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November 14, 2013 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1655 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS RECOGNIZING THE 100TH ANNIVER- and admired for his hard work, dedication, and When Sister McGrath started at St. John SARY OF HAVEN BUILDING positive work ethic. Fisher, she was one of eleven nuns serving PRODUCTS on the staff, today she is the only one left. f After almost three decades working as a sec- HON. DANIEL WEBSTER HONORING JOSHUA SHAYNE ond-grade teacher, high school English teach- MOORE er and in her current role as principal, Sister OF FLORIDA McGrath continues to guide and counsel stu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. SAM GRAVES dents, teachers, and families with the same Thursday, November 14, 2013 passion that inspired her to join the congrega- OF MISSOURI tion a half century ago. This passion has been Mr. WEBSTER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, it is IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES a fundamental reason why St. John Fisher El- my pleasure to recognize the 100th anniver- ementary School has flourished during the Thursday, November 14, 2013 sary of Haven Building Products of Winter past 27 years. Haven, Florida. Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I During her time as principal, Sister Jean has Originally founded as Winter Haven Planing proudly pause to recognize Joshua Shayne succeeded in developing a new technology Mills by Illinois businessman Albert Adolphus Moore. Joshua is a very special young man program, and created exemplary art and Dugger, Haven Building Products has pro- who has exemplified the finest qualities of citi- music programs to foster her students’ cre- vided a wide range of construction services zenship and leadership by taking an active ative minds. Throughout all the changes St. and materials since 1913. The company has part in the Boy Scouts of America, Troop 264, John Fisher has seen during her tenure, Sister adapted throughout the years to dynamic mar- and earning the most prestigious award of Jean’s welcoming and inspiring spirit has re- kets and the growing economy, all while main- Eagle Scout. mained a constant. taining the same exemplary quality and serv- Joshua has been very active with his troop, Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me ice associated with the family business. The participating in many scout activities. Over the in recognizing Sister Jean McGrath for her 50 Dugger family, who still owns and operates many years Joshua has been involved with years of service to the South Side of Chicago the business today, remains committed to scouting, he has not only earned numerous and congratulate Sister Jean on her Golden serving local builders. merit badges, but also the respect of his fam- Jubilee. May she continue to guide and inspire I commend the Dugger family and Haven ily, peers, and community. Most notably, Josh- people for years to come, and serve as an ex- Building Products for their extraordinary con- ua has contributed to his community through ample of the best qualities of the human heart. tribution to the Central Florida community. his Eagle Scout project. f f Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in commending Joshua Shayne Moore for his ac- CONGRATULATING THE ROBERT RETIREMENT OF POLICE OFFICER complishments with the Boy Scouts of Amer- YOUNG CENTER AND COMMU- STEVEN TROJANOWSKI ica and for his efforts put forth in achieving the NITY HEALTH CARE, INC. IN MO- highest distinction of Eagle Scout. LINE HON. JOHN GARAMENDI f HON. CHERI BUSTOS OF CALIFORNIA CONGRATULATING SISTER JEAN OF ILLINOIS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES MCGRATH FOR HER 50 YEARS OF IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DEDICATED SERVICE Thursday, November 14, 2013 Thursday, November 14, 2013 Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Mrs. BUSTOS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to to recognize Officer Steven Trojanowski who HON. DANIEL LIPINSKI congratulate the Robert Young Center (RYC) is retiring after more than 35 years of law en- OF ILLINOIS and Community Health Care, Inc. (CHC) in forcement service, with nearly 24 years of that IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Moline, Illinois, which have been recognized service to the City of Fairfield. Thursday, November 14, 2013 with a Gold Best Practice Award from URAC, After serving five years as a Reserve Dep- a leading healthcare accreditation and edu- uty with the Placer County Sheriff’s Office and Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to cation organization. six years as a Deputy Sheriff with the Contra honor Sister Jean McGrath, the principal at St. Out of seven national finalists in the cat- Costa Sheriff’s Office, he was hired as a Po- John Fisher Elementary School in Chicago. egory of care coordination and clinical integra- lice Officer with the Fairfield Police Depart- For the past 50 years, Sister McGrath has tire- tion, the Robert Young Center and Community ment on November 27, 1989. Officer lessly worked at St. John Fisher as a member Health Care, Inc., received the top award for Trojanowski served the community in a num- of the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Jo- their work on integrating care for people with ber of capacities within Patrol, Traffic, Inves- seph. Her work has not only benefited the severe mental illnesses and co-existing chron- tigations, and Quality of Life Bureaus. school and the parish, but the entire commu- ic medical diseases. Behavioral disorders and In addition to routine patrol assignments, he nity. This month, Sister Jean—as she is affec- depression often coincide with major medical has served as a DUI Enforcement Officer, De- tionately called—was honored with a conditions, including cancer, heart disease tective, Field Training Officer, provided law en- celebratory Mass and a street marked with an and diabetes. CHC established a primary care forcement support to the City’s Quality Neigh- honorary sign bearing her name. clinic at the Robert Young Center and RYC borhoods Team (QNT), and earned a Life- In 1963, Jean McGrath joined the Con- placed a mental health clinician at CHC to ad- saving Award. Some of his most significant gregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph. She dress co-existing disorders, dramatically re- contributions to the Police Department have joined because she ‘‘wanted to be somebody ducing ER visits and medical and psycho- been his knowledge and experience, solid in- who could do good’’ and ‘‘make a difference.’’ logical costs while increasing patients’ quality vestigative skills, and quality reporting tech- Sister McGrath continued to make an impact of life scores by 131%. niques. Officer Trojanowski has been a dedi- when she began working as a second-grade Mr. Speaker, I want to again congratulate cated team member and a positive represen- teacher at St. John Fisher in 1986, just blocks the Robert Young Center and Community tation of the Fairfield Police Department. away from her childhood home. Even as other Health Care for their remarkable achieve- He has been a valued employee and his nuns who she entered the congregation with ments. I am very grateful for the wonderful commitment to the community was second to left to pursue family and life outside the services that they provide for our community none. Officer Trojanowski was a loyal rep- church, she followed her mother’s advice to and thankful to URAC for allowing them a plat- resentative of the law enforcement community pursue her vocation and serve the community. form to share their model with others. ∑ This ‘‘bullet’’ symbol identifies statements or insertions which are not spoken by a Member of the Senate on the floor. Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor. VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:15 Nov 15, 2013 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K14NO8.001 E14NOPT1 smartinez on DSK6TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E1656 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks November 14, 2013 RECOGNIZING THE RECIPIENTS OF even a few weeks too early can require weeks helped establish in 1997. He is the current Ad- THE 2013 MAIN STREET BUSI- to months of hospitalization after birth, and jutant and Services Officer for the Veterans of NESS AND PROFESSIONAL ASSO- premature birth can sometimes lead to devel- Foreign Wars Post #9059 and is a member of CIATION, INC. ANNUAL DINNER opmental delays and disability later in life. the American Legion Post #307. In all of these AWARDS In addition to the emotional and physical toll organizations, he has worked tirelessly to in- of prematurity, there are significant health care crease membership and raise funds for HON. BRIAN HIGGINS costs to families, medical systems and our projects such as local Veterans Memorials and OF NEW YORK economy. A report by the Institute of Medicine the annual Dartmouth Memorial Day Parade. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES found the cost associated with preterm birth in Mr. Collins has given so much to his commu- the United States was $26.2 billion annually, nity, and serves as an example of what it Thursday, November 14, 2013 or $51,600 per infant born preterm. While em- means to serve one’s country. Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ployers, private insurers and individuals bear Mr. Speaker, I am honored to recognize recognize the outstanding recipients of the approximately about half of the costs of health James Collins for his service in the Air Force 2013 Main Street Business and Professional care for these infants, 40 percent is paid by and his community. I ask that my colleagues Association, Inc. Awards. Medicaid. join me in honoring the work of Officer James The Main Street Business and Professional We are making great strides in reducing in- Collins, the Southeastern Massachusetts Vet- Association, Inc.