E1122 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 10, 2019 African Americans: 2,468 per 100,000 Since my reintroduction of H.R. 40 at the Let us also do with the spirit of reconciliation Latinos: 1,038 per 100,000 beginning of this Congress, both the legisla- and understanding that this bill represents. Whites: 409 per 100,000 tion and concept of reparations have become Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to African American offenders receive sen- the focus of national debate. help address the harm that slavery has had on tences that are 10 percent longer than white For many, it is apparent that the success of our nation by supporting H.R. 40. offenders for the same crimes and are 21 per- the Obama administration has unleashed a f cent more likely to receive mandatory-min- backlash of racism and intolerance that is an imum sentences than white defendants ac- echo of America’s dark past which has yet to COACH FRANKLIN POST-GAME cording to the U.S. Sentencing Commission. be exorcised from the national consciousness. INTERVIEW Looking at males aged 25–29 and by race, Commentators have turned to H.R. 40 as a you can see what is going on even clearer: response to formally begin the process of ana- HON. JOHN JOYCE For White males ages 25–29: 1,685 per lyzing, confronting and atoning for these dark OF PENNSYLVANIA 100,000. chapters of American history. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Even conservative voices, like that of New For Latino males ages 25–29: 3,912 per Tuesday, September 10, 2019 100,000. York Times columnist David Brooks, are start- For African American males ages 25–29: ing to give the reparations cause the hearing Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. Madam Speak- 11,695 per 100,000. (That’s 11.7 percent of it deserves, observing that ‘‘Reparations are a er, it is an honor to recognize Penn State Black men in their late 20s.) drastic policy and hard to execute, but the Quarterback Michael Shuster, who was high- Overall, one in 50 murders is ruled justi- very act of talking and designing them heals a lighted by Head Coach James Franklin in a fied—but when the killer is white and the vic- wound and opens a new story.’’ post-game interview. tim is a black man, the figure climbs to one in Similarly, a majority of the Democratic presi- A reporter asked, ‘‘Coach, you mentioned six. dential contenders have turned to H.R. 40 as the reaction when Nick Eury scored the touch- down. Can you talk about the quarterback that A handgun homicide is nine times more like- a tool for reconciliation, with 17 cosponsoring engineered the final drive and what you said ly to be found justified—when the killer is or claiming they would sign the bill into law if to him and set up for him?’’ white and the victim is a black man. elected. Though critics have argued that the idea of Coach Franklin responded by saying, ‘‘He’s Handgun killings with a white shooter and a reparations is unworkable politically or finan- another guy. Michael Shuster has been phe- black male victim exhibit an even more dra- cially, their focus on money misses the point nomenal. I’m not sure if this is the right deci- matic bias: one in four is found justified. of the H.R. 40 commission’s mandate. sion or not, but he has started leaning into But then again, we knew these inequities The goal of these historical investigations is coaching. He already got a job offer in the real existed because for many Black Americans, to bring American society to a new reckoning world. He just does a great job for us. He’s these disparities are just a part of daily life. with how our past affects the current condi- like having another coach. He takes a lot of This is why, in 1989, my predecessor as the tions of African-Americans and to make Amer- pride in it. He’s been a fantastic student, a most senior African American on this Sep- ica a better place by helping the truly dis- fantastic teammate. I’m a huge Shuster fan. tember Judiciary Committee, the honorable advantaged. He brings a lot of value to our organization.’’ John Conyers, a past Chairman of this Com- Consequently, the reparations movement Congratulations to Michael Shuster on a mittee introduced H.R. 40, legislation that does not focus on payments to individuals, but great drive in week one of the Penn State would establish a commission to study and to remedies that can be created in as many football season. develop proposals attendant to reparations. forms necessary to equitably address the f Though many thought it a lost cause, John many kinds of injuries sustained from chattel Conyers believed that a day would come slavery and its continuing vestiges. CELEBRATING THE 100TH BIRTH- when our nation would need to account for the To merely focus on finance is an empty DAY OF MRS. THELMA brutal mistreatment of African-Americans dur- gesture and betrays a lack of understanding of ROMBERGER ing chattel slavery, Jim Crow segregation and the depth of the unaddressed moral issues the enduring structural racism endemic to our that continue to haunt this nation. HON. SCOTT PERRY society. While it might be convenient to assume that OF PENNSYLVANIA I would like to take this moment to person- we can address the current divisive racial and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ally thank the estimable John Conyers for his political climate in our nation through race work on this legislation for the last thirty years. neutral means, experience shows that we Tuesday, September 10, 2019 With the rise and normalization of white su- have not escaped our history. Mr. PERRY. Madam Speaker, today I offer premacist expression during the Trump admin- By passing H.R. 40, Congress can start a my heartfelt congratulations to Mrs. Thelma istration, the discussion of H.R. 40 and the movement toward the national reckoning we Romberger, a resident of Carlisle, Pennsyl- concept of restorative justice have gained need to bridge racial divides. vania, who is celebrating 100 years young on more urgency, garnering the attention of main- Reparations are ultimately about respect Thursday, December 12, 2019. stream commentator, and illustrating the need and reconciliation—and the hope that one day, Mrs. Romberger was born in her grand- for a national reckoning. all Americans can walk together toward a mother’s farmhouse in rural Carlisle and has H.R. 40 is intended to create the framework more just future. since claimed Southcentral Pennsylvania as for a national discussion on the enduring im- We owe it to those who were ripped from her lifelong home. She married her husband of pact of slavery and its complex legacy to their homes those many years ago an ocean 53 years, World War II Veteran Chester E. begin that necessary process of atonement. away; we owe it to the millions of Americans— Romberger, in May of 1941. Throughout her The designation of this legislation as H.R. yes they were Americans—who were born into life, Mrs. Romberger owned and operated both 40 is intended to memorialize the promise bondage, knew a life of servitude, and died a grocery store and a mobile home park; she made by General William T. Sherman, in his anonymous deaths, as prisoners of this sys- also mowed her own grass with a push lawn 1865 Special Field Order No. 15, to redis- tem. mower well into her eighties. tribute 400,000 acres of formerly Confederate We owe it to the millions of descendants of She previously enjoyed camping and is now owned coastal land in South Carolina and these slaves, for they are the heirs to a soci- both an avid salt and pepper shaker collector Florida, subdivided into 40 acre plots. ety of inequities and indignities that naturally and Checkers player. Since its introduction, H.R. 40 has acted to filled the vacuum after slavery was formally I join Thelma’s friends and family in extend- spur some governmental acknowledgement of abolished 154 years ago. ing my best and warmest wishes to her on this the sin of slavery, but most often the response And let me end as I began, noting that this special day, and in celebrating her life and has taken the form of an apology. year is the 400th commemoration of the 1619 contributions to our great Commonwealth and However, even the well intentioned commit- arrival of the first captive Africans in English Country. ments to examine the historical and modern North America, at Point Comfort, Virginia. On behalf of Pennsylvania’s Tenth Congres- day implications of slavery by the Clinton ad- Let us proceed with the cause of this morn- sional District, I extend God’s blessings and ministration fell short of the mark and failed to ing with a full heart, with the knowledge that my heartfelt congratulations to Mrs. Thelma inspire substantive pubic discourse. this work will take time and trust. Romberger on her 100th Birthday.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:31 Sep 11, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A10SE8.022 E10SEPT1 September 10, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1123 IN RECOGNITION OF JOSEPH ‘‘BO’’ High School for receiving a Sports Medicine Victoria has served in numerous positions ORLANDO ON HIS INDUCTION scholarship from Memorial Hermann Katy during her professional career. She worked in INTO THE LUZERNE COUNTY Hospital. the House of Representatives for over six SPORTS HALL OF FAME Sabrina received this scholarship through years, primarily for the late Honorable C.W. distinguished service students provide through Bill Young (R–FL–13), Chairman of the House HON. MATT CARTWRIGHT KISD athletic programs. For 12 years, Memo- of Representatives Appropriations Sub- OF PENNSYLVANIA rial Hermann Katy has awarded these scholar- committee for Defense and Chairman Emer- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ships to KISD students who are worthy of this itus of the full House Appropriations Com- Tuesday, September 10, 2019 recognition, and Sabrina rightfully earned this mittee. During her time in Chairman Young’s award. Sabrina is planning on continuing her office, Victoria served in several different Mr. CARTWRIGHT. Madam Speaker, I rise studies at Marietta College, and we wish her roles, including Legislative Assistant and Sen- today to honor Joseph ‘‘Bo’’ Orlando, who was the best of luck in her future career. ior Policy Advisor. Victoria’s primary respon- inducted into the Luzerne County Sports Hall On behalf of the Twenty-Second Congres- sibilities included managing the Appropriations of Fame on August 11, 2019 for his out- sional District of Texas, congratulations again Committee portfolio for six subcommittees, standing athletic achievements in the sport of to Sabrina Haagenson on receiving the Sports analyzing seventy-six department and agency football. Medicine Scholarship from Memorial Hermann budget requests in the President’s budget sub- Each year, the Luzerne County Sports Hall Katy Hospital. mission, and developing legislative priorities of Fame honors those who have brought fame on a wide portfolio of issues. Following Rep- and recognition to the state of Pennsylvania f resentative David W. Jolly’s special election through their outstanding achievements and CONGRATULATIONS TO ST. LEON- victory in March 2014, Victoria coordinated the contributions in athletic endeavors. ARD CATHOLIC CHURCH OF SAN opening of his Washington, D.C. office, sub- Bo’s storied athletic career began at Ber- ANTONIO mitting all of his Fiscal Year 2015 appropria- wick High School, where he led the team to a tion requests and preparing new legislation 13–0 record and a USA Today National that was introduced in the House of Rep- Championship as quarterback in 1983. Fol- HON. WILL HURD OF TEXAS resentatives. lowing high school, Bo took his athletic talents In SAFM-BUL, Victoria served as the Con- to West Virginia University. During his time IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gressional Analyst prior to her promotion to with the Mountaineers, he helped lead the Tuesday, September 10, 2019 the Congressional Strategist. While serving as team to an undefeated season in 1988 while Mr. HURD of Texas. Madam Speaker, I rise the Congressional Analyst, Victoria performed earning the reputation as one of the best de- today in recognition of the 60th Anniversary of a variety of functions, including providing ana- fensive players in the school’s history. St. Leonard Catholic Church in San Antonio, lytical and advisory support to senior Army After graduating college, Bo entered the Texas. Since its establishment in 1959, St. 1989 NFL Draft and was selected in the 6th management officials on the appropriations Leonard has become a fixture in San Anto- process and coordinating information provided round as the 157th pick by the Houston Oilers. nio’s southside community. Over the last 60 Bo remained with the Oilers for 5 seasons, to House and Senate Appropriations Commit- years, the church has created a rich history of tees. In her role as the Congressional Strate- where he had 7 interceptions. After leaving service to the community and dedication to its Houston, Bo played for the San Diego Char- gist, Victoria analyzes and synthesizes data parishioners. from a variety of Army and congressional gers and became the second leading tackler As St. Leonard Catholic Church marks its on the team. Bo also went on to lead the Cin- sources to develop measurable and com- diamond jubilee, it is my pleasure to congratu- prehensive Congressional Engagement Strate- cinnati Bengals in tackles during the 1996– late the Archdiocese of San Antonio, Arch- 1997 season. He finished his professional ca- gies for Army senior leaders, including con- bishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller, Father Eduardo gressional marks appeals to advance the reer in 1998 with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Dur- Martinez and the parish on behalf of the ing his time in the NFL, Bo amassed 10 inter- Army’s appropriations priorities. Twenty-third Congressional District of Texas. I Madam Speaker, it has been a genuine ceptions and 2 sacks. hope you all have a wonderful celebration and pleasure to work with Ms. Victoria Warmouth Throughout his decades of football experi- may God continue to bless the congregation ence, Bo received numerous awards for his during my tenure on the House Appropriations and its dedication to serving the community. Committee. On behalf of a grateful nation, I remarkable performance on the field. In high I ask my colleagues to join me in congratu- school, Bo was named an All-Conference join my colleagues today in recognizing and lating St. Leonard Catholic Church on its 60th commending Vicki for her service to our coun- player in 1982–1983, Berwick MVP in 1982– anniversary. 1983, a 1983 All-State Defensive Back, a try, and we wish her all the best as she con- 1983 high school All-American, and a 1984 f tinues her service to the United States. Big 33 player. In 1988 while at WVU, he THANKING MS. VICTORIA f earned 1st team All Big East Defensive Back, WARMOUTH FOR EXEMPLARY IN RECOGNITION OF ED ACKER- Defensive MVP, and was an Almanac All- SERVICE MAN, RECIPIENT OF THE 2019 American. Bo’s alma mater, West Virginia Uni- MEDIA AWARD FROM THE versity inducted him into the West Virginia HON. JOHN H. RUTHERFORD LUZERNE COUNTY SPORTS HALL University Sports Hall of Fame. Today, Bo re- OF FLORIDA OF FAME mains involved in sports, serving as the ath- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES letic director at Berwick Area High School. It is an honor to recognize Bo on his induc- Tuesday, September 10, 2019 HON. MATT CARTWRIGHT tion into the Luzerne County Sports Hall of OF PENNSYLVANIA Mr. RUTHERFORD. Madam Speaker, I rise IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Fame. May his story and athletic career serve to pay tribute to Ms. Victoria Warmouth for her as an inspiration to the next generation of exemplary dedication to duty and service as Tuesday, September 10, 2019 Pennsylvania athletes striving for excellence. an Army Congressional Budget Liaison for the Mr. CARTWRIGHT. Madam Speaker, I rise f Assistant Secretary of the Army (Financial today to honor sports writer Ed Ackerman. Ed CONGRATULATIONS TO SABRINA Management and Comptroller). Ms. Warmouth received the 2019 Media Award from the HAAGENSON FOR RECEIVING is transitioning from her present assignment to Luzerne County Sports Hall of Fame at the THE SPORTS MEDICINE SCHOL- serve as a Legislative Liaison for the United 35th annual dinner on August 11, 2019 for his ARSHIP FROM MEMORIAL HER- States Forces Korea. remarkable career in journalism. MANN KATY HOSPITAL Victoria is a proud native of Palm Harbor, Each year, the Luzerne County Sports Hall Florida, which is located on the west coast of of Fame honors those who have brought fame HON. PETE OLSON the state outside of Tampa. She earned a and recognition to the state of Pennsylvania bachelor’s degree in both Political Science through their outstanding achievements and OF TEXAS and International Affairs at Florida State Uni- contributions in athletic endeavors. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES versity, and a master’s degree in International Starting at 17 years of age, Ed began his Tuesday, September 10, 2019 Affairs, Comparative and Regional Studies Eu- storied sports writing career for Pittston’s Sun- Mr. OLSON. Madam Speaker, I rise today rope from American University in Washington, day Dispatch. For 52 years, Ed has covered to congratulate Sabrina Haagenson from Katy D.C. some of the most seminal moments in Pittston

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