E1090 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 21, 2015 During her tenure in these two positions, Weisberg for their hard work and dedication to devastating fishing accident. A leader who Ms. Moeller helped introduce a revamped and the people of ’s Fourth District as in- helped to bring countless jobs and collabo- revised education program that enabled orga- terns in my Washington, DC office for the rative healthcare to Eastern Washington, Tom nized labor leaders to contact union members Summer 2015 session of Congress. was a pillar of strength and generosity in our more effectively during ‘‘Get Out the Vote’’ The work of these young men has been ex- Greater Spokane community and will be great- campaigns. This particular initiative proved emplary and I know they all have bright fu- ly missed. successful for labor-supportive Texas Legisla- tures. They served as tour guides, interacted A beacon in our community, Tom tirelessly ture and Congressional candidates. with constituents, and learned a great deal led Inland Northwest Health Services for the Ms. Moeller’s dedication to organized labor about our nation’s legislative process. I was last 16 years before retiring last December. goes beyond her work within the AFL–CIO. glad to be able to offer this educational oppor- Founded as a joint venture of the area’s larg- Before her leadership in the Texas AFL–CIO, tunity to these three and look forward to see- est hospitals and their parent companies, Ms. Moeller served as president of the Com- ing them build their careers in public service. under his guidance, INHS grew to over 1,000 munications Workers of America Local 6137, Our interns have made plans to continue employees and brought in more than $200 the Corpus Christi local union representing their work with various organizations in Wash- million in gross revenues, becoming one of the workers at SBC (now AT&T). Ms. Moeller ington, Colorado, and Kansas. I am certain region’s largest employers and one of its most served in several capacities, including job they will succeed in their new roles and wish active businesses. Having the vision to partner steward, chief steward, Executive Board mem- them all the best in their future endeavors. Mr. with community entities, Tom led INHS to pro- ber, vice president and secretary-treasurer. Speaker, it is an honor to recognize Colin vide exemplary access to health services not Ms. Moeller also served as President of the Thomas, Sam Laffey, and Moses Weisberg for only in Spokane but all across our country. He Coastal Bend Labor Council and as a member their service this summer. drove their efforts through forward-thinking so- of the Texas AFL–CIO Executive Board. For f lutions, unique partnerships and innovative several years, Ms. Moeller chaired the Texas technologies. Tom’s vision for INHS was to AFL–CIO Scholarship Committee. She also CONGRATULATING THE provide a collaborative approach to health traveled the state of Texas to promote unions TAYLORVILLE OPTIMIST CLUB care that is unlike any other. and assist in a variety of worker actions. ON THEIR 50TH ANNIVERSARY Tom had a heart of gold. He tirelessly advo- In addition to her commitment to organized cated for programs and initiatives that bene- labor, Ms. Moeller served as a member of her HON. RODNEY DAVIS fited the community he loved. A tremendous local United Way Board of Governors and the OF ILLINOIS leader, Tom will be remembered for his years Corpus Christi Workforce Development Board IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of service to our community in Eastern Wash- and also worked a number of voter registration ington and for his commitment to INHS’s col- drives. She was appointed by Governor Ann Tuesday, July 21, 2015 laborative mission. To those he worked with Richards as Chair of the Texas Department of Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speak- on a daily basis, he will forever be remem- Licensing Regulation commission. er, I rise today to congratulate the Taylorville bered as a great friend and colleague. Al- f Optimist Club on their 50th anniversary this though Tom Fritz’ passing has left many year. The Optimists have shown inspiring heavy hearts in Eastern Washington, the TRIBUTE TO GREENFIELD dedication to their mission of fostering an opti- memory of this actively passionate and en- MUNICIPAL UTILITIES mistic way of life in my hometown. gaged individual has left a lasting impact on The Optimist Club was chartered in 1965, the lives of many back home in the Inland HON. DAVID YOUNG and there are currently over sixty active mem- Northwest. OF IOWA bers. Since their charter, they have been a Thank you, Tom for your years of dedication IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES force of good in the community. They instigate and service to our community and state. My Tuesday, July 21, 2015 a meaningful difference in the attitudes of our thoughts and prayers are with your family and community’s youth at events throughout the friends during this difficult time. Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise year; bringing out the best in kids by providing today to recognize and congratulate a great f hope and a positive vision. Iowa institution, Greenfield Municipal Utilities. Over the past five decades, the Optimist COMMEMORATING THE 50TH ANNI- On June 12, 2015, Greenfield Municipal Utili- Club has been resilient in pursuit of their mis- VERSARY OF THE PASSAGE OF ties celebrated 125 years of business. sion. The club makes various important con- THE ‘‘FEDERAL CIGARETTE LA- A short ten years after Thomas Edison in- BELING ACT’’ OF 1965 vented the light bulb, a group of Greenfield tributions to the people of Taylorville through- city councilmen and businessmen began plan- out the year. Fitting for this time of year, they HON. ning a municipal light plant to provide the town honor our freedom by providing the fireworks for the Independence Day celebration. In the OF TEXAS with electricity. In the fall of 1890, their idea IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES became a reality when Greenfield was one of spring, they host their annual Easter Egg Hunt Tuesday, July 21, 2015 the first towns in Iowa to have a plant. Mem- for children in the community. During the bers of the Board of Trustees today include school year, they assist local students who ex- Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise Lynne Don Carlos, Terry Schneidedr and Bob emplify their mission with scholarships. today to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Guikema. The Taylorville Optimist Club has shown the ‘‘Federal Cigarette Labeling Act’’ of 1965. I applaud and congratulate the Greenfield that a positive outlook is essential in facing ev- Passed by the 89th Congress, the ‘‘Federal Municipal Utilities for their 125 years in Iowa’s eryday life. Their commitment to service has Cigarette Labeling Act’’ was signed into law by Third Congressional District. I am proud to helped make my hometown community what it President Lyndon Johnson on July 27, 1965, represent them in the . is today. As a past member of the Optimist in response to the mounting scientific evi- I know that my colleagues will join me in con- Club, I am proud of this club’s reputation. Its dence that smoking cigarettes causes lung gratulating and wishing the Board of Trustees legacy can be seen in the lives of all those it cancer and is a serious public health concern and their employees nothing but success in has enriched over the past fifty years, and I for the nation. the future. look forward to another fifty. At the time this act was being debated in Congress, cigarette smoking was simply not f f viewed as a public health concern. RECOGNIZING COLIN THOMAS, CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF MR. Cigarette smoking was viewed as a norm, SAM LAFFEY, AND MOSES THOMAS FRITZ with virtually no harmful effects. WEISBERG Tobacco companies often falsified data to HON. CATHY McMORRIS RODGERS make the claim that some cigarettes were HON. KEN BUCK OF WASHINGTON even healthy for you to smoke. OF COLORADO IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES One famous advertisement campaign was for the Lucky Strike cigarettes made by the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, July 21, 2015 American Tobacco Company in the 1930’s Tuesday, July 21, 2015 Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS. Mr. Speaker, which used advertisements that stated Mr. BUCK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- I rise today to mourn the loss of Mr. Tom Fritz, ‘‘20,679 physicians say Luckies are less irri- ognize Colin Thomas, Sam Laffey, and Moses who tragically passed away last week in a tating.’’

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