June 28, 2013 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E987 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS

HONORING CHESTER H. SANFORD UNIVERSITY OF , ship and leadership by taking an active part in STUDENT GOVERNMENT, the Boy Scouts of America, Troop 214, and Gainsville, FL, June 5, 2013. earning the most prestigious award of Eagle HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON Hon. Corrine Brown, OF Rayburn House Office Building, Scout. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Washington, DC. Cameron has been very active with his Thursday, June 27, 2013 DEAR CONGRESSWOMAN BROWN: A well-edu- troop, participating in many scout activities. cated workforce is essential to the growth of Over the many years Cameron has been in- Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- our country. I firmly believe that higher volved with scouting, he has not only earned er, I rise today to honor a challenge-oriented education is what drives our economy and numerous merit badges, but also the respect young man who understands that it takes te- gives our country its competitive advantage of his family, peers, and community. Most no- nacity and self reliance to reach the highest in the current global economy. As the col- tably, Cameron has contributed to his commu- leges and universities in the United States success, Mr. Chester H. Sanford. nity through his Eagle Scout project. Cameron Chester H. Sanford was born November 26, make progress towards curing cancer and reconstructed a hiking trail inside the Parkville 1995 in Chicago, IL, to the proud parents of finding alternative energy sources, the cost Nature Sanctuary in Parkville, Missouri, over- Travis and Nora Stanford. He attended St. of a college degree has increased progres- laying the path with mulch and providing a Elizabeth Catholic School in Chicago, IL, for sively. According to the SFA Funds Management two years, kindergarten and first grade. It was better walking experience for hikers in the Report from the University of Florida, over sanctuary. at this institution that he credits for giving him 10,000 students have received $37,122,091 in an advanced perspective of what knowledge is Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in subsidized Stafford Loans. Across the board, commending Cameron Miller for his accom- and what can be done to obtain it. the cost of a college degree has increased by In September 2003 Chester and his mother more than 1,000 percent in the past 35 years plishments with the Boy Scouts of America relocated to Vicksburg, MS to care for his and many students simply cannot bear the and for his efforts put forth in achieving the grandmother. Chester believes the responsi- cost of a college degree. highest distinction of Eagle Scout. bility of caring for his grandmother in the ab- I do not want to see student loan rates in- f sence of his mother is what taught him the crease, but I recognize the need for long- IN APPRECIATION OF MS. LAVENA value in giving and caring for others. term solutions to the problems that students Chester is a member of the The Vicksburg face. I, along with the 50,000+ students at the PACE University of Florida, support a bipartisan High School JROTC in which he credits for solution that will contribute to the success molding his character. Chester has climbed of students and support them in today’s HON. RODNEY ALEXANDER the ranks in JROTC: starting his freshmen economy. This is an issue that we care about OF year he went from being a cadet private to and it is a discussion that we want to be a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES part of. cadet corporal. In his sophomore year he pro- Thursday, June 27, 2013 gressed from cadet corporal to cadet second Economics teaches us that stability is one lieutenant and gained the position of the bat- of the greatest influences in any market, Mr. ALEXANDER. Mr. Speaker, it is with talion training officer; and currently during his Students need to be able to plan for the fi- great pride that I have the opportunity to rec- junior year he has climbed to cadet captain nancial responsibilities of college and a sta- ognize the remarkable career of Ms. Lavena ble loan market is crucially important to Pace as an integral member of my staff. After from cadet second lieutenant. Through this providing stability and security. I think that program Chester has learned what service everyone can agree that students should be 10 years of service in my Monroe District Of- truly is. He has led several community projects focused on their education and college grad- fice, my staff and I wish her the best on her at nursing homes, the elementary schools, uates should be focused on their career. Un- retirement. community outreach events. He has also par- fortunately, the current loan crisis has stu- Ms. Pace’s kind-hearted and Christian char- ticipated in charity events for the local Child dents and graduates focused on the amount acter made her a natural in assisting the con- Abuse Prevention (CAP) Center through the of money they owe instead of studying and stituents of the 5th Congressional District. Dur- culinary arts program, in which he, along with contributing to the nation’s economy. ing her tenure, Ms. Pace has helped countless twenty other students prepared thousands of Ensuring that all stakeholders’ voices are individuals, earning the respect and admiration heard during the discussion is our main pri- hot meals that were sold to gain money for the ority in finding a long-term solution to stu- of everyone she has met along her journey. organization. dent loan rates. We are receptive to enter- Over the years, I have watched Ms. Pace Chester credits his mother for being the taining different possible solutions until the give tirelessly to her work. Ms. Pace’s dedica- backbone of the family and directing his path. best one is found. Students and their fami- tion, positive attitude, and work ethic will be His motto is, ‘‘that all things can be done lies deserve financial stability instead of deeply missed. through the love and service of your fellow crippling adjustments or rate increases that I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring man.’’ would hinder their success. I look forward to Ms. Lavena Pace on an exemplary career as Chester is a member of Mt. Carmel M.B. discussing this issue with members from the she celebrates her retirement. Church where he has served as secretary of state of Florida, and would gladly share my f the Sunday School Department since 2008 viewpoint with other Members of Congress. Go Gators, RECOGNIZING BERKLEY CHARTER and in 2011 became a Sunday School Teach- CHRISTINA BONARRIGO, er. Student Body President, SCHOOL, RECIPIENT OF THE Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me University of Florida. SUPPORTMUSIC MERIT AWARD in recognizing Mr. Chester H. Stanford for his f hard work, dedication and a strong desire to HON. DANIEL WEBSTER achieve through adversity. HONORING CAMERON MILLER OF FLORIDA f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES STUDENT LOANS HON. SAM GRAVES Thursday, June 27, 2013 OF MISSOURI IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. WEBSTER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, it is HON. CORRINE BROWN my pleasure to congratulate Berkley Charter OF FLORIDA Thursday, June 27, 2013 School of Polk, Florida on earning the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I SupportMusic Merit Award for academic excel- Thursday, June 27, 2013 proudly pause to recognize Cameron Miller. lence. The SupportMusic Merit Award is a na- Ms. BROWN of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I Cameron is a very special young man who tional designation sponsored by the National would like to submit the following: has exemplified the finest qualities of citizen- Association of Music Merchants Foundation

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VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:26 Jun 29, 2013 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A27JN8.009 E28JNPT1 tjames on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E988 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 28, 2013 (NAMM Foundation), which acknowledges Small Business Center, and an author of a man manufacturing facility in Greer, S.C., communities throughout America that support forthcoming book: You’re Fired, I Quit—The which led to to becoming and advance musical education curriculum. Art of Being Married and Working Together. America’s number one automobile exporter In order for communities and schools to be Mr. Speaker, Mrs. Gunier has a long and and Governor Nikki Haley promoted Boeing awarded this designation, they must first com- distinguished career of service to Lake Coun- for South Carolina to be a major exporter of plete a rigorous application process. Berkley ty, most notably to the Lake County 787 jetliners worldwide. Charter School was selected by the National Winegrape Commission. It is therefore appro- In 2010, for the first time in 130 years, all Association of Music Merchants Foundation priate that we acknowledge Mrs. Gunier today statewide elected officials shifted to the Re- due to their high quality music education pro- and wish her well in her future endeavors. publican Party. The success was diverse with gram. The Central Florida community is f Governor Nikki Haley being the first female blessed to have an educational institution such governor of South Carolina in 340 years and as Berkley Charter School that is committed 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE NA- only the second Indian-American governor in the educational development and successes TIONAL DRAFT GOLDWATER American history. TIM SCOTT was elected to of its students. RALLY Congress as the second African-American in On behalf of the Central Florida community, 100 years, and with Alan Wilson, age 37, I am pleased to recognize Berkley Charter HON. JOE WILSON being elected the youngest Attorney General School, and I congratulate the students and OF SOUTH CAROLINA in America. The Republican Party today is a faculty on their accomplishment of achieving IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES broad coalition inclusive for limited govern- ment and expanded freedom. excellence in musical education. May their Thursday, June 27, 2013 hard work and dedication inspire others to fol- I am grateful to have lived the Southern Re- low in their footsteps. Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speak- publican Revolution, which has been so suc- er, a week from today is the 50th anniversary f cessful promoting a positive philosophy of lim- of an historic event in Washington, which ited government and expanded freedom HONORING SHANNON GUNIER OF helped launch a successful political revolution abroad and at home. The future is bright for LAKE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA resulting in the development of the two-party the principles of limited government as in- system in the South. spired by the Draft Goldwater Rally because it HON. MIKE THOMPSON On July 4, 1963, I participated with a bus- works. Equally we know that whenever big OF CALIFORNIA load of Republican activists and Teen Age Re- government is imposed, it fails and the free- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES publicans, TARS, for the National Draft Gold- doms of citizens are at risk. water Rally at the DC Armory addressed by f Thursday, June 27, 2013 Senator John Tower of Texas, Congressman Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, John Ashbrook of Ohio, and Governor Paul COMMENDING THE GOVERNMENT I rise today to honor Mrs. Shannon Gunier, Fannin of Arizona. The bus was organized by OF KAZAKHSTAN who is retiring after 20 years of service to the the visionary J. Drake Edens, a key founder of Lake County Winegrape Commission. the modern Republican Party. HON. ENI F. H. FALEOMAVAEGA Shannon Grunier and her husband, Rick This event galvanized a movement, which OF AMERICAN SAMOA Gunier, moved from Southern California to has transformed the South culminating in 2012 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Lake County in 1991, where she began as the with Republican legislative majorities in all Thursday, June 27, 2013 Executive Director of the Lake County states from Virginia to Texas and Oklahoma. Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA. Mr. Speaker, I rise Winegrape Commission. Without any prior ex- Under the current President, the Southern today to welcome Kazakhstan’s Foreign Min- perience in grapegrowing or winemaking, her states evolved from 49 percent population with ister Erlan Idrissov back to Washington. strong marketing background and her resolve Republican majorities to 100 per cent, 51 per I also want to commend the Government of to learn about wine helped her become one of cent Democrat for a century to zero, com- Kazakhstan for hosting the international talks the most successful promoters of the Lake pleting a 50-year shift. In 1961, State Rep- between Iran and five permanent members of County Winegrape region. Mrs. Gunier has resentative Charlie Boineau of Richland Coun- the UN Security Council plus Germany, name- cultivated the image of Lake County as a pro- ty was the first Republican elected to any ly the P5+1 group, on Iran’s nuclear program. ducer of premium quality wines. State office in the 20th Century in the State of Thanks to the voluntary abandonment of nu- In the time since Mrs. Gunier began as Ex- South Carolina. In 1962, State Representative clear arms and firm adherence to enhance- ecutive Director, the Lake County Winegrape Floyd Spence of Lexington County became ment of global non-proliferation, Kazakhstan is Commission has spent over three million dol- the first elected official of the Century to cou- a perfect location for such talks. I hope that lars in marketing Lake County wines. In her rageously switch parties explaining he felt the parties will find constructive solutions in role with the Commission, Mrs. Gunier helped more comfortable with Northern Republican the best interests of the region and the whole Lake County’s wineries expand from three in philosophy than Southern Democrats. In 1964, world. her first year to 40 and growing today. Today U.S. Senator Strom Thurmond of Aiken Coun- I thank the Government of Kazakhstan for the wine industry employs over 900 people in ty switched parties to support its support of international efforts to stabilize Lake County and pays over $26 million dollars for President and he hired Tom Moss of Afghanistan and the constructive role played in annual wages. Orangeburg as the first African-American staff by Kazakhstan in developing the Northern Dis- Though Mrs. Gunier moved on from the member of a deep south U.S. Senator. Aiken tribution Network, NDN, and its assistance to Commission in February 2013, she is still ac- County was a pioneer promoting local Repub- Afghanistan’s security forces. Kazakhstan tive in promoting the Lake County winegrape lican candidates because of a high percentage plays an important role in rebuilding Afghani- growing region. She and her husband co-own of transplants from the Northeast and Midwest stan, both in the provision of humanitarian, fi- North Coast Winegrape Brokers, a winegrape who worked at the Savannah River Site. nancial and technical aid to the Afghan gov- broker sales and marketing firm which serv- South Carolina led the way for the South’s first ernment, and through regional initiatives ices Lake County’s independent growers. Ad- Republican legislative Speaker electing David aimed at stabilizing and developing Afghani- ditionally, in 2000, Mr. and Mrs. Gunier Wilkins in 1994. stan’s economy. worked on the first Lake County Revitalization On the national level, this movement fulfilled Kazakhstan’s role in promoting the ‘‘New Grant. the dream of Senator Barry Goldwater in his Silk Road’’ initiative and in developing regional Mrs. Gunier has received several awards for 1962 book Why Not Victory? with the defeat of confidence-building measures through the her leadership and service in the region, in- the world-wide communist threat and the lib- Conference on Interaction and Confidence cluding an award of merit from the U.S. Forest eration of dozens of nations inspired by Ron- Building Measures in Asia, CICA, as well as Service, a certificate of appreciation from the ald Reagan’s peace through strength. its participation in the Istanbul Process on Af- Lake County Board of Supervisors, a Stars of On the state level, South Carolina is a sym- ghanistan should be recognized and ap- Lake County award, a Kelseyville Business bol of Republican achievement with the first plauded. Association certificate of appreciation, and a Republican Governor, James Edwards, recruit- I appreciate the work Foreign Minister Certificate of Special Congressional Recogni- ing Michelin Tire Corporation of France that Idrissov is doing to promote President tion. In addition to her work with winegrapes, has resulted in South Carolina being the na- Nazarbayev’s initiatives and, once more, I wel- Mrs. Gunier has also served as a teacher at tion’s leading exporter of tires. Governor Car- come him back to Washington on his first offi- Yuba Community College, a consultant for the roll Campbell attracted BMW to build a Ger- cial visit as Foreign Minister having previously

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