E1524 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks October 16, 2013 the family of the late Anthony J. Delmonte, The veterans on this flight from Oregon are ley, and at long last we are keeping our prom- and join with me in honoring his life and leg- as follows: Kenneth W. Jacobsen, U.S. Army ise. acy. Air Force; Raymond Smith, U.S. Army Air Veterans in the San Joaquin Valley face f Force; Virgil E. Trick, U.S. Army Air Force; great challenges every day. Tragically, more Charles Williamson, U.S. Army Air Force; Vic- than 600 veterans in Fresno and Madera HONORING CHRIS LOWERY tor H. Banke, U.S. Army; David G. Blattner, Counties go to sleep every night without a roof U.S. Army; Merle L. Brandsrud, U.S. Army; over their head. Guided by the belief that no HON. LUKE MESSER Gerald J. Broadhurst, U.S. Army; Homer P. man or woman who wore the uniform of the OF Farley, U.S. Army; Donald P. Hancock, U.S. United States military should ever experience IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Army; Donald E. Hill, U.S. Army; Arnold J. the scourge of homelessness, we set a goal of building a home to serve the needs of the vet- Wednesday, October 16, 2013 Jensen, U.S. Army; Ralph E. Johnson, U.S. Army; Jack P. Mills, U.S. Army; William E. erans in the San Joaquin Valley. Mr. MESSER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Thompson, U.S. Army; William C. Upham, Over the years, I have worked closely with recognize Chris Lowery of Batesville, Indiana U.S. Army; William A. Vorisek, U.S. Army; the Central California Veterans Home Founda- on being selected by Governor to Loyd A. Wiltermood, U.S. Army; Vincent R. tion (CCVHF), local veteran Charlie Waters chair the Indiana Region 9 Works Council. Gersch, U.S. Marines; Richard R. Harlow, and countless other volunteers and veteran Chris has worked at Hillenbrand, Inc. for 19 U.S. Marines; Edward L. Killeen, U.S. Ma- advocates to plan, strategize, obtain funds and years, currently as the Director of Public Pol- rines; Robert J. Klink, U.S. Marines; Robert J. jump hurdles to be where we are today. icy and Engagement. A graduate of Indiana Pattock, U.S. Marines; Benjamin Asquith, Jr., Throughout the years, I have had many con- University, Chris previously was the Executive U.S. Navy; Bruce Bennett, U.S. Navy; Louis versations with the United States Department Director of the Association of Indiana Counties W. Boesel, U.S. Navy; Eugene S. Clift, U.S. of Veterans Affairs (VA) to keep the funding in as well as an aide to former Indiana Governor Navy; Rodney L. Downey, U.S. Navy; John B. place for this home and with Cal Vet to break Robert Orr and Senator . Chris Dowty, U.S. Navy; Warren J. Dunn, U.S. ground and begin construction. has also dedicated his time to education serv- Navy; Joyce L. Evans, U.S. Navy; Ross H. This gorgeous home at 2811 West Cali- ing on the Batesville Community School Cor- Flintjer, U.S. Navy; Victor B. Fryer, U.S. Navy; fornia Avenue is located in my 16th Congres- poration’s Board of Trustees as President and Leonard S. Gisler, U.S. Navy; B. Bruce sional District in Southwest Fresno and is a founding the Batesville Community Education Huffman, U.S. Navy; Robert L. Jensen, U.S. 300 bed facility with state-of-the art design Foundation. Navy; Howard D. Kyle, U.S. Navy; Arthur E. and architecture. The facility is bringing em- Chris’ leadership in business and education Mosher, U.S. Navy; Theodore M. Phillips, U.S. ployment to people in the Central Valley and will greatly benefit Hoosiers as he serves as Navy; Richard B. Royse, U.S. Navy; Willard G. security to our veterans who desire to live out Chair of the Indiana Region 9 Works Council. Scott, U.S. Navy; Glenndon L. Stam, U.S. the rest of their life with great honor and pride. The Indiana Works Council, created by Gov- Navy; Raymond L. Tompkins, U.S. Navy; In May 2010 we were all at the future site ernor Pence, is responsible for submitting Richard H. Wemhoener, U.S. Navy; Charles of the home breaking ground on this beautiful evaluations of the career, technical and voca- R. Westerberg, U.S. Navy; Robert C. White, piece of property. We shoveled dirt and we tional education opportunities that will be used U.S. Navy; Frank L. Woodrum, U.S. Navy; anxiously looked forward to this day with a to better prepare high school students for en- Henry C. Zweigart, U.S. Navy; Richard W. Mil- great desire to quickly help the many veterans tering the workforce. ler, U.S. Navy Reserves; Cherri P. Gregory, who would benefit from this home. However I ask the entire 6th Congressional District to U.S. Navy—WAVES. as we celebrate this grand occasion, we join me in congratulating Chris Lowery on hav- These 50 heroes join more than 98,000 vet- should pause to remember three dedicated ing been selected to serve the State of Indi- erans from across the country who, since veteran leaders from the foundation who were ana as Chair of the Indiana Region 9 Works 2005, have journeyed from their home States with us from the beginning and have since Council. to Washington, DC to reflect at the memorials passed away. During the fight for the home, we lost George Sinopoli in 2006, Charles f built in honor of our Nation’s veterans. Mr. Speaker, each of us is humbled by the ‘‘Chuck’’ Parnell just a few months after we OUR UNCONSCIONABLE NATIONAL courage of these soldiers, sailors, airmen, and broke ground in 2010, and Bill Dietzel earlier DEBT marines who put themselves in harm’s way for this year. These great veterans worked closely our country and way of life. As a nation, we with me and fought the great fight for this HON. MIKE COFFMAN can never fully repay the debt of gratitude home. Their hard work and dedication will not be forgotten. OF COLORADO owed to them for their honor, commitment, Mr. Speaker, the opening of the California IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and sacrifice in defense of the freedoms we Veterans Home in Fresno is truly a long-await- Wednesday, October 16, 2013 have today. My colleagues, please join me in thanking ed and special event. I rise today to commend Mr. COFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, on January these veterans and the volunteers of Honor and congratulate CalVet, the VA, the Central 20, 2009, the day President Obama took of- Flight of Oregon for their exemplary dedication California Veterans Home Foundation and all fice, the national debt was and service to this great country. I especially the organizations and individuals that have $10,626,877,048,913.08. want to recognize and thank Gail Yakopatz for made this the opening possible. I invite my Today, it is $16,747,370,534,090.62. We’ve her tireless work as president of Honor Flight colleagues to join in wishing the home and its added $6,120,493,485,177.54 to our debt in 4 of Oregon. future residents great success. f years. This is $6.1 trillion in debt our Nation, f our economy, and our children could have HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH avoided with a balanced budget amendment. HONORING THE GRAND OPENING f OF THE FRESNO VETERANS HOME OF CALIFORNIA HON. ALAN GRAYSON TRIBUTE TO HONOR FLIGHT OF OF FLORIDA OREGON HON. JIM COSTA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wednesday, October 16, 2013 OF CALIFORNIA HON. GREG WALDEN IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. GRAYSON. Mr. Speaker, I submit the OF OREGON following. Wednesday, October 16, 2013 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF TEO´ FILO ‘‘AARO´ N’’ Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to VARGAS SEI´N Wednesday, October 16, 2013 commend and congratulate the Central Cali- Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of His- Mr. WALDEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recog- fornia Veterans Home Support Foundation and panic Heritage Month, to recognize the life nize the 50 World War II veterans from Or- the California Department of Veterans Affairs and service of Teo´filo ‘‘Aaro´n’’ Vargas Seı´n, egon who will be visiting their memorial this (CalVet) upon the grand opening of the Cali- Spiritual Leader and President of the church Saturday in Washington, DC through Honor fornia Veterans Home in Fresno. This vet- Congregacio´n Mita, Inc. Flight of Oregon. On behalf of a grateful State erans’ home is not simply a brick and mortar Aaro´n was born on October 23, 1921 in and country, we welcome these heroes to the building. This home is a promise we have Hatillo, Puerto Rico. Before his birth, his moth- Nation’s Capital. made to the veterans of the San Joaquin Val- er, Concepcio´n Seı´n, suffered from a difficult

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