E990 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 25, 2015 IN RECOGNITION OF HAROLD also served as a script consultant on the Tuesday, June 30, is the self-imposed nego- HOLZER adapted screenplay for the film. tiating deadline for the P5+1 over Iran’s illicit President Bill Clinton appointed Mr. Holzer nuclear program. At this critical juncture I am HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY as cochairman of the U.S. Abraham Lincoln thankful for the Administration’s repeated OF NEW YORK Bicentennial Commission, which oversaw the promise that no deal is better than a bad deal. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES planning of the national celebration of Lin- I want to remind my colleagues why this coln’s 200th birthday. Mr. Holzer served in that issue is so vital. Thursday, June 25, 2015 capacity from 2000–2009. He now serves as Even a threshold nuclear Iran—where they Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. Chairman of the successor organization, the have a short breakout capacity—would lead to Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to Mr. Harold Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Foundation. massive nuclear proliferation in the Middle Holzer who has had an extraordinary and dis- Mr. Holzer lives in Rye, New York with his East. We have already seen troubling state- tinguished career as a communications direc- wife, Edith. They have two daughters and a ments from regional partners like Saudi Arabia tor and historian. He is retiring after 23 years grandson. about developing or purchasing nuclear weap- of invaluable service to the Metropolitan Mu- Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me ons of their own. seum of Art, the largest and most comprehen- in recognizing Harold Holzer’s talent, dedica- Mr. Speaker, I don’t need to tell you the sive art museum in the western hemisphere. tion and erudition. His contributions to our na- consequences of possible proliferation of the Mr. Holzer helped broaden the media visibility tion’s civic and cultural life, as well as our un- world’s most dangerous weapon in the world’s of the Museum both here and abroad. In addi- derstanding of President Lincoln and the ex- most dangerous region. tion to his day job at the Museum, Mr. Holzer traordinary era when he was President will last Just look at the destructive role Iran is al- is widely considered one of the preeminent long into the future. ready playing in this chaotic region without nu- authorities on Abraham Lincoln and the polit- f clear weapons. ical culture of the Civil War era. Mr. Holzer’s Iran is the most active state sponsor of ter- TSCA MODERNIZATION ACT OF 2015 impact on New York’s civic and cultural life rorism, sending weapons and support to has been profound and his contributions to our SPEECH OF Hamas and Hezbollah. It is actively assisting understanding of the Civil War era have been rebel advances in Yemen, it has long desta- incalculable. HON. CHRIS VAN HOLLEN bilized Iraq and Lebanon, and it is propping up Mr. Holzer began his career as a reporter OF MARYLAND the brutal Assad regime in Syria. Not to men- and later editor for The Manhattan Tribune, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion that this Iranian regime systematically vio- going on to become political press secretary Tuesday, June 23, 2015 lates its own citizen’s basic human rights. first for Bella Abzug during her campaigns for Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise in That is why there is broad bipartisan sup- Senate and Mayor, and then for Mario support of H.R. 2576, the TSCA Modernization port for preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear Cuomo’s Gubernatorial campaign. He served Act. While this bill is not perfect, it is a good weapons, and on both sides of the aisle, we as a government speechwriter for Mayor Abra- step toward better protecting Americans and hope for a diplomatic solution to this crisis. ham Beame, leaving to become the public af- our environment from dangerous chemicals. But we must be vigilant and ensure that if fairs director for WNET. From 1984 to 1992, Current law, the Toxic Substance Control a deal is reached it truly is a good deal that he served Governor Mario Cuomo as Special Act, passed in the 1970s and has been a fail- verifiably prevents all Iranian pathways to a Counselor to the Director of Economic Devel- ure. While its name implies that it gave the bomb. opment and Executive Vice President for Pub- Environmental Protection Agency the authority Such a deal must include five key compo- lic Affairs at the New York State Urban Devel- to ensure the safety of many chemicals, in re- nents: robust and intrusive inspections, opment Corporation (NYSUDC), which was ality, its scope is severely limited and the phased sanctions relief that comes only as a then involved in overseeing the construction of standards for action are unreasonably high. It result of Iranian compliance, dismantlement of the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. also restricted testing to thousands of chemi- key nuclear infrastructure, disclosure of pos- In 1992, Mr. Holzer became Chief Commu- cals that were already in use when it passed. sible military dimensions of the program, and nications Officer for the Metropolitan Museum. Since it was enacted, EPA has partially regu- a long timeline that gives the international Four years later, he was promoted to Vice lated only five chemicals under the law. community confidence that it can hold Iran ac- President and, in 2005, he was named the Democrats have been calling for TSCA re- countable. Senior Vice President for Public Affairs. In this form for many years, and today we are con- My colleagues and I will be watching closely capacity, Mr. Holzer has been responsible for sidering the first meaningful change. While it and stand ready to scrutinize any final agree- supervising external affairs and overseeing does not go as far as previous Democratic ment to ensure the future security of our na- publicity, marketing, audience research and proposals, it represents significant progress tion and that of our allies in the region. tourism promotion for the Museum, and has over current law. It makes it easier for EPA to f served as chief spokesman on all local, na- test chemicals using a risk-based approach, tional, and international issues. During his ten- HONORING DANIEL ‘‘DANNY’’ explicitly protects vulnerable populations, and ure, Mr. Holzer helped persuade government DARIO VILLANUEVA provides more resources to get the job done. grantors to deliver unprecedented levels of It also allows EPA to move more quickly to funding to the Museum, which have, among address the most toxic and harmful chemicals. HON. XAVIER BECERRA other things, supported educational programs Our work is not done—the Senate is final- OF CALIFORNIA and critical improvements to the Museum’s izing its proposal and we will have to reconcile IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES physical plant. He also created broadcast mar- our differences. I will continue to advocate for Thursday, June 25, 2015 keting partnerships with radio, television and strong protections for American families and Mr. BECERRA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to the Internet, magnifying the Museum’s out- our environment. I am voting yes today to take honor the life and legacy of Daniel ‘‘Danny’’ reach. an important step forward in that effort. A prolific writer, Mr. Holzer has authored, Dario Villanueva, a dear friend, successful ath- coauthored, and edited over forty books on f lete and businessman, and champion of the Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War. Some of REAFFIRMING THE IMPORTANCE little guy. Danny passed away unexpectedly at his works include: Lincoln at Cooper Union, OF PREVENTING A NUCLEAR the age of 77. His death is a deep loss for The Lincoln Image, and the 2015 Lincoln ARMED IRAN Myrna, his wife, his sons Danny Jr. and Jim, Prize-winning Lincoln and the Power of the and his extended family. Losing Danny brings Press. In 2008, Mr. Holzer received the Na- HON. LOIS FRANKEL equal sadness to all who believe in the Amer- tional Humanities Medal from President OF FLORIDA ican Dream and seek role models willing to answer that call to duty. George W. Bush, the highest recognition IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES America awarded to individuals or institutions In reflecting on Danny Villanueva’s accom- that have had a positive impact on the nation’s Thursday, June 25, 2015 plishments, the list is long. The better question understanding of the humanities. Ms. FRANKEL of Florida. Mr. Speaker, to ask is: what didn’t Danny accomplish. From Mr. Holzer authored Lincoln: How Abraham today our nation faces challenges across the his humble beginnings in Tucumcari, New Lincoln Ended Slavery in America, the young- globe, but there is no threat more central to Mexico—the ninth of twelve children of mi- adult companion to Steven Spielberg’s Acad- current world order than the prospect of a nu- grant missionary workers—and throughout the emy Award-winning biopic, Lincoln. Mr. Holzer clear armed Iran. rest of his life, Danny pioneered a remarkable

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She put her dreams on and record-breaking career there, and later reimbursements to an unelected group, which hold, came home, and took on the role of pri- with the Dallas Cowboys, helped open the is problematic to me for a number of reasons. mary caregiver for the family. From 1945 to door to a sportscaster job with the KMEX tele- Congress has helped shape a Medicare sys- 1984, Alberta worked as a seamstress for the vision station in Los Angeles, which at the tem that reflects the unique care needs of famous ‘‘Tiwa Weavers’’ and later went on to time was a fledgling Spanish-language broad- varying demographics, and differences be- work for the Pueblo of Isleta Elder Center as caster. Today, KMEX serves as the West tween regions and states. Further, this system a delivery driver and site manager all while Coast flagship for the Univision network. has been developed with transparency and caring for her children and younger siblings. But Danny didn’t just stand in front of the accountability in congressional debates. And, She never failed to carry out her commit- KMEX camera, he stood behind it as a jour- reforms like better coordination of care and ment to her family. Every morning, Alberta nalist, a news director, a general manager and enhanced waste, fraud, and abuse abatement would wake up and catch the 6:30 a.m. bus its President. He eventually became an owner measures have already helped slow Medicare from Isleta Pueblo to work. On a typical day of KMEX and the network which we know as spending to historic lows. she would not return home until 7:00 p.m. and Univision. In all those roles, he committed Since the enactment of the ACA, the Con- always made sure she had enough groceries himself to serving the community of Los Ange- gressional Budget Office has consistently to feed the family. Often her children would les. Whether it was broadcasting that was found that other measures in the law have find her up in the middle of night fixing dolls happening in the city through a Latino lens or helped keep health care spending at record or clothing, trying to earn extra money for the raising funds to help new immigrant families, lows. While I remain committed to strength- family. or victims of natural disaster, Danny was their ening Medicare’s finances for current and fu- At age 93, Alberta has no plans to slow voice and their advocate. And, putting his ture generations, I do not believe that IPAB is down any time soon. Incredibly, she has won money where his mouth is, he became one of the best strategy to achieve this goal. While more than 80 medals in soccerkicks, shuffle- LA’s true philanthropists. annual spending bills passed by Congress board and many more events in the New Mex- Even after he retired from broadcasting, his over the last several years have denied fund- ico Senior Olympics. Today, Alberta prepares passion for philanthropic work continued ing to support IPAB thus rendering it inoper- for her 5th National Senior Olympics and through his founding of an investment firm fo- able, I agree that the best course of action hopes to add a second Gold medal to her col- cused on helping small and family businesses would be to remove it entirely from the law. lection. and the establishment of a scholarship fund at That is why I have consistently cosponsored It is clear that Alberta’s zest for life is end- his alma mater New Mexico State University. bipartisan legislation to do just that. less and her dedication to her family is one of He and Myrna remained actively involved in I am disappointed, therefore, that the Re- a kind. She reminds us to cherish our family, many charitable causes throughout his life. publican-led House chose to take a highly bi- fight for those we love, and continue to strive Danny was a leader, an innovator, a loving partisan bill and turn it, once again, into a for excellence in all that we do. Alberta is truly husband and father and an incredible example highly partisan vehicle to further undermine a a remarkable woman, and I join all her family to many of us of a man determined to do good key component of the ACA. The amendment and friends in celebrating her accomplish- as he did well. Without Danny, the Spanish- that was added to the bill as it headed to the ments. language news and broadcasting industry in floor would tie repeal to gutting the Prevention f the U.S. would not be what it is today. Without and Public Health Fund section of the law. Danny, there would be no Univision, no Funds from this section of the ACA go to- FIRST LIEUTENANT CLAYTON Telemundo or many of the other broadcasting wards Alzheimer’s Disease Prevention Edu- NATTIER giants that exist today. cation and Outreach, towards the Breast and Mr. Speaker, I am proud to stand here Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program, to HON. ED PERLMUTTER today and share some of Danny Villanueva’s the Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention Pro- OF COLORADO successes because they are not just his, they gram, and to the Garrett Lee Smith Youth Sui- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES belong to us all. For anyone who aspires to cide Prevention fund, among other programs Thursday, June 25, 2015 the American Dream, Danny’s life and legacy in 2015 alone. show us that with hard work, compassion and I strongly support the ACA and its imple- Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise a sense of humor, anything is possible. Danny mentation, but agree with many of my col- today to recognize and honor First Lieutenant will remain in our hearts not only as a friend, leagues that it is by no means perfect. It is Clayton Nattier, Army Air Corps, and United but as a champion to his family, his commu- time for this chamber to work on a truly bipar- States Air Force for his service to our country. nity and to all the little guys who believe in tisan basis to strengthen and improve the law. First Lieutenant Nattier served in the United hard work and relentless effort. I stand ready to work across the aisle to re- States Army Air Corps from January 1942 to To Myrna, Danny Jr. and Jim, we extend peal IPAB and to make other commonsense December 1945. During his time as a pilot, he our warmest affection and gratitude for sharing changes to the law—but hope that we can do served in the United Kingdom with the 1st with us this champion of America. Through our so in a thoughtful and balanced way, which Bomb Division, 8th Air Force, 306th Bomb collective success we will do justice to the unfortunately this bill did not. Group, and 369th Bomb Squadron. During his 16th combat mission, in Sep- memory of Daniel Dario Villanueva. f f tember 1944, his B–17 aircraft was badly HONORING ALBERTA LENTE damaged by enemy anti-aircraft fire, and the PERSONAL EXPLANATION crew was unable to control a fire in the cock- HON. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM pit. At that time, he and five other crew mem- HON. JOE COURTNEY OF NEW MEXICO bers parachuted out of the aircraft mid-flight. OF CONNECTICUT IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Lieutenant Nattier was captured by enemy IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES forces and sent to the German Prisoner of Thursday, June 25, 2015 War camp, Stalag Luft I in Barth, Western Thursday, June 25, 2015 Ms. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM of New Pomerania (Prussia) after spending three Mr. COURTNEY. Mr. Speaker, earlier this Mexico. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Al- weeks in a German hospital. The Prisoner of week the House voted on H.R. 1190, the Pro- berta Lente, a respected elder and patriarch of War camp was liberated by the Russian Army tecting Seniors Access to Medicare Act. Al- a proud family from the Pueblo of Isleta. on April 30, 1945, and in December 1945 he though I was not present for the vote, I want- Alberta had amazing role models in her par- separated from active duty. Lieutenant Nattier ed to make my position on this bill clear. While ents, Esquipula and Juanita Jojola, who raised continued to serve in the Air Force Reserves I strongly support repeal of the Independent nine children while maintaining several jobs. until 1952. Payment Advisory Board, or IPAB, and have Coming from a big family meant that Alberta His awards and decorations include the Pur- long supported bipartisan legislation to do so, had to make sacrifices. She started attending ple Heart Medal, the Air Medal with two I would have voted against this bill due to the business school aspiring to one day work as Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters, the Prisoner of War

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