December 3, 2013 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1775 IN RECOGNITION OF PAM Pam and I share a painful life experience 2009, the unemployment rate had reached FRISELLA that initially connected us and cemented our 10.0 percent, and roughly 15.4 million people friendship. We both lost a husband while preg- were unemployed in our country. In Florida, HON. JACKIE SPEIER nant. Pam’s late husband was a baseball play- the unemployment rate reached 11.4 percent OF er and they moved around the country a lot. in March 2010, and in some states, such as IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES They were at spring training with the Mil- Rhode Island and South Carolina, the unem- waukee Brewers when he was killed in an ac- ployment rate rose to just short of 12 percent, Tuesday, December 3, 2013 cident on New Year’s Day 1977 in Arizona. He peaking at 11.9 percent in early 2010. Ms. SPEIER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor was originally from San Mateo and Pam de- Luckily, we are on the road to recovery, and Pam Frisella, one of the finest and most self- cided to move here to find a home. She 7.5 million jobs have been created during 42 less public servants I know. Pam is retiring was 30 years old, pregnant and had a three- straight months of private-sector job growth today as the mayor of Foster City and has year-old son, Jason. Three days after she ar- across the country. Unemployment rates have served on the city council for eight years. She rived in Foster City, her son Daniel was born. fallen in all 50 states and the District of Co- was vice mayor in 2007 and mayor in 2008. The community welcomed and embraced lumbia. Our economy is recovering, but the For Foster City, Pam’s departure is not simply them and she found what she had hoped for— need for this vital research is no less critical. a retirement. It’s the equivalent of watching a a home. This is highlighted by current projections from ship raise its anchor. Pam has been that an- Pam coached Little League for eight years the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), which chor of security throughout many exciting and and was on the American Youth Soccer Orga- estimate that the unemployment rate will not challenging times in the city. nization Board of Directors for five years. She fall below 6 percent until the end of 2016, and In 1998, Pam graduated from a leadership deserves much credit for the development and will remain above 5 percent through 2023. program sponsored by several Bay Area cit- construction of Sea Cloud Park, the beautiful Mr. Speaker, when Americans lose their ies. The class helped her focus on how to home of the Foster City Little League. In 2005, jobs and their incomes shrink, too often, they best apply her talents and her dedication to Pam was inducted to the Sports Wall of Fame face the loss of their family’s health insurance community service. She saw that she could be at Sea Cloud Park. Pam was also the chair for and, subsequent to the loss of income, and highly effective by playing an active role in city the committee that reconstructed Serra High even their housing. According to an American government. School’s baseball field named after her late Psychological Association (APA) report from She joined the city council in 2006, two husband, Danny Frisella Memorial Field. February 2013, money (69 percent), work (65 years before the global recession . Always Mr. Speaker, I ask the House of Represent- percent), and the economy (61 percent) re- a fiscally-prudent person, Pam worked hard atives to rise with me to honor Pam Frisella on main the most frequently cited sources of with her colleagues to close the budget gap this day of her retirement. Her strength to stress for Americans. that was created by the recession. Foster City, overcome adversity, her generosity and her The mental health of the American worker is although built relatively recently, also has a drive have benefitted every resident of Foster integral as we continue down the road of eco- large infrastructure in constant need of mainte- City. Her contributions will always be part of nomic recovery. Congress must face this prob- nance, repair and replacement. This is expen- the fabric of her beloved home town. lem head on and help those facing long-term sive, but Pam is dedicated to maintaining the f unemployment, loss of health insurance, home quality of life that residents expect. In part due foreclosure, increased levels of stress, and in- to Pam’s efforts, the city this year will likely PERSONAL EXPLANATION creased risk of mental illness. cure its structural deficit and its infrastructure I believe that we have a responsibility to investments have been wise and timely. HON. GEORGE MILLER provide the greatest possible assistance to our The center of Foster City is in flux. Pam OF CALIFORNIA nation’s workforce, whose commitment to eco- joined with her colleagues to identify the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nomic participation has been a defining fea- needs of the community and to envision mixed ture of the cultural fabric of our country. This Tuesday, December 3, 2013 uses for this area. She supported an updating Commission will be instrumental in ensuring to the business license fee, the city’s land use Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. Mr. that we get our nation fully back on track, and elements, and supported city efforts to con- Speaker, I was unavoidably detained yester- I urge my colleagues to support this legisla- serve water and to improve the reliability of day and missed rollcall Nos. 612 through 614. tion. the city’s water system. Had I been present, I would have voted ‘‘yea’’ f Pam is a strong supporter of affordable on rollcall Nos. 612 and 613. I would have housing and served on the board of the Hous- voted ‘‘nay’’ on rollcall No. 614. PERSONAL EXPLANATION ing Endowment and Regional Trust. Because f community service is in her blood, she has HON. ALLYSON Y. SCHWARTZ INTRODUCING THE NATIONAL volunteered for 20 years for Samaritan House OF PENNSYLVANIA COMMISSION ON EMPLOYMENT which serves low income families and individ- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES uals in San Mateo County. Samaritan House AND ECONOMIC SECURITY ACT named her volunteer of the year in 1995. In OF 2013 Tuesday, December 3, 2013 1999, Safe Harbor Homeless Shelter awarded Ms. SCHWARTZ. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall her the same honor. Pam is also giving prison HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS No. 612, I was unable to be present for the ministry at San Quentin Prison. She is an am- OF FLORIDA vote on H.R. 3547. Had I been present, I bassador for the Foster City Chamber of Com- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ merce and a member of the Rotary Club. As Tuesday, December 3, 2013 f you can tell from this description, Pam Frisella is a spark plug, igniting others into action and Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I PERSONAL EXPLANATION setting an exhausting pace of volunteer and rise today to introduce the National Commis- civic engagement. sion on Employment and Economic Security HON. CAROLYN McCARTHY Pam has been a county and regional leader. Act of 2013. OF NEW YORK Over the years she has served as Foster’ This legislation makes necessary and vital IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES City’s representative to the Association of Bay investments in our nation’s workforce and their Tuesday, December 3, 2013 Area Governments, the City County Associa- families. It establishes a national commission tion of Governments, the Emergency Services to examine issues of economic and psycho- Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York. Mr. Speak- Council, the joint powers board of the county- logical insecurity within our workforce that er, I was unavoidably absent during the week wide library system, and as liaison to the high have been caused by employment displace- of November 18, 2013. If I were present, I school district. ment. Furthermore, it will propose solutions, would have voted on the following. Pam was born and raised in Detroit, Michi- including recommendations for legislative and MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2013 gan. After attending Western Michigan, she administrative action, to Congress and the Rollcall No. 588: On Motion to Suspend the worked for General Motors and then moved to President. Rules and Pass, as Amended H.R. 2061, New York City for a career change. Pam During the recession that began in Decem- ‘‘yea.’’ moved to California in 1969 and in 1977 to ber 2007 and in the subsequent months, more Rollcall No. 589: On the Motion to Suspend Foster City, a city she came to love. than 8.7 million jobs were lost. By October the Rules and Pass H.R. 272, ‘‘yea.’’

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:24 Dec 04, 2013 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A03DE8.013 E03DEPT1 tjames on DSK6SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E1776 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks December 3, 2013 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2013 keep it beautiful have made her an out- The son of Romanian immigrants, Mr. Rollcall No. 590: On ordering the Previous standing public servant and a beloved col- Melissaratos arrived in the United States at Question and providing for consideration of league to many. age 13, speaking virtually no English. He H.R. 1965 and H.R. 2728, ‘‘nay.’’ We can thank Cathy for one of the most earned his degree in electrical engineering Rollcall No. 591: On agreeing to the resolu- beautiful and recognizable buildings in town, from Johns Hopkins University in 1966 and tion providing for consideration of H.R. 1965 the Burlingame Avenue Caltrain station. If it began a 40-year business career, mostly at and H.R. 2728, ‘‘no.’’ hadn’t been for her in-depth research, perse- Westinghouse Electronics Corporation. There, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2013 verance and good judgment, our train station he held numerous positions, retiring as Chief Rollcall No. 592: On ordering the Previous might not be the jewel it is. Technology Officer and Vice President for Question and Providing for consideration of Cathy was first elected to the city council in Science and Technology. Before that, he was H.R. 1900, ‘‘nay.’’ 2001. She was mayor in 2006 and 2010. Dur- Chief Operations Officer for the company’s Rollcall No. 593: On agreeing to the resolu- ing her tenure, she was always committed to Defense Electronics Group, responsible for tion providing for consideration of H.R. 1900, protecting Burlingame’s historic landmarks, $3.2 billion dollars in sales. He also founded ‘‘no.’’ magnificent trees, architectural heritage, Armel Scientifics, LLC, which invested in more Rollcall No. 594: On agreeing to the amend- unique neighborhoods and the integrity of the than 30 startup companies in advanced tech- ment on H.R. 1965 offered by SHEILA JACKSON parks. She oversaw the Park and Recreation nology. LEE of Texas, ‘‘aye.’’ budget, was a member of the Economic De- His professional experience proved invalu- Rollcall No. 595: On agreeing to the amend- velopment Committee, a liaison to the Bur- able as Secretary of Business and Economic ment on H.R. 1965 offered by ALAN lingame Elementary Schools Committee and Development for the State of Maryland, a po- LOWENTHAL of California, ‘‘aye.’’ the Chamber of Commerce, and a member of sition he held from 2003 until 2007. As Sec- Rollcall No. 596: On agreeing to the amend- the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Com- retary, Mr. Melissaratos worked tirelessly to ment on H.R. 1965 offered by SHEILA JACKSON mittee for C/CAG. She also served as a city strengthen our state economy and promote LEE of Texas, ‘‘aye.’’ delegate to the Association of Bay Area Gov- Maryland as a prime location for tourism, film Rollcall No. 597: On agreeing to the amend- ernments, the Peninsula Cities Consortium on production and advancement of the arts. ment on H.R. 1965 offered by JARED POLIS of High Speed Rail and the San Mateo County Mr. Melissaratos has since come full circle, Colorado, ‘‘aye.’’ Rail Corridor Partnership. Additionally, Cathy returning to Johns Hopkins as a senior advisor Rollcall No. 598: On agreeing to the amend- was a member of the Central County Fire to its president. There, he works to build the ment on H.R. 1965 offered by PETER DEFAZIO Joint Powers Authority for six years, two of university’s relationship with area businesses. of Oregon, ‘‘aye.’’ them as the chair. Under his leadership, the university has Rollcall No. 599: On Motion to recommit While fulfilling her many duties on the coun- helped launch 51 new companies in four with instructions on H.R. 1965, ‘‘aye.’’ cil, Cathy still found the time and energy to years. Rollcall No. 600: On passage of H.R. 1965, give back to the community and volunteer for While too numerous to list in their entirety, ‘‘no.’’ the Teen Facilities Committee, the Washington Mr. Melissaratos is the recipient of countless Rollcall No. 601: On agreeing to the amend- School Site Council, the St. Paul’s Nursery accolades. In 2009, he was named the William ment on H.R. 2728 offered by RUSH HOLT of School, and the Burlingame Historical Society. Donald Schaefer Industrialist of the Year and New Jersey, ‘‘aye.’’ She became treasurer of the historical society was Corridor Inc.’s Person of the Year in Rollcall No. 602: On agreeing to the amend- in 2000 and oversaw the publishing of Bur- 2012. A longtime member of the Whiting ment on H.R. 2728 offered by PETER DEFAZIO lingame Centennial 1908–2008, a book that School of Engineering’s National Advisory of Oregon, ‘‘aye.’’ sold over 1800 copies and helped fund the Council, Mr. Melissaratos is a founding co- Rollcall No. 603: On Motion to recommit opening of the Burlingame History Museum chair of the Greater Baltimore Technology with instructions on H.R. 2728, ‘‘aye.’’ and the Train Depot. Council and former Vice President of the Rollcall No. 604: On passage of H.R. 2728, Before Cathy joined the city council, she Maryland Chamber of Commerce. He some- ‘‘no.’’ was the manager and assistant vice president how found time to also co-author a book that THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2013 of Bay View Bank in Burlingame. She earned chronicles the history of innovation. Rollcall No. 605: On agreeing to the amend- her Bachelor’s degree in Business Administra- I have had the pleasure of knowing Aris tion from Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, ment on H.R. 1900 offered by PAUL TONKO of Melissaratos for many years. I admire him for New York, ‘‘aye.’’ Connecticut. his fearless entrepreneurship, generosity, work A lifetime resident of the Pe- Rollcall No. 606: On agreeing to the amend- ethic and community spirit. Mr. Speaker, I ask ninsula, Cathy and her family have lived in ment on H.R. 1900 offered by KATHY CASTOR that you join with me today to honor Aris Burlingame for over 20 years. In her retire- of Florida, ‘‘aye.’’ Melissaratos. The citizens of Maryland have ment, she looks forward to spending more Rollcall No. 607: On agreeing to the amend- been lucky to have him as a relentless advo- time with her husband Joe and their two boys, ment on H.R. 1900 offered by JACKIE SPEIER cate all these years. It is with great pride that AJ and Nick. She will continue her involve- of California, ‘‘aye.’’ I wish him the happiest of birthdays and many Rollcall No. 608: On agreeing to the amend- ment with the historical society. more years of success. The Burlingame City Council is losing a ment on H.R. 1900 offered by SHEILA JACKSON member who will be missed for her can-do at- f LEE of Texas, ‘‘aye.’’ titude, warm demeanor and dependability. Rollcall No. 609: On agreeing to the amend- A TRIBUTE TO DAVID LEE However, I have no doubt that Cathy will find SIMEL, MD ment on H.R. 1900 offered by JOHN DINGELL ways to apply her talents and continue to of Michigan, ‘‘aye.’’ share them with the residents of Burlingame. Rollcall No. 610: On Motion to recommit HON. MIKE McINTYRE Mr. Speaker, I ask the House of Represent- with instructions on H.R. 1900, ‘‘yea.’’ OF NORTH CAROLINA atives to rise with me to honor Cathy Baylock Rollcall No. 611: On passage of H.R. 1900, for her outstanding public service. She leaves IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ‘‘no.’’ big shoes to fill and her mark on Burlingame Tuesday, December 3, 2013 f that will last for years to come. Mr. MCINTYRE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to IN RECOGNITION OF CATHY f pay tribute to a truly outstanding doctor, a lov- BAYLOCK HONORING ARIS MELISSARATOS ing father, and an exceptional North Caro- linian, Dr. David Lee Simel, of Durham, North HON. JACKIE SPEIER Carolina. Dr. Simel was raised in Greensboro, HON. C.A. DUTCH RUPPERSBERGER North Carolina, before attending the University OF CALIFORNIA OF MARYLAND of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. After gradua- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion, he completed medical school and an in- Tuesday, December 3, 2013 Tuesday, December 3, 2013 ternal medicine residency at Duke University, Ms. SPEIER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Mr. RUPPERSBERGER. Mr. Speaker, I rise and he has been an avid Blue Devils fan ever Cathy Baylock who has served on the Bur- before you today to honor Aris Melissaratos, a since. Dr. Simel is now a Professor of Medi- lingame City Council for twelve years with dis- visionary businessman, champion of the State cine and also Vice-Chair for Veteran’s Affairs tinction, two of them as mayor. Cathy’s love of Maryland and dear friend, on the occasion at the prestigious Duke University School of for the city and her commitment to make and of his 70th birthday. Medicine. Dr. Simel has dedicated himself

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