E1522 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks November 7, 2017 City Commissioner (1983–1987). She also would have voted Yea on Roll Call votes 607 Mr. Donahue’s dedication to his country served as the Ward Leader for the renowned and 608, and Nay on Roll Call vote 609. leaves behind a legacy which will inspire fu- 50th Ward, where she was unanimously elect- f ture leaders and public servants. I ask my fel- ed by the Pennsylvania Democratic State low Members to join me in recognizing Super- Committee to represent Pennsylvania on the HONORING LONNIE RICHARDSON intendent John Donahue and his 38 years of Democratic National Committee. service. In 1988, Marian Tasco was elected as a HON. ERIC A. ‘‘RICK’’ CRAWFORD f Councilwoman for the Ninth District of the City OF ARKANSAS of Philadelphia, a position she held until 2016. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES PERSONAL EXPLANATION As a Councilwoman, she served as both City Tuesday, November 7, 2017 HON. MAC THORNBERRY Council Majority Leader and Majority Whip. Mr. CRAWFORD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Her leadership was greatly valued by her OF TEXAS in honor of Lonnie Richardson of Mountain IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES council colleagues and the administrations she View, Arkansas, who recently celebrated his served alongside. 100th birthday on September 12th. Tuesday, November 7, 2017 As a veteran legislator, she understood the Lonnie was born in 1917, in the Signal Hill Mr. THORNBERRY. Mr. Speaker, on Mon- importance of holding elected officials ac- community of Mountain View. In 1942, he an- day, November 6, 2017, I was unable to be in countable for their productivity and was ex- swered the call of duty and was drafted into Washington and missed Roll Call votes No. ceedingly effective in her commitment to ob- the U.S. Army. He served for four years during 607, To amend title 38, United States Code, to tain services that preserve and enhance the and after World War II, rising to the rank of authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to quality of life for her constituency. Impres- corporal. After the war, Lonnie returned home furnish assistance for adaptations of resi- sively, she introduced and secured the pas- to the Ozarks. He settled down, raised a fam- dences of veterans in rehabilitation programs sage of a multitude of bills and resolutions that ily, and tended to the family farm. under chapter 31 of such title, and for other directly relate to improving general city serv- Lonnie is truly a member of the greatest purposes; and No. 608, To direct the Sec- ices, protecting and enhancing the health and generation. We are all measured relative to retary of Veterans Affairs to submit to the welfare of women, children, and families, and people like Lonnie, who preserved global free- Committees on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate making Philadelphia neighborhoods and com- dom, built our communities, and continue to and the House of Representatives a report re- mercial corridors safe havens for all citizens. shape America today. I hope you and Con- garding the organizational structure of the De- In addition to using her political influence to gress will join me in wishing Lonnie Richard- partment of Veterans Affairs, and for other accomplish all of the above-outlined deeds, son a happy 100th birthday. purposes. Had I been present, I would have Marian Tasco chaired the City Council Public f voted Yes on both bills. Health and Human Services Committee and the Council Committee on Finance. While IN RECOGNITION OF SUPER- f Marian Tasco’s board appointments are many, INTENDENT JOHN J. DONAHUE 2017 WOMAN OF THE YEAR AWARD she is held in high esteem and recognized for ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RE- WINNER—SHEILA ALLEN her commitment as the chair of the Philadel- TIREMENT phia Gas Commission, a lifetime appointment HON. JOHN GARAMENDI on the Board of Directors for the Board of City HON. MATT CARTWRIGHT OF CALIFORNIA Trusts, the Philadelphia Cultural Fund and the OF PENNSYLVANIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Pennsylvania Convention Center Authority IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, November 7, 2017 Board. Tuesday, November 7, 2017 With more than 50 years of combined serv- Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today ice, Marian Tasco has received countless Mr. CARTWRIGHT. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Sheila Allen, a proven leader in awards and honors from numerous commu- today to recognize Delaware Water Gap Na- the Davis, California community who em- nity, civic and religious organizations. Those tional Recreation Area Superintendent John J. bodies the qualities of a true public servant. recognitions include: an Honorary Doctorate of Donahue. After a 38-year tenure with the Na- Sheila is currently the Executive Director of Law degree from Lincoln University; the Great- tional Park Service, Mr. Donahue has an- the Yolo Healthy Aging Alliance. She has er Philadelphia Urban Affairs Coalition Dwight nounced he will retire on December 3, 2017. been instrumental in building an organization Evans Living Legacy Award, a Lifetime Long before he advanced to his current po- that serves as a vital voice for older adults in Achievement Award from the Pennsylvania sition at the Delaware Water Gap National Yolo County and elected officials and commu- Women’s Campaign Fund; a Good House- Recreation Area in 2003, Mr. Donahue began nity leaders consider her the expert in ad- keeping Magazine Award for Women in Gov- his federal career as a gardener at Cape Cod dressing senior issues. Sheila is credited with ernment, and a Pennsylvania Federation of National Seashore. From there he advanced organizing the 2010 Aging Summit that recog- Democratic Women’s Elected Women of the through the ranks, serving in a variety of roles nized the need for sustained attention of older Year Award. Most recently, she was ranked in that took him across the continental U.S. After adults. Her leadership has enhanced the lives the top 20 by Philadelphia Magazine for Most many years, a man who had started his career of countless older adults in Yolo County Influential people, was honored by WES as a gardener became the Superintendent of through educational programs, collaboration Health System through the renaming of some of our country’s most beautiful sites in with over 80 providers of older adult services Lindley Court Apartments as the Marian B. Florida, Virginia, and Maryland. and is a faithful advocate for needed programs Tasco Arms, and bestowed ‘‘Best Kingmaker’’ As a dedicated leader, Mr. Donahue and services at every level of government. through the 2016 Best of Philly Awards for her oversaw critical projects and built relationships Working alongside County Supervisor support in electing James Kenney as mayor. with elected officials, business partners, and Provenza, Sheila was instrumental in helping The 2nd Congressional District of Pennsyl- local Native American tribes. Due to a recent to advocate for a new Adult Day Health Care vania extends gratitude to Marian Tasco for stewardship land acquisition program, there Center in Woodland as well as a Memory her dedicated support and service to the Com- are now hundreds of acres of connected open Center in Davis. Sheila also advocated for leg- monwealth of Pennsylvania. space stretching across Pennsylvania and islation to protect seniors from abuse and pro- f New Jersey. However, this is just a singular vide greater access to services in the commu- testament to his commitment and drive. During nity. She is currently working on a similar PERSONAL EXPLANATION his tenure, Mr. Donahue has written legisla- project in Winters, California. tion, regulations, policies, an numerous arti- Sheila’s community involvement includes, HON. LUIS V. GUTIE´RREZ cles. Trustee, Davis Unified School District, Board OF ILLINOIS The impact of Mr. Donahue’s work extends Member, First Five Yolo, Board of Director, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES beyond our country’s borders. Recently, he led Explorit Science Center, Board of Governors, an American and international delegation to Agency on Aging, Board of Directors, Amer- Tuesday, November 7, 2017 China on behalf of the National Park Service. ican Nurses Association, Board of Director, Mr. GUTIE´ RREZ. Mr. Speaker, I was un- He also attended the World Parks Conference Golden State Nursing Foundation, Advisory avoidably absent in the House chamber for in Australia and served on a 1999 delegation Committee, Yolo County Home Supportive Roll Call votes 607, 608, and 609 on Monday, to Haitian national parks in order to spur tour- Services, Member, Yolo County Health Coun- November 6, 2017. Had I been present, I ism and economic development. cil, Member, City of Davis Human Relations

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:51 Nov 08, 2017 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K07NO8.002 E07NOPT1 November 7, 2017 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1523 Commission, and Advisory Committee, gether to end homelessness. She has been ter’s degree in educational administration from Unitrans. Sheila holds a B.S. in Nursing from instrumental in the development and now the Sonoma State University and her doctoral de- University of Wisconsin, Masters and a PhD in implementation of Solano County’s Neighbors gree in educational leadership from the Uni- Nursing from University of San Francisco. Helping Neighbor-Forward Together 5-Year versity of Southern California. f Strategic Plan to address homelessness. Tranine is also active in the Solano Napa f RECOGNIZING THE 50TH Habitat for Humanity program where she ac- HONORING RICHARD COOVER FOR ANNIVERSARY OF CONVAL tively participates as a crew member on com- HIS LEGACY AND COURAGEOUS munity building days, as well as serves on the SERVICE HON. JOE COURTNEY Family Selection Committee to identify families OF CONNECTICUT most in need of a Habitat Home. HON. RAUL RUIZ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f OF CALIFORNIA Tuesday, November 7, 2017 PERSONAL EXPLANATION IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. COURTNEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Tuesday, November 7, 2017 to recognize the 50th anniversary of Conval, HON. JARED POLIS Mr. RUIZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise to celebrate Inc., located in Somers, CT. OF COLORADO the life and honor the memory of Richard In 1962, WWII Navy veteran, Chester IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Coover, a loving father and husband. Richard, ‘‘Chet’’ Siver designed a line of high-pressure, who valiantly served our nation during World forged steel valves in his basement in Long- Tuesday, November 7, 2017 War II in the U.S. Marine Corps, passed away meadow, Massachusetts. After a brief period Mr. POLIS. Mr. Speaker, I was unavoidably on October 27, 2017 at the age of 92. overseeing Hamilton Standard’s use of his de- absent on November 6, 2017. Had I been In February 1945, three U.S. Marine divi- sign, Mr. Siver eventually regained the rights present for the following Roll Call votes: sions landed on Iwo Jima, Japan; Richard was to his product and set up shop. Conval, or H.R. 3562—To amend title 38, United one of them. He not only survived the war, but ‘‘Connecticut Valve’’, was founded on Novem- States Code, to authorize the Secretary of he also endured and bravely defended our ber 7, 1967. Veterans Affairs to furnish assistance for ad- country facing many challenges. He fought Today Conval is the premier manufacturer aptations of residences of veterans in rehabili- right at the bottom of Mount Suribachi while of high quality, high temperature, and high tation programs under chapter 31 of such title, bearing the sound of explosions that lasted all pressure forged steel valves in the world. and for other purposes, I would have voted night long. Conval valves are used in a variety of indus- Yea as this legislation would make it easier for Richard is indeed a hero. He was just a tries, including fossil power, nuclear power, the VA to assist veterans who are in need of young man, thousands of miles away from his pulp and paper, and water treatment. adaptations made to their homes to receive home, his friends, and his family when he As the town’s largest private employer, care. bravely served our country in Japan. His ac- Conval has become an institution in Somers. On H.R. 1066—VA Management Alignment tions embody the true meaning of valor. This family-owned and operated small busi- Act of 2017—Motion on Ordering the Previous When I met Richard, I was deeply touched ness, now overseen by Chet’s son, Frank Question on the Rule providing for consider- by his humility and spirit of service. He pas- Siver, is an American success story that has ation of H.R. 2936, I would have voted Yea as sionately expressed his love for our nation and stayed true to Siver’s commitment to making this legislation would require the VA to submit was proud to have witnessed the U.S. flag Conval ‘‘a nice place to work.’’ For example, a report on the individual roles and account- being raised in Iwo Jima. His courage and when it came time to expand, Conval elected ability mechanisms of the VA. strength is truly an inspiration. to stay close to home to accommodate its em- f Richard’s courage was displayed not only ployees and their families. Their new facility, overseas, but also when fighting against can- located in nearby Enfield, CT, is set to open 2017 WOMAN OF THE YEAR AWARD cer. My office had the honor to help him ob- in February 2018. WINNER—RONDA DAROSA tain medical assistance. I even had the hum- Mr. Speaker, please join me in honoring bling opportunity to present him with a flag Conval for their fifty-year commitment to great HON. JOHN GARAMENDI that was flown over the U.S. Capitol in honor American manufacturing and community. May OF CALIFORNIA of his service. Throughout the process, Rich- they enjoy continued success for years to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ard maintained an admirable and graceful come. Tuesday, November 7, 2017 presence. f Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Mr. Speaker, I am proud to recognize and 2017 WOMAN OF THE YEAR AWARD to recognize Dr. Ronda DaRosa of Woodland, honor an outstanding constituent, Richard WINNER—TRANINE CHISOM California, who has dedicated her 33-year ca- Coover. On behalf of California’s 36th Con- reer to Education. Her broad educational ex- gressional District, I extend my deepest re- HON. JOHN GARAMENDI perience includes 12 years of private and pub- spects and condolences to his family. His years of committed service to our nation are OF CALIFORNIA lic classroom instruction at the intermediate to an example of excellence and dedication, all IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES adult education levels, 21 years in an adminis- trative role at schools and county office levels should seek to emulate. Tuesday, November 7, 2017 implementing programs focused on alternative f Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today and special education, developing curriculum to recognize Ms. Tranine Chisom of Fairfield, for college preparatory and career technical 2017 WOMAN OF THE YEAR AWARD California, who has dedicated her career to programs, designing and implementing profes- WINNER—ROBIN DEWEY community service and improving support for sional development opportunities for K–12 people with mental health disabilities and teachers and administrators, and facilitating HON. JOHN GARAMENDI those who experience housing challenges and school reform at the secondary and middle OF CALIFORNIA homelessness. As the Director of Supported school levels. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Housing of Caminar in Solano County, Tranine Dr. DaRosa currently serves as the Deputy has tirelessly worked with property owners, Superintendent for the Yolo County Office of Tuesday, November 7, 2017 and city and county officials to increase and Education; a position that is well deserved. In Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today leverage affordable housing resources for our her capacity as an administrator, she is com- to recognize Ms. Robin Dewey, a dedicated most vulnerable citizens. Annually, Tranine mitted to providing quality education and deliv- advocate for individuals living with disabilities and her team provide supportive housing serv- ers a wide range of services to the children, in Davis, California, who is committed to serv- ices to over 100 residents who might not oth- parents and K–12 school districts in Yolo ing her community. As President of Team erwise be able to obtain or maintain affordable County. Davis, a nonprofit organization established to housing on their own. Dr. DaRosa holds credentials in the areas of help enrich the lives of children and adults Ms. Chisom also serves as the Board Chair- Life Sciences, Introductory Mathematics, Lan- with developmental, cognitive, and physical woman for Housing First Solano, a coalition of guage Development Specialist and Edu- disabilities, Ms. Dewey has demonstrated her service providers in Solano County working to- cational Administration. She received her mas- devotion to an underserved community.

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