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HONORING ENSIGN JOSHUA KALEB RECOGNIZING DYLAN M. GOETSCH and swine. Agritourism and agritainment have WATSON AND CHRISTOPHER W. SCHMOKER evolved from the stable agriculture industry. Upon its founding, the South Carolina Gen- HON. MARTHA ROBY HON. DUSTY JOHNSON eral Assembly authorized the construction of a OF ALABAMA OF SOUTH DAKOTA new courthouse, designed by South Carolina architect Robert Mills. The Mills courthouse IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thursday, December 19, 2019 was replaced in 1852. The following court- Thursday, December 19, 2019 house was headquarters of the 17th Army Mrs. ROBY. Madam Speaker, I rise today to Mr. JOHNSON of South Dakota. Madam Corps of the Army of the United States and honor the life and sacrifices of Ensign Joshua Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor one of the few county seats holding records Kaleb Watson, who was tragically killed on Dylan M. Goetsch and Christopher W. dating back to 1785. The current courthouse December 6, 2019, at Pensacola Naval Air Schmoker for their tremendous courage last was built in 1884. Station in Florida. Madam Speaker, I honor all that have Born and raised in Enterprise, Alabama, year while saving a citizen from a house fire worked to make the City of Bennettsville a Kaleb was a natural leader and devoted serv- in Sturgis, South Dakota. symbol of American grace and charm and rec- ant to his community from an early age. In- After arriving at the scene of a burning ognize its 200th Anniversary. spired by his uncle’s service in the Gulf War, home in May 2018, police Officer Dylan Kaleb knew at a very early age since child- Goetsch and Sgt. Christopher Schmoker f rushed into the house without hesitation, hood that he wanted to serve his country in CONGRATULATING DUBLIN HIGH the military. knowing Jason McKee was trapped inside. They journeyed to the upper level of the home SCHOOL ON WINNING THE FOOT- Kaleb continued to demonstrate his leader- BALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP ship skills at Enterprise High School, where he not once, not twice, but three times in search participated in JROTC, National Honor Soci- of the trapped man. The smoke was so dense, ety, French Honor Society, and captain of the Officer Goetsch was unable to see more than HON. RICK W. ALLEN rifle team. It was through his experience on a few feet in front of him, but they did not re- OF GEORGIA the rifle team that he learned of the opportuni- treat until they were able to drag Mr. McKee IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to safety. ties at the United States Naval Academy. Thursday, December 19, 2019 Kaleb was accepted to attend the prestigious I was pleased to hear Officer Goetsch and Naval Academy upon graduating from high Sgt. Schmoker are being awarded the Car- Mr. ALLEN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to school in 2014. Kaleb continued to serve his negie Medal by the Carnegie Hero Fund in congratulate the Dublin High School Fighting hometown community after graduation by vol- honor of their bravery. This award is reserved Irish on winning the Georgia High School As- unteering his time to the rifle team during for individuals who risk their lives to an ex- sociation 2A Football State Championship. school breaks. traordinary degree in the attempt to save the These young men have worked hard all At the Naval Academy, Kaleb set his sights lives of others. I can think of no citizens more season, and this weekend’s big win is a result on becoming a Navy pilot, and he excelled. A deserving of this award than Officer Goetsch of all their work. While at halftime the Fighting dedicated student, Kaleb majored in mechan- and Sgt. Schmoker. Irish were down, they quickly came back in ical engineering and was named to the Dean’s I thank both these South Dakotans for their the second half to ultimately defeat Brooks list and Commandant’s Honors list. Outside of selfless courage. Our state and country are County 42 to 32—demonstrating the true the classroom, he was a member of the Acad- better because of citizens like them. I com- meaning of perseverance. emy’s rifle team, served as a wrestling coach, mend them for their outstanding heroism and This was a unique win, as not one pass was and was a small-arms instructor. Under his congratulate them on the receival of the es- attempted during the game. But the team won leadership as captain of the rifle team, the teemed Carnegie Medal. after rushing 437 yards, bringing Dublin its first Naval Academy won its first victory over West f state title since 2006. Point in a decade. I have no doubt this program will continue to After commissioning, Kaleb served a tem- IN RECOGNITION OF THE 200TH AN- be successful in the years to come, and I look porary assignment at the Naval Academy’s NIVERSARY OF THE CITY OF forward to seeing all these young men will ac- Physical Education department until last BENNETTSVILLE, SOUTH CARO- complish, both on and off the field. month, when he reported to Pensacola to LINA Congratulations to Coach Roger Holmes, begin flight training. On December 6, Kaleb the team, and the entire Fighting Irish commu- made the ultimate sacrifice for his country HON. TOM RICE nity. when an active shooter opened fire at the OF SOUTH CAROLINA f Naval Air Station. Without hesitation, Kaleb IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sprang into action. After being wounded him- HONORING THE EXEMPLARY LIFE Thursday, December 19, 2019 self, Kaleb was able to locate first responders AND SERVICE OF MAYOR RICH- to identify the shooter, undoubtedly preventing Mr. RICE of South Carolina. Madam Speak- ARD GORDON HATCHER many more causalities that day. er, I rise today to recognize the City of Madam Speaker, it is my privilege to join Bennettsville, South Carolina and its 200th An- HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY the people of Alabama’s Second Congres- niversary. OF INDIANA sional District, the Enterprise community, and The City of Bennettsville was founded on IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Watson family to honor Kaleb today. He is December 14, 1819 in Marlborough District on remembered by his peers and many others as the Great Pee Dee River. Named after Thom- Thursday, December 19, 2019 a kind friend, encouraging teammate, and as Bennett Jr., the 48th Governor of South Mr. VISCLOSKY. Madam Speaker, it is with generous volunteer. Kaleb died a hero, and Carolina, the city was formally chartered on deep sadness and the greatest respect that I his courageous actions and service to this na- December 20, 1866 and incorporated on take this time to remember one of Indiana’s tion will not soon be forgotten as we continue March 4, 1976. most distinguished citizens, the Honorable to share his story of selflessness and valor. Since its founding, agriculture has been the Richard Gordon Hatcher, who served the City May God bless his family and community as number one revenue source in and around of Gary with the utmost distinction. On Friday, we mourn the loss of Joshua Kaleb Watson, Bennettsville. Agricultural products of December 13, 2019, Mayor Hatcher passed and may God bless all of our military mem- Bennettsville include grain, indigo, cotton, to- away at the age of 86. Mayor Hatcher’s self- bers who continue to defend and protect the bacco, corn, peanuts, timber, fruits and vege- less and lifelong commitment to serving the United States of America. tables, as well as the raising of cattle, poultry, people of Gary, and his dedication to the

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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Officer John Yenchak Richard Hatcher was born on July 10, 1933, Thursday, December 19, 2019 Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me once again in honoring these individuals in Michigan City, Indiana. He graduated from Mr. AUSTIN SCOTT of Georgia. Madam for their bravery and dedication and in thank- Indiana University and went on to earn his Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Irwin ing them for their selfless service. The impor- Juris Doctor degree from Valparaiso University County High School football team from Ocilla, tance of their vital roles in protecting the safe- in 1959. Following law school, Mayor Hatcher Georgia on their win against Marion County in ty of our neighborhoods cannot be overstated settled in Gary, Indiana. He practiced at a pri- the Class A Georgia State Championship on and is truly worthy of our highest praise. Saturday, December 14, 2019. vate firm and went on to serve as a deputy f county prosecutor. In 1963, Mayor Hatcher With an impressive 56–14 win over the Mar- was elected to the Gary City Council. In this ion County Eagles, the Indians football team IN RECOGNITION OF DR. WILLIAM position, he helped to pass an open housing finished their season undefeated (13–0) for H. LEE law, which ended the practice that forced Afri- the first time since 1975 and brought home the state title. This is the fifth time in six sea- can Americans to live primarily in the city’s HON. DORIS O. MATSUI sons that Head Coach Buddy Nobles has led midtown section due to restrictive property OF CALIFORNIA the Indians to the state finals, all while battling IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES contracts. In 1967, Richard Gordon Hatcher Stage 4 stomach cancer. He called this team Thursday, December 19, 2019 was elected Mayor of Gary, Indiana, and in a ‘‘team of destiny’’ and there is no doubt his doing so became one of the first two African leadership and fighting spirit inspired Irwin Ms. MATSUI. Madam Speaker, it is with Americans in our nation’s history to become County to bring home another state football profound sadness that I rise to honor the life mayor of a large city. title to Georgia’s Eighth Congressional District. of beloved Sacramento Observer founder and publisher, Dr. William Hanford Lee, who Throughout his twenty-year tenure, Mayor I want to congratulate the Indians, Coach Nobles, and the entire football and athletics passed away on September 22, 2019 at the Hatcher was unwavering and passionate in his age of 83. His legacy will live on through the efforts to advocate for civil rights, economic staff at Irwin County High School for this ac- complishment. love of his family and friends, as well as the justice, and equality for all Gary residents and Sacramento Observer, a lighthouse for Sac- citizens of the United States. In particular, f ramento’s African-American community. Dr. Mayor Hatcher devoted substantial efforts to RECOGNIZING THE RECIPIENTS OF Lee was blessed with the support of his fam- supporting those most in need in his city. For THE ATTORNEY GENERAL’S ily, his wife Kathryn (deceased) and sons, example, he was successful in securing fund- AWARD FOR DISTINGUISHED Larry, Billy and Roderick (deceased). ing for low-cost and public housing in Gary, SERVICE IN POLICING Dr. William Lee was born on May 29, 1936 in Austin, Texas. In the early 1940’s, Dr. Lee and he worked to enhance the availability of moved to the Sacramento neighborhood of job training so that every citizen could have HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY Del Paso Heights. As a young adult, he at- the opportunity to meet their own potential and OF VIRGINIA tended California State University, Sacramento provide for their family. In addition, Mayor IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and later transferred to University of California, Hatcher repaved Gary roads, brought garbage Thursday, December 19, 2019 Berkley, where he received his B.A. in Ac- collection services to inner-city neighborhoods counting. His brief employment with real-es- Mr. CONNOLLY . Madam Speaker, I rise to tate companies Aerojet and IBM Corporations for the first time, and oversaw the construction congratulate four law enforcement officers of inspired Dr. Lee to establish his own real-es- and completion of major projects such as the the Prince William County Police Department tate and land development company in 1960. Genesis Convention Center and the Adam J. who have been awarded the Attorney Gen- His success in real estate allowed for the es- Benjamin Transportation Center. On the na- eral’s Award for Distinguished Service in Polic- tablishment of The Sacramento Observer on tional front, Mayor Hatcher rose to serve as a ing by the United States Department of Jus- November 22, 1962, marking the beginning of political trailblazer for the African American tice. These officers have been selected by the a revolution in journalism. community. He was instrumental in organizing Office of Community Oriented Policing Serv- Several momentous achievements outline the 1972 National Black Political Convention in ices for their bravery and commitment to serv- Dr. Lee’s career: he was awarded an Hon- Gary, and he also served as chairman of Rev. ice. Only 19 law enforcement professionals orary Ph.D. from Southeastern University in Jesse Jackson’s presidential campaign in from across the country have been selected to 1970, he was named ‘‘Publisher of the Year’’ 1984, as well as his vice chairman four years receive this award this year, and to be recog- by the West Coast Black Publisher’s Associa- later. Mayor Hatcher’s contributions to the City nized by the Department of Justice is a dis- tion in 1985, his newspaper has been named of Gary, throughout Northwest Indiana, and tinct honor that brings pride to the Prince Wil- No.1 Black Newspaper six times, and he was beyond are remarkable and immeasurable, liam County Police Department and the com- awarded the John B. Russwurm trophy, the and he is to be honored and commended for munities that these officers protect. United States’ top newspaper publishing Throughout their careers, these officers his tireless action. honor. Additionally, he was co-founder and have bravely placed themselves in the line of former President of the Men’s Civic League, Mayor Hatcher is survived by his amazing danger. It takes a tremendous amount of cour- co-founder of The Greater Sacramento Urban wife, Ruthellyn, three beloved daughters, age and character to step into high-risk situa- League, and co-founder of the Sacramento Ragen, Rachelle, and Renee, and six beautiful tions, qualities that these honorees exhibit in Area Black Caucus. Nationally, Dr. Lee served grandchildren. He also leaves to cherish his abundance. In November of 2018, the Prince on the Board of Directors and as an officer for memory many dear friends and family mem- William County Police Department received an the National Newspapers Publisher’s Associa- bers and a saddened but grateful community. emergency call reporting an active shooter. tion, the Black Press of America, and co- Upon arriving to the scene, these officers took Madam Speaker, I respectfully ask that you founded the West Coast Black Publisher’s As- immediate action to warn incoming units while and my other distinguished colleagues join me sociation. These incredible achievements and taking cover from gunfire. The shooter, who in paying tribute to a true public servant, roles certainly signify just how powerful Wil- was on the roof, ignored commands to sur- liam Lee’s presence was in the Sacramento Mayor Richard Gordon Hatcher. For his tre- render and was eventually struck and fell to region, in California, and in our nation. mendous contributions to the cause of civil the ground. Overcoming their fear of a pos- Madam Speaker, today we honor Dr. Wil- rights, and for his dedication to the City of sible second gunman, the officers exposed liam Hanford Lee’s generous contributions to Gary and the community of Northwest Indiana, themselves to extract the shooter for medical journalism and education; he has been a men- Mayor Hatcher is worthy of the highest praise. treatment and also pulled a civilian from a res- tor, an advocate, and a leader—both locally I thank him for his perseverance, sacrifice, idence to safety. The bravery and heroism dis- and nationally. His efforts in providing rep- and struggle. His legacy will serve as a time- played that day represents true courage and resentation for the African-American commu- less inspiration for generations to come. went far above and beyond the line of duty. nity will be remembered for a life-time.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 08:36 Dec 20, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19DE8.005 E19DEPT1 aiking on DSK30JT082PROD with REMARKS December 19, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1619 INTRODUCTION OF A BILL TO PER- the American people. Indeed, most of the Section 512 has been under review by the MIT COMMERCIAL FILMING AND world reveres our system of government large- Copyright Office since 2015, with a report ex- PHOTOGRAPHY ON THE ly through commercial films and photos of the pected soon. GROUNDS OF THE U.S. CAPITOL Capitol, a symbol of our democracy at work. Congress should insist that Section 512- Commercial films and photographs of the Cap- style rules should be omitted from future trade HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON itol, the seat of our democracy, are perhaps deals. OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA the best modern vehicles for telling the na- f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion’s story and showcasing its democratic system of government. Republicans and IMPEACHING DONALD JOHN Thursday, December 19, 2019 Democrats alike revere the image of the Cap- TRUMP, PRESIDENT OF THE Ms. NORTON. Madam Speaker, today, I in- itol as a symbol of patriotism. My bill would UNITED STATES, FOR HIGH troduce a bill that would permit commercial enable appropriate, permitted commercial film- CRIMES AND MISDEMEANORS filming and photography on the grounds of the ing and photography of the Capitol, and would f U.S. Capitol, beyond east of Union Square, create economic benefits for the nation, the STATEMENT FOR RECORD ON the only area where such filming is currently District of Columbia, and private business. IMPEACHMENT authorized. This bill would permit commercial I strongly urge my colleagues to support this filming and photography outside of the Capitol bill. SPEECH OF and congressional office buildings by permit, f so long as both the House and Senate are not HON. SALUD O. CARBAJAL IP PROVISIONS FALLING SHORT IN in session. In many countries worldwide, free- OF CALIFORNIA USMCA dom of expression is limited. Our country IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES should be the first to encourage commercial Wednesday, December 18, 2019 filming and photography of the Capitol, a sym- HON. THEODORE E. DEUTCH bol of U.S. democracy at work. Commercial OF FLORIDA Mr. CARBAJAL. Madam Speaker, while filmmakers should not have to go to other cit- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES none of us came to Congress to impeach a ies or fake capitol buildings for movies and Thursday, December 19, 2019 president, the evidence against Donald Trump films about the Capitol. Mr. DEUTCH. Madam Speaker, despite the has become abundantly clear. The president The current policy permitting filming near new provisions intended to protect working used the power of his office to solicit foreign the United States Botanic Garden shows that families and support various industries in the interference from Ukraine into our elections, Capitol Police can handle filmmaking on Cap- USMCA, there is one very important group he attempted to withhold congressionally ap- itol grounds, especially when Congress is not that has been left behind—authors, artists, proved military aid to advance that request in session, as my bill would provide. However, and other creators. and he undermined our national security, all filming from that vantage point captures the America’s arts and entertainment industry is for his personal political benefit. Moreover, he least familiar view of the Capitol. Keeping an important economic engine, with motion directed his administration to defy congres- filmmakers from standing in front of the Cap- pictures and television alone accounting for sional subpoenas to try to obstruct our inves- itol is neither business-friendly nor true to the $17.2 billion in annual U.S. exports, rep- tigation into his wrongdoing. nation’s democratic traditions. Encouraging resenting 2.5 times the level of imports. It’s These actions run counter to the oath that commercial filming and photography at the also an important medium to share and cele- presidents make to uphold our Constitution. Capitol would help spread the story of our na- brate American history, values and culture These actions are a direct threat to the secu- tional legislature around the world. The time is with the world, to lift up overlooked stories, rity of our democracy. overdue to allow commercial filming and pho- and to bring us together. So, it is unfortunate When I joined the Marine Corps, I swore an tography of the exterior of the historic 19th- that the USMCA includes a provision that oath to our nation. As a member of Congress, century Capitol. makes it harder for working families in this in- I made that promise again. I will vote to im- There is no good reason why commercial dustry to make a fair return on their work. peach because all of us who hold public office filming and photography should be confined to That provision is Article 20.89 (Legal Rem- take an oath to defend the Constitution—the Union Square. Specifically, my bill would give edies and Safe Harbors). Article 20.89 (Legal president has abused this responsibility, but I Capitol Police complete discretion to issue a Remedies and Safe Harbors) should be ex- refuse to do the same. permit authorizing commercial filming and pho- cluded from future trade deals. It potentially al- December 18, 2019 will be remembered as tography under the same conditions as those lows online service providers to profit from a serious and somber day in the U.S. House, in Union Square. No policy or security reason copyright infringement to which they turn a but it is also a day where my colleagues and exists to justify limiting commercial filming and blind eye. Article 20.89 is styled after Section I made good on our oaths to support and de- photography of the Capitol complex to only 512 of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act fend the Constitution of the United States one location, Union Square, especially consid- (DMCA) known as the copyright safe harbor against all enemies, foreign and domestic. ering that permits are necessary. Visitors are provision. f regularly seen on East Capitol Street (east of Section 512 of DMCA became law in 1998, 2nd Street) taking pictures, where they get a and to some, it seemed a good idea at the COMMENDING KURT ERICKSON full view of the Capitol building, demonstrating time—a way to help an infant industry grow. FOR HIS 20 YEARS OF SERVICE the arbitrary nature of limiting commercial film- But after several bad court cases and techno- WITH WRAP ing and photography to Union Square. logical advances, Section 512 minimizes the This bill would also provide Capitol Police responsibility of the big internet platforms to HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY the authority to charge fees to cover any costs cooperate with rights holders to protect their OF VIRGINIA incurred by the Architect of the Capitol result- livelihoods. That infant industry is now one of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing from permit approval, to be deposited into the world’s biggest. And Section 512 under- Thursday, December 19, 2019 the Capitol Trust Account. The Capitol Trust mines creative professionals instead of sup- Account was established to accept proceeds porting them and enriches the big internet Mr. CONNOLLY. Madam Speaker, I rise to from any fees collected for commercial filming platforms at the expense of competitors who recognize my friend, Kurt Erickson, and to and photography permits for Union Square. do not enjoy the same loophole. commend him for his 20 years of service with Amounts in the Capitol Trust Account would Today, the web consists of more than 6 bil- the Washington Regional Alcohol Project be available without fiscal year limitation for lion pages, and on a high-speed connection, it (WRAP) and his dedication to the elimination maintenance, improvements and projects as takes less than a minute to download a high of impaired driving and underage drinking in the Architect of the Capitol considers appro- definition movie. Illegal streaming, illegal the Washington metropolitan area. priate, subject to the approval of the Appro- downloading, and other forms of online piracy WRAP is a public-private partnership that priations Committees of the House and Sen- cost an estimated $29.2 billion and $71.0 bil- works with law enforcement, community stake- ate. lion annually to the U.S. economy. Our trade holders, and advocacy groups in Northern Vir- Views of the Capitol are among America’s agreements should help us combat inter- ginia, Washington, DC, and Maryland. Kurt most iconic. Limiting commercial filming and national copyright theft instead of locking in a serves as President and CEO of WRAP and photography of the Capitol, an important vehi- giant loophole that tilts the playing field it is not an exaggeration to say that he is the cle for telling the nation’s story, does not serve against creative professionals. driving force of the program. For two decades,

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She truly is an pointee by the Governor to the Virginia’s Task Farmers and Ranchers Committee. inspiration to all of us and I am proud to have Force to Combat the Influence of Drugs and During Florida Farm Bureau’s annual meet- her as a part of my team. The first time I met Alcohol and has served on multiple boards ing this past October, they received the high- Sarah, I was presenting her an offer of ap- and associations. est statewide honor for agriculture producers pointment to the prestigious United States Mili- Among his many duties, Kurt oversees the known as the Achievement in Agriculture tary Academy at West Point during my second SoberRide Program which provides free and Award. This honor is given to those who are year as a Member of Congress in 2014. Her discounted rides home during the holidays. not only skillful in farm production, but have dream was to serve our nation in the United This program is considered one of the most also successfully developed their agricultural States Army and on that day, her dream be- successful programs of its kind in the nation. enterprise and extensively serve their local came a reality. Kurt has Chaired the Checkpoint Strikeforce community and Farm Bureau. While Sarah attended high school at Cov- for the last 18 years, working with local and Agriculture sustains our economic growth, enant Christian in Indianapolis, she thrived in- state law enforcement to get impaired drivers promotes environmental stewardship, and con- side and outside of the classroom both aca- off the roads. WRAP also has aggressive out- tinuously replenishes our food resources. I en- demically and athletically. She was a part of reach programs for adults as well as youth courage you to thank a farmer whenever given the Rifle Team, Rocket Team, Math Club, a and provides multi-media presentations and the opportunity. I thank Jake and Tiffany member of the National Honor Society, at- school resource guides. Sache for choosing a career path and lifestyle tended NASA Explorer School and partici- In recognition of his years of service and that sustains our economy and puts food on pated in band and pep band. Sarah was a dedication, Kurt has received numerous the table. tutor for English, Math, Science, and Spanish, awards including the 2014 Kevin Quinlan f all while volunteering her time at English as a Award, the 2008 Metropolitan Police Depart- Second Language classes as well as at the ment’s Chief of Police Special Award, the SMALL AIRPORT MOTHERS’ National Rifle Association’s National Rifle MADD–Chesapeake Region Community ROOMS ACT OF 2019 Matches. She graduated high school with a Champion Award, and the National Highway 4.3 GPA and ranked first in her graduating Safety Administration’s Public Service Award. SPEECH OF class. She had a love for science, space, and Under his leadership, WRAP has also earned HON. CAROL D. MILLER mathematics but her true passion was rifle multiple honors including the 2019 Peter OF WEST VIRGINIA shooting. O’Rourke Special Achievement Award from While on the Rifle Team at Covenant Chris- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Governors Highway Safety Association tian High School, Sarah earned nine state ti- and the Virginia Governor’s Transportation Monday, December 16, 2019 tles, three national junior titles and served as Safety Award. Mrs. MILLER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to a team captain. She was an Indiana Rifle While Kurt has been publicly lauded by ask for support for my bill, H.R. 3362, the State Champion in 2011 and 2012 through the local, state, and national organizations and re- Small Airport Mothers’ Room Act of 2019. Indiana State Rifle and Pistol Association. She ceived many awards, I believe that his most Travelling with infants, while rewarding, can joined the USA Shooting Team and was a Na- precious possession is the knowledge of the often be stressful on new mothers. This legis- tional Junior Olympic Rifle Championship countless people who have been kept safe lation helps lessen this anxiety and allows for qualifier and participant in 2012 and 2013. and the tragedies that have been prevented mothers to have a quiet, private space to care Sarah was named the National Metric Grand through his efforts. Since its inception in 1991, for their young ones. Aggregate Prone and Position Intermediate nearly 79,000 safe rides home have been pro- As air travel continues to be one of the most Junior Champion in 2012 by the National Rifle vided by SoberRide, the vast majority occur- preferred and popular means of transportation, Association and was National Metric Iron Sight ring during Kurt’s tenure. It is not possible to we need to make sure that airport infrastruc- Position Junior Champion in 2013. These know how many possible injuries or deaths ture is properly updated to fit not only the achievements caught the attention of multiple have been prevented, but these unknown po- needs of American mothers but American fam- colleges and educational institutions, including tential victims all owe a deep debt of gratitude ilies as well. the United States Military Academy at West to Kurt and WRAP. H.R. 3362 would require small hub airports Point. Sarah was recruited for her skills in rifle Madam Speaker, for two decades Kurt to construct mothers’ rooms, which are areas shooting and received a Letter of Assurance Erickson has played an integral role in the ef- where mothers can nurse their children in pri- from the academy. The last thing she needed fort to eliminate impaired driving and underage vacy. in order to attend was a congressional or drinking. I ask my colleagues to join me in The FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 re- presidential nomination. congratulating Kurt on his 20th Anniversary quired all large and medium hub airports to As she was finishing her time at Covenant with WRAP and in thanking him for his tireless construct mothers’ rooms by 2021. My bill Christian High School, Sarah started the appli- advocacy and unending efforts to keep our would help fill the remaining gap and similarly cation process to attend the United States roads and our residents safe. require small hub airports to install mothers’ Military Academy at West Point through my of- f room, extending this coverage to 97 percent of fice. As many know, it is no easy feat to be RECOGNIZING JAKE AND TIFFANY all travelers. accepted into an academy and it takes hard SACHE OF LAKE CITY Thank you to Chairman DEFAZIO, Ranking work, dedication and commitment, which is ex- Member GRAVES and my colleagues on the actly what Sarah had. These academies have HON. NEAL P. DUNN Transportation and Infrastructure Committee the best and brightest students and Sarah was for their support on my bill. among those ranks. In the spring of 2014, OF FLORIDA I would also like to express my gratitude to Sarah received a congressional nomination IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the T&I Committee staff for their assistance from my office and on May 1, 2014, I pre- Thursday, December 19, 2019 with this legislation. sented her with an offer of appointment. Sarah Mr. DUNN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to I urge all of my colleagues to support H.R. reported to duty as a cadet at West Point in recognize Jake and Tiffany Sache of Levy 3362. June of 2014 to begin her Plebe year. County, Florida for their dedication to the agri- f During the summer between Sarah’s sopho- culture industry. more and junior year in June of 2016, she Jake and Tiffany raise beef cattle and har- HONORING SARAH E. NAKATA began to have abdominal pains and severe vest hay and grass seed on several farms nausea while participating in summer training. throughout Levy and Gilchrist counties. They HON. SUSAN W. BROOKS Several days passed and Sarah continued to understand the importance of land conserva- OF INDIANA feel sick, was unable to digest food, and de- tion and have been recognized on numerous IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES veloped chronic dehydration. She was flown to occasions for their outstanding conservation Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Thursday, December 19, 2019 practices on their farm land. in Bethesda, Maryland. Sarah was diagnosed Their commitment to agriculture production Mrs. BROOKS of Indiana. Madam Speaker, with severe gastroparesis, preventing her extends beyond their farm and into the com- I rise today to honor my Carmel District Office stomach from appropriately digesting food. A

VerDate Sep 11 2014 08:36 Dec 20, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K19DE8.008 E19DEPT1 aiking on DSK30JT082PROD with REMARKS December 19, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1621 year passed, Sarah’s condition had not im- health record initiative to ensure our veterans tive border wall, lacks appropriate restrictions proved, and the United States Army medically get the care they have earned and deserve. to prevent the Trump administration from raid- separated her. The package also includes $25 million for ing funds from other agencies to spend on im- I learned of Sarah’s condition and I knew gun violence research at the Centers for Dis- migration detention and the wall, and does vir- her dreams of attending the United States Mili- ease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the tually nothing to provide necessary oversight tary Academy at West Point and serving in the National Institutes of Health (NIH)—the first against enforcement-only immigration policies. Army had come to a close. I reached out to time in more than 20 years. The bill secures The Trump administration’s policies have re- her in late 2017 and offered her an internship record-level funding for life-saving healthcare sulted in cruel family separations, record lev- in my Carmel District Office and she joined my research at the NIH and CDC, and it extends els of detained immigrants, especially children, team in January of 2018. Despite all Sarah funding for vital community health centers, the in cruel conditions, and the death of at least has been through, her spirit, smile and laugh- National Health Service Corps, and Teaching two dozen immigrants while in federal custody. ter lifts up my team each and every day she Health Centers. Instead of enacting strong, enforceable over- is in the office. After years of testing, hospital Unfortunately, I am deeply disappointed that sight mechanisms, this bill largely maintains visits, surgeries and medications, Sarah and this bill included a provision that would extend the status quo. That is unacceptable. Con- medical professionals still do not have a full market exclusivity rights to Big Pharma for gress needs to be a check against the execu- understanding of her illness, symptoms or a certain medicines, allowing these companies tive branch’s authority. pathway for treatment, recovery or for a cure. to price-gouge consumers for longer periods For these reasons, I opposed this second Sarah is resilient and strong. I know her ill- of time without competition from more afford- appropriations package. I will continue to fight ness will not hold her back from accomplishing able, generic drugs. against Republican efforts to hand billions of her new goals and striving for her dreams. The second appropriations bill also includes dollars in taxpayer money to a bloated and Sarah has taught us all to not let the little a number of provisions that I strongly support, wasteful Pentagon and work to rein in the things bother you, as you never know where including a 3.1 percent pay raise for both our Trump administration’s cruel enforcement-only life will take you. Life is precious and Sarah is men and women in uniform and federal civilian immigration agenda. a true inspiration to all of us. She will go on employees, as well as robust funding for the f to do many great things after her internship STOP School Violence Act, legislation that ends and I thank her for her service to the would give students and teachers the tools RECOGNIZING THE WINNERS OF residents of the 5th District of Indiana and to they need to help prevent school shootings. It THE PI LAMBDA LAMBDA CHAP- our country. It is with immense hope and great includes increased investment in election se- TER OF THE OMEGA PSI PHI optimism that we look forward to watching curity, the National Guard Youth Challenge, FRATERNITY, INC.’S 2019 Sarah embark on her future endeavors, with the National Science Foundation, and the ACHIEVEMENT WEEK AWARDS her parents Heidy and David by her side. Census Bureau, so that it can effectively and f accurately carry out the 2020 Decennial Cen- HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY sus. OF VIRGINIA APPROPRIATIONS BILLS FOR FY I also led the fight to include funding for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 2020, H.R. 1865 AND H.R. 1158 esophageal cancer research, which I am Thursday, December 19, 2019 pleased to report was incorporated into the bill HON. PETER A. DeFAZIO as part of $110 million for the Department of Mr. CONNOLLY. Madam Speaker, I rise to OF OREGON Defense’s Peer-Reviewed Cancer Research recognize the 15th Anniversary of the Pi IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Program (PRCRP). I strongly support the ro- Lambda Lambda Chapter of the Omega Psi bust funding included for numerous other de- Phi Fraternity, Inc. and to congratulate winners Thursday, December 19, 2019 fense health and cancer research programs as of this year’s Pi Lambda Lambda Achievement Mr. DEFAZIO. Madam Speaker, this week well. Week Awards. The winners of this award ex- the House passed two bills that will fund the Unfortunately, despite including provisions I emplify the four founding principles of Omega federal government through Fiscal Year (FY) strongly support, I voted against this second Psi Phi. The contributions of these men and 2020. bill because it also contains several objection- women have been influential to the commu- The first package, which I voted in support able provisions. nities of Prince William County. of, includes a number of provisions which I For example, this bill once again increases The Pi Lambda Lambda Chapter of the strongly support. funding for an already-bloated Pentagon budg- Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. was chartered First, I am proud to have worked in conjunc- et, including a massive increase to the Penta- in 2004 and supports their mission to help oth- tion with Senators MERKLEY and WYDEN as gon’s Overseas Contingency Operations ers in need. The chapter includes the commu- well as Rep. SCHRADER to ensure that this (OCO) account—a fiscally irresponsible slush nities of Prince William County, the City of Ma- package forgives a multi-million-dollar interest fund that is not counted in the budget, has no nassas, the City of Manassas Park, and Staf- burden owed by Oregon’s Pacific groundfish congressional oversight, and gives a blank ford County. Through their community activ- fisheries. This burden was created solely by check to fund endless wars that Congress ism, they sponsor a variety of initiatives to en- bureaucratic incompetence, and the inclusion hasn’t authorized. For years, Congress has rich their neighborhoods through educational ofthis provision is a huge win for Oregonians. continued to increase the Pentagon’s budget and humanitarian activities. Each year, individ- The bill also increases funding for programs despite overwhelming evidence of its waste uals who have made a significant impact are that hundreds of Oregonians depend upon, and abuse of taxpayer money. I believe this honored for their efforts. It is my honor to in- such as YouthBuild, JobCorps, and Senior legislation could have made responsible cuts clude in the RECORD the following names of Corps. I led the charge to secure an additional to our defense budget without jeopardizing the the 2019 Achievement Week Award recipients: $13 million above FY 2019 levels for the Sen- safety of our troops, preventing a pay in- The Citizen of the Year Award: Francia ior Corps program, ensuring volunteers earn crease, or undermining our national security. Salguero an increased stipend which will allow them to I am also extremely disappointed that this The Colonel Charles Young Military Leader- take hundreds of more dollars home a year. It final bill stripped out a repeal of the 2001 Au- ship Award: Major Ahmad G. Andrews also increases funding for Pell Grants—easing thorization for the Use of Military Force and a The Founders Lifetime Achievement Award: the way for more people to afford an edu- provision to block funding for the U.S.’s in- Rev. (Dr.) Luke E. Torian cation. It also included record investments for volvement in the Saudi-led coalition’s involve- Superior Service Award: Albert Woods early childhood education programs, more ment in Yemen’s civil war—both of which were Omega Man of the Year: Jeffrey W. Allen funding for rural broadband, and a reauthor- included in the House-passed defense appro- Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join ization of the Secure Rural Schools program priations bill earlier this year. This is yet an- me in congratulating the 2019 Pi Lambda through 2020. In addition, it includes the high- other example of Congress abdicating its con- Lambda Achievement Week Award winners. est funding level for the Land and Water Con- stitutional authority to finally put a stop to the These individuals all played a significant role servation Fund in 15 years. endless wars that have cost countless lives in enriching our neighborhoods, serving as The bill makes robust investments to sup- and taxpayer money. testament of the generosity of the Omega Psi port our nation’s veterans, including funding This legislation fails to effectively check the Phi Fraternity. I thank them and all the mem- for suicide prevention, homeless assistance Department of Homeland Security’s border bers of the Pi Lambda Lambda Chapter for programs, rural health initiatives, opioid abuse policies and spending. The bill includes fund- their immense contributions to our community prevention, and funding for the VA’s electronic ing for President Trump’s wasteful and ineffec- and wish them continued success.

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The President left the House Ryan Donoughe, Cooper Rother, Karson IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES with little choice but to faithfully discharge its Kiesewetter, Anthony Cioffari, Vincent Cioffari, AJ Kilmartin, Ryan Negola, JT Johnston, Adri- Thursday, December 19, 2019 duty. As the Chairman of the House Appropria- an Johnson, Collin Campbell, Sam Homan, Mr. RESCHENTHALER. Madam Speaker, I tions Subcommittee on Defense, I believe that Drew Abraham, Lucas Steinbugl, Patrick rise today to recognize the legacy, veterans, it is unconscionable that an American leader Reilly, Zach McCloskey, Dylan McNelly, and service members of the USS Pittsburgh would use nearly $400 million in military aid Jorden McClure, Anthony Edwards, Ian Ben- (SSN–720), a fast-attack Los Angeles Class appropriated by Congress—and signed into nett, Connor Ebersole, Connor Stayer, Sante Submarine. Next month, the USS Pittsburgh law by the President himself—as leverage for Bambocci, Cameron Maloney, Joe Meintel, (SSN–720) will be decommissioned in Brem- personal gain. Evan Himes, Colin Butler, Brendan Shaffer, erton, Washington after 35 years of service in There are fundamental reasons why U.S. Aidan Bender, Tyler Conigy, Jack Donoughe, the United States Navy. law provided these desperately needed funds Caleb Stevens, Brady Bithell, Reed Edwards, The USS Pittsburgh (SSN–720) was laid to Ukraine. I would emphasize that, in 2014, and Hayden Fox. down in April 1983 and commissioned in No- Russia invaded Ukraine and illegally annexed These students were coached by Justin vember 1985. In April 1991, the USS Pitts- the Ukrainian territory of Crimea while Rus- Wheeler, Darren Elvey, Evan Imgrund, Patrick Irwin, Patrick Leamer, Joseph Thomas, and burgh (SSN–720) and USS Louisville (SSN– sian-backed separatist forces seized control of Gabe Walters. 724) launched Tomahawk missiles against key cities in eastern Ukraine. The fighting in Iraq during Operation Desert Storm. The 2019 team joins a long legacy of eastern Ukraine continues to this day and has Bishop Guilfoyle Football excellence. During Years later, in 2002, the ship departed for killed more than 13,000 Ukrainians while forc- the Mediterranean Sea and participated in Op- the past six seasons, the Marauders have ibly displacing more than two million individ- reached the State Championship game four eration Iraqi Freedom. Retired Captain Mark uals. Breor, then Commander of Submarine Squad- times. Additionally, the impeachment reports As a former captain of the Bishop Guilfoyle ron 2, stated of the submarine and crew, issued by the HPSCI and the House Com- Football Team and a proud alumnus, I con- ‘‘USS Pittsburgh (SSN–720) provided per- mittee on the Judiciary present an irrefutable gratulate these students and their coaches on sistent intelligence, surveillance and recon- case that the President’s behavior constituted a successful season, and I wish them every naissance to the joint commanders. The prod- an ongoing threat to a free and fair Presi- continued success both on and off the field. ucts of these very successful and difficult mis- dential election in 2020. f sions were converted into a full array of sea- Further, I believe that the President’s refusal strike options, which included a 16 Tomahawk to comply with the impeachment inquiry is rep- RECOGNIZING CHYANNE THOMAS strike by USS Pittsburgh.’’ resentative of his broader contempt for Con- AS CONSTITUENT OF THE MONTH In November 2017, USS Pittsburgh com- gress and its constitutional role as a separate pleted its 1,000th dive, a milestone few sub- and coequal branch of government. Congress HON. MIKE LEVIN marines reach in service. Earlier this year, the must continue to work diligently to protect and OF CALIFORNIA USS Pittsburgh (SSN–720) returned to its fully exert its complete range of constitutional IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES homeport, Naval Submarine Base New Lon- prerogatives and maintain the balance of Thursday, December 19, 2019 don, after its final deployment. power that has existed for 231 years. The USS Pittsburgh (SSN–720) is the fourth Mr. LEVIN of California. Madam Speaker, Finally, I would highlight that the administra- this Holiday season, I am proud to recognize ship to bear the name of a great city that tion’s complete repudiation of constitutionally- helped build America. Pittsburgh leads the na- Chyanne Thomas, a postal worker from Vista, prescribed legislative authorities stands in as my Constituent of the Month. Chyanne is a tion in health care, technology innovation, and stark contrast to the courage and patriotism energy industries and dominates athletics with hero for two children, their families, and our demonstrated by the whistleblower who filed a entire community. Chyanne’s vigilance while numerous professional championships. I am formal complaint with the Intelligence Commu- on her regular delivery route resulted in the proud to represent southwestern Pennsylvania nity’s Inspector General, as well as the public identification of two children who had been re- in Congress, and I am thankful for the service servants who testified before the House. ported missing. Her quick and caring response of these great sailors aboard the USS Pitts- These individuals deserve our utmost respect allowed these two local children to be safely burgh (SSN–720). and gratitude. reunited with their concerned families. f As the Senate moves forward with a trial to When Chyanne spotted Abby, a 15-year-old determine whether to convict the President of IMPEACHING DONALD JOHN with autism, she sprang into action. She used impeachable offenses, be assured that I will TRUMP, PRESIDENT OF THE the skills she had learned in a previous job continue to work hard to address the pressing UNITED STATES, FOR HIGH working with children with disabilities to keep needs of our nation’s citizens, from creating CRIMES AND MISDEMEANORS Abby calm and safe until police arrived. Two more opportunities for good-paying jobs to de- weeks later, Chyanne saw a missing 4-year- SPEECH OF creasing the cost of prescription drugs. old girl alone during her route, and didn’t hesi- f tate to approach her and make sure she was HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY okay until police and her parents arrived. With- OF INDIANA CONGRATULATING THE 2019 out Chyanne’s awareness, compassion, and BISHOP GUILFOYLE FOOTBALL IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES quick action, these two kids might still be TEAM Wednesday, December 18, 2019 missing. While Chyanne’s action to save those chil- Mr. VISCLOSKY. Madam Speaker, I rise in HON. JOHN JOYCE dren is extraordinary, I also want to recognize support of two articles of impeachment—one OF PENNSYLVANIA the incredible pressure all postal workers and regarding abuse of power and one regarding IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES delivery drivers are under during the Holiday obstruction of Congress—against President season. They endure exhausting hours, gruel- Thursday, December 19, 2019 Trump. ing weather, and much more to ensure that I decided to support the President’s im- Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. Madam Speak- families have their gifts before the Holidays. peachment after a judicious consideration of er, it is my honor to congratulate the 2019 Much of their work is taken for granted on a the facts established by the House Permanent Bishop Guilfoyle Football Team on an out- daily basis, but the Holidays would not be the Select Committee on Intelligence (HPSCI) and standing season. same without their dedication, I am extremely the House Committee on the Judiciary, as well After a successful playoff bid, the team trav- grateful for their service. as reflecting upon my constitutional respon- eled to Hershey to compete in 2019 1 A State I launched a Constituent of the Month to sibilities as a Member of Congress. Championship game. Finishing the year with a recognize individuals in the 49th District who I would note that the constitutional remedy 12–3 record, these student athletes should have gone above and beyond to help their for high crimes and misdemeanors—such as take pride in their hard-fought season. neighbors and support our community. I know

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TIM RYAN Hammond Pros; the Heralds (Detroit); Muncie I rise today to honor the life and legacy of OF OHIO Flyers; Rock Island Independents; and the Jef- Malcolm W. Applegate, a titan of journalism in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fersons (Rochester,.N.Y.). Two years later, the our nation. From the outset of his career on the sports beat at the Salina Journal in Salina, Thursday, December 19, 2019 new league was renamed the National Foot- ball League. Kansas, to the end of his career as the Presi- Mr. RYAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to From its humble beginnings, the National dent and General Manager of Indianapolis honor the life of Daniel F. Sciury, 81, who Football League is now a preeminent sports Newspapers Inc., and Publisher of the Indian- passed away on Friday, December 13, 2019. league, comprised of 32 teams from 22 states apolis Star, Malcolm was considered by his Daniel was the face of the labor movement across the country. In the span of a century, peers to be the consummate ‘‘old school’’ jour- in Stark County, having been president of the the league has become intricately woven into nalist. Ever the prolific writer, Malcolm dedi- Hall of Fame Central Labor Council, AFL–CIO, the fabric of American life and the foremost cated himself to delivering honest, informative since 1984. steward of what is now known as ‘‘America’s and timely news to his readers at each stop Mr. Sciury was born in 1938 to William and Game.’’ The league’s annual ‘‘Super Bowl’’ along his storied career. Stella Sciury. His father, William, arrived in the Championship is the single most-watched an- Malcolm was born on January 26, 1936 in United States from Italy in 1910 as a teen- nual television event in the United States, Kansas City, Missouri, to parents Florence ager, and worked for 40 years as a roller bringing together individuals of all ages, races, and Paul Applegate. Growing up in WaKeeny, grinder for Timken Roller Bearing Co. Daniel and backgrounds through a common enthu- Kansas, Malcolm attended Trego Community followed his father’s legacy and held union siasm for and appreciation of the game of High School, spending many hours after leadership for more than 50 years. football. school on the basketball and tennis courts, Daniel was elected president of United The two pillars of the NFL are football and forging lifelong friendships, and sparking a Steelworkers Local 5260, representing work- community, which are demonstrated through love of sports. After the tragic death of his fa- ers at the now-closed Weber Dental Mfg., in the volunteerism and philanthropic efforts of ther Paul in 1954, Malcolm and his mother 1967. He was a member of the American Fed- players, owners, coaches and staff, including Florence relocated to Topeka, Kansas, to start eration of Musicians Local 111 and the Com- through programs and initiatives ranging from life anew. Wanting to stay close to home Mal- munication Workers of America and helped honoring our nation’s veterans and colm initially chose to attend Washburn Uni- the Canton Ex-Newsboys Association charity servicemembers to promoting cancer aware- versity, to study journalism and compete as a raise money to buy needy children winter ness to encouraging youth to maintain active member of both the basketball and tennis coats and clothing. In addition to fighting for and healthy lifestyles. These efforts, both on teams. Later transferring to Kansas University, the rights of workers, he also bravely served and off the field, reflect the character, commit- Malcolm continued his study of journalism his country in Korea. ment, fortitude and teamwork that make our while serving as the Editor of the Daily Kan- Mr. Sciury is survived by his children Daniel communities resilient and strong. san. It was also during this time that Malcolm (Tracy) Sciury, Melissa (Scott) Baker, Krystina We, therefore, recognize the National Foot- competed as a member of the Kansas men’s Sciury, four grandchildren; Frank and Vinny ball League as a great sports league ofthe varsity tennis team and joined the Sigma Phi Sciury, Vivian and Margo Baker, sisters Isabel United States and congratulate the NFL for Epsilon Fraternity. ‘‘Jeanne’’ Johnson, Rita (John) Prose, numer- 100 seasons of uniting communities across Near the end of his time at Kansas Univer- ous nieces and nephews, and many friends. the country, and look forward to another cen- sity, Malcolm would reconnect with grade Daniel was a strong voice in advocating for tury of NFL football. school friend Constance Eaton, a student at the rights of working people and I was very nearby Fort Hays State University. Their proud to have stood by his side. Daniel’s lead- f friendship would quickly blossom into a life- ership was respected by both Republicans long love affair. After they both graduated from and Democrats and his reputation went well RECOGNIZING MR. WILLIAM E. their respective universities, they began their beyond Stark County. Daniel’s voice will cer- BOGAN life together, getting married on July 12, 1959. tainly be missed. My deepest condolences go After earning a Master’s Degree from the out to all whose lives were touched by Daniel. HON. J. FRENCH HILL University of Iowa in 1961, Malcolm joined the f OF ARKANSAS faculty at Fort Hays State University. He later IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES returned to Kansas University, this time as the COMMEMORATING THE 100TH SEA- Assistant Dean of the Journalism School. In Thursday, December 19, 2019 SON OF THE NATIONAL FOOT- 1969, Malcolm was offered the chance to join BALL LEAGUE Mr. HILL of Arkansas. Madam Speaker, I the well-respected Gannett Newspaper Com- rise today to honor the life of Mr. William E. pany. He relocated to Rochester, New York HON. BOB GIBBS Bogan, who recently passed away at the with Connie, and their daughters, my very OF OHIO young age of 74. dear friends Kellie and Paula. Malcolm then IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Bogan, known as Earle to friends, was began to rise up the ranks of Gannett which born in Memphis, Tennessee in 1944 before led to a number of opportunities. Thursday, December 19, 2019 moving to Higginson, Arkansas in 1993. In 1971, Malcolm became the Editor of the Mr. GIBBS. Madam Speaker, I rise today He quickly joined the Higginson Fire Depart- Ithaca Journal in Ithaca, New York. Later in along with my fellow Representatives TROY ment and served for nearly 20 years until his 1975, he relocated to Lafayette, Indiana to be- BALDERSON (OH–12), CHERI BUSTOS (IL–17), retirement in 2011. come the Publisher of the Lafayette Journal & DANNY DAVIS (IL–07), RODNEY DAVIS (IL–13), Bogan served as Higginson Fire Chief and Courier, and the Regional Vice President of ANTHONY GONZALEZ (OH–16), BRIAN HIGGINS a City Council Member for numerous years. USA Today. Malcom’s next opportunity came (NY–26), DAVID P. JOYCE (OH–14), MARCY Higginson’s Community Building is being re- with a move to Lansing, Michigan in 1986, KAPTUR (OH–09), ROBIN KELLY (IL–02), JO- named the William E. Bogan Community Cen- where he would serve as both the Publisher of SEPH MORELLE (NY–25), GREG PENCE (IN–06), ter by the Higginson City Council in honor of the Lansing State Journal and Vice President MIKE QUIGLEY (IL–05), BOBBY RUSH (IL–01), Mr. Bogan’s service and leadership in the of USA Today. TIM RYAN (OH–13), STEVE STIVERS (OH–15), community. In 1990, Malcolm and his family arrived at and MICHAEL R. TURNER (OH–10) to com- His contributions to his community will not their final stop in Indianapolis, Indiana, where memorate the 100th season of the National be forgotten. I extend my respect, affection Malcolm served as the President and General Football League. Our Congressional Districts and prayers to his wife Catherine, family, and Manager of Indianapolis Newspapers Inc., and include the 13 ‘‘Original Towns’’ from which friends. as Publisher of the Indianapolis Star until his

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Serving in these many knew that Andy belonged there, and everyone After she retires from her position as Cali- leadership roles throughout the decades soon realized what a great person and public fornia Highway Patrol Assistant Chief this helped to mold Malcolm into one of the pre- servant Andy was. year, I have no doubt that she will continue to mier newspapermen in the United States. At Prior to his service with Mexico Beach, positively impact our community as she men- every stop along his career, Malcolm was Andy served as a City Councilman for the City tors and prepares students at College of the known for being both a mentor to young jour- of Palm Bay and as a County Commissioner Desert for a future in law enforcement. nalists, and a bonafide newsman, able to for Brevard County. The entire State, along I want to thank Assistant Chief Quattlebaum show the same dedication to the local news with Mexico Beach and the Anderson family, for her years of service and for all that she beat, that he showed when interviewing promi- is now missing a remarkable man and our has done to keep our communities safe. On nent national figures such as fellow Kansan hearts go out to those lives that Andy has behalf of California’s 36th Congressional Dis- Senator Bob Dole and others. touched. trict, I wish her a long, happy retirement. Upon his retirement, Malcolm maintained a Andy Anderson was a truly incredible indi- f role in the Indianapolis community as a dedi- vidual. Madam Speaker, please join me in cated philanthropist. His work with organiza- honoring the life of Mr. Andy Anderson. RECOGNIZING MAJOR DANIEL tions such as Goodwill Industries, Big Brothers f NASKE Big Sisters, and the United Way of Central In- RECOGNIZING CALIFORNIA HIGH- diana helped to improve the lives of many fel- WAY PATROL ASSISTANT CHIEF HON. JOHN GARAMENDI low citizens. Malcolm was also very involved LAURA QUATTLEBAUM OF CALIFORNIA with the Indianapolis 500 Festival, a volunteer IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES organization that conducts civic events cele- Thursday, December 19, 2019 brating the Indianapolis 500. As a loyal Kan- HON. RAUL RUIZ OF CALIFORNIA sas Jayhawk alumni, Malcom donated Mr. GARAMENDI. Madam Speaker, I rise IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES $500,000 to create the Malcolm W. Applegate today to recognize Major Daniel Naske of the Distinguished Professorship in Editing Fund at Thursday, December 19, 2019 U.S. Air Force, upon his graduation from the Kansas University’s School of Journalism in Mr. RUIZ. Madam Speaker, I rise to recog- U.S. Air Force Legislative Fellowship program. 2002. nize California Highway Patrol Assistant Chief Assigned to my office for the 2019 calendar Always the avid sportsman, Malcolm was Laura Quattlebaum for her years of service year, Major Naske quickly became an integral often seen on the tennis courts of the commu- with the California Highway Patrol. part of my team, lending his expertise and ex- nity. As a lover of all sports, Malcolm took dis- Every day, our first responders and public perience as a senior pilot and U.S. Air Force tinct pleasure in sharing his love of sports with safety officers put their lives on the line to Weapons Officer to guide and inform my work his children and grandchildren, raising an im- keep us safe. In our local communities, a shin- as Chairman of the Readiness Subcommittee pressive family of athletes. Known by his fam- ing example of that very selflessness and within the House Armed Services Committee. ily as ‘‘the World’s Biggest Kansas Jayhawk courage is California Highway Patrol Assistant Over this past year, Major Naske has worked Fan’’, his daily wardrobe choices often in- Chief Laura Quattlebaum. closely with my personal staff and Readiness cluded the school colors Crimson & Blue. Also Assistant Chief Quattlebaum is an amazing Subcommittee staff on the military’s most an avid fan of both the Indianapolis Colts and woman, full of character and integrity. I am pressing readiness challenges. He will be Indiana Pacers, friends would often see him humbled to have worked alongside her in our deeply missed after an exceptional year of and his family in their season ticket seats community, and I am honored to call her my service. ready to cheer the home team to a victory. friend. Major Naske is a native of upstate New After many decades of service to both his For more than 30 years, Assistant Chief York and is a Distinguished Graduate from readers and his fellow citizens, Malcolm Quattlebaum has served as a dedicated public Clarkson University ROTC with a degree in passed away on October 20, 2019. Malcolm officer for my constituents as well as countless Electrical Engineering. He also holds a Master will be forever missed by his family, friends, other Californians. After graduating from the of Arts in Military History from American Mili- colleagues, and the entire national journalism California Highway Patrol Academy, she went tary University. community. On behalf of Indiana’s Fifth Con- on to act as Public Information Officer for the Major Naske began his flying career in 2009 gressional District, I extend my deepest con- City of Indio. From this critical position to her and was first assigned as a pilot of the MC– dolences to Malcolm’s wife Connie, their current role as California Highway Patrol As- 12W reconnaissance aircraft. In 2011, Major daughter Kellie Prusiecki, her husband Drew, sistant Chief, she has answered the call many Naske became qualified on the C–17A grandchildren Katie and Adam, as well as their times to defend our public safety. Globemaster III and became an Instructor Pilot daughter Paula Quammen, her husband Ron, Throughout her career, Assistant Chief in 2013. Additionally, he is a graduate of the grandchildren Christopher and Matthew, and Quattlebaum has been recognized on numer- esteemed U.S. Air Force Weapons School. all who mourn his passing. ous occasions for her outstanding work. As Major Naske’s exemplary U.S. Air Force ca- f Lieutenant in the Indio Area, she received the reer spans more than 2,400 hours in airlift and Commissioner’s Commendation for her leader- reconnaissance aircraft, and of that, 1,002 are HONORING THE LIFE OF ANDY ship in Cultural Awareness and Racial in combat. ANDERSON OF MEXICO BEACH Profiling training. Six years later, Assembly- Major Naske and his wife, Caitlin, have two man Brian Nestande awarded Assistant Chief beautiful daughters, and his family continues HON. NEAL P. DUNN Quattlebaum the 2013 Women of Distinction to support him and his service to our nation. OF FLORIDA Award. Again in 2014, Assemblyman Manuel This moment is bittersweet, as we are deep- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Perez presented her with the Woman of Year ly saddened to lose such an essential member award in recognition of her service to the peo- of our team. However, we are excited for what Thursday, December 19, 2019 ple of California. his career and future hold, knowing that he will Mr. DUNN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to Chief Quattlebaum is known to her col- be a force for good and continue to impact the recognize Andy Anderson who was called leagues as a hardworking and selfless leader. lives of those around him, just as he did here. home to his Lord and Savior last month. Andy Her tireless commitment to bettering the lives Dan, know that you will always have a fam- is known by many throughout the State of of others is reflected in her incredible advo- ily here and we hope that one day your path Florida for his political endeavors and accom- cacy for those she serves alongside and for leads you back to the Halls of Congress. plishments. peace officers throughout the country. I have Madam Speaker, on behalf of the U.S. Con- Four short months ago, he and his family witnessed this dedication firsthand on multiple gress and a grateful Nation, I extend our packed up and moved to Mexico Beach where occasions, most notably, when we worked to- deepest appreciation to Major Daniel Naske Andy inherited the role of City Manager. I had gether to successfully double our nation’s for his dedicated service to the U.S. Air Force, the honor and privilege of meeting Andy while funding for mental health services for our local U.S. House of Representatives, and to our he served in this position. He took his respon- law enforcement agencies. Nation.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 08:36 Dec 20, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19DE8.015 E19DEPT1 aiking on DSK30JT082PROD with REMARKS December 19, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1625 INTRODUCTION OF THE HAWAI’I ranged throughout our history from the highest culture Quarantine Inspection fees to cover INVASIVE SPECIES PROTECTION quality sugar and pineapple and cattle to trop- the full cost of inspection. ACT ical specialty crops like fruit and cut flowers in If we truly care about the threat that contin- the highest demand worldwide. ued and escalating invasive species pose to HON. ED CASE Yet it is exactly because these crops like one of the most invaluable and unique eco- OF HAWAII our natural resources have adapted to Ha- systems on earth, in addition to our unique IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES waii’s uniqueness that they are the most sus- economy and way of life, then the stark reality ceptible to devastation from external species is that this bill is what it will take. Again, it is Thursday, December 19, 2019 against which they have no natural defenses. not revolutionary when compared to other Mr. CASE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to Invasive species have drastically impacted ag- countries that have not only recognized this join my colleague, Representative GABBARD, in riculture in Hawai’i, threatening some of the is- threat but actually done something about it. introducing our bill to protect one of the most land’s most valuable crops in the state’s third- And it is certainly not revolutionary when com- unique and fragile environments on Earth, our largest industry. pared to longstanding domestic restrictions on Hawai’i, from devastating invasive species. The coffee berry borer, which was discov- exports from Hawai’i, leading to the basic Invasive species pose an especially grave ered in Kona in 2010, now infects all ofthe cof- point that if these invasive species prevention threat to Hawaii’s unique ecosystems, natural fee growing islands in Hawai’i, except Kaua’i. requirements are good enough for the rest resources and agricultural communities, in part The coffee berry borer can cause yield losses ofthe country and much ofthe world then due to Hawaii’s unique geography. Hawai’i is of between 30 and 35 percent and affects the they’re good enough for Hawai’i. the most isolated island chain and one of the quality ofthe coffee beans, directly impacting Madam Speaker, I am grateful to this House most ecologically diverse places in the world. the income of growers. Our failure to prevent for your understanding and careful consider- We are 2,282 miles from the Continental coffee leaf rust from entering Hawai’i could ation of Hawaii’s challenge and opportunity, United States, 2,952 miles from Japan and leave one of Hawaii’s most iconic industries and ask for our bill’s expeditious passage. 4,772 miles from Washington, D.C., with no devastated. Thank you (Mahalo). other islands in close proximity. We have with- Hawaii’s third most valuable crop, the maca- f in our constrained borders ten of the thirteen damia nut, is under threat from the maca- world climate zones, with ecosystems ranging damia felted coccid. Macadamia felted coccid IMPEACHING DONALD JOHN from desert to tropical, where plants and ani- has been found in all of Hawai’i Island’s maca- TRUMP, PRESIDENT OF THE mals that found their way to Hawai’i evolved damia growing regions. The felted coccid re- UNITED STATES, FOR HIGH like nowhere else. A 2014 survey identified duces macadamia tree output by draining nu- CRIMES AND MISDEMEANORS fully 9,975 endemic species in Hawai’i. These trients from the tree. Invasive species coupled SPEECH OF species include the Hawaiian scarlet with increased rain led to a 22 percent decline honeycreeper, the ’i’iwi; the flowering ever- in the macadamia nut harvest this year com- HON. RON KIND green; and the state bird of Hawai’i, the ne¯ne¯. pared to last year. OF WISCONSIN However, tragically, in large part due to Yet despite these incontrovertible and grow- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES invasive species, Hawai’i has become the en- ing impacts of external species on Hawaii’s Wednesday, December 18, 2019 dangered species and extinction capital of the natural resources and economy, existing fed- Mr. KIND. Madam Speaker, I am the only world. Hawai’i currently has 503 species listed eral law leaves Hawai’i largely defenseless member of Congress who has voted to open as endangered, more than any other state and against increasingly destructive invasives. Im- impeachment inquiries against Presidents Wil- almost half of the total endangered species ports by air and sea, the only means of in- liam J. Clinton and Donald J. Trump, a Demo- nationwide. Many of these species are criti- bound transportation to our island state, lack crat and a Republican. cally endangered and face an extremely high any effective regulation to screen out Since then, I have voted to hold attorneys risk of extinction in the wild. Although we will invasives. This is despite a fairly robust general of both parties in contempt for ob- never know the true number of species that screening of exports from Hawai’i to the Conti- structing legitimate congressional inquiries. have gone extinct in Hawai’i, best estimates nental United States to screen out invasives One of the most important roles for Con- are that in the last 200 years alone, 28 bird, from Hawai’i viewed as harmful to mainland gress to perform is acting as a coequal branch 72 snail, 74 insect and 97 plant species have agriculture (invasives that, ironically, were of government, holding the executive branch gone extinct. invasives into Hawai’i to start with). accountable to the rule of law and the Con- As one particularly poignant example, earlier I sought to crack down on this lax regime to stitution. this year the Atlantic published an article, The prevent and curb invasives with my introduc- No one comes to Congress to impeach a Last of Its Kind, which chronicled the death of tion in 2005 of H.R. 3468, modeled after New president. I have always said it should be a George the snail. He was the last achatinella Zealand and other isolated jurisdictions with last resort. I know impeachment is inherently apexfulva, a species of tree snail that is en- then like now the most stringent invasive spe- divisive and brutal. The first casualty is usually demic to the island of O’ahu. This article calls cies prevention regimes in the world. Since the facts. I took an oath of office, not to any attention to the alarming fact that snails in Ha- the introduction of that bill, the threats from political party or person, but to preserve, pro- wai’i are disappearing at an alarming rate, per- invasives have only grown. Since 2005, 195 tect and defend the Constitution of the United haps faster any animal on Earth right now, vic- invasive species have been introduced to Ha- States. Congress is the only institution in our tims of various factors in part linked to wai’i. That is in addition to the roughly 5,000 democracy that can hold a president account- invasive species. invasive species that have been introduced to able. The threat to our state tree, the ‘o¯hi’a lehua, Hawai’i throughout its history. The House opened an inquiry after learning is also illustrative of our growing crisis. Used Our bill, the Hawai’i Invasive Species Pro- of a whistleblower complaint alleging that the for poi boards and outrigger canoes, the ’o¯hi’a tection Act, will require the U.S. Department of president actively coerced Ukraine to meddle lehua is important to Hawaiian culture and the Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Inspec- in our elections. islands’ watersheds. As the first tree to grow tion Service (APHIS), in cooperation with other This complaint came from a nonpartisan in- in new Hawai’i lava flows, ’o¯hi’a grows federal departments and the State of Hawai’i, telligence officer working in the White House. throughout the watershed creating new soil, to conduct visual, x-ray and canine inspec- By law, the report had to be turned over to stabilizing steep mountain ridges and com- tions, as appropriate, on person, baggage, Congress to be investigated. prises approximately 80 percent of Hawaii’s cargo and any other article destined for direct As a formal special prosecutor, I know that native forests. However, rapid ’o¯hi’a death, or movement to the State of Hawai’i. The inspec- it is important to follow the facts and evidence. ROD, caused by an invasive fungal pathogen, tions will search for high-risk invasive species For the past few months, the House inves- kills ’o¯hi’a trees quickly, and threatens the sta- and agricultural materials. The inspections will tigated these serious allegations outlined in bility of Hawaii’s native forests. Since its dis- be conducted at airports, ports and postal the whistleblower’s report. Here are those covery on the Big Island in 2014, ROD has sorting facilities prior to direct travel to the facts: spread to Kaua’i, Maui and O’ahu, and has State of Hawai’i. During a phone call on July 25th, President killed hundreds of thousands of trees. Our bill further requires APHIS to work with Trump asked Ukrainian President Volodymyr Hawaii’s unique circumstances also have the State of Hawai’i to develop and publish a Zelensky to ‘‘do us a favor though,’’ imme- given rise to one of our nation’s most diverse list of the high-risk invasive species and agri- diately after discussing frozen military aid. He and productive agricultural communities. With cultural materials for the State of Hawai’i. It urged President Zelensky to work with his per- a year-round growing cycle, our crops have pays for these inspections by increasing Agri- sonal attorney Rudy Giuliani and Attorney

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SCHIFF was given every opportunity to withheld nearly $400 million in critical security OF TEXAS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES participate, and they did so. They were not assistance to Ukraine, which had been over- treated as a minority party, where their objec- whelmingly approved by Congress. No reason Wednesday, December 18, 2019 tions and right to call witnesses were denied was given for the hold beyond that it was di- Mr. CONAWAY. Madam Speaker, other as the Democrats did to Republicans in this rected by the president. The hold on security than authorizing an act of war, impeachment impeachment investigation. I treated them with assistance was lifted only after the whistle- is the gravest item that we as a Congress can fairness and dignity and did not cast asper- blower complaint was filed and Congress consider. The decision to move forward with sions on them by calling their loyalty to our opened its inquiry. impeachment of a United States President is country or motivations into question. The in- The investigation also revealed that besides so consequential that it has only been done vestigation into Russia meddling was thorough withholding military aid, the president and his three times in our entire nation’s history prior and took more than fifteen months, during allies withheld White House meetings, phone to this year, all based on legitimate evidence which we interviewed over 70 witnesses and calls and trade preferences from Ukraine. of criminal behavior. Unfortunately, many of poured over more than 300,000 documents. my colleagues have diminished what should This impeachment investigation, by contrast, We heard from nonpartisan State Depart- be a solemn and grave proceeding into an ab- was rushed through in less than two months, ment and intelligence officials who worked for solute political circus, simply because they with just a handful of witnesses. the president, and they confirmed the allega- don’t like the man occupying the White House. The charade of a fair proceeding was fur- tions outlined in the whistleblower reporter. Many Democrats have been intent on im- ther emphasized with the Democrats’ refusal I have reviewed the evidence and followed peaching this President since the day he took to let the defendant offer evidence and the hearings. It is clear the president’s actions office. Their actions are clearly motivated by produce witnesses. The defendant—President were a flagrant abuse of constitutional power; pure hatred for President Trump. This im- Trump—has a right to defend himself, a right it was unlawful, and it jeopardized our national peachment vote today is simply the next step which was only ceremoniously and speciously offered once the investigation and report were security. in their long-held plan to remove him from of- fice. completed. The president had every opportunity to The partisan impeachment investigation run It is clear—the verdict in the House was present contrary evidence but did not. Instead, by the House Intelligence Committee was un- predetermined. he chose to obstruct the inquiry, preventing necessarily held behind closed doors, in a This has been a colossal waste of taxpayer top officials from testifying and withholding rel- room designed to share classified information. dollars and of Congress’ time. However, my evant information. Nothing classified was shared during these greatest fear is that it’s not over. When Demo- crats found no evidence of collusion during the Some have argued to let the voters in the meetings, but the result of this decision was Russia Investigation, they pivoted to the next election decide. But how can we trust an that most Members of Congress and all Amer- Mueller investigation. When Special Counsel election that the president is trying to corrupt? icans were blocked from hearing the facts for themselves. Mueller’s report did not include anything I grew up in this country believing no one is It’s also critical to remember that the House Democrat’s found useful, they refocused their above the law, including the president. If any Intelligence Committee had no business con- efforts once again to hone in on a supposed president—Democrat or Republican—had ducting the impeachment inquiry to begin scandal with Ukraine. When this inevitably committed these offenses, I would reach the with—the House Judiciary Committee is the fails too, what will be the next casualty in their same conclusion. And I ask others how they Committee tasked with all responsibilities sur- desperate attempt to destroy a president they would feel if President Obama, instead of rounding impeachment in the House of Rep- dislike? President Trump, engaged in this conduct. resentatives. The Intelligence Committee had We have forever weakened this body by turning impeachment into a political weapon Not all bad conduct is impeachable. Being no business running this investigation at all, let and set a terrible precedent for all future Con- rude or mean is not impeachable. Jaywalking, alone running it in secret. As with past im- gresses. This impeachment scheme is nothing petty theft or infidelity does not put our na- peachment investigations, the investigation more than an attempt to overturn the 2016 tional security at risk. But asking another should have been led by a special prosecutor or independent counsel who then would turn election and to conduct taxpayer-funded oppo- country to meddle in our election and with- sition research and damage the President’s holding vital security assistance to an ally is over their findings to the Judiciary Com- mittee—none of this happened here. electability heading into 2020. what our founders feared and why they placed The American people see right through this impeachment in our Constitution. Chairman SCHIFF repeatedly withheld crucial information from Republicans, including the charade, and are fed up. It’s time to stop this The president once said that he could stand ability for anyone but himself and his staff to madness and get back to the important work in the middle of Fifth Avenue and shoot some- speak with the whistle blower at the center of the American people sent us here to do. body without losing any support. Clearly, he this investigation. He was even called out by f was exaggerating, but have we become so liberal media outlets for spreading misinforma- IMPEACHING DONALD JOHN partisan, polarized, and tribal that as long as tion and falsehoods throughout the impeach- TRUMP, PRESIDENT OF THE it is someone on our ‘‘team,’’ they can defy ment process. UNITED STATES, FOR HIGH the law? The public hearings were held with com- CRIMES AND MISDEMEANORS The president is wrong to believe this is all plete disregard for the House Rules and dec- about him. More importantly, it is about de- ades of precedent. Republicans were not al- SPEECH OF fending the rule of law and our Constitution lowed to call witnesses or make basic par- ´ liamentary motions. In fact, the only witnesses HON. TONY CARDENAS and what signal we send future presidents of OF CALIFORNIA allowed to testify publicly were those who fit what is acceptable behavior. In short, do we IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES neatly within the Democrats’ predetermined want a democracy where no one is above the narrative. Wednesday, December 18, 2019 law, or do we want a monarchy? Most importantly, we have not been pre- Mr. CA´ RDENAS. Madam Speaker, the The decision of whether the president sented with any real evidence that proves the United States House of Representatives will should be removed from office now rests with President is guilty of ‘‘high crimes and mis- vote to impeach the President. the Senate. In the meantime, I will continue to demeanors,’’ as required by the Constitution to This is one of the biggest decisions I have work across party lines, tackling issues of im- remove a duly-elected president. If there were had to make in my seven years in Congress. portance like lowering health care and pre- criminal activity, as many Democrats have Since I came to Congress, my goal has al- scription drug costs, ending trade wars, and claimed, then why are there no crimes listed ways been to help the lives of the people of combating the student loan debt crisis. in the articles of impeachment? the San Fernando Valley.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 08:36 Dec 20, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A19DE8.020 E19DEPT1 aiking on DSK30JT082PROD with REMARKS December 19, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1627 And in the past year, we have done just three brothers, Sylvia was a tomboy and en- stitutional Convention in Philadelphia that we that. joyed playing softball with friends and check- have ‘a republic, if you can keep it.’ House We’ve passed legislation to lower the cost ers and marbles with brothers and sisters. Democrats intend to keep it. of prescription drugs, combat climate change, After graduating high school, Sylvia at- This impeachment process, holding the secure our elections, make sure our veterans tended a trade school for sewing. In 1939, President accountable, is only possible be- have the care that they need, and that our Sylvia married her husband, Hyman, in a local cause the House majority changed, but the children attend safe schools. synagogue. They moved to Independence root cause of it all is the President’s own un- Impeachment was not our only goal. Towers when they first opened in 1965. Al- constitutional, reckless behavior. He withheld This president left us no other choice. though her husband passed away in 1978, $391 million in congressionally approved, tax- After reading the facts, listening to the testi- Sylvia still resides in Independence Towers to funded military aid from a free country, mony of witnesses, and seeing how this Presi- this day. Ukraine, that is trying to defend itself from a dent put his own personal political interests Sylvia’s best friends are Dina and Elsie. dictatorship, Russia, and he did this for polit- above the American people, I will vote to im- They live nearby and the three celebrate their ical gain. His action appears to have cost peach Donald Trump. birthdays together. She also has a cousin Ukrainian lives. He obstructed investigation This is not something I take pleasure in. named Sylvia. They were both named after and oversight by Congress, which is a co- This is a solemn moment for our country. their grandma and her mother’s best friend. equal, independent branch of government This vote is about the safety of the Amer- Madam Speaker, as Ms. Sylvia turns 100, I under the Constitution. He appears to have no ican people and the future of our democracy. ask all my colleagues to join me in wishing her shame or regret about any of this behavior, I cannot, in good conscience, ignore his out- all the best for a joyous and momentous which means he is likely to repeat it unless he right disregard for the rule of law, his contin- celebration. is held accountable. No one is above the law in America—that is ued obstruction of Congress, and the use of f his office for personal gain. President Trump’s the principle the House is voting to uphold. most recent abuse of power was the breaking RECOGNIZING MS. LISA Now the nation will be watching the Senate to point. WILLENBERG see if Senators will uphold their oath to do im- For a sitting president of the United States partial justice. to actively seek the interference of a foreign HON. J. FRENCH HILL f government in our election by withholding crit- OF ARKANSAS IMPEACHING DONALD JOHN ical military aid is a violation of his oath of of- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRUMP, PRESIDENT OF THE fice. Thursday, December 19, 2019 UNITED STATES, FOR HIGH President Trump has purposefully damaged CRIMES AND MISDEMEANORS the integrity of our elections and put American Mr. HILL of Arkansas. Madam Speaker, I lives at risk. rise today to recognize and congratulate Lisa SPEECH OF The founders of this great country and the Willenberg for being selected as the new authors of the Constitution created a system Chancellor of the University of Arkansas Com- HON. WILLIAM R. KEATING OF MASSACHUSETTS of checks and balances so that no single munity College at Morrilton (UACCM). IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES branch of government would become too pow- The college was established in 1963 and erful and abuse that power. Ms. Willenberg serves as the college’s fourth Wednesday, December 18, 2019 They devised a mechanism for removing a Chancellor and the first woman in this posi- Mr. KEATING. Madam Speaker, the United president from office should a person like tion. States is based on a principle that our second Donald Trump, use the office for their own She earned her Bachelor of Business Ad- President, John Adams of Massachusetts, so personal, unscrupulous reasons. ministration from the University of Central Ar- eloquently summed up long ago: we are a I came to my decision after reviewing the kansas and Master of Education at the Univer- ‘government of laws, not of men.’ mountain of evidence and the testimony of sity of Arkansas. No one, absolutely no one, stands above several high-ranking White House officials who Ms. Willenberg has served at Morrilton for the law. have testified and confirmed his malfeasance. 27 years, first as a general accountant and, in Over a century after President Adams ut- I do not take my responsibility as Rep- 2011, becoming Vice Chancellor for Finance tered those words, another Massachusetts resentative for California’s 29th District lightly. and Operations—handling the college’s fi- statesman, John F. Kennedy, delivered his fa- Serving the people of my district is one of the nances, human resources, information tech- mous ‘‘City on a Hill’’ speech before the Gen- greatest honors of my life. nology and physical plant. eral Court of Massachusetts prior to the start It is my constitutional obligation to do what Under her leadership, the college has in- of his administration in 1961. President Ken- is right for my district and for all of the Amer- creased its fiscal reserves, improved the col- nedy powerfully proclaimed that ‘we must al- ican people. lege’s financial scoring and constructed new ways consider that we shall be a city upon a Madam Speaker, President Trump remains campus facilities to benefit the students. hill [and that] the eyes of all people are upon a threat to our democracy and by voting to im- Congratulations to Chancellor Lisa us.’ peach, I am fulfilling my constitutional duty Willenberg on being selected for this pres- He continued, explaining that: and living up to the oath I swore before the tigious position, and I look forward to the For of those to whom much is given, much American people. school’s success for years to come. is required. And when at some future date the high court of history sits in judgment on f f each one of us—recording whether in our HONORING SYLVIA ROSEN ON HER IMPEACHING DONALD JOHN brief span of service we fulfilled our respon- 100TH BIRTHDAY TRUMP, PRESIDENT OF THE sibilities to the state—our success or failure, UNITED STATES, FOR HIGH in whatever office we may hold, will be measured by the answers to four questions: HON. NYDIA M. VELA´ ZQUEZ CRIMES AND MISDEMEANORS First, were we truly men of courage—with OF NEW YORK the courage to stand up to one’s enemies— SPEECH OF and the courage to stand up, when necessary, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to one’s associates—the courage to resist Thursday, December 19, 2019 HON. DWIGHT EVANS public pressure, as well as private greed? OF PENNSYLVANIA ´ Secondly, were we truly men of judgment— Ms. VELAZQUEZ. Madam Speaker, I rise to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES with perceptive judgment of the future as honor Sylvia Rosen, a New York City original well as the past—of our own mistakes as well who turned 100 years old this week. Wednesday, December 18, 2019 as the mistakes of others—with enough wis- Born December 14, 1919 in Manhattan, Mr. EVANS. Madam Speaker, I want to talk dom to know that we did not know, and New York, Sylvia lived with her mother, sister about why I am voting ‘‘Yes’’ on both articles enough candor to admit it? and three brothers. In 1928, at age nine, Syl- of impeachment against President Trump: Third, were we truly men of integrity— men who never ran out on either the prin- via moved to Brooklyn where her family set- Impeachment is a solemn and historic task. ciples in which they believed or the people tled at south 9th and Roehling. With the outrageous, ongoing conduct of who believed in them—men who believed in Sylvia attended elementary school at P.S. President Trump, impeachment is necessary us—men whom neither financial gain nor po- 16 in Williamsburg. Later, she attended Sew- for upholding our oath of office and the Con- litical ambition could ever divert from the ard Park high school. Having grown up with stitution. Benjamin Franklin said after the Con- fulfillment of our sacred trust?

VerDate Sep 11 2014 08:36 Dec 20, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19DE8.022 E19DEPT1 aiking on DSK30JT082PROD with REMARKS E1628 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks December 19, 2019 Finally, were we truly men of dedication— graduation achievements of underserved stu- there is no downward market pressure which with an honor mortgaged to no single indi- dent populations. EOP is a major pathway for would otherwise result from meaningful com- vidual or group, and compromised by no pri- first-generation and low-income college stu- petition. These accelerating cargo prices are vate obligation or aim, but devoted solely to serving the public good and the national in- dents to succeed through its provision of a not absorbed by the shipping lines, but passed terest. quality educational experience at Sacramento through all the way down the chain, to the Courage—judgment—integrity—dedica- State. I wish the university’s faculty, staff, stu- transporters, wholesalers, retailers, small busi- tion—these are the historic qualities of the dents, and alumni success as they work to nesses, mom-n-pops and ultimately con- Bay Colony and the Bay State—the qualities help individuals earn a college degree and ful- sumers, of all of the elementals of life, from which this state has consistently sent to this fill their college dreams. food to medical supplies, clothes, housing and chamber on Beacon Hill here in Boston and Madam Speaker, I rise today in honor of the virtually all other goods. The result is a crip- to Capitol Hill back in Washington. 50th Anniversary of the Education Opportunity pling drag on an already-challenged economy Madam Speaker, we are called to serve in Program at Sacramento State. As Sacramento and the very quality of life in Hawai’i. this great country with courage, judgement, in- State and the wider community elebrate, I ask The broadest, deepest effects of the Jones tegrity, and dedication. And when those my colleagues to join me in paying tribute to Act on Hawai’i result from its impact on west- among us—those in the highest positions of the accomplishments of Sacramento State’s bound imports from the continental United public trust—willingly corrupt those values for Education Opportunity Program’s staff and States to Hawai’i. But Hawai’i is an export lo- personal benefit, it is incumbent upon us to students, as they have paved the way for the cation as well, in key products such as agri- act, however reluctantly. success and representation of historically-un- culture and livestock. Here the Jones Act also I believe that it has become undeniably derserved students. effectively stifles meaningful competition in clear that the President of the United States, f getting those products to their primary markets Donald J. Trump, has engaged in a pattern of on the U.S. Mainland. Because the producers behavior designed to extract personal and po- INTRODUCTION OF JONES ACT of these products and all that rely for their own litical benefit from the Office of the President. MODERNIZATION BILLS livelihood on their successful export have to In doing so, President Trump irreparably vio- eat inflated shipping costs, these export indus- lated his oath to preserve—to protect—and to HON. ED CASE tries, which any economist knows are the ulti- defend—the Constitution of the United States OF HAWAII mate key to any economy’s prosperity, are of America. It is with a heavy heart, and a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES also crippled. deep reverence to that same oath that I refuse Thursday, December 19, 2019 Let’s take a concrete example: Hawaii’s to abandon mine. once-prosperous ranching/cattle industry, f Mr. CASE. Madam Speaker, today I intro- which is so key to the economic health and duce three bills to end a century of monopo- the very lifestyle of so much of areas like the IN RECOGNITION OF THE 50TH AN- listic closed market domestic cargo shipping to rural Big Island, where I was born and raised. NIVERSARY OF SACRAMENTO and from my isolated home state of Hawai’i as That industry depends on getting its product, STATE’S EDUCATION OPPOR- well as the other island and separated jurisdic- young cattle, to West Coast pens and trans- TUNITY PROGRAM tions of our country not part of the continental portation hubs in a cost-efficient manner. United States. In doing so, we will break the There are foreign cargo carriers that spe- HON. DORIS O. MATSUI stranglehold on the peoples and economies of cialize, through custom cattle ships and overall OF CALIFORNIA these exposed communities and their resulting sensitivity and adjustment to rancher time- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sky-high costs of living which results from just tables and needs, in such transport, but the a few domestic shipping companies controlling Jones Act outright excludes them from the Ha- Thursday, December 19, 2019 the lifeline of commerce upon which we abso- wai’i-Mainland market. As a result, Hawaii’s Ms. MATSUI. Madam Speaker, I rise today lutely depend. ranchers are reduced to two crippling, cost in honor of the 50th Anniversary of the Edu- These bills all amend the Merchant Marine magnifying options. cation Opportunity Program Act of 1920, also known as the Jones Act. The first is to ship their cargo by foreign car- (EOP) at Sacramento State. I ask my col- That federal law mandates that all cargo ship- riers to Canada, where they have to go leagues to join me in recognizing the service ping between U.S. ports occur exclusively on through a myriad of bureaucratic, cost-magni- that Sacramento State’s Education Oppor- U.S., not foreign, flagged vessels. Additionally, fying gyrations to get their product eventually tunity Program provides to our community. the law requires that these vessels are built in to their U.S. markets. The second is to beg for Sacramento State’s EOP has graduated the U.S. and owned and crewed by U.S. citi- the goodwill of the domestic carriers, to whom thousands of students, supporting the success zens. this is simply a hindrance rather than a major of first-generation and low-income scholars The Jones Act was enacted in a protec- commitment, to ship directly to the West from educationally-disadvantaged and histori- tionist era under the guise of preserving a Coast. cally-underrepresented communities. Sac- strong national merchant marine. But today it And it shows: most of the cattle are first ramento State was one of the original Cali- is just an anachronism: most of the world’s shipped from Hawaii’s Neighbor Islands, fornia State University (CSU) campuses to shipping is by way of an international mer- where the bulk of the cattle industry is located, embrace an Education Opportunity Program. chant marine functioning in an open, competi- to O’ahu, in small ‘‘cow-tainers,’’ where they Under the leadership of Dr. Edwin tive market. And those few U.S. flag cargo sit for days in Honolulu Harbor awaiting the re- Klingelhofer, the program began with a suc- lines that remain have maneuvered the Jones turn to the Mainland of one of the massive cessful pilot for 36 students and has expanded Act to develop virtual monopolies over domes- cargo ships designed and utilized for quite an- to now serve over 1,500 students each year. tic cargo shipping to, from and within our most other purpose. The result (besides associated Soon after the program began at Sacramento isolated and exposed locales—our island and higher costs) is in-harbor cattle waste disposal State, the California Legislature passed Sen- offshore states and territories—that have no challenges, higher in-transit cattle mortality ate Bill 1072, which established similar pro- alternative modes of transportation such as and lower-weight cattle delivery to market. grams at all CSU campuses. Since then, Sac- trucking or rail. That’s what happens when you try to squeeze ramento State’s EOP has thrived under the My Hawai’i is a classic example. Located al- a square peg into a round hole. leadership of Dr. Marcellene Watson-Derbigny most 2,500 miles off the West Coast, we im- More broadly, there is much evidence about and the exceptional staff of the Student Aca- port well over 90 percent of our life necessities the direct impact of the Jones Act on shipping demic Success and Educational Equity Pro- by ocean cargo. There are plenty of inter- prices to noncontiguous areas. At a basic grams office. Their dedicated service has national cargo lines who could and would level, the everyday goods that we rely on in paved the way for equity at Sacramento State compete for a share of that market. Yet only Hawai’i cost much more than on the Mainland, and does not go unrecognized. two U.S. flag domestic cargo lines—Matson a difference which largely cannot be attributed EOP was Sacramento State’s first equity Navigation and Pasha Hawai’i—operate a vir- to anything other than shipping costs. Yester- program. It provides admissions assistance, a tual duopoly over our lifeline. day, there was a 30 percent difference in the special orientation to university life, the Sum- While they are nominally subject to federal price of a gallon of milk at Safeway grocery mer Bridge Academy, academic advising, per- regulation, the fact of the matter is that cargo stores in Honolulu and Long Beach, California. sonal counseling, tutoring, financial assist- prices have gone in only one direction—up, My constituents pay $6.39 for a gallon of ance, and various other programs. EOP is fast and repeatedly, despite a surplus of inter- whole milk and those in Long Beach, one of vital in ensuring the access, retention, and national shipping—and it is indisputable that the major ports where Hawaii’s good come

VerDate Sep 11 2014 08:36 Dec 20, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A19DE8.026 E19DEPT1 aiking on DSK30JT082PROD with REMARKS December 19, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1629 from, pay $4.49. Really, shipping that gallon of been used and never to a clear conclusion on to more than 60,000 visitors to experience in- milk to Hawai’i from California is 30 percent of what is a reasonable rate. My bill would define spiration, enjoyment, and education through the total cost of the product in Hawai’i? reasonable to remove uncertainty. Current nature. In 2012, the Federal Reserve Bank ofNew Jones Act shipping rates vary widely and there This December, a two-year project was York studied Puerto Rico’s economy and is no central compilation of these rates. The completed at the Garden. The new facilities found that ‘‘the high cost of shipping is a sub- ten percent benchmark would allow for vari- will enhance the experiences and opportuni- stantial burden on the Island’s productivity.’’ ance but also ensure that Americans in our ties enjoyed by visitors of all ages, and will The New York Fed found that, ‘‘[i]t costs an noncontiguous areas are not forced to pay ex- continue to be a source of knowledge and in- estimated $3,063 to ship a twenty-foot con- orbitant rates way above shipping rates which formation to the community. I am grateful for tainer of household and commercial goods would otherwise be provided through inter- the Garden’s continued efforts in my district from the East Coast of the United States to national competition were the Jones Act not and I look forward to their continued success. Puerto Rico; the same shipment costs $1,504 applicable. to nearby Santo Domingo (Dominican Repub- The Noncontiguous Shipping Competition f lic) and $1,687 to Kingston (Jamaica)—des- Act would exempt shipping routes to non- tinations that are not subject to Jones Act re- contiguous jurisdictions from the Jones Act re- RECOGNIZING THE INAUGURATION strictions.’’ There is only one reason why costs quirements if a monopoly or duopoly exists on OF THE PRINCIPAL AND SECOND are double to ship from the continental United those routes. The Jones Act has resulted in CHIEF OF THE ALABAMA- States to a domestic port in Puerto Rico as the blossoming of monopolies and duopolies COUSHATTA TRIBE OF TEXAS compared to foreign ports in the Dominican in our noncontiguous jurisdictions. To ensure Republic and Jamaica: there is international that these communities, which are the most HON. BRIAN BABIN competition on the latter routes, none on the reliant in the country on shipping to receive OF TEXAS domestic route and the shipping companies necessities, are not held hostage to these IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES take full advantage of that lack of competition. dominant companies, my bill would give Jones The three bills I introduce today say: Act exemptions to routes that are not serviced Thursday, December 19, 2019 enough is enough. If you, the continental U.S., by at least three companies with separate Mr. BABIN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to wants to continue the Jones Act as to shipping ownership. In short, if a domestic route is in recognize the inauguration of Herbert John- between your locations, that’s your business. fact in a competitive environment, the Jones son, Sr. and Donnis Battise as Principal Chief But don’t penalize us island and other non- Act is less of a problem, but if there is no and Second Chief, respectively, of the Ala- contiguous locations by throwing us to the mo- competition, then the route should be opened bama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas on January 1, nopoly wolves you’ve created. up to international competition by rescinding 2020. The first bill, the Noncontiguous Shipping the Jones Act. Herbert Johnson, Sr., a member of the Bea- Relief Act, exempts all noncontiguous U.S. lo- Madam Speaker, these long-overdue bills cations, including Hawai’i, from the Jones Act. ver Clan, served two terms on the Alabama- are of the utmost importance to the localities Coushatta Tribe Council, and held the position The second, the Noncontiguous Shipping Rea- which have long borne the unfair brunt of the sonable Rate Act, benchmarks the definition of of Tribal Security Director for 21 years until his Jones Act. It is often difficult to pierce the veil retirement in 2012. Mr. Johnson was vibrantly a ‘‘reasonable rate’’ that Jones Act shipping of longstanding custom and understanding to can charge to within ten percent of analogous active in his community, serving on the Tribe’s see the real negative impacts of a law and volunteer fire department and as the manager international shipping rates. And the third, the what should instead be. It is even more dif- Noncontiguous Shipping Competition Act, pre- of the Tribal softball and basketball leagues ficult to change a law which provides a feder- for numerous years. He attended Jacksonville vents monopolies or duopolies in noncontig- ally-created and endorsed monopoly under uous Jones Act shipping. Essentially, the bills College, and later earned certification from Kil- which no competition exists to hold down gore College and the Angelina Criminal Jus- are intended to lay out options for providing prices. Yet clearly the time for these measures relief for our U.S. noncontiguous areas. We tice Center as an East Texas Police Academy is overdue. I urge their passage. reserve officer. Mr. Johnson is a member of can resolve the issue in many ways, but we f must change the status quo which has had the Indian Presbyterian Church, and has such a deep, broad and negative impact on CELEBRATION OF NEW GARDEN served nearly half a century on the Big Sandy my state and the other jurisdictions beholden ENTRANCE, GARDEN ENTRY PA- Independent School District Board of Trustees. to the Jones Act. VILION, & CIRCLE In all his endeavors, he enjoys the love and The Noncontiguous Shipping Relief Act support of his wife, Deloris, and he takes great would allow the noncontiguous jurisdictions to pride in their five children: Davie, Delbert, HON. WILLIAM R. TIMMONS, IV Retha, Herbert Jr., and Heather, and their five be serviced by non-Jones Act vessels and in- OF SOUTH CAROLINA grandchildren: Jackson, Camille, Raegan, crease, or in some cases create any, competi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion in these critical shipping lanes. Again, this Aaliyah, and Stormi. Thursday, December 19, 2019 is a small portion of the total national Jones Donnis Battise, a member of the Bear Clan, Act shipping where it is particularly destructive Mr. TIMMONS. Madam Speaker, the Hatch- has served two terms on the Tribal Council in application. er Garden and Woodland Preserve in my dis- and has been a member of the Tribe’s volun- Let me address directly the argument of- trict recently celebrated the opening of its new teer fire department. During the Vietnam War, fered up by the domestic shippers in defense garden entrance, entry pavilion, and circle. Mr. Battise served in the U.S. Army and is ac- of the Jones Act: that it contains important The Hatcher Garden and Woodland Preserve tive today with the Tribal Veterans Associa- labor and environmental protections that would originated as the vision of its namesakes, Har- tion. Mr. Battise was employed in the lumber be lost upon repeal. My bill would retain these old and Josephine Hatcher. The Hatcher’s and paper industries for 33 years, and more important protections. Specifically, it provides shared a passion for gardening and education. recently retired from his position as a gaming that all foreign shippers operating under the The family gradually expanded beyond their attendant at Naskila Gaming. As a fervent fol- bill’s Jones Act exemptions must comply with initial small wooded residential lot to ten acres, lower of the Indian Presbyterian Church, the same labor, environmental, tax, docu- adding walking paths and trees to rehabilitate Donnis serves both as an ordained elder and mentation, U.S. locus and other laws as are the land and reclaim eroded cotton fields. deacon of the church. He and his wife, Carol, applicable to non-U.S. flag ships and shippers Their zeal inspired many volunteers to join are the guardians of Lilly Ann Alec. transiting U.S. waters today. their efforts to develop a gift to the commu- Herbert Johnson, Sr. and Donnis Battise The Noncontiguous Shipping Reasonable nity—a shared garden and woodland preserve have earned the high esteem of Tribal mem- Rate Act would define a ‘‘reasonable rate’’ for for relaxation and information. Their life project bers through their many years of outstanding the noncontiguous domestic ocean trade as was donated to the Spartanburg County Foun- service, and it is indeed a pleasure to honor no more than ten percent above the rate set dation in 1987 to ensure its continuance. them on this special occasion. by a comparable international rate recognized Today, the Hatcher Garden and Woodland Madam Speaker, I congratulate Herbert by the Federal Maritime Commission. Cur- Preserve exceeds twelve acres. It is open to Johnson, Sr. and Donnis Battise on their inau- rently, the Surface Transportation Board tech- the public and free of charge to all visitors, in guration as Principal Chief and Second Chief nically has the authority to adjudicate and set line with the Hatcher’s vision. Outdoor edu- of the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe and I ask that precedent on what a ‘‘reasonable rate’’ is for cation programs are offered for elementary they may be extended sincere best wishes for Jones Act shipping, but it has almost never school children and opportunities are afforded the future.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 08:36 Dec 20, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19DE8.028 E19DEPT1 aiking on DSK30JT082PROD with REMARKS E1630 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks December 19, 2019 HONORING THE 80TH ANNIVER- mitment to public service. After dedicating 39 1958, and a year later, they settled in San SARY OF KEYSTONE COMMUNITY years to Burnham Foundry, Jeff served three Rafael, CA. In 1963, Mr. Mayer bought SERVICES plus terms as Zanesville Councilman. Jeff was Sausalito Pharmacy and operated it for 33 then sworn in as Mayor in 2011. Jeff’s service years. Mr. Mayer used his pharmacy as a HON. BETTY McCOLLUM stretches far past his duties as Mayor as he place to educate the community on various OF MINNESOTA is also a member of multiple local organiza- public health issues including the dangers of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tions, such as the Genesis Advisory Board, smoking and the need for safe sex education. the Advisory Board of the Oaks at Bethesda In the 1970s, Mr. Mayer started a methadone Thursday, December 19, 2019 and Northpoint, the Zanesville Sertoma Club, program from within the pharmacy, and after a Ms. MCCOLLUM. Madam Speaker, I rise and the Salvation Army Board, just to name a close friend of his died of cancer, the phar- today to recognize Keystone Community Serv- few. macy became one of the first drugstores in the ices’ 80th anniversary. For 80 years, this non- As a holder of public office, Mayor Tilton nation to stop the sale of tobacco. In 1974, profit organization has provided critical pro- has continually gone above and beyond his Mr. Mayer went back to school at the Univer- grams and services that empower youth, fami- call of duty. Jeff can be credited for improving sity of California, Berkeley, to obtain a mas- lies, and seniors in Saint Paul and Ramsey broadband access, infrastructure, and down- ter’s degree. Soon after, he founded a non- County, Minnesota. town development in Zanesville. Outside of profit organization, Pharmacy Planning Service Founded in 1939 as Saint Paul Community local government, Jeff’s dedication has mani- Inc., where he continued to deliver much Services, a small, neighborhood community fested itself in countless ways over the years, needed community education on public health. center, it provided youth programming and including in his volunteer work around Zanes- Known to all around him as larger-than-life, services to its neighbors. Programs included ville. Jeff is an active volunteer with Miracle on Mr. Mayer worked well into his later years. athletics, Color Guard, hobby clubs, and pre- Main Street, Souper Bowl Sunday and the Y- Most recently, he worked to educate medical school-age programming. In 1941, volunteers Bridge Arts Festival. Many different groups cannabis users about interactions with other contributed 60 hours per week to assist a total and organizations throughout Muskingum medications that might be harmful. He was of 700 individuals. Today, more than 340 County have benefited from Jeff’s time and also well known for his Great American youth participate in Keystone programs that assistance. Smokeout campaigns, bolstering National develop and sharpen their academic, social, Admired and respected by the people that Condom Week, and his crusade to put child and early employment skills, helping young have had the chance to work alongside Jeff, safety caps on prescription medications. people become successful adults. it is evident he has left a positive impact on Mr. Mayer was a well-respected community In 1971, Keystone expanded to provide food Zanesville and the individuals that make up leader who will be remembered for his domi- shelf services to hungry neighbors. Last year, the community. As family, friends, and Zanes- nant spirit and commitment to public service. Keystone distributed 2.3 million pounds of ville gather to recognize Jeff’s outstanding ca- He is survived by his daughter Heidi and his quality, healthy food to neighbors in need. reer, I salute him for his ongoing commitment sons David and Charles. While he will be Today, more than 26,000 people each year to service above self. Mayor Tilton can take greatly missed, Mr. Mayer’s legacy will live on depend on Keystone’s food shelf services. great pride in all he has accomplished and in through the indelible positive impact he had on Keystone’s Programming for Active Seniors the positive impact that his work has—and will his many friends and family and the commu- started in 1972, which included education, fit- continue to—have. nity at large. I thank Jeff for his devotion to bettering ness classes, and social activities for low-in- f come older adults. Today, more than 1500 Zanesville, Ohio and in turn, I honor him for older adults participate in a variety of senior his incredible record of achievement. RECOGNIZING MR. ELWYN programs at Keystone’s two community cen- f RAYMER FOR HIS CONTRIBU- TIONS TO THE MUSIC INDUSTRY ters in Saint Paul. Additionally, Keystone’s HONORING THE LIFE OF FRED Meals on Wheels Program provides seniors MAYER and adults with disabilities with nutritious HON. DOUG COLLINS meals and keeps them living in their homes as HON. JARED HUFFMAN OF GEORGIA long as possible. OF CALIFORNIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Keystone is aptly named for the essential IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thursday, December 19, 2019 wedge-shaped stone of an arch that locks the Thursday, December 19, 2019 other pieces in place. Programs that meet Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Madam Speaker, basic needs, provide crisis support, build com- Mr. HUFFMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise I rise today to recognize President and CEO munication, and help navigate and coordinate today in memory of Fred Mayer, who passed of the Church Music Publishers Association’s services are the keystone of its work. Key- away on December 10, 2019, at the age of 86 (CMPA) Action Fund, Mr. Elwyn Raymer, for stone Community Services has grown to serve after a lifetime of exemplary public service to his 50-year career dedicated to bettering the over 30,000 people annually, in large part due his community. music publishing industry. to volunteers who donate 700 hours each Fred Mayer was born in Kansas City to In 1966, Raymer moved to Music City and week. Anna Landie Mayer and Maximillian Philip became Music Editor for Broadman Records Madam Speaker, please join me in honoring Mayer. His father died when he was just six and Music at the Baptist Sunday School the 80th anniversary of Keystone Community months old and his mother reluctantly placed Board, currently known as Lifeway. During his Services strengthening Saint Paul and Fred and his older sister in Jewish orphan- time as Music Editor, he produced and pub- Ramsey County, Minnesota communities. ages in Kansas City and Denver while trying lished the musical Celebrate Life. This musical f to secure employment to support the family. touched the lives of millions nationwide and Mr. Mayer would later credit his time in the sold more than 600,000 copies. RECOGNIZING MAYOR JEFF Jewish orphanages with helping to develop his As Executive Vice President of Triune Music TILTON FOR HIS 8 YEARS OF great sense of justice. He would go on to and Triangle Records and President of Lorenz SERVICE AND LIFETIME OF champion causes that served the greater com- Creative Services, Raymer focused on his ad- DEDICATION OF THE ZANES- munity and would always put others above vocacy for songwriters, artists, and publishers. VILLE COMMUNITY himself. When he was eight, the family re- In 1990, Raymer joined Bertelsmann Music united and moved to San Francisco. At the Group (BMG) where he helped establish the HON. TROY BALDERSON age of 12, Mr. Mayer started working at local group’s entry and success into Contemporary OF OHIO pharmacies and later went on to graduate Christian Music. During his tenure at BMG, he IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES from Lowell High School, the University of became a leader for his ability to carry out ac- California, Berkeley, and in 1954, the phar- quisitions and attract talented musicians and Thursday, December 19, 2019 macy school at University of California San songwriters. While at BMG, Raymer redefined Mr. BALDERSON. Madam Speaker, I rise Francisco. After graduating with his pharmacy and expanded the group’s scope by over- today to recognize Mayor Jeff Tilton, for his degree, Mr. Mayer served in the United States seeing the purchase of Reunion Records and dedication to Zanesville, Ohio and the sur- Army where he ran a mobile surgical unit in Music and the acquisition of half of the Spar- rounding area. Germany. row Music catalogues. As a direct result, BMG Mayor Tilton’s career, now spanning more Following his service in the Army, Mr. Mayer went on to unleash a new era in the groups than four decades, exemplifies a selfless com- met and married Jacqueline Levy Mayer in chapter of music making with songs such as

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After retir- plained the enduring principles that I believe On October 22, 2019, bemoaning his fate, ing from BMG, Raymer became President and should guide consideration of any articles of but not regretting his conduct, the President of CEO of the Church Music Publishers Associa- impeachment. the United States tweeted that ‘‘All Repub- tion’s (CMPA) Action Fund, where he worked In this, the second part of my Notes on Im- licans must remember what they are wit- to protect the intellectual property rights of peachment, I will discuss why obstruction of nessing here—a lynching,’’ thus falsely draw- songwriters and publishers. the Congress, particularly the House of Rep- ing a moral equivalence between the exercise Throughout his five decades of work in the resentatives when it is exercising the powers of the impeachment power expressly and sole- music industry, Raymer has received numer- vested in it exclusively by the Constitution in ly conferred on the House of Representatives ous awards for his work, including The Arnold Article 1, Section 2, clause 5, is one of the by the Constitution and lynching, the most hei- Broida Award for Copyright Advocacy, CMPA grave transgressions that can be committed in nous act of domestic terrorism and symbolic of Founders Award, the NSAI President’s Award, this democratic republic. one of the darkest and most shameful periods and countless other recognitions from ASCAP, In February 2014, the military of the Russia in America’s past. BMI, Sparrow Records, BMG, and the CMPA. Federation, without merit or cause, invaded From the moment Speaker Pelosi an- It is my honor to congratulate Raymer on the eastern part of the free and independent nounced the House would commence inves- his retirement and to thank him for being a country of Ukraine, including the Donbass re- tigation of the President’s conduct, the Presi- tireless advocate for songwriters and pub- gion and the Crimean Peninsula. dent responded by initiating and orchestrating lishers. I wish him and his wife, Linda, all the The United States, a strategic ally of unprecedented defiance of Congress and im- best as they enter this new season of life. Ukraine, reacted swiftly to the Russian inva- peding its ability to learn the facts and impose accountability by disregarding subpoenas, re- f sion, condemning the military action in strong and bipartisan fashion, and providing military, fusing all requests for the production of docu- RETROACTIVE ADJUSTMENTS FOR humanitarian, and non-military financial assist- ments, directing his political appointees and FORMER MEMBER’S MEMBERS ance to the determined but beleaguered na- other Executive Branch employees from testi- REPRESENTATIONAL ALLOW- tion of Ukraine, which since 2014 has totaled fying before or cooperating with Congress, ANCE approximately $1.5 billion. and resorting to dilatory litigation in the pursuit In September 2019, members of the House of pursuing frivolous and specious claims, HON. ZOE LOFGREN of Representatives were alerted to a complaint such as Article II empowers the President can do whatever he wants or that he is absolutely OF CALIFORNIA filed by a whistleblower within the Intelligence immune from congressional investigation. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Community alleging that on a July 25, 2019, call with the President of Ukraine, the current Madam Speaker, I am reminded that 21 Thursday, December 19, 2019 President of the United States sought to with- years ago I served on the Judiciary Committee Ms. LOFGREN. Madam Speaker, at the rec- hold $391 million in foreign military aid to during the impeachment of a president, as did ommendation of the Chief Administrative Offi- Ukraine unless and until it announced publicly one of my predecessors, the late Barbara Jor- cer, I am approving retroactive adjustments for that it was currently conducting corruption in- dan, who reminded the nation that our country former member Peter Roskam’s Members vestigations against the American president’s depends on us to be big in the biggest mo- Representational Allowance in the amount of perceived chief election rival. ments. This generational passing of the torch is not $8,379.68 to address shortfalls in the Legisla- On September 24, 2019, the Speaker of the unique but rather an indelible feature of the tive Year 2018 due to administrative errors. House announced that the House of Rep- American Experience passed down to us from resentatives would commence an impeach- f the Framers who met in Philadelphia 232 ment inquiry pursuant to its constitutional au- years ago to craft a Constitution forming a IMPEACHING DONALD JOHN thority under article I, section 2, clause 5 to more perfect union, establishing justice, ensur- TRUMP, PRESIDENT OF THE determine whether in connection with the July ing domestic tranquility, providing for the com- UNITED STATES, FOR HIGH 25, 2019 telephone conversation with the mon defense, promoting the general welfare, CRIMES AND MISDEMEANORS President of Ukraine, the President of the and securing the blessing of liberty to them United States has engaged in conduct consti- SPEECH OF and their posterity. tuting ‘‘Treason, Bribery, or other High Crimes More than two centuries ago, in 1776, this HON. SHEILA JACKSON LEE or Misdemeanors’’ as specified in article II, country was founded on the basis of a bed- OF TEXAS section 4. rock belief in the revolutionary ideas that all IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES On September 25, 2019, the White House men are created equal and are endowed with released a Memorandum of Conversation in Wednesday, December 18, 2019 the inalienable right to life, liberty, and prop- which the July 25, 2019 telephone conversa- erty; are entitled to live free of arbitrary rule; Ms. JACKSON LEE. Madam Speaker, last tion between the presidents of the United and most important, are endowed with the Friday, the 13th of December, the Judiciary States and of Ukraine was memorialized and right to govern themselves. Committee voted Articles of Impeachment which corroborated in all material respects the Thomas Jefferson wrote in the Declaration against Donald John Trump, the 45th and cur- allegations of the whistle blower. of Independence that ‘‘all Experience has rent President of the United States and the The Memorandum of Conversation released sh[o]wn that Mankind are more disposed to House of Representatives debated and will by the White House confirms that the Presi- suffer, while Evils are sufferable, than to right vote on those articles of impeachment on De- dent of the United States put his personal in- themselves by taking’’ immediate action cember 18, 2019. terests over the interests of the nation, en- against their oppressors. The Judiciary Committee considered a volu- gaged in behavior that undermines the integ- But, Jefferson continued, ‘‘when a long minous amount of powerful, probative, and rity of American elections, demeans the dignity Train of Abuses and Usurpations, pursuing in- compelling evidence demonstrating that the of the office of the President of the United variably the same Object, evinces a Design to President violated his oath of office, dis- States, and jeopardizes the security of the reduce them under absolute despotism, it is regarded the nation’s security, endeavored to United States. their right, it is there duty’’ to take immediate corrupt the 2020 presidential election, and Rather than denying the material allegations action to repel the danger. then launched a cover-up to prevent Congress raised or expressing any regret, contrition, or Madam Speaker, the Framers had first-hand from learning the full extent of his trans- apology for the serious breach of conduct, a experience with the types of abuses and gressions and acting to prevent their recur- week later, on October 3, 2019, the President usurpations committed by political leaders who rence. of the United States went before national tele- ruled them but were not accountable to them Separately, I will discuss and evaluate in vision cameras and confirmed that he desired and detailed many of those wrongs in the detail the evidence that supports the articles of for President Zelensky’s Government of Declaration of Independence. impeachment, as well the evidence offered in Ukraine to launch the investigations he re- The Framers understood and declared to defense of the President’s conduct, but I rise quested, stating: the world that democratic governors derived

VerDate Sep 11 2014 08:36 Dec 20, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A19DE8.034 E19DEPT1 aiking on DSK30JT082PROD with REMARKS E1632 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks December 19, 2019 their powers from the knowing and voluntary Second, President Trump betrayed the na- is vested solely in the House of Representa- consent of the governed as expressed in free, tional interest by withholding vital, congres- tives by the Constitution which provides in Ar- fair, and unfettered elections unmarred by the sionally appropriated security assistance to a ticle I, Section 7 that ‘‘[A]ll bills for the raising influence or sabotage of any foreign country or beleaguered and besieged ally facing armed of revenue shall originate in the House of entity not a member of the political community. aggression from Russia, America’s implacable Representatives.’’ The Framers understood that if elections are foe. Madam Speaker, the Preamble explains that influenced by foreign actors, then voters are Third, the essential purpose of the scheme the reason ‘‘We, The People of the United reduced from the great role of citizens to mere concocted by President Trump was to enlist a States,’’ established the Constitution was to subjects, and government for and by the peo- foreign country to help him fix the 2020 presi- create a more perfect union where justice ple is a sham. dential election in his favor, the very type of reigned and the law protected everyone, The most important feature of a democracy interference most feared by the Framers. where the general welfare of the community is that it is the voters who alone can confer If American elections are not free, fair, and was a paramount objective and liberty was se- the legitimate consent and authorization nec- uninfluenced by foreign actors, then the de- cured for everyone, now and for the genera- essary to govern upon the governors who are mocracy is extinguished and citizens are re- tions to come. then duty-bound to represent the voters’ inter- duced to subjects ruled by an authority de- Our form of government was created to se- ests, and only their interests. pendent not on the consent of the governed, cure the self-evident and inalienable right of Madam Speaker, the fundamental demo- but on the assistance and beneficence of un- The People to live free of arbitrary rule or des- cratic compact between the governed and the accountable foreign actors. potism or tyranny. governors is that the latter’s authority and con- Such a state of affairs inevitably leads to ac- And that is why the Constitution necessarily tinuance in office comes exclusively from the tions taken by the ruler that are not in the in- includes a provision to remove from office any governed and allegiance is owed exclusively terests of the nation, like dishonoring treaty civil officer, including the President and Vice to the governed. agreements, abandoning allies, impugning the President, whose conduct and actions pose a This agreement can only be reached independent judiciary and the free press, dis- clear and present threat to the system created through free and fair elections, a breach of regarding fundamental rights and liberties of by the People to secure their happiness. which threatens the vitality and viability of the the people, abrogating civic norms and virtues, The purpose of the Impeachment Clause is social contract upon which democratic self-rule pursuing acts of personal enrichment, and cur- to protect The People, not punish the person of, by, and for the people depends. rying favor with foreign despots and authoritar- and that is why the Framers vested the sole Based on their personal experiences, the ians. power of impeachment in the institutional em- Framers understood the importance of a presi- Although President Lincoln said in his First bodiment of The People, the House of Rep- dent’s allegiance being always and only to the Inaugural Address that ‘‘while the people re- resentatives. nation. tain their virtue and vigilance no Administration And that is why a refusal to cooperate or President Lincoln called the United States by any extreme of wickedness or folly can provide information requested by the House of the ‘‘last best hope of man on earth’’ and stat- very seriously injure the Government in the Representatives in furtherance of its impeach- ed at Gettysburg the importance of finishing short space of four years,’’ the Framers antici- ment power is different in degree and kind the work we are in to ensure that ‘‘government pated that the day may come when the ac- from other inter-branch policy disputes. of the people, for the people, by the people tions of a Chief Magistrate would constitute a When the Chief Executive undertakes a does not perish from the earth.’’ clear and present danger to the security and wide-spread, full-scale, across the board cam- The first of the two serious allegations be- survival of the Republic. paign to impede and frustrate the House of fore us is that President Donald John Trump So, to protect the republic, the Framers Representatives in the exercise of its Im- concocted and masterminded a scheme to co- equipped the representatives chosen directly peachment Power, he is putting his interests erce President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine by the people with the necessary means of and his desires above the interests of The to conspire with him to sabotage an American protecting their liberty by wisely including in People, the gravest offense that can be com- election by announcing an investigation into the supreme law of the land, the Constitution mitted in a democratic republic. false charges against his perceived chief polit- of the United States, Article I, Section 2, The impeachment power is vested solely in ical rival so that he could retain his office and Clause 5, which vests the sole power of im- the House of Representatives because no one continue to abuse his power. peachment in the House of Representatives. can tell the People how to go about protecting This is without doubt the most serious trans- Madam Speaker, it is no accident or coinci- themselves; if they are required to obtain the gression that can be committed by a President dence that the Framers established Congress permission or consent of another body, then who, as Lincoln said, has taken an oath ‘‘reg- first in the Constitution as Article I. the People are not in charge of determining This is because unlike a monarchy or autoc- istered in Heaven’’ to preserve, protect, and their fate, and that means our system can be racy where the ‘‘King is Law,’’ in a democratic defend the Constitution of the United States. called many things but not a democratic re- republic, the ‘‘Law is King,’’ and no man is The second charge leveled against the public. above the law. Madam Speaker, in 1862, at another mo- President in the article of impeachment is that In addition to making the legislative branch once the Congress and people of the United ment of national crisis, President Lincoln said: the preeminent but co-equal branch, the Fram- ‘‘The fiery trial through which we pass, States learned of his perfidious scheme, the ers established the House of Representatives President responded by orchestrating another will light us down, as the first of the two branches of the Con- in honor or dishonor, campaign to obstruct the ability of the House gress. to the latest generation.’’ of Representatives to learn the full depth of Members of the House are directly elected And I say to the Members of the House the betrayal of his oath and his office by refus- by citizen voters and unlike the Senate, no that: ing to provide required information or to make person can be appointed to the House; all witnesses available. In honoring and defending the Constitution, Members of the House must be elected. We defend and honor ourselves, Instead, the President reverted to his prior Until the 17th Amendment was ratified in Precious alike in what we give habit and practice of ignoring subpoenas, as- 1913, Senators were appointed by the State and what we receive. serting specious privileges, intimidating wit- Legislature and even today a Senate vacancy For in honoring and defending the Constitu- nesses, hiding evidence, suborning perjury, can be filled by gubernatorial appointment. tion, questioning the loyalty of dedicated career Presidents, of course, are selected by elec- We keep faith with the Framers to whom we professionals, and pursuing frivolous litigation tors chosen by voters. are heir, and in the courts. This explains why the Framers understood Are worthy of the esteem of our countrymen, The alleged misconduct of President Trump the House would enjoy a ‘‘natural superiority’’ Now, and in the generations to come. is a trifecta in America history because it in- over the Senate and other branches of gov- Madam Speaker, as a Member of Congress, volves the commission of the three serious of- ernment. I have taken an oath to preserve, protect, and fenses against the system most feared by the Madam Speaker, in a democracy the Peo- defend the Constitution of the United States Framers. ple are the ultimate repository of political against all enemies, foreign and domestic, and First, President Trump violated his oath of power and authority and the Framers created I do not shrink from this duty. office by placing his personal and political in- the House of Representatives to be the direct So, with love and reverence for this country terest above by the national interest by representative of the People. and its people, I stand with the Constitution scheming to get Ukraine to investigate a po- This is why the most powerful of all govern- and that is why I supported the resolution im- tential election opponent. mental prerogatives, the Power of the Purse, peaching Donald John Trump, President of the

VerDate Sep 11 2014 08:36 Dec 20, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A19DE8.036 E19DEPT1 aiking on DSK30JT082PROD with REMARKS December 19, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1633 United States, for high crimes and mis- gion, as well as the history of World War II in- front lawn of the first Fire Chief’s home, demeanors. ternment, redress and reparations. DCVFD has expanded to five stations in the f The collection was created in 1994 from the last 50 years with approximately 250 dedi- generous gifts from Mary Tsukamoto, the Flor- cated volunteers. With bravery and dedication, HONORING THE LIFE OF MR. in JACL, and the Sacramento VFW Nisei Post DCVFD is readily available for the families of ROBERT B. DALEY 8985, along with many other families and Dale City. community members. This collection includes Their motto, Second to None, amplifies their HON. JOHN KATKO Ms. Tsukamoto’s educational materials about dedication of preparedness, safety, and strong OF NEW YORK the internment camps and a wealth of material community service. Over the past 50 years, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES about the Japanese-American community, in- DCVFD has educated and mentored the youth cluding pages from her father’s scrapbook, Thursday, December 19, 2019 in Dale City, not only teaching fire safety edu- news publications, and photographs. The cation, but also strengthening community rela- Mr. KATKO. Madam Speaker, I rise today to JAAC also includes historical artifacts, such as tions. honor the life of Mr. Robert B. Daley who blankets, various military records, and per- It is with great honor I include in the passed away on December 15, 2019, at the sonal journals. Since its founding, the collec- RECORD the names of the following Dale City age of 87. A veteran, dedicated teacher, lov- tion has grown to include California State Uni- Fire Department Officers: ing husband, father, and grandfather, Mr. versity’s (CSU) Japanese American Chief—Christopher Hool. Daley will be dearly missed by his family, Digitization Project, which is a collection of Deputy Chief of Operations—Edgar Van friends, and community. over 2,900 images and documents from 15 Horn. After graduating from St. Lucy’s High School CSU campuses related to the WWII incarcer- Deputy Chief of Administration—James in Syracuse, Mr. Daley went on to study at Le ation of American citizens of Japanese de- Delaverson. Moyne College where he earned his bach- scent. This award-winning collection also in- Deputy Chief of EMS—Barbara Brown. elor’s degree in 1954. Mr. Daley was a lifelong cludes the JAAC Imagebase, which is com- Assistant Chiefs of Training—Darrell Hud- advocate of Le Moyne College. It was at Le prised of over 1,300 photographs in a search- son. Moyne that Mr. Daley and my father became able database. Through the entire collection, Assistant Chiefs—Steve Chappell, Marc fast friends. My family is forever grateful that scholars and the public can view images that Sherman, Jeremy McPike, Sandra Sokol. Mr. Daley introduced my father to my mother, range from the pictures of the inside of an in- Captains—Eddy Dumire, Joshua Jensen, Mary Lou, and was rewarded by being best ternment camp to images of the uniforms worn Linda Wortham, Thomas Mazzo, Patrick man at their wedding. by the Japanese-American nurses that worked Palacios, Kimberly Batson. Following graduation, Mr. Daley went on to in the camps. All of the documents, photo- Lieutenants—Thomas Borsari, Michael enlist in the United States Army. While in the graphs and artifacts in the JAAC are a piece Cajayon, Simon Courtman, Daniel Moran, Army, Mr. Daley was stationed at Schofield of our nation’s history and I am so pleased Donavan Stewart, John Van Horn, Mett Wer- Barracks in Honolulu, Hawaii. Upon com- that Sacramento State has taken the leader- ner, Jabin Young, Stephanie DeFreitas. pleting his tour of duty in 1957, Mr. Daley re- ship to preserve them. Finally, I must add my Sergeants—Robert Best II, Andrew Kelly, turned to Central New York to work for Bristol deep and personal appreciation to the JAAC, Robert Willis, Sam Porter Sr., Jordan Maplass, Labs and later, at Jamesville-Dewitt High as it is the host the Robert Matsui Legacy col- Bradley Gray, Steve Chasin, Muhamad Naiz, School, where he taught Chemistry and Earth lection, which includes a number of news arti- Joe Krimmer, Lauren Clowser, Nikia Griffiths. Science for 34 years before retiring. Following cles, pictures and videos about the redress Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues his retirement, Mr. Daley continued to be ac- and reparations movement. join me in congratulating the newly installed tive in the education field, consulting for Syra- Madam Speaker, I am pleased to rise to officers and in recognizing the men and cuse University. In this role, he observed honor the important work of the Japanese women of the Dale City Volunteer Fire Depart- teachers in various Central New York school American Archival Collection at Sacramento ment for their service to our country and districts, working to mentor the next genera- State. This archival collection is absolutely im- steadfast commitment to their community. tion of teachers. portant for all Americans, as we must continue f Throughout Mr. Daley’s career, he has been to commit to learning from our nation’s history HONORING THE CAREER OF a dedicated volunteer, helping build homes for of past mistakes, if we are to not repeat them MAYOR THOMAS F. KELAHER Habitat for Humanity, assisting with the New in the future. I ask all my colleagues to join York State Science Olympiad, and supporting me in celebrating the 25th Anniversary of this numerous activities for St. Ann Catholic significant collection, and all those who have HON. ANDY KIM Church of Manlius, where he was an active contributed personal items or have helped it OF NEW JERSEY member. Madam Speaker, I ask that my col- grow. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES leagues in the House join me in honoring the f Thursday, December 19, 2019 life of Mr. Robert B. Daley. A devoted family- man, career educator, and patriot, I wish his RECOGNIZING THE 2019 INSTALLA- Mr. KIM. Madam Speaker, I rise today to family peace during this incredibly difficult TION OF OFFICERS FOR THE recognize Mayor Tom Kelaher, of Toms River, time. DALE CITY VOLUNTEER FIRE New Jersey, on the occasion of his retirement f DEPARTMENT from public service. Mayor Kelaher has devoted his career to IN RECOGNITION OF THE 25TH AN- HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY serving his country, and his community in NIVERSARY OF THE JAPANESE OF VIRGINIA Ocean County. While attending college, Mayor AMERICAN ARCHIVAL COLLEC- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Kelaher enlisted in the United States Marine TION Corps, where he served in various roles dur- Thursday, December 19, 2019 ing his deployments, eventually ending his ac- HON. DORIS O. MATSUI Mr. CONNOLLY. Madam Speaker, I rise to tive duty service as the executive officer of the OF CALIFORNIA recognize the 2019 installation of officers for Marine Barracks at Lakehurst Naval Air Sta- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Dale City Volunteer Fire Department which tion in New Jersey. After his release from ac- is located in Prince William County Virginia, 25 tive duty, Mayor Kelaher remained in the Ma- Thursday, December 19, 2019 miles from our Nation’s Capital. The DCVFD rine Corps Reserves. Ms. MATSUI. Madam Speaker, it is with goes on an average of 20,000 calls per year, Mayor Kelaher then began a 49-year career great pleasure that I rise to honor the 25th An- serving and protecting the 75,000 residents of practicing law in the state of New Jersey. He niversary and the magnificent work of the Jap- Dale City, Virginia. served as Deputy Attorney General of New anese American Archival Collection at Cali- Incorporated in the Commonwealth of Vir- Jersey by Governor Hughes in 1963, and was fornia State University, Sacramento (Sac- ginia in 1967, the DCVFD ensures the safety appointed as the Assistant Ocean County ramento State). I ask all my colleagues to join of families in Dale City. Funded by the resi- Prosecutor from 1969 to 1974. He also served me in acknowledging the contributions of the dents of Dale City and comprised of com- as Prosecutor for various Ocean County mu- Japanese American Archival Collection, as mitted community members, the Department nicipalities. Throughout his career, Mayor their work has preserved the deep history of has been able to significantly grow throughout Kelaher remained dedicated to improving Japanese Americans in the Sacramento Re- the years. From humble beginnings on the health care services in Ocean County, serving

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In 1998, been a sham and an act of injustice against he was like running back from a rehearsal or Mayor Kelaher was named Hospital Trustee of the President and against 63 million Ameri- something like that to the NPR studios in the Year by the New Jersey Hospital Associa- cans who voted for him. Although this process New York to talk to us. So if he sounds a lit- tion. Mayor Kelaher was sworn in as Mayor of was rigged from the beginning, Democrats tle out of breath, that’s why. But he’s never Toms River on January 1, 2008, and was re- never produced a single true piece of evi- out of ideas. So let’s go. Adam Gopnik. We’re elected again in 2012 and 2015. dence. It’s time for us to stop this hoax and so excited as part of the show to have some- one who has joined our regular show many Over the course of his career, Mayor vote against these articles of impeachment. times. Kelaher has served Toms River, Ocean Coun- f ty, and New Jersey dutifully, and has made Please visit this link to listen to the whole strides to improve the lives of his neighbors. IMPEACHING DONALD JOHN episode: https://www.wnpr.org/post/adam- Mayor Kelaher’s will be hard shoes to fill. TRUMP, PRESIDENT OF THE gopnik-stop-saying-impeachment-political. I thank Mayor Kelaher for all he has done UNITED STATES, FOR HIGH f CRIMES AND MISDEMEANORS for our community in Ocean County. I hope RECOGNIZING THE 2019 STARS that he will enjoy spending more time with his SPEECH OF OVER DULLES AWARD RECIPIENTS wife, Carol, and their eight grandchildren, and I wish him all the best in his retirement. HON. JOHN B. LARSON HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY f OF CONNECTICUT OF VIRGINIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IMPEACHING DONALD JOHN IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRUMP, PRESIDENT OF THE Wednesday, December 18, 2019 Thursday, December 19, 2019 UNITED STATES, FOR HIGH Mr. LARSON of Connecticut. Madam CRIMES AND MISDEMEANORS Mr. CONNOLLY. Madam Speaker, I rise to Speaker, I would like to include in the RECORD recognize the Dulles Regional Chamber of two episodes of Pardon Me—Another Damn SPEECH OF Commerce for its ongoing dedication to local Impeachment Show?, a radio show hosted by businesses and our community and to con- HON. TJ COX Colin McEnroe of WNPR. I found these pro- gratulate the 2019 ‘‘Stars Over Dulles’’ Award OF CALIFORNIA grams to be extremely enlightening and in- recipients. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES formative. I believe they should help Ameri- This year, at the 24th Annual Stars Over cans be better informed on this issue. Wednesday, December 18, 2019 Dulles Awards Luncheon, the Chamber will PARDON ME—ANOTHER DAMN IMPEACHMENT honor those extraordinary businesses, non- Mr. COX of California. Madam Speaker, I SHOW?: ‘‘A HEARTBREAKING WORK OF STAG- profit organizations, and citizens who have rise in support of the resolution. GERING IMPEACHMENT WITH DAVE EGGERS dedicated their talents and activities to en- The Central Valley sent me to Washington AND MORE’’ & ‘‘ADAM GOPNIK: STOP SAYING IMPEACHMENT IS POLITICAL’’ hancing our economy and our community. to tackle our toughest issues, like skyrocketing As the former Chairman of the Fairfax (Connecticut Public Radio) drug prices, polluted water in rural commu- County Board of Supervisors, and now as a nities, and the struggling farm economy. A HEARTBREAKING WORK OF STAGGERING Member of Congress representing this com- IMPEACHMENT WITH DAVE EGGERS AND MORE That’s why we just passed a bill to bring down munity, I have been proud to partner with the prescription drug prices, I introduced two key Colin McEnroe: When we first started to Chamber on many issues that impact the lives bills to address our Valley water needs, and I think about doing a podcast called, ‘‘Pardon Me (Another Damn Impeachment Show?),’’ of our residents such as the Silver Line and in got the president to sign my Family Farmer celebrating the service that so many individ- Relief Act. one of the things we agreed that we would do is not just talk to political pundits and law uals and businesses provide to our commu- They also sent me to Washington to defend school professors and people like that, but nity. the Constitution, because that’s what protects explore how the culture responds to some- It is my honor to include in the RECORD the all of our rights and freedoms. thing as engulfing as an impeachment proc- following recipients of the 2019 Stars Over Here are the facts: Our president abused ess, and then we had a chance to talk to Dulles Award: his power and used your taxpayer money to Dave Eggers. Dave Eggers is, of course, the Arts Community Leader: Kathleen Jacoby, legendary writer and creator and editor and advance his own personal interest, and when Herndon High School Band Director. Congress fulfilled its duty to investigate, the lots of other things and kind of an activist and also a guy who, as a journalist, and Distinguished Veteran: Paul Patton, CACI. president acted as if he were above the law, Financial Leader: Burke & Herbert Bank. obstructing the investigation by withholding you’ll hear a little bit about this, traveled around during the 2016 campaign going to a First Responder: Metropolitan Washington witnesses and subpoenaed documents. lot of Donald Trump rallies trying to under- Airports Authority Police Department. Both of those actions violate our sacred stand and empathize with the people who Health & Wellness Leader: Fitness Aspects. Constitution, which only identifies one remedy were excited by the prospect of a President Hospitality & Tourism Leader: Sean Hunt, for Congress to hold the president account- Donald Trump.... Mustang Sally Brewing Company. able. In obeying that solemn duty to my con- Please visit this link to listen to the whole Minority Owned Business Leader: Remedy stituents and the Constitution, it is my respon- episode: https://www.wnpr.org/post/dave- Intelligent Staffing. sibility to cast votes in favor of both articles of eggers-full-uncut-interview. Non-Profit Leader: MaryEllen Walsh, West- impeachment, for abuse of power and for ob- ern Fairfax Christian Ministries. struction of Congress. ADAM GOPNIK: STOP SAYING IMPEACHMENT IS POLITICAL Real Estate & Development Leader: Dennis f Colin McEnroe: Hi. You’re listening to Sharland. Small Business Leader: StudioOne Screen IMPEACHING DONALD JOHN kind of a little extra we’re doing for you. Adam Gopnik, from The New Yorker. See, Printing and Embroidery. TRUMP, PRESIDENT OF THE Technology Leader: Cox Communications. UNITED STATES, FOR HIGH I’ll get in trouble if I say this, but he might be the smartest person I know. I mean, Transportation Leader: Georgia Graves, CRIMES AND MISDEMEANORS there’s probably a lot of other people who Bridgman Communications. think they’re the smartest person that I Workforce & Education Leader: Children’s SPEECH OF know, but you know it might be Gopnik. I Science Center. HON. JODY B. HICE mean you can’t sneak anything by him, he’s Young Professional: Merideth Pless, Amer- really that smart. And when we first started ican Executive Transportation OF GEORGIA thinking about doing a very special series of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES shows about the impeachment process, he Chair’s Choice Award: Turning Point Suffra- gist Memorial Association Wednesday, December 18, 2019 was one of the first people who popped into my head because Adam’s already always Eileen D. Curtis Lifetime Achievement Mr. HICE of Georgia. Madam Speaker, the doing what we like to do, which is thinking Award: Doug Downer, President, HRI Associ- Democrats’ new definition for evidence is alle- about politics and governance but melding it ates

VerDate Sep 11 2014 08:36 Dec 20, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A19DE8.041 E19DEPT1 aiking on DSK30JT082PROD with REMARKS December 19, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1635 Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join Had I been present, I would have voted across the country. In the span of a century, me in congratulating the 2019 Stars Over Dul- NAY on Roll Call No. 683; NAY on Roll Call the league has become intricately woven into les Award recipients and in thanking these No. 684; YEA on Roll Call No. 685; YEA on the fabric of American life and the foremost businesses and individuals for their many con- Roll Call No. 686 and YEA on Roll Call No. steward of what is now known as ‘‘America’s tributions to our region’s economic success 687. Game.’’ The league’s annual ‘‘Super Bowl’’ and quality of life. Their efforts are among the f Championship is the single most-watched an- many reasons why Northern Virginia remains nual television event in the United States, one of the best places in the country in which PERSONAL EXPLANATION bringing together individuals of all ages, races, to live, work, raise a family and start a busi- and backgrounds through a common enthu- ness. I congratulate the honorees on receiving HON. BRAD R. WENSTRUP siasm for and appreciation of the game of these awards and wish them continued suc- OF OHIO football. cess. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The two pillars of the NFL are football arid community, which are demonstrated through f Thursday, December 19, 2019 the volunteerism and philanthropic efforts of IN RECONGNITION OF BIBA Mr. WENSTRUP. Madam Speaker, had I players, owners, coaches and staff, including CAGGIANO been present, I would have voted NAY on Roll through programs and initiatives ranging from Call No. 671. honoring our nation’s veterans and service HON. DORIS O. MATSUI f members to promoting cancer awareness to OF CALIFORNIA encouraging youth to maintain active and PERSONAL EXPLANATION IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES healthy lifestyles. These efforts, both on and off the field, reflect the character, commitment, Thursday, December 19, 2019 HON. JOSE´ E. SERRANO Ms. MATSUI. Madam Speaker, it is with fortitude and teamwork that make our commu- OF NEW YORK profound sadness that I rise to honor the life nities resilient and strong. of beloved Sacramento chef and my dear IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I therefore, recognize the National Football friend Biba Caggiano. The legacy that Biba Thursday, December 19, 2019 League as a great sports league of the United States and congratulate the NFL for 100 sea- leaves in Sacramento will be forever felt Mr. SERRANO. Madam Speaker, as a re- through her restaurant and her acclaimed sons of uniting communities across the coun- sult of an ongoing need to address health try, and look forward to another century of Italian cook books. Biba not only invigorated issues related to my Parkinson’s diagnosis, Sacramento’s food culture but was also a NFL football. and other recent health concerns, I was ab- f symbol for hospitality and hard-work. As her sent from votes yesterday, Wednesday, De- husband, Vincent, and their children Carla and cember 18, 2019. Had I been present, I would RECOGNIZING THE WASHINGTON Paola, gather to remember her life and legacy, have voted AYE on House roll call votes 695 REGIONAL ALCOHOL ROGRAM I ask my colleagues to stand with me in her and 696, the two articles of impeachment LAW ENFORCEMENT AWARDS OF memory. against President Donald J. Trump. EXCELLENCE Biba Caggiano was born in October of 1936 President Trump’s actions with regard to in Bologna, Italy. In 1960, Biba moved to New Ukraine have undermined our national secu- HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY York and found work with an Italian bank. rity, our democratic processes, and our Con- Soon after, Biba moved to Sacramento, where OF VIRGINIA stitution. He has abused his office and be- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES she made homemade Italian dishes, a rare trayed the trust that the American people cuisine in the region at the time. Her love for placed in him. Impeachment is the only re- Thursday, December 19, 2019 traditional Italian cuisine was popular in Sac- course to hold this president accountable for Mr. CONNOLLY. Madam Speaker, I rise ramento, and she soon found herself cooking his actions. today to recognize the Washington Regional and teaching others. In 1986, she opened the f Alcohol Program (WRAP) and to congratulate now iconic midtown restaurant Biba, beginning the recipients of the 22nd Annual Law En- the movement that revolutionized Sacramento TRIBUTE TO THE 100TH SEASON forcement Awards of Excellence for Impaired cuisine. She continued to grow as a success- OF THE NATIONAL FOOTBALL Driving Prevention. ful chef, cookbook author, TV personality, and LEAGUE Founded in 1982, WRAP is an award-win- restaurateur. ning, public-private coalition formed to fight Since Biba has graced our region with her HON. DANNY K. DAVIS drunk driving, drugged driving, and underage inspiring dishes, Sacramento has become an OF ILLINOIS drinking in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan important place for food. She opened a path IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES region. Through educational and innovative for more chefs to pursue their own culinary ca- public outreach programs, WRAP is credited Thursday, December 19, 2019 reers in Sacramento. It cannot be overstated with keeping local alcohol-related death rates the influence she has had on our city. Over Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam consistently below the national average. Its her career, Biba has received the Robert Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the programs educate students and the general Mondavi Culinary Award of Excellence, North- 100th season of the National Football League. public on the dangers of alcohol and drugs, ern California Chef of the Year, and the Sac- Chicago is home to the 1986 Superbowl XX particularly driving while under the influence. ramento Business Journal’s Women Who Champion Chicago Bears and the 7th Con- Through the WRAP Holiday SoberRide pro- Mean Business Award. gressional District is one of the 13 ‘‘Original gram, individuals who are impaired can re- Madam Speaker, today we honor the in- Towns’’ from which came the 14 charter quest a free cab ride home. Since SoberRide credible life of Biba Caggiano; a wife, mother, teams that formed the American Professional was launched in 1991, 78,926 free cab rides friend, teacher, and most importantly, a true Football Association, which would become the have been provided in the Washington Metro- Sacramento treasure. Biba will be fondly re- NFL. politan area, preventing potential accidents membered by all in our community for her cre- During its inaugural 1920 season, the found- and deaths. ative spirit and her kind hospitality. I will re- ing teams that competed in the new league in- Since 1997, WRAP has sponsored an an- member her for her spirit, talent, and courage. cluded: the Akron Pros; Buffalo All-Americans; nual Law Enforcement Awards Ceremony to f Canton Bulldogs; Decatur Staleys; Racine honor local law enforcement professionals PERSONAL EXPLANATION Cardinals; Chicago Tigers; Cleveland Tigers; who have gone above and beyond the call of Columbus Panhandles; Dayton Triangles; duty in the fight against drunk driving. It is my HON. JOHN KATKO Hammond Pros; the Heralds (Detroit); Muncie honor to include in the RECORD the names of Flyers; Rock Island Independents; and the Jef- OF NEW YORK the 2019 Law Enforcement Awards of Excel- fersons (Rochester, N.Y.). Two years later, the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lence for Impaired Driving Prevention recipi- new league was renamed the National Foot- ents: Thursday, December 19, 2019 ball League. Officer Patrick Cushing—City of Alexandria Mr. KATKO. Madam Speaker, I missed sev- From its humble beginnings, the National Police Department. eral votes on December 17th due to incliment Football League is now a preeminent sports Corporal Bret Kooharian—Arlington County weather and a flight delay. league, comprised of 32 teams from 22 states Police Department.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 08:36 Dec 20, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A19DE8.045 E19DEPT1 aiking on DSK30JT082PROD with REMARKS E1636 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks December 19, 2019 Officer Bryce Cooper—City of Falls Church three votes. Had I been present, I would have January 6, 1953, in Detroit, Michigan, and Police Department. voted ‘‘no’’ on roll call vote no. 699, the motion lived a life filled with love and compassion for DWI Enforcement Squad—Fairfax County to recommit with instructions H.R. 5377, the both his community and nation. He was a poli- Police Department. ‘‘Restoring Tax Fairness for States and Local- tician, innovator, entrepreneur and leader. Senior Sergeant Bobby Galpin—Town of ities Act;’’ ‘‘aye’’ on roll call vote no. 700, final Rick descended from a family committed to Herndon Police Department. passage of H.R. 5377; and ‘‘no’’ on roll call public service. His grandmother, Dr. L. Rosa Deputy Caleb Hwang—Loudoun County vote no. 701, final passage of H.R. 5430, ‘‘to Minoka Hill, was the second American Indian Sheriff’s Office. implement the USMCA.’’ woman doctor in the nation, and his mother Trooper First Class Anthony Wallace— f was a registered nurse. He began following in Maryland State Police. the footsteps of his family at a young age, Officer Henry Gallagher—Metropolitan Po- TRIBUTE TO MAJOR COY PAYNE often accompanying his father to tribal meet- lice Department (Washington, DC). ings, which cultivated him into the leader he Corporal Patricia Cox—Metropolitan Wash- HON. GREG STANTON eventually became. ington Airports Authority Police Department. Rick went go on to be a long-serving coun- OF ARIZONA Police Officer III John Romack—Mont- cilman and vice-chairman of the Oneida Na- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gomery County Department of Police. tion, and served two non-consecutive terms as Corporal Thomas Kosakowski—Prince Thursday, December 19, 2019 the nation’s chairman. During his first term, he George’s County Police Department. Mr. STANTON. Madam Speaker, I rise to also served simultaneously as chairman of the Officer Chad Mason—Prince William County honor the life and legacy of Coy Payne, the National Indian Gaming Association (NIGA), Police Department. first African-American to serve as mayor in the representing and advocating for 168 federally- Officer Daniel Begendorf—United States state of Arizona, who passed away Sunday, recognized tribes in the gaming industry. Capitol Police. December 8, 2019, at the age of 90. Arizo- Under his leadership, NIGA became a nation- Officer Christopher Gogarty—United States nans will remember him as a trailblazer who ally-recognized voice on Indian gaming issues, Park Police. overcame the struggles of poverty and racism and successfully initiated the development of Trooper Lucie Vajglova—Virginia State Po- national regulatory standards and policies for lice. to dedicate his life to serving his community. From his time as a soldier in the Korean War, tribal governmental gaming. As chairman of Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues the Oneida Nation, Rick signed the first gam- join me in congratulating the recipients of the to his time teaching elementary school stu- dents, to his time as a civil rights leader, ing compact with the state of Wisconsin. Even Law Enforcement Awards of Excellence and in after retirement, Rick continued his service by recognizing WRAP for its 37 years of public Mayor Payne’s enduring legacy was love for his community. forming Hill Group, LLC. There he consulted service. I commend the staff of WRAP under with various stakeholders to identify economic the leadership of President and CEO Kurt The second of nine children born to share- croppers in Sulphur Springs, Texas, on May development projects and partnerships in In- Erickson and Board Chairman Gary Cohen for dian Country. He also formed RGH Holdings their tireless dedication to eradicating under- 22, 1929, Payne’s family relocated to Eloy, Ar- izona in the 1940s, where they worked the the first ever consortium of tribes to invest in age drinking and drunk or drugged driving. real estate development projects outside of Their efforts combined with the support of fields to earn enough money to buy a car. They relocated to Chandler shortly after, the reservations. Out of all his contributions, partner organizations and law enforcement Rick was most proud of his work serving on where Payne attended segregated schools in agencies have saved lives and are deserving the board of the Native American Rights Fund Chandler and Mesa. After graduating from the of our highest praise and gratitude. and the Public Sector Gaming Study Commis- only high school he could attend, George f sion. Washington Carver High School in downtown His devotion and commitment to serving PERSONAL EXPLANATION Phoenix—an hour bus ride and 30-minute others has been recognized with honors and walk away from home—Payne was drafted by awards including: the Eagle Visionary Award, HON. JERROLD NADLER the U.S. Anny to serve in the Korean War. the Pathbreakers Award and induction into the OF NEW YORK After returning from Korea, he received a de- Indian Gaming Hall of Fame. He was also the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gree in education from Arizona State Univer- first Indian Gaming inductee into the Gaming sity and taught in the Chandler Unified School Thursday, December 19, 2019 Hall of Fame. District-the very district that denied him an He was a loving husband, father, and ten- Mr. NADLER. Madam, Speaker, due to a education as a child. He continued teaching derhearted coach to his sons and so many family emergency, I was not in Washington, students there for more than thirty years. others. Rick leaves to cherish his memory: his D.C. on December 17, 2019, and, as a result, It was during this time as an educator and spouse, and my dear friend, Donsia Strong I missed eight votes. Had I been present, I administrator that he also became an advo- Hill, as well as his children: Richard (Desirae), would have voted ‘‘aye’’ on roll call vote no. cate. He joined the Chandler Human Relations Sage, Dakota, and his two grandchildren: 683, ordering the previous question providing Committee and worked to improve race rela- Asher and Vine. He is also survived by sib- for consideration of H.R. 1158, H.R. 1865, and tions in Chandler. In 1980, Payne won a seat lings: Barbara Author, Norbert, Jr. (Mary), for adoption of H. Res. 761; ‘‘aye’’ on roll call on Chandler City Council. And in 1990, Payne Rosa (Rick) Coenen; sister-in-law, Lenora vote no. 684, on agreeing to H.Res. 765, the won a landslide victory in the mayoral election, Hatathlie and brother-in-law, Mike Author; his rule providing for consideration of H.R. 1158, becoming the first African American to serve nieces: Megan, Sarah, Maria, Nasbah H.R. 1865, and for adoption of H. Res. 761; as a mayor of any city in the State of Arizona. (Jamison), Nanabah (Michael), Melissa ‘‘aye’’ on roll call vote no. 685, final passage Chandler’s population ballooned 96 percent (Scott); and his nephews: Dine´Nizhoni, Chris- of H.R. 4183, the ‘‘Identifying Barriers and during his tenure as mayor—and he steered topher (Maria), Mark, Nabahe, Norbert III Best Practices Study Act;’’ ‘‘aye’’ on roll call that growth in a positive direction. The impact (Erin), and goddaughter, Jolene Billie; and vote no. 686, final passage of H.R. 3530, the of his leadership is still felt in City Hall, and his long-term business partner and colleague, ‘‘Improving Confidence in Veterans’ Care Act;’’ spirit of service is carried on by the many he Dawn Reiter. ‘‘aye’’ on roll call vote no. 687, final passage influenced and mentored. Thank you, Mayor Rick always credited his success to those of H.R. 722, the ‘‘Miracle Mountain Designa- Payne, and Godspeed. who supported, mentored and befriended him tion Act;’’ ‘‘aye’’ on roll call no. 688, final pas- f while working in Indian Country. I am proud to sage of H.R. 2548, the ‘‘Hazard Eligibility and have worked with Rick over a 30-year period Local Projects Act;’’ ‘‘aye’’ on roll call no. 689, TRIBUTE TO RICHARD ‘‘RICK’’ and happy to have called him my friend. I am on the motion to concur in the Senate amend- GRAHAM HILL inspired by his work to continuously help other ment with an amendment to H.R. 1865, the tribes and will work collaboratively with them ‘‘National Law Enforcement Museum Com- HON. GWEN MOORE to establish strong tribal governments. Every- memorative Coin Act;’’ and ‘‘no’’ on roll call OF WISCONSIN thing he’s accomplished came from the heart, no. 690, on the motion to concur in the Senate IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and the legacy he leaves behind reflects the amendment with an amendment to H.R. 1158, positive impact of his service. the ‘‘DHS Cyber Hunt and Incident Response Thursday, December 19, 2019 Madam Speaker, it is for these reasons I Team Act.’’ Ms. MOORE. Madam Speaker, I rise to pay rise to salute Richard ‘‘Rick’’ Graham Hill, a I also was not in Washington, D.C. on De- tribute to the life of Richard ‘‘Rick’’ Graham man who has made the State of Wisconsin cember 19, 2019, and, as a result, I missed Hill of Oneida, Wisconsin. Rick was born on and our nation a better place.

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BETTY McCOLLUM reasons why Fairfax is such a sought after clude my earlier remarks on the 12 Days of OF MINNESOTA community in which to live and work, and this SALT, I rise to include in the RECORD the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES year’s honorees highlight the legacy of Lead- testimonials of mayors from New Jersey’s 11th District attesting to the harm that the SALT Thursday, December 19, 2019 ership Fairfax in preparing our community’s fu- ture leaders to address the challenges we cap has had on their communities. Ms. MCCOLLUM. Madam Speaker, a mine face. I ask my colleagues to join me in con- On this ninth day of SALT, a bipartisan plan of operation for a Twin Metals sulfide-ore gratulating these honorees and thanking them group of mayors in my district have shared copper mine adjacent to the Boundary Waters for their service to Northern Virginia. with me, statements about how SALT is harm- Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCA) and up- ing our residents in New Jersey’s 11th Con- stream of Voyageurs National Park was sub- f gressional District. Today, I’d like to share mitted to the Bureau of Land Management their words: (BLM) on December 18, 2019, along with ap- RECOGNIZING THE RECIPIENTS OF Mayor Molly Whilesmith of Sparta said: plications for federal mineral leases. The pro- THE 2019 NORTHERN VIRGINIA ‘‘The exodus from New Jersey is nothing posed mine site is on Superior National Forest LEADERSHIP AWARDS new. Our state and local property taxes have land in Minnesota. NEPA-required environ- been amongst the highest in the nation for mental review is expected to commence early decades. New Jersey Snowbirds flocked in 2020. HON. ERIC SWALWELL South upon retirement. The current trend is OF CALIFORNIA to sell the house and pack the moving truck The Superior National Forest and the right after the youngest child graduates BWCA are managed by the Forest Service. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES from high school. The cap makes NJ much Under 16 USC Sec. 508b the Forest Service Thursday, December 19, 2019 less attractive for the average hardworking has independent consent authority for mining New Jersey Family.’’ approvals in the Superior National Forest and Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize the Mayor Keith Kazmark of Woodland Park: Colonel Jacqueline Jayneen Jackson, on oc- thus has co-equal authority for mining deci- ‘‘The full SALT deduction must be rein- sions. For 20 months in 2017 and 2018, the casion of her retirement after over 30 years of stated for the benefit of New Jersey middle Forest Service led a detailed study of environ- service in the United States Army. class families. Folks in our area were hard- mental, economic, and social impacts of cop- Colonel Jackson joined the Army in 1986 est hit by this change in the tax code. 51% of per mining in the watershed of the BWCA. through the Reserve Officer Training Corps at Woodland Park taxpayers pay more than For all of these reasons, Congress expects Standford University. It was from there that $10,000 in local property taxes and that does that any NEPA-required environmental review she obtained a degree in political science. She not include their state taxes. That’s over of a Twin Metals mine plan and federal min- went on to earn a law degree from the Univer- 1,800 residential property owners in our town.’’ eral leases be co-led by the Forest Service sity of California, Los Angeles, and she en- and the BLM, and not led solely by the BLM. tered the Judge Advocate General’s Corps in Mayor Bruce Harris of Chatham Borough said: f 1989. While on active duty, Colonel Jackson ‘‘The story for Chatham Borough is pretty RECOGNIZING THE RECIPIENTS OF simple. The average property tax bill is served in several roles, including trial counsel. THE 2019 NORTHERN VIRGINIA about $14,100, so 40% is no longer deductible. These assignments took her to California, LEADERSHIP AWARDS Obviously, that impacts people’s pockets; it New Jersey, Washington, D.C., Virginia, and also impacts housing values. NJ is a payer Texas throughout her career. state—it sends much more to the federal HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY Colonel Jackson continued her career in the government than it receives back.’’ OF VIRGINIA United States Army Reserve (USAR) where According to Mayor Jeff Grayzel of Morris IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES she served in the USAR Element on the Joint Township: Thursday, December 19, 2019 Chiefs of Staff in Washington, D.C. She also ‘‘We all teach our children to play fair, be- served as a military social aide for the White cause fairness in one of the key elements Mr. CONNOLLY. Madam Speaker, I rise to House during the George H. Bush and Bill that makes our democracy the great thing it recognize the 2019 recipients of the Northern Clinton administrations. is. However, the cap on SALT deductions is Virginia Leadership Awards presented by Colonel Jackson’s commendable service simply unfair and penalizes the residents of Leadership Fairfax. New Jersey. Let’s be fair to all and drop this Leadership Fairfax is a nonprofit corporation earned her multiple decorations, including the penalty on New Jerseyans.’’ whose mission is to inspire, connect, develop Defense Superior Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal with four Oak Leaf Clusters, Mayor John Kelley, Borough of Caldwell: and engage the next generation of leaders in ‘‘Caldwell taxpayers are directly impacted Northern Virginia so that they are prepared to Joint Service Army Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal, and Army and blindsided by the limits put on SALT de- serve and strengthen our community. Grad- ductions. Caldwell families manage their fi- uates from its programs become part of a fast- Achievement Medal. nances and tax liability closely and for many growing network of civic leaders. I’ve always In her civilian life Colonel Jackson continues years have relied upon their state income said, ‘‘When you walk into a crowded room, to answer the call for justice as an immigration taxes and Caldwell property taxes to reduce it’s easy to spot the graduates of Leadership judge with the Department of Justice in San their federal income tax through itemized deductions. The impact of the limits on Fairfax—they just stand out.’’ Francisco. Throughout her career, Colonel Jackson has SALT deductions are felt throughout our Each year, Leadership Fairfax recognizes community.’’ individuals or organizations that have dem- carried on the legacy of her father, United Mayor Michael Soriano, Parsippany: onstrated exceptional leadership and made States Air Force Technical Sergeant Edwin extraordinary contributions to our community. Jackson, who died in service to our country. ‘‘Parsippany is a community similar to many across the country, but unlike towns It is my honor to include in the RECORD the Her exceptional work surely made both her fa- ther and mother, Edna Jackson, extremely in other states, Congress decided to target following names of the 2019 Northern Virginia our residents with a tax bill that limits their Leadership Awards recipients: proud. Colonel Jackson also draws support ability to deduct state and local taxes. Non-Profit Leader: Joe Meyer, CEO, Shelter from her husband, Morris A. Graves, Jar. Homeowners in Parsippany shouldn’t have to House. On behalf of the Fifteenth Congressional pay more in federal tax dollars when we Corporate Leadership, Organization: District of California, I would like to commend know the money isn’t coming back to fund Womble Bond Dickinson. Colonel Jackson on an impeccable career of our schools or repair our roads.’’ Corporate Leadership, Individual: Shirley dedicated service and offer her best wishes Our mayors are on the ground in our com- Luu, Shirley Luu & Associates. for a happy retirement. munities and know that the SALT deduction

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