Growth and Development, Transportation & IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Personal Mobility, and Aging & Disability Re- Puerto Rico and the United States, and ulti- Wednesday, April 22, 2015 sources. mately led to the halting of bombing on the is- Currently, local governments are rep- land where countless shells and chemicals Mr. LYNCH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in resented in a cooperative and comprehensive were dropped. honor of Edward T. ‘‘Fitzy’’ Fitzpatrick, in rec- multi-modal transportation planning process It is unconscionable that the American gov- ognition of his outstanding contributions to the International Brotherhood of Electrical Work- for the entire region while incorporating state ernment could wreak such havoc on such pris- ers, Local 2222 of Boston, MA, and to com- and federal practices and regulations. The tine lands for so long. It is unimaginable that Denver Regional Council’s Mobility and Ac- mend him for over fifty years of dedicated it would ignore the pleas of its own citizens for cess Council (DRMAC) ensures people with service to the working men and women of this mobility challenges have access to the com- decades as they called for an end to the community. munity by increasing, enhancing, sharing, and bombing of their land. The son of Joseph and Ann Fitzpatrick of coordinating regional transportation services We must ensure that Sanes Rodriguez is Mattapan, Edward was born in Boston and and resources with a vision of mobility and ac- not forgotten, and neither is the unnecessary lived in Mattapan. Edward attended St. cess for all. destruction of vast parts of Vieques during the Margaret’s School in Dorchester, MA and graduated from Hyde Park High School. Dur- DRCOG’s Sustainable Communities Initia- more than 60 years of live-fire bombing prac- ing high school and after graduation, Ed tive (SCI) has worked with the Department of tice on the island. Housing and Urban Development while began his career at New England Telephone. leveraging the multi-billion dollar FasTracks As we also celebrate Earth Day this week, His career at New England Telephone was put transit system expansion already in place. The we must acknowledge another grim reality: on hold while he honorably and bravely served SCI just concluded its collaborative partner- decades of destructive shelling turned Vieques in Vietnam. ship of governmental, public and private-sector into one of the most toxic places on the plan- Upon completion of his distinguished service organizations to support the planning and im- et. In the 16 years since Sanes Rodriguez to our country, Ed continued working for New plementation of its ideas to foster greater ac- was killed, lingering environmental and health England Telephone and began to gain the re- cess to more economically diverse, multi- concerns due to the bombings are still not spect and admiration of his co-workers while fighting for their rights on the job. His leader- modal communities that will put less strain on being fully addressed. our natural resources. ship skills were evident and he was instru- Now in its 40th year as the designated Area Tens of thousands of bombs and toxic mental in the achievements of the IBTW and Agency on Aging (AAA), DRCOG helps peo- chemicals were dropped on Vieques during helped form the foundation for the move from ple live independently as long as possible in U.S. Navy training exercises. Some of those the independent IBTW to the International their own homes and communities. DRCOG munitions contained depleted uranium and na- Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and the contracts with community-based agencies to palm. Contamination concerns led the Envi- charter of Local 2222. Local 2222 became provide a broad continuum of services ad- ronmental Protection Agency to list the former well-known in the local labor movement and in dressing the needs of the region’s booming Vieques training area as a Superfund site— political circles in Boston’s working-class population of older adults and those living with basically designating it as a toxic dump. neighborhoods. disabilities. In coordination with other stake- Ed held many positions in Local 2222 for holders, the AAA helps ensure that community I have grilled the Director of the Agency for many years including shop steward, chief leaders are aware of the needs of older Toxic Substances and Disease Registry steward, vice president and business agent. adults, the benefits of community-based serv- (ATSDR) about the alarming rate of cancer He became president of the Local in 1991 and ices, and the costs to taxpayers of failing to and other serious health conditions experi- held that position for 24 years until his retire- address needs of seniors in the region. enced by Viequenses as a result of the envi- ment in March of 2015. DRCOG has a long list of accomplishments ronmental damage caused by decades of mili- He is well-known for fiercely leading Local shaping the region in a way that benefits us tary bombing. Amazingly, the agency has re- 2222 and 60,000 workers through a four all. From helping transition the Valley Highway ported that it could not find ‘‘credible scientific month strike in 1989 that was one of the larg- to what we know today as I–25, including the evidence’’ to support a link between a genera- est and most contentious union/management battles in decades. From the back of a pick- T-Rex project, to the discussion about where tion of military pollutants and Vieques resi- up truck with a loudspeaker, Ed motivated to relocate Stapleton Airport—which we know dents’ poor health trends. now as Denver International Airport. DRCOG thousands to stand strong on the picket line helped establish the Mile High Compact to In March of 2013, I visited Vieques to wit- and to battle for their rights and their families help shape growth in the metro area in an in- ness for myself the consequences of decades through one of the most successful strikes in telligent manner and designed mechanisms to of shelling and the impact it has had on the is- U.S. history with his hallmark saying ‘‘Hang protect the region’s air quality through the land. I met with citizens whose health has Tough.’’ The striking workers in 1989 success- oversight of the Regional Air Quality Council. been harmed by living near the former bomb- fully resisted management demands and won From funding major highway and transit ing range. The people of Vieques live every- health care coverage for all telephone workers projects in the region to helping with the for- day with the legacy of the environmental de- in Boston. mation of RTD, DRCOG has been involved struction that was wreaked upon their land Aside from being a fierce union leader, Ed with seemingly every major regional issue and is mostly known for his incredible dedication to Sanes Rodriguez’s death, while tragic and project. those afflicted by drug and alcohol addiction. unnecessary, was not meaningless. It opened Please join me in commending DRCOG. As A legendary figure in Local 2222’s ‘‘Member- their motto says, they make life better. the eyes of millions of Americans to the harm ship Assistance’’ program, Ed’s personal inter- being inflicted upon Vieques. Our annual re- ventions and time has saved the lives, mar- f membrance of his tragic death now serves an- riages, and phone company careers of count- HONORING THE LIFE OF DAVID other noble cause: environmental justice for less workers caught in the grip of substance SANES RODRIGUEZ Vieques. abuse. He has devoted his own personal time, day and night, to families and individuals On this important date for the people of HON. ALAN GRAYSON struggling with addiction. He believes the most Vieques, and as the world celebrates Earth valuable thing you can give to another human OF FLORIDA Day, I urge my colleagues to join me in mak- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES being is your time and Fitzy makes the time ing sure this beautiful island is restored. I urge for anyone in need. He not only works with the Wednesday, April 22, 2015 my colleagues to join me in addressing the members of his union and their families but Mr. GRAYSON. Mr. Speaker, this past Sun- health problems that six decades of bombings also spends three nights a week visiting and day, April 19th, marked the anniversary of the have imposed upon the residents who still call bringing the message of hope to the incarcer- death of David Sanes Rodriguez. He was a ci- Vieques home. ated in three local prisons.

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Department of Correction at the State House Dorothy earned a Registered Nursing Diploma The Green 301 Act strengthens Section 301 for his tireless years of service to incarcerated from Sacramento Junior College and a B.A. in of the Trade Act of 1974 to strengthen the individuals. Nursing Education from CSU Sacramento. Bill U.S. Trade Representative’s ability to ensure Ed has had the good fortune to be married majored in Veterinary Medicine at the Univer- that the law is applied equally, that bad actors to his wife, Joanne for 45 years; they are the sity of California, Davis. Bill and Dorothy were are held accountable, and that good actors proud parents of three children and ten grand- the first in their families to earn college de- are not penalized for following the rules. By children. grees. They have owned and operated the making sure U.S. companies aren’t forced to Mr. Speaker, it is my distinct honor to take Atwater Veterinary Clinic, providing quality play by a different and more costly set of rules the floor of the House today to join with Ed- medical care for both large and small animals, abroad, we can bolster environmental protec- ward T. ‘‘Fitzy’’ Fitzpatrick’s family, friends, thus serving the needs of the area’s farmers, tions and best practices, as well as U.S. ex- and contemporaries to thank him for his re- ranchers, and community members since ports. The selective enforcement of environ- markable service to his country, his commu- 1960. mental laws damages both trade and our envi- nity and to the working men and women of the Bill and Dorothy Bizzini have contributed ronment. Greater Boston area. their volunteer time by serving on many local, Specifically, the Green 301 Act would allow f state, and national professional organizations the U.S. to impose penalties on countries that and boards. Among these organizations are fail to effectively enforce their environmental RECOGNIZING BOY SCOUT TROOP 6 the Merced College Board of Trustees, the UC laws, that waived or otherwise derogated from Merced Foundation, CSU Stanislaus Founda- their environmental laws, that fail to provide HON. BRAD R. WENSTRUP tion, Atwater Chamber of Commerce, Greater for judicial proceedings giving access to rem- OF OHIO Merced Chamber of Commerce, California edies for violations of their environmental IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Veterinary Medical Association, Atwater Meth- laws, that fail to provide appropriate and effec- odist Church, Soroptimist Club of Atwater, tive sanctions or remedies for violations of Wednesday, April 22, 2015 Castle Air Force Base Community Council and their environmental laws, or that fail to effec- Mr. WENSTRUP. Mr. Speaker, today I rise Bloss Memorial Hospital Board of Directors. tively implement environmental commitments to recognize Boy Scout Troop 6 as they The Bizzini’s have always promoted edu- they agreed to with the United States. achieve the distinguished Centennial celebra- cation throughout their lives. In 2004 the Additionally, Section 301 enables outside tion in the storied history of scouting in Amer- Classroom Building at California State Univer- groups to petition USTR to take action. Any ica. Formed in 1915, Troop 6 is the oldest sity Stanislaus was renamed Dorothy and Bill outside organization may file a Section 301 re- continuously operating scout troop in the Dan Bizzini Hall after a pledge of $1.35 million. quest with USTR, which must then consult Beard Council, and now marks its 100th year. Dorothy is currently on the University of Cali- with the petitioners, and report back within 45 Over those 100 years, scouting values have fornia Merced Foundation’s Board of Trustees days on whether they will or won’t act on the played an important role in our nation’s his- and Bill served until 2012. Bill and Dorothy petition and why or why not. The Green 301 tory, contributing to the character development went to college on scholarships and they Act would ensure this process is expanded to of millions of youth. clearly understand how important it is to help environmental violations. Leading boys from the first steps of Tender- others achieve a higher education. U.S. trade agreements attempt to limit these foot through the rank of Eagle Scout, through Bill and Dorothy have inspired many others unfair double standards. Dozens of countries, merit badges, summer camps, and service to follow their example of service above self, however, fall outside our trade commitments. projects, Troop 6 has instilled character and being active members of Rotary International To level the playing field in these countries, moral compass in countless young men over and have attended 14 Rotary International and to stop a race to the bottom, Congress in- its 100 years. Conventions. They have made numerous hu- cluded Section 301 in the Trade Act of 1974. America and Ohio benefit from skills and manitarian trips to foreign countries, providing This section authorizes the U.S. to take action values that scouting instills in our young men health services to families and children in to remove ‘‘any act, policy, or practice of a for- including self-reliance, a duty to God and Guatemala, Ghana, Venezuela, Mexico, El eign government that . . . is unjustified, un- country, appreciation of the outdoors, and Salvador, Thailand and many other countries. reasonable, or discriminatory, and that bur- committed citizenship. Our nation could benefit Mr. Speaker, it is with great respect that I dens or restricts U.S. commerce.’’ Congress from more people taking the Scout Law to recognize the lifetime of commitment that Bill later expanded Section 301 to deal specifically heart. and Dorothy have given to the Merced County with IP issues, and later amended it to ad- Troop 6 has shown a dedicated commitment community. They are richly deserving of all dress labor standards. It is time that Congress to our community and nation, leading numer- honor and praise associated with the Merced expand it again to meet environmental chal- ous service projects and supporting our mili- College Foundation’s President’s Medallion. lenges. tary members. f f Southwest Ohio is privileged to have such a distinguished scout troop. I look forward to STRENGTHENING TRADE-RELATED IN HONOR OF DR. NORMAN C. Troop 6’s next 100 years as they continue PROTECTIONS FOR THE ENVI- FRANCIS their legacy of service. RONMENT f HON. SANFORD D. BISHOP, JR. HON. EARL BLUMENAUER OF GEORGIA RECOGNIZING BILL AND DOROTHY OF OREGON IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES BIZZINI IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wednesday, April 22, 2015 HON. JIM COSTA Wednesday, April 22, 2015 Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise OF CALIFORNIA Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. Speaker, when for- today to honor an esteemed educator and out- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES eign countries selectively enforce their envi- standing civic leader, Dr. Norman C. Francis. ronmental rules to advantage their own com- As the nation’s longest-serving university Wednesday, April 22, 2015 panies, it undercuts U.S. companies and it president, Dr. Francis will be retiring after 47 Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to harms the environment. Our trade negotiators remarkable years as president of Xavier Uni- recognize Bill and Dorothy Bizzini as the re- should have the tools they need to adequately versity of Louisiana in New Orleans, Lou- cipients of the Merced College Foundation’s enforce environmental commitments. isiana. A reception hosted by the Honorable 2015 President’s Medallion Award. Bill and The problem is proliferating. A survey con- Mary Landrieu and the Honorable Alexis Her- Dorothy Bizzini have served their community ducted this year by the American Chamber of man will be held in his honor on Wednesday, with distinction, volunteering their time and do- Commerce in China found that 57 percent—a April 22, 2015 at 5:30 p.m. in Washington, nating to a wide range of causes and organi- multi-point increase from last year—of U.S. DC.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:12 Apr 23, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A22AP8.008 E22APPT1 emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with REMARKS E556 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 22, 2015 Born and raised in Lafayette, Louisiana, Dr. HONORING CHIEF THOMAS LAWS demic excellence and instilling in your mem- Francis, the son of a barber and a home- bers a lifelong commitment to service. maker, first set foot on the campus of Xavier HON. MARK MEADOWS f University as a student in 1948 and imme- OF NORTH CAROLINA diately stood out among his peers as a leader TRIBUTE TO DR. SAUNDRA H. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in all areas of academic excellence. Fore- GLOVER shadowing the legacy he would later build on Wednesday, April 22, 2015 this very campus, his fellow classmates elect- Mr. MEADOWS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to HON. JAMES E. CLYBURN ed him class president each year of his under- recognize Chief Thomas Laws, the Fire Chief OF SOUTH CAROLINA graduate study and student body president his of Granite Falls, North Carolina. On May 1, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES senior year. When he graduated with honors 2015, Chief Laws will retire after thirty-two Wednesday, April 22, 2015 in 1952, Dr. Francis left Xavier knowing that years of successful, dedicated service. he would return someday. Chief Laws began his service in Granite Mr. CLYBURN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Later that year, Dr. Francis became the first Falls in 1982 as a firefighter. Just three years pay tribute to Dr. Saundra H. Glover on the African American to attend Loyola Law School later, he was promoted to Chief. During his occasion of her retirement from the University in New Orleans. After graduating in 1955, he tenure, Chief Laws maintained a standard of of South Carolina. Serving as Associate Dean served our country with honor and distinction excellence in firefighting equipment, tactics, for Health Disparities and Social Justice of the in the U.S. Army’s Third Armored Division. and training. He was also instrumental in ob- Arnold School of Public Health and Director of After his honorable discharge, Dr. Francis taining several program grants that have made the Institute for Partnerships to Eliminate worked on special assignment with the U.S. the department what it is today. Thanks in Health Disparities (IPEHD), Dr. Glover has de- Attorney General to help desegregate federal large part to Chief Laws’ dedication, the local voted her life to fighting inequity in health sta- agencies. fire department in Granite Falls consistently tus and health care. Following his completion of this assignment, handled emergencies in a timely and efficient Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. famously said at Dr. Francis found himself at a crossroads. He manner. the 1966 National Convention of the Medical had a promising legal career ahead of him yet The exemplary leadership of Chief Laws is Committee for Human Rights: ‘‘Of all the he yearned to be of service in higher edu- something that all of us can admire and re- forms of inequality, injustice in health care is cation. Choosing the latter, where he thought spect. As such, I am proud to honor Fire Chief the most shocking and inhumane.’’ I pro- his talents could be of greater use, Dr. Francis Thomas Laws for his faithful service to the foundly agree with that view. While many be- returned to his alma mater, becoming dean of people of Granite Falls and congratulate him moan the poor health status of many Ameri- men in 1957. Rising quickly through the ranks, on his retirement. cans and their lack of access to care, Dr. he became the first African American and first Glover spent decades working to correct this f layman to serve as president of Xavier Univer- shocking and inhumane injustice. sity in 1968. CELEBRATING ZETA PHI BETA SO- In her fight to eliminate health disparities, Mr. Speaker, Dr. Francis has revolutionized RORITY, INC. GREAT LAKES RE- Dr. Glover has brought to bear a plethora of Xavier University in countless ways during his GION weapons. She has conducted research, win- 47-year tenure as president. Under his leader- ning millions of dollars in grants and leading ship, the university’s enrollment has more than HON. JANICE D. SCHAKOWSKY efforts to create the Health Disparities Re- doubled, its endowment has grown eight-fold, search Network. She has been a prolific au- and its campus has expanded from only five OF ILLINOIS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES thor, publishing dozens of articles in academic buildings to sixteen buildings on more than journals. She has been an educator, working sixty acres. Wednesday, April 22, 2015 to address the dearth of minority public health These changes are also reflected in the Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Mr. Speaker, I rise professionals and earning the South Carolina young leaders and model graduates that Xa- today to celebrate 95 years of service by Zeta Rural Health Association’s Excellence in Edu- vier continues to produce. Xavier University is Phi Beta Sorority and to wish them well as cation Award. She has been a community recognized as the leading producer of African they begin their 81st Annual Great Lakes Re- leader, serving on the South Carolina Depart- American undergraduates who go on to com- ment of Health and Environmental Control plete medical school and one of the top three gional Leadership Conference tomorrow in (DHEC) commissioner’s health disparities ad- producers of African American Doctor of Phar- Rosemont, Illinois. visory board and partnering with DHEC’s Of- macy degree recipients. Xavier ranks first na- The conference, led by Great Lakes Re- tionally in the number of African American stu- gional Director Michelle Porter Norman, will fice of Minority Health on a number of state- dents earning undergraduate degrees in biol- capture the essence of all that Zeta Phi Beta wide initiatives. In 2010, she was appointed to ogy and life sciences, chemistry, physics, and Sorority, Incorporated embodies . . . to be ‘‘A the Executive Committee of the Congressional pharmacy. Community Conscious, Action Oriented Orga- Black Caucus Institute 21st Century Council, Dr. Francis’ sphere of influence has not nization’’. Their National Programs, including leading the health policy subcommittee. been confined to the campus limits of Xavier Z–HOPE, Stork’s Nest and Elder Care, pro- In all of these endeavors, Dr. Glover has at- University. A nationally recognized figure, Dr. vide necessary assistance to members of our tacked the complicated problem of health dis- Francis has served in advisory roles to eight communities across the globe, to address so- parities from a wide array of angles. Her publi- U.S. presidents on education and civil rights cietal ills, poverty, and health concerns of the cations have covered topics as diverse as issues. He has also served on 54 boards and day. It is expected to draw more than 700 HIV, mental health, diabetes, asthma, access commissions. He has received 42 honorary members from across seven states—Illinois, to care, and health services delivery. IPEHD, degrees from other universities and numerous Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio under her directorship, has been engaged in awards and commendations in recognition of and Wisconsin. research and community activities that ad- his leadership in higher education as well as Zeta Phi Beta Sorority was founded in 1920 dress HIV, cervical cancer, head and neck his selfless service to his community and to at Howard University in Washington, DC, in cancers, prostate cancer, obesity, mental our nation. In 2006, then-President George W. the belief that the social nature of Sorority life health, autoimmune diseases, musculoskeletal Bush honored Dr. Francis with the Presidential should not overshadow the real mission of injuries, and environmental health. In all of her Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian progressive organizations. The international work, Dr. Glover has focused on identifying award. organization’s more than 100,000 initiated and developing partnerships, engaging vulner- Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me members and affiliates have given millions of able and underserved communities in re- in recognizing Dr. Norman C. Francis for his volunteer hours to educate the public, provide search, prevention and intervention activities, significant contributions to our nation and for scholarships, support organized charities and and training underrepresented minorities in his 47 outstanding years as President of Xa- promote legislation for social and civic change. biomedical and behavioral research. vier University of Louisiana. His visionary lead- Zeta Phi Beta has more than 800 chapters in I am particularly grateful for Dr. Glover’s role ership has helped transform this university for the United States, Japan, Germany, England, in organizing the James E. Clyburn Health the better to provide students with a fulfilling Belgium, the Republic of Korea, the Caribbean Disparities Lecture Series. She has taken the college experience, a quality education focus- and most recently Dubai, United Arab Emir- lead in developing this annual lecture series to ing on academic excellence, and the nec- ates. bring together academicians, clinicians, and essary tools with which to live successful and I send a sincere ‘‘thank you’’ to Zeta Phi community partners to share research and productive lives. Beta for your dedication to promoting aca- best practices on promoting health equity.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:12 Apr 23, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A22AP8.012 E22APPT1 emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with REMARKS April 22, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E557 Recognizing the importance of turning knowl- profiling commenced by President Bush and IN RECOGNITION OF THE 50TH AN- edge into action, Dr. Glover has ensured that Attorney General Ashcroft. NIVERSARY OF THE JOB CORPS this lecture series include follow-up dialogue Despite the fact that the majority of law en- PROGRAM sessions to identify community-level action forcement officers perform their duties profes- steps to address racial, ethnic, and residence- sionally and without bias—and we value their HON. RICHARD E. NEAL based disparities in HIV and cancer in South service highly—the specter of racial profiling OF MASSACHUSETTS Carolina and across the country. The success has contaminated the relationship between the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and growth of these programs would not have police and minority communities to such a de- been possible without Dr. Glover’s leadership. gree that federal action is justified to begin ad- Wednesday, April 22, 2015 With all of these accomplishments, it is no dressing the issue. While the Department of Mr. NEAL. Mr. Speaker, I want to take this surprise that Dr. Glover has garnered numer- Justice reissued a series of guidelines in De- opportunity to recognize the 50th anniversary ous honors and awards over the years. The cember 2014 which were designed to end the of the Job Corps Program. With Westover Job University of South Carolina honored her with practice of racial profiling by federal law en- Corps Center in Chicopee, Massachusetts the Outstanding Black Alumni Award in 2004 forcement agencies, these measures still do within my district, I would like to say a few and the Martin Luther King Faculty Social Jus- not reach the vast majority of racial profiling words on the successes that Job Corps have tice Award for Exemplary Teaching, Research, complaints arising from the routine activities of had over their distinguished history. and Service in 2010. She has also received state and local law enforcement agencies. The Job Corps Program was created as a national acclaim, winning the National Council collaboration between the public and private of Negro Women’s Living the Legacy Award in Further, the guidelines provide no enforce- sectors to help poor and unemployed young 2011, the Urban League’s 2012 Tower Award ment mechanism or methods for identifying people gain the skills to enter the job market. for contributions to the betterment of humanity, law enforcement agencies not in compliance Job Corps’ educational model allows aca- and the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity’s MLK and, therefore, fail to resolve the racial demic and vocational professionals to create Community Service Award in 2013. We in profiling problem nationwide. In this instance, self-paced work plans for their students. With South Carolina have been fortunate to have there is no substitute for comprehensive fed- their residential campuses, counselors, in- such a distinguished figure serving our com- eral anti-profiling legislation. structors, and advisors work with their stu- munity for so many years. The End Racial Profiling Act is designed to dents on a 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Mr. Speaker, I ask you and my colleagues eliminate the well documented problem of ra- basis to develop the life skills, financial lit- to join me in congratulating Dr. Glover on her cial, ethnic, religious, gender, sexual orienta- eracy, and responsible citizenship that stu- well-deserved retirement. I wish her good tion, gender identity and national origin dents require for the future. 80 percent of all health and Godspeed. profiling. First, the bill provides a prohibition on Job Corps graduates are able to find employ- f racial profiling, enforceable by declaratory or injunctive relief. Second, the bill mandates that ment, move onto higher education, or serve INTRODUCTION OF END RACIAL training on racial profiling issues as part of their nation in the Armed Forces. Over their 50 PROFILING ACT OF 2015 Federal law enforcement training, the collec- year history, more than 3 million jobless and tion of data on all routine or spontaneous in- underemployed people have benefitted from HON. JOHN CONYERS, JR. vestigatory activities that is to be submitted the unique opportunity that Job Corps offers. Mr. Speaker, Job Corps remains a life- OF MICHIGAN through a standardized form to the Depart- changing resource for thousands of at-risk, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ment of Justice. jobless, and disenfranchised youths around Third, the Justice Department is authorized Wednesday, April 22, 2015 the country. I have personally seen the im- to provide grants for the development and im- provements that have been made to students’ Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased plementation of best policing practices, such lives at Westover Job Corps Center over my to introduce the End Racial Profiling Act of as early warning systems, technology integra- tenure in Congress. I wish them continued 2015, along with additional cosponsors. This tion, and other management protocols that dis- success as they continue their great work in legislation represents a comprehensive federal courage profiling. Finally, the Attorney General the future. commitment to healing the rift caused by racial is required to provide periodic reports to as- profiling and restoring public confidence in the sess the nature of any ongoing discriminatory f criminal justice system at-large. This legisla- profiling practices. tion is designed to enforce the constitutional RECOGNIZING THE 80TH ANNIVER- right to equal protection of the laws by chang- Recent events in the wake of Ferguson, SARY OF THE CITGO CORPUS ing the policies and procedures underlying the Missouri demonstrate that racial profiling re- CHRISTI REFINERY practice of profiling. mains a divisive issue in communities across This legislation can be traced back to the the nation that strikes at the very foundation of data collection efforts of the late 1990’s that our democracy. The deaths of Walter L. HON. BLAKE FARENTHOLD were designed to determine whether racial Scott—arising from a traffic stop—Michael OF TEXAS Brown, Eric Garner, and Antonio Zambrano- profiling was a fact rather than an urban leg- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES end. Based upon the work around that legisla- Montes—all at the hands of police officers— Wednesday, April 22, 2015 tion, by September 11, 2001, there was signifi- highlight the links between the issues of race cant empirical evidence and wide agreement and reasonable suspicion of criminal conduct. Mr. FARENTHOLD. Mr. Speaker, I rise among Americans, including President Bush Ultimately, these men are tragic examples of today to recognize the 80th anniversary of the and Attorney General Ashcroft, that racial the risk of being victimized by a perception of CITGO Corpus Christi Refinery. Since 1935, profiling was a tragic fact of life in the minority criminality simply because of their race, eth- CITGO has been a dedicated leader to the community and that the Federal government nicity, religion or national origin. These individ- City of Corpus Christi and to the people of should take action to end the practice. uals were denied the basic respect and equal Texas. Moreover, many in the law enforcement treatment that is the right of every American. Driven by commitment to its core values of community have also acknowledged that sin- Decades ago, in the face of shocking vio- integrity, respect, and fairness, CITGO has gling out people for heightened scrutiny based lence, the passage of sweeping civil rights leg- been a shining steward and model example of on their race, ethnicity, religion, or national ori- islation made it clear that race should not af- the community. As a good corporate neighbor gin had eroded the trust in law enforcement fect the treatment of an individual American who has provided thousands of jobs and innu- necessary to appropriately serve and protect under the law. I believe that thousands of pe- merable charitable contributions and volunteer our communities. destrian and traffic stops of innocent minorities work to the people of Corpus Christi, I am During our 112th Congress Judiciary Com- and needless killings or use of excessive force very proud to have CITGO here in the 27th mittee hearing on racial profiling, we ap- by the police call for a similar federal re- District of Texas. proached the issue from the perspective of sponse. The practice of using race or other As a company rightly focused on people ‘‘smart policing’’ and what makes sense in a characteristics as a proxy for criminality by law and opportunity, I encourage us all to take time of austerity for protecting public safety. I enforcement seriously undermines the time today on April 15, 2015 to celebrate eight believe that it became clear during the hearing progress we have made toward achieving decades of CITGO’s commitment to our com- that enough agreement exists to allow us to equality under the law. Please join me in sup- munity and to wish the Corpus Christi Refinery re-open the bipartisan dialogue on racial porting this legislation. nothing but the best in the upcoming century.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:44 Apr 23, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A22AP8.015 E22APPT1 emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with REMARKS E558 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 22, 2015 IN HONOR OF THE REVEREND ing wife, Maggie, who met her eternal reward tion’s oldest three victims’ assistance organi- JAMES CALVIN HARRIS, SR. in 2012 after sixty-seven years of marriage; zations. their seven children, one of whom is de- Ms. Mary Travers Murphy, nominated by HON. SANFORD D. BISHOP, JR. ceased; eleven grandchildren; and seven Congressman BRIAN HIGGINS (NY–26), has OF GEORGIA great-grandchildren. On a personal note, I been a champion for domestic violence victims IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES have truly been blessed by Rev. Harris’ sage in her community. counsel and enduring friendship over the Her work as the Executive Director of the Wednesday, April 22, 2015 many years I have known him. Family Justice Center of Erie County (FJCEC) Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me raising funds for domestic violence victims has today to honor an outstanding Man of God today in paying tribute to the Reverend James resulted in the opening of two suburban sat- who has been a longstanding source of inspi- Calvin Harris, Sr. for sixty-four wonderful years ellite FJCEC centers in Erie County. ration, spiritual guidance, and moral leadership of leadership of Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church, Her efforts have strengthened her Erie com- to the Columbus, Georgia community, the over seventy-five remarkable years of ministry, munity. Reverend James Calvin Harris, Sr. After sixty- and a lifetime of selfless service to God, the Another community leader that deserves four remarkable years of serving as Pastor of church, and to humankind. recognition is Ms. Kerri True-Funk. Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church in Columbus, f She was nominated for the Lois Haight Rev. Harris will be retiring this month. A cele- Award of Excellence and Innovation by Con- bration of his well-deserved retirement will be VICTIMS’ RIGHTS CAUCUS gressman RODNEY DAVIS (IL–13). held on Saturday, April 25, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. AWARDS 2015 Kerri is the Executive Director of Rape Ad- at the Columbus Convention and Trade Cen- vocacy, Counseling and Education Services ter in Columbus, Georgia. HON. TED POE (RACES). James Calvin Harris was born in Lee Coun- OF TEXAS Kerri has championed efforts of prevention ty, Georgia on April 7, 1925 to Elijah and Viola IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and education, which makes her the perfect Harris as one of seven children. In 1944, at candidate for the Lois Haight Award, working Wednesday, April 22, 2015 the age of 18, he began serving our country to prevent crime before it happens. with courage and distinction in the U.S. Navy Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, crime vic- Kerri deserves to be honored for her work during World War II. After the war, Mr. Harris tims are not statistics. with RACES—reducing the occurrence of sex- moved to Chicago and worked as a baker and They are real people with real stories who ual assault among individuals with disabilities dishwasher but later returned to Georgia to have had something bad happen to them. through empowerment education. pursue his education. He attended Albany As a former judge, I used to see victims in Victim advocates are wonderful people. State University and then studied at the Amer- my courtroom every day. Many of them I have met over the years are ican Baptist Theological Seminary in Nashville, Unfortunately, too often victims are left out even more special because they have used Tennessee. of the criminal justice process. their personal experience to help others. His first church membership was St. They are also many times overlooked and That is what the recipient of the Eva Murillo Mathew Baptist Church in Lee County, which forgotten in the legislative process. Unsung Hero Award did. was pastored at the time by the late Reverend When I came to Congress, victims did not William Kellibrew, nominated by Congress- Allen A. Green. It was by this same pastor have an advocate group of lawmakers on woman ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON (DC), had a that Rev. Harris was licensed to the ministry Capitol Hill. traumatic past but he chose to fight back. on July 9, 1939 and ordained as a minister on That is why Congressman JIM COSTA, a He is the founder of the William Kellibrew August 10, 1949. Democrat from California, and I, a Republican Foundation (WKF), a community-driven part- Early on in his career, he pastored at sev- from Texas, founded the Victims’ Rights Cau- nership that advocates on breaking the cycles eral churches across Georgia, sharing his pas- cus. of violence and poverty. sion for the teachings of Christ. Following the Supporting crime victims is a bipartisan The WKF provides support networks for vic- path that God set out for him, Rev. Harris issue. tims while they rebuild their lives. eventually came to call Mt. Pilgrim Baptist This week is National Crime Victims’ Rights People like William are living examples of Church in Columbus his home. When he week, and the Victims’ Rights Caucus will rec- how survivors can use their experiences to began preaching at the church, it was a small ognize those tenacious groups and individuals empower others. wooden building with only 100 members. whose life work is to support victims. The Victims’ Rights Caucus is also recog- Thanks to his dedication and enthusiasm, I was proud to nominate Truckers Against nizing Robin Smith, the founder of Video Ac- Rev. Harris has been able to build the Trafficking for the Suzanne McDaniel Memo- tion. Church’s membership to over 1,000 and make rial Award for Public Awareness. Video Action produces training instructional several extensive renovations and additions. Much like the award’s namesake, Truckers videos to educate victim advocates. Rev. Harris has always been popular with Against Trafficking has pioneered efforts in the Robin reaches a vast audience through her churchgoers because of the energy he brings victims’ rights community. videos which has spread awareness about vic- to his sermons. Known by many as the ‘‘sing- Truckers Against Trafficking is a traveling tims issues to victim advocates. ing and preaching’’ pastor, Rev. Harris even nonprofit group that works to educate and Every single one of these recipients are authored and recorded an original song, ‘‘God raise awareness for trafficking in the trucking warriors fighting to protect innocent victims is a Battle Axe.’’ During the Civil Rights Move- industry. and prevent further crimes. ment, the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. These truckers know what signs to look for We thank them for what they do for not only often asked him to perform the song to offer in a trafficking victim and are proactive in their their communities, but for our nation. encouragement at mass meetings. A char- efforts to rescue these victims from their traf- Restoring the lives of victims is not easy ismatic evangelical leader and pioneer, Rev. ficker. work, but it’s the Lord’s work, saving people Harris’ spiritual zeal is both infectious and Congressman JIM COSTA (CA–16) recog- one at a time. highly contagious. nized community leader Sergeant Jeff Kertson And that is just the way it is. Always pressing towards the mark for the for the Allied Professional Award. f prize of the high calling of God in Christ Sergeant Kertson oversees several units for Jesus, to better improve the craft of Christian the Fresno County Sheriff’s Department. PERSONAL EXPLANATION ministry and discipleship, Rev. Harris has This includes the domestic violence, elder worked tirelessly to promote Christian values abuse, sexual assault, child abuse, sex of- HON. SEAN P. DUFFY and put them into action in his community. fender registration, missing persons/runaways OF WISCONSIN Throughout his career, Rev. Harris has played units, as well as a predator program and task IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES a leading role in many religious-affiliated and force. community-based organizations. He has also Sergeant Kertson really goes above and be- Wednesday, April 22, 2015 been honored with various awards and com- yond to make victim services a priority to en- Mr. DUFFY. Mr. Speaker, on Tuesday, April mendations too numerous to list here. sure a safer Fresno community. 21, 2015, I was at home in Wisconsin due to Rev. Harris has accomplished many things The Ed Stout Memorial Award honors the an unexpected family emergency. Had I been in his life but none of these would have been legacy of the Director of Aid for Victims of present, I would have voted in the following possible without the grace of God and his lov- Crime of St. Louis, Missouri, one of the Na- ways: on roll call no. 162 (H. Con. Res. 25)—

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Con- RECOGNIZING CHRIS JOONDEPH, Jeanne is survived by her family who she sequently, an additional benefit of housing DUNCAN YOST, GARRETT KRAL, loved so dearly, including her children: Mark counseling is a reduction in delinquencies or AND MITCHELL MONREAL Rodriguez and wife Kim; John Rodriguez and default by better-informed first-time home- wife Vicki; her sisters, Florence Ross and buyers. The Housing Financial Literacy Act of HON. MIKE COFFMAN Anna Belitz Powers; her grandchildren: Jor- 2015 would encourage first-time homebuyers OF COLORADO dan, Jared, Jenna, Jillian, Rebecca and Eliza- to take advantage of these critical counseling IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES beth and by her great granddaughter Aylin. resources that can increase their financial lit- Most of all, my friend Jeanne Rodriguez Wednesday, April 22, 2015 eracy skills and capabilities. was an American Patriot. She loved our coun- Mr. Speaker, ensuring that first-time home- Mr. COFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to try and her family and was devoted in her buyers have the knowledge and tools nec- recognize Chris Joondeph, Duncan Yost, Gar- Catholic faith. essary to be successful homeowners is an ob- rett Kral, and Mitchell Monreal for their hard Mr. Speaker, we have lost a great Central jective that we can all share. I would like to work and dedication to the people of Colo- Floridian and American. I ask you and our col- thank the Members of Congress who signed rado’s Sixth District as interns in my Wash- leagues to join me in recognizing Jeanne’s on as original co-sponsors of this bipartisan ington, DC office for the Spring 2015 session memory as she is laid to rest today in Palm bill, including the Democratic and Republican of Congress. Cemetery in Winter Park, Florida. Co-Chairs of the Financial Literacy Caucus, The work of these young men has been ex- f and urge my colleagues to join in our efforts emplary and I know they all have bright fu- to increase financial literacy by adding their INTRODUCTION OF THE HOUSING tures. They served as tour guides, interacted names to the Housing Financial Literacy Act of FINANCIAL LITERACY ACT OF 2015 with constituents, and learned a great deal 2015. about our nation’s legislative process. I was glad to be able to offer this educational oppor- HON. JOYCE BEATTY f tunity to these four and look forward to seeing OF OHIO THE INTRODUCTION OF THE NU- them build their careers in public service. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES All four of our interns have made plans to CLEAR WEAPONS ABOLITION Wednesday, April 22, 2015 continue their work next year with various or- AND ECONOMIC AND ENERGY ganizations in both Colorado and Washington. Mrs. BEATTY. Mr. Speaker, to this day we, CONVERSION ACT OF 2015 I am certain they will succeed in their new as a country, are still working through the dev- roles and wish them all the best in their future astating effects of the foreclosure crisis. This HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON endeavors. Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to rec- avoidable tragedy was caused in part by pred- OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA ognize Chris Joondeph, Duncan Yost, Garrett atory lenders taking advantage of homebuyers IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES who had little or no understanding of the pur- Kral, and Mitchell Monreal for their service this Wednesday, April 22, 2015 spring. chases they were making. That is why, in rec- f ognition of Financial Literacy Month, I intro- Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, today, on Earth duced legislation entitled, ‘‘the Housing Finan- Day, I am introducing the Nuclear Weapons TRIBUTE TO JEANNE D’AGOSTINO cial Literacy Act of 2015.’’ This bill would give Abolition and Economic and Energy Conver- RODRIGUEZ first-time homebuyers who complete a Depart- sion Act of 2015, a version of which I have in- ment of Housing and Urban Development or troduced since 1994, after working with the HON. JOHN L. MICA HUD-certified housing counseling course a District of Columbia residents who were re- OF FLORIDA discount on their Federal Housing Administra- sponsible for the Nuclear Disarmament and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion (FHA) mortgage insurance premiums of Economic Conversion ballot initiative passed 25 basis points (or 0.25 percent). by D.C. voters in 1993. This version of the bill Wednesday, April 22, 2015 For many Americans, owning a home is the now requires the United States to immediately Mr. MICA. Mr. Speaker, today in my home cornerstone of achieving the American Dream. begin negotiating an international agreement town of Winter Park, Florida, we will lay to rest Homeownership not only benefits the home- to disable and dismantle its nuclear weapons, a Central Florida community leader and Amer- owner’s family and surrounding community, it to provide for strict control of fissile material ican Patriot, Jeanne D’Agostino Rodriguez. is also linked to improved health and school and radioactive waste, and to use nuclear-free It has been my privilege to know Jeanne performance for children. Additionally, FHA energy. and her family for more than four decades, provides the gateway to affordable housing for The bill continues to provide that the funds and it has been my honor to call her my these individuals and families. However, for used for nuclear weapons programs be redi- friend. She was a Republican stalwart, and a many prospective first-time homeowners, the rected to human and infrastructure needs, successful businesswoman with an untiring process of purchasing real estate may be con- such as housing, health care, Social Security, record of community service. We shared mu- fusing and daunting and may leave unin- restoring the environment, and creating car- tual passions for good government, family and formed buyers victims of unaffordable or pred- bon-free, nuclear-free energy. This conversion faith and an appreciation of our Italian herit- atory loans. to a peace economy would occur when the age. The Housing Financial Literacy Act of 2015 President certifies to Congress that all coun- The Rodriguez and D’Agostino families have would motivate first-time homebuyers to seek tries possessing nuclear weapons have begun been leading restaurateurs in Central Florida, vital pre-purchase housing counseling to al- elimination under international treaty or other beginning with their restaurant, La Cantina, leviate the confusion and fears associated with legal agreement. which they sold and created the renowned purchasing real estate. These housing coun- The bill is particularly timely as countries of Villa Nova restaurant which, over the years, seling programs help prospective homebuyers the world meet at the United Nations to review received numerous culinary awards and was a understand their financing and down-payment the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty and the Winter Park landmark. options, evaluate their readiness for a home possibility of a Nuclear Weapons Ban Treaty. Jeanne, who was preceded in death by her purchase and navigate what sometimes may Our country still has a long list of urgent do- beloved husband John, and two brothers, was be a confusing and difficult process. In fact, mestic needs that have been put on the back a respected business woman and community studies have shown that homebuyers who re- burner. As the only nation that has used nu- activist. In Central Florida politics, Jeanne was ceive pre-purchase housing counseling clear weapons in war, and that still possesses the Grand Dame of the Republican Party. She courses are nearly one-third less likely to fall the largest nuclear weapons arsenal, I urge worked tirelessly to build the GOP in its lean behind on their mortgage, and that housing support for my bill to help the United States beginning years in Florida and served in coun- counseling can improve prospective bor- reestablish our moral leadership in the world ty and state Republican leadership positions. rowers’ access to affordable, prudent mort- by redirecting funds that would otherwise go to She was an early champion behind successful gage loans. nuclear weapons for urgent domestic needs.

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VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:59 Apr 23, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A22AP8.026 E22APPT1 emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with REMARKS April 22, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E561 SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS Committee on the Judiciary Committee on Armed Services Title IV of Senate Resolution 4, To hold an oversight hearing to examine Subcommittee on Strategic Forces To hold hearings to examine military agreed to by the Senate of February 4, the Department of Homeland Security. SD–226 space programs in review of the De- 1977, calls for establishment of a sys- 2:30 p.m. fense Authorization Request for fiscal tem for a computerized schedule of all Committee on Commerce, Science, and year 2016 and the Future Years Defense meetings and hearings of Senate com- Transportation Program; with the possibility of a mittees, subcommittees, joint commit- Subcommittee on Aviation Operations, closed session in SVC–217 following the tees, and committees of conference. Safety, and Security open session. This title requires all such committees To hold hearings to examine Federal SR–222 to notify the Office of the Senate Daily Aviation Administration reauthoriza- Committee on Indian Affairs Digest—designated by the Rules Com- tion, focusing on aviation safety and To hold hearings to examine S. 248, to clarify the rights of Indians and Indian mittee—of the time, place and purpose general aviation. tribes on Indian lands under the Na- of the meetings, when scheduled and SR–253 tional Labor Relations Act. any cancellations or changes in the Committee on Homeland Security and SD–628 Governmental Affairs meetings as they occur. Committee on Veterans’ Affairs As an additional procedure along To hold hearings to examine securing the To hold hearings to examine the Govern- with the computerization of this infor- border, focusing on biometric entry ment Accountability Office’s High Risk mation, the Office of the Senate Daily and exit at our ports of entry. List and the Veterans Health Adminis- Digest will prepare this information for SD–342 tration. printing in the Extensions of Remarks SR–418 section of the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD APRIL 29 on Monday and Wednesday of each 9 a.m. APRIL 30 week. Committee on Appropriations 9:30 a.m. Meetings scheduled for Thursday, Subcommittee on Department of Defense Committee on Armed Services April 23, 2015 may be found in the Daily To hold hearings to examine proposed To hold hearings to examine United Digest of today’s RECORD. budget estimates and justification for States European Command programs fiscal year 2016 for the National Guard and budget in review of the Defense and Reserve. Authorization Request for fiscal year MEETINGS SCHEDULED SD–192 2016 and the Future Years Defense Pro- APRIL 28 Committee on Homeland Security and gram. 9:30 a.m. Governmental Affairs SD–G50 Committee on Armed Services To hold hearings to examine the Presi- 10 a.m. To hold hearings to examine Untied dent’s proposed budget request for fis- Committee on Appropriations States security policy in Europe. cal year 2016 for the Department of Subcommittee on Departments of Labor, SD–G50 Homeland Security. Health and Human Services, and Edu- 10 a.m. SD–342 cation, and Related Agencies Committee on Banking, Housing, and 9:30 a.m. To hold hearings to examine proposed Urban Affairs Committee on Banking, Housing, and budget estimates for fiscal year 2016 for To hold hearings to examine the state of Urban Affairs the National Institutes of Health. the insurance industry and insurance Subcommittee on Housing, Transpor- SD–124 regulation. tation, and Community Development Committee on Energy and Natural Re- SD–538 To hold hearings to examine opportuni- sources Committee on Commerce, Science, and ties for private investment in public in- To hold hearings to examine S. 703, to re- Transportation frastructure. authorize the weatherization and State Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, energy programs, S. 720, to promote en- Fisheries, and Coast Guard SD–538 Committee on Small Business and Entre- ergy savings in residential buildings To hold hearings to examine the re- and industry, and S. 858, to amend the sources and priorities of the U.S. Coast preneurship To hold hearings to examine the King vs. National Energy Conservation Policy Guard. Act to encourage the increased use of SR–253 Burwell Supreme Court case and con- performance contracting in Federal fa- Committee on Energy and Natural Re- gressional action that can be taken to cilities. sources protect small businesses and their em- SD–366 To hold hearings to examine the Admin- ployees. 2:30 p.m. istration’s Quadrennial Energy Review. SR–428A Committee on Energy and Natural Re- SD–366 2 p.m. sources Committee on Finance Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, To hold hearings to examine creating a Subcommittee on Department of Home- and Mining more efficient and level playing field, land Security To hold hearings to examine the Bureau focusing on audit and appeals issues in To hold hearings to examine proposed Medicare. of Land Management’s final rule on hy- budget estimates and justification for draulic fracturing. SD–215 fiscal year 2016 for the Department of Committee on Health, Education, Labor, SD–366 Homeland Security. and Pensions SD–138 To hold hearings to examine the future MAY 5 2:30 p.m. of medical innovation for patients. 10 a.m. SD–430 Committee on Appropriations Committee on Energy and Natural Re- Committee on Homeland Security and Subcommittee on Department of the Inte- sources Governmental Affairs rior, Environment, and Related Agen- To hold oversight hearings to examine Subcommittee on Regulatory Affairs and cies the Federal government’s role in wild- Federal Management To hold hearings to examine proposed fire management, the impact of fires To hold hearings to examine the proper budget estimates and justification for on communities, and potential im- role of judicial review in the federal fiscal year 2016 for the Environmental provements to be made in fire oper- regulatory process. Protection Agency. ations. SD–342 SD–124 SD–366

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