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Congressional Record United States Th of America PROCEEDINGS and DEBATES of the 114 CONGRESS, SECOND SESSION E PL UR UM IB N U U S Congressional Record United States th of America PROCEEDINGS AND DEBATES OF THE 114 CONGRESS, SECOND SESSION Vol. 162 WASHINGTON, THURSDAY, MAY 26, 2016 No. 84 House of Representatives The House met at 9 a.m. and was quorum is not present and make the For 26 years, she worked tirelessly to called to order by the Speaker. point of order that a quorum is not help seniors who were having trouble f present. obtaining their Social Security bene- The SPEAKER. Pursuant to clause 8, fits or to help veterans in search of PRAYER rule XX, further proceedings on this medical care or military acknowledge- The Chaplain, the Reverend Patrick question will be postponed. ment of their service, and she spear- J. Conroy, offered the following prayer: The point of no quorum is considered headed the U.S. annual Congressional Almighty and merciful God of the withdrawn. Art Competition to showcase the universe, we give You thanks for giving f young talent in Illinois. us another day. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE To many, Ruth has been a strong ally We pray for the gift of wisdom to all navigating the intricate and arcane with great responsibility in this House The SPEAKER. Will the gentleman Federal bureaucracy. I was thrilled for the leadership of our Nation. from Illinois (Mr. HULTGREN) come for- Ruth joined my team when I first en- As the Members disperse to their var- ward and lead the House in the Pledge tered Congress in 2011, and she has de- ious districts and our Nation prepares of Allegiance. livered professional and caring service to celebrate Memorial Day, may we all Mr. HULTGREN led the Pledge of Al- to the 14th District residents. Everyone retreat from the busyness of life to re- legiance as follows: who comes in contact with Ruth is member our citizen ancestors who I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the warmed by her selfless heart and will- served our Nation in the armed serv- United States of America, and to the Repub- ingness to help. In many ways, she is ices. lic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. irreplaceable, and we will greatly miss Grant that their sacrifice of self, and her as she retires at the end of this for so many, of life, would inspire all of f month. America’s citizens to step forward, in ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER Ruth, it is now time for you to enjoy whatever their path of life, to make a The SPEAKER. The Chair will enter- your family and your next adventure in positive contribution to the strength of tain up to five requests for 1-minute life. Don’t be a stranger to the office. our democracy. speeches on each side of the aisle. And may God bless you in your retire- Bless us this day and every day, and f ment. may all that is done within these hal- f lowed Halls be for Your greater honor CELEBRATING THE PUBLIC and glory. SERVICE OF RUTH RICHARDSON REMEMBERING AUBURN POLICE OFFICER RONALD TARENTINO Amen. (Mr. HULTGREN asked and was f given permission to address the House (Mr. MCGOVERN asked and was for 1 minute and to revise and extend given permission to address the House THE JOURNAL his remarks.) for 1 minute and to revise and extend The SPEAKER. The Chair has exam- Mr. HULTGREN. Mr. Speaker, I rise his remarks.) ined the Journal of the last day’s pro- today to celebrate the long and fruitful Mr. MCGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, today ceedings and announces to the House public service of a member of my staff, I rise to honor Officer Ronald his approval thereof. Ruth Richardson. Tarentino, a member of the Auburn Po- Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- With degrees from Aurora and North- lice Department in Massachusetts, who nal stands approved. ern Illinois Universities, Ruth began was tragically shot and killed in the Mr. HULTGREN. Mr. Speaker, pursu- her career as an admissions counselor line of duty this past weekend. ant to clause 1, rule I, I demand a vote at Aurora University. Officer Tarentino exemplified the on agreeing to the Speaker’s approval In 1990, she started her service to the courage and dedication that defines our of the Journal. U.S. House of Representatives as a incredible men and women in blue. His The SPEAKER. The question is on caseworker in the office of Congress- neighbors and friends described him as the Speaker’s approval of the Journal. man Dennis Hastert. The caseworker a ‘‘gentle giant,’’ a ‘‘great guy,’’ and The question was taken; and the plays a central role in a congressional ‘‘always willing to help.’’ He always Speaker announced that the ayes ap- office as the primary advocate for con- kept an eye out for the 91-year-old peared to have it. stituents having challenges with the widow living across the street. Mr. HULTGREN. Mr. Speaker, I ob- Federal Government, and Ruth ex- Remembering Officer Tarentino this ject to the vote on the ground that a celled at her job. week, Auburn Police Chief Andrew J. b This symbol represents the time of day during the House proceedings, e.g., b 1407 is 2:07 p.m. Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor. H3269 . VerDate Sep 11 2014 23:55 May 26, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A26MY7.000 H26MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H3270 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 26, 2016 Sluckis said: ‘‘He got along with every- Marcus Deering, 22. IN SUPPORT OF VERIZON WORK- body. He was somebody who was al- f ERS AND UNITED STATES CALL ways smiling. He was an outstanding CENTER WORKER AND CON- guy, and we’re going to miss him.’’ Mr. REMEMBERING HILLIARD POLICE SUMER PROTECTION ACT Speaker, that is how he will be remem- OFFICER SEAN JOHNSON (Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas asked bered. (Mr. STIVERS asked and was given and was given permission to address In the days since this tragedy, it has permission to address the House for 1 the House for 1 minute and to revise been truly inspiring to see the Auburn, minute.) and extend his remarks.) Leicester, and surrounding commu- Mr. STIVERS. Mr. Speaker, I rise Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas. Mr. nities come together to support Officer today to honor the life and service of Speaker, I rise in support of the 39,000 Tarentino’s wife and three children. Hilliard, Ohio, Police Officer Sean R. Verizon workers currently on strike. My heart goes out to them, and I know Johnson, who passed away last week in These hardworking members of CWA I am not alone in saying that Officer a tragic training accident. and IBEW are on strike for a number of Tarentino will never be forgotten. Officer Johnson’s dedication to pub- reasons, but the number one reason is f lic service was evident when he made to keep their jobs and prevent them RECOGNIZING SCOTT MEADOR the decision to join the Air Force right from being shipped overseas to the out of high school in 1988. After serving Philippines or India. (Mr. BUCSHON asked and was given in the military and earning the rank of What Verizon is doing is not unique. permission to address the House for 1 senior airman, he was hired at the In fact, it has been the experience of minute and to revise and extend his re- Fairfield County Sheriff’s Department, too many families in my district in marks.) where he served until 1997. Houston and Harris County and fami- Mr. BUCSHON. Mr. Speaker, I rise Officer Johnson joined the Hilliard lies throughout the country. today to recognize a local act of cour- Division of Police in October 1999 and As Members of Congress, we have a age. would stay with the department for the responsibility to fight for these jobs Earlier this week, in my hometown next 16 years. Throughout his 16 years and improve the lives of average Amer- of Newburgh, Indiana, a car wreck at a with the Hilliard Division of Police, he icans. This spring, I introduced bipar- local gas station quickly turned into a was distinguished as one of the most tisan legislation, the United States life-or-death situation. In what was de- valuable members of the police depart- Call Center Worker and Consumer Pro- scribed as a scene from an action ment. He was awarded multiple tection Act, H.R. 4604, that would make movie, Boonville native Scott Meador, achievement citations during his time companies that offshore American jobs who was a bystander to the incident, for his service above the normal call of ineligible for Federal grants or loans bravely pulled the driver to safety be- duty in dangerous circumstances. and put them at the back of the line fore the car was consumed by flames, He earned his associates degree in for Federal contracts. This legislation saving the driver’s life. law enforcement from Columbus State will not stop all offshoring, but it is a Scott Meador is a hero and an exam- Community College and was a father of strong first step to protect these mid- ple for us all. Because of his selfless ac- two children, all while working to keep dle class jobs. tion, a family remains whole. That is our community safe. I urge my colleagues to cosponsor what it means to be a Hoosier—to come I want to recognize Officer Sean this bipartisan legislation, H.R.
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