E444 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 22, 2021 United States is the only democratic country During her tenure, she accomplished the lice officers for years to come. After retire- that denies both voting rights in the national amazing feat of building a new home for the ment, Chief Smith and his family plan to stay legislature and local self-government to the judiciary, the Ralph L. Carr Colorado Judicial in Green Bay and I am confident that he will people of its capital. Center, named for the state’s Republican gov- continue to be a value add to Northeast Wis- Today we say no more. ernor who opposed the use of internment consin. Chief Smith’s dedication and selfless My Republican colleagues would rather con- camps for Japanese individuals during World service to his community is deserving of the tinue to deny voting rights for hundreds of War II. She also expanded access to the highest degree of recognition and honor. I thousands of American citizens because they courts by hiring professional interpreters to wish Chief Smith and his family all the best in may vote for Democrats. break down language barriers for those who his retirement. Today we say no more. sought the court’s protection. To that same f We say no more to taxation without rep- end, she added more jurists to resolve more resentation. No more to unequal rights for the cases and insisted that childcare be provided COMMEMORATING THE 175TH District’s residents. No more to this Nation fail- in courthouses so that parents could more CELEBRATION OF THE FOUNDING ing to live up to the foundational principles that easily access the court system. OF HENDERSON COUNTY make us who we are. When Mary was diagnosed with Multiple f Sclerosis, she faced that challenge the way HON. LANCE GOODEN she approached life in general—with deter- TRIBUTE TO THE LIFE OF OF TEXAS mination, grit, and resolve. My husband Lino FORMER CHIEF JUSTICE MARY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and I are honored, along with so many others, MULLARKEY Thursday, April 22, 2021 to call her a friend and role model. Truly, the light that Mary cast over once hid- Mr. GOODEN of Texas. Madam Speaker, I HON. DIANA DeGETTE den spaces within the state’s judiciary, over rise today to commemorate the 175th celebra- OF COLORADO those parents and individuals who sought the tion of the founding Henderson County, Texas. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES court’s haven, and over those Coloradans who Henderson County was formed April 27, 1846, Thursday, April 22, 2021 get up and work hard every day despite living and named in honor of James Pinckney Hen- Ms. DEGETTE. Madam Speaker, I rise with a debilitating disease—that light will shine derson, the first attorney general of the Re- today, along with Congressman ED PERL- as strongly and brilliantly as Mary Mullarkey public of Texas, and secretary of state for the MUTTER, Congressman JASON CROW, and did for many, many years to come. Our heart- republic, and most importantly the first Gov- Congressman JOE NEGUSE, to recognize the felt condolences go out to her family, in par- ernor of Texas. life and achievements of former Chief Justice ticular to Tom, Mary’s husband of 49 years, as Henderson County has a rich history, includ- of the Colorado Supreme Court Mary well as to their son Andrew, and to all the ing the one-time Black-Eyed Pea Capital of Mullarkey, who passed away on Wednesday, friends, colleagues, and Coloradans who the world, and the home of the hamburger. March 31, 2021. mourn her loss. Now, many Texans enjoy the wide-ranging ac- Mary’s journey is a familiar Colorado story. f tivities Henderson County offers including recreation, entertainment, hunting, and fishing, She was born and raised elsewhere, in Wis- IN RECOGNITION OF ANDREW consin. While there, she graduated from St. along with the Texas Forest Trail and the SMITH’S SERVICE TO THE GREEN Texas Lakes Trail. The county also brings in Norbert College before earning her law degree BAY POLICE DEPARTMENT at Harvard University in 1968. After law visitors from across the state and nation with school, Mary traveled to Washington, D.C. in events such as the Old Fiddle Reunion, held order to work for the Department of the Inte- HON. MIKE GALLAGHER in May, and the Black-Eyed Pea Jamboree rior in the agency’s equal employment oppor- OF WISCONSIN which is held in July. tunity division. Not only did she find the begin- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES After 175 years, Henderson County con- ning of what would become a lengthy and dis- Thursday, April 22, 2021 tinues to be a vibrant community that supports tinguished career in public service, but she Mr. GALLAGHER. Madam Speaker, today I family, sports, fine arts, churches, and numer- also found the love of her life, Tom Korson. By rise in honor of the career and service of retir- ous organizations for more than 84,000 resi- 1973, the two had married and moved to Den- ing Green Bay Police Chief Andrew Smith. dents that make up 20 municipalities. ver for what was supposed to be a brief ‘‘ad- Chief Andrew Smith’s career as a Police Of- I am proud to represent Henderson County venture,’’ not to exceed two years. However, ficer began 33 years ago when he arrived in and the many people who make it a wonderful as the story so often goes, they fell in love Green Bay from Los Angeles after having place to live. Congratulations to everyone in the county on celebrating their 175th anniver- with Colorado and thankfully decided to make served 27 1⁄2 years with the Los Angeles Po- our state a permanent home for themselves lice Department. Throughout his career, he sary. and eventually for their son Andrew. held countless command level assignments in f As many Coloradans have reflected in the Media Relations and Community Affairs PERSONAL EXPLANATION wake of her passing, Mary—or ‘‘the Chief,’’ as groups, Operations, and Criminal Gang Homi- she was affectionately known by her former cide Division. For those who are unfamiliar HON. KEVIN BRADY law clerks—was a remarkable woman with a with Chief Smith’s extensive career with the OF TEXAS brilliant legal career. She advised Governors, LAPD, you may recognize him from the pop- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ran her own law firm, served as our state’s ular true crime docuseries on Netflix: The Van- Solicitor General and led the appellate division ishing at the Cecil Hotel. Thursday, April 22, 2021 in the Colorado Attorney General’s Office be- During Chief Smith’s time with the Green Mr. BRADY. Madam Speaker, I was unable fore her appointment to the Colorado Supreme Bay Police Department, transparency was one to be present for this vote. Court in 1987. Mary served on the court for 23 of his top priorities. He gave regular updates Had I been present, I would have voted years. to the public through the department’s commu- NAY on Roll Call No. 129. Mary’s legacy while serving on this es- nity update videos where he would address f teemed bench is unmatched. She was nomi- current events taking place throughout the nated by her colleagues to be the court’s first Green Bay Area. During Chief Smith’s tenure IN RECOGNITION OF KASEY woman Chief Justice in 1998. She served in the Green Bay Police Department successfully MEREDITH this capacity for 12 years, and she is the grew, hiring 65 new police officers and swear- court’s longest serving chief justice. During her ing in approximately 190 officers. HON. JOHN JOYCE time on the Court, Coloradans benefited from When the attacks against our men and OF PENNSYLVANIA her fair and thoughtful decisions. She au- women in uniform sparked national attention IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES thored more than 470 opinions, including her last summer, Chief Smith continued to protect most memorable case, which was a 2002 de- and defend the Green Bay area. I commend Thursday, April 22, 2021 cision granting land access to descendants of his selfless service and dedication to the Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. Madam Speak- Mexican homesteaders in the San Luis Valley Green Bay Police Department and sur- er, I rise to recognize Kasey Meredith of after decades of dispute. rounding communities. Johnstown, Pennsylvania as she is named the Beyond the courtroom, her reputation as a Chief Smith is leaving behind a notable leg- Cadet First Captain and Regimental Com- trailblazer and a tireless advocate continued. acy that will be admired by generations of po- mander of the Virginia Military Institute’s Corps

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Later, Scott cers Training Program. Upon her graduation FURSE joined the faculty at University of Denver’s and successful completion of the program, Sturm College of Law as a professor, where Cadet Meredith will receive her commission as HON. SUZANNE BONAMICI he taught numerous students about securities a Second Lieutenant of Marines. OF OREGON and corporate law. While making their life in Cadet Kasey Meredith’s selection as Regi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Denver, the couple welcomed two sons, both mental Commander is a testament to her Thursday, April 22, 2021 of whom sadly preceded them in death. strong academic performance, determination, In 1993, then Governor Roy Romer ap- Ms. BONAMICI. Madam Speaker, I rise to pointed Scott to the Colorado Supreme Court, and leadership. On behalf of Pennsylvania’s honor the memory of Congresswoman Eliza- 13th Congressional District, it is my privilege making him the first—and thus far the only— beth Furse, who represented the people of Or- African American to serve at the highest level to recognize outstanding Pennsylvanians as egon’s First District in this chamber from 1993 they answer the call to serve our nation. I of our state’s judiciary. During his time on the to 1999. bench, Justice Scott participated in 1,000 deci- proudly congratulate Cadet Meredith on earn- I am privileged to have called Elizabeth a ing this well-deserved position and wish her sions, some notable ones including Evans v. friend and a mentor. My first experience volun- Romer, which involved the court stepping in to every continued success. teering for a political campaign was when I f stop enforcement of a ban that infringed the made calls and knocked on doors working for rights of our gay and lesbian Coloradans, and PERSONAL EXPLANATION her Congressional race for re-election in 1994. also Hill v. Thomas, a decision he penned She inspired dedication to worthy causes, in- himself to uphold the state law I wrote to man- cluding co-founding the Oregon Peace Insti- date an 8–foot buffer zone between protesters HON. JODEY C. ARRINGTON tute, and embodied the traits all public serv- OF TEXAS and individuals trying to gain entrance into ants should strive to uphold—to meet the Colorado abortion clinics. I am proud to note IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES needs of their community and drive meaning- that the U.S. Supreme Court later upheld this Thursday, April 22, 2021 ful change. Her trailblazing example helped decision, finding the same truth we hold so shape my life and my career, and the lives of Mr. ARRINGTON. Madam Speaker, unfortu- dear in Colorado, that rights of speech and ac- so many others. nately, I was unable to be present for one of cess to reproductive care can both be vigor- Elizabeth was only the third woman to rep- the votes. ously protected. resent Oregon in the House of Representa- Had I been present, I would have voted Justice Scott served admirably both inside tives, and as an immigrant she was fully com- YEA on Roll Call No. 109. and outside of the courtroom, especially when mitted to protecting the rights of all. Her start f it came to championing the civil nights causes in advocacy came at a young age in Kenya, he cherished deeply. While living in Denver, HONORING THE 225TH ANNIVER- and in her youth she courageously partici- he took pride in mentoring law students, espe- SARY OF THE STEUBEN COUNTY pated in the protests against apartheid in cially law students of color, who believed as SHERIFF’S OFFICE South Africa. From there she continued to he did—as we all do—that diversity in the grow as a leader and advocate, pursuing a ca- legal profession is vital to the best interests of HON. TOM REED reer path that allowed her to serve as a fierce clients, whether corporate or individual, and champion for tribal sovereignty, social justice, every Coloradan. Additionally, Scott was ac- OF NEW YORK and peace. She aided countless people during IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tive with the local NAACP chapter, the Urban her time in Congress and throughout her life, League, and the Sam Cary Bar Association. Thursday, April 22, 2021 and her many achievements include helping Even in his retirement years, Scott continued Mr. REED. Madam Speaker, today I rise to the Grand Ronde, Klamath, and Coquille answering the call to serve. After moving to honor the 225th anniversary of the Steuben tribes gain federal recognition, as well as in- his wife’s hometown in Indiana, he became County Sheriffs Office, and the legacy of the creasing access to public transportation in our the executive director of the Indiana Civil office’s public service and dedication to public region by extending light rail service to Hills- Rights Commission. safety. boro. After leaving Congress, Elizabeth contin- Justice Scott has been remembered by The Steuben County Sheriffs Office was ued to stay involved in her community and en- friends and former colleagues as a ‘‘giant’’ in constitutionally established in 1796, with Wil- joyed spending time with her husband John at Colorado’s legal community with a brilliant liam Dunn being sworn in as Sheriff on March their winery. legal mind and a profound respect for the rule 31, 1796. From 1796 until 1873, the Steuben Our world, and especially NW Oregon, is a of law. Truly, he will always be remembered County Sheriffs Office was the only law en- better place because of Elizabeth’s tireless de- for his lasting legacy on our state’s supreme forcement agency serving the county. The votion to improving the lives of those around court, but also as a bowtie-wearing jurist who longest serving Sheriff was Jack Lisi, who her. Let us continue to serve others in her was as likable as he was learned, and as so- served from 1970 to 1987. memory. cially conscious as he was compassionate. Sheriff James Allard is the current sheriff of f We send our heartfelt condolences to his wife the county and is the fifty-ninth Sheriff to serve TRIBUTE TO THE LIFE OF Carolyn and to the entire Scott family, as well in office. James has a strong commitment to FORMER JUSTICE GREGORY K. as to the Coloradans who are saddened by serving his community and became Under- SCOTT his loss. sheriff of the county in 2013. He was elected f as Sheriff in 2016. HON. DIANA DeGETTE IN MEMORY OF NANCY HICKS We are honored to be able to recognize the OF COLORADO SHEETZ Steuben County Sheriffs Office in this way. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The Steuben County Sheriffs Office has pro- vided service and safety to the communities it Thursday, April 22, 2021 HON. JOHN JOYCE OF PENNSYLVANIA served for hundreds of years and should be Ms. DEGETTE. Madam Speaker, I rise IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES honored for that service. We cannot forget the today, along with Congressman Ed Perlmutter, great personal risk and dedication each Sheriff Congressman Jason Crow, and Congressman Thursday, April 22, 2021 showed during their service. Today, we stand Joe Neguse, to recognize the life and accom- Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. Madam Speak- and honor those efforts before the eyes of plishments of the first and only African Amer- er, I rise to honor the life and legacy of my America. ican to serve on our state’s highest court, friend Nancy Hicks Sheetz of Hollidaysburg, Given the above, I ask that this Legislative former Colorado Supreme Court Justice Greg- Pennsylvania, who passed away on April 16. Body pause in its deliberations and join me to ory K. Scott who passed away on Wednesday, Nancy Hicks Sheetz was an incredible com- honor the 225th anniversary of the Steuben March 31, 2021 at the age of 72. munity leader whose dedication defined our

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