E1220 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 7, 2018 May God Bless the New Life Refuge Min- she served on the executive board of the Vir- No matter our party, we should all aspire to istries and their mission, may God Bless the ginia Municipal League and the National live up to his measure and always try to do victims, and may they find refuge, hope, and— League of Cities’ Small City Commission. what’s best for our country. ultimately—healing. Jane’s active citizenship in Salem extended f f beyond her time in elected office. Beside her career as a teacher prior to her time on City REPUBLIC OF THE RIO GRANDE: HONORING THE GILROY DISPATCH Council, she mentored children at the Virginia THE 7TH FLAG OVER TEXAS OF THE CITY OF GILROY Baptist Children’s Home supervised by her husband Franklin. Beginning in 1953, she also HON. TED POE HON. ZOE LOFGREN helped beautify the city by planting and land- OF TEXAS OF CALIFORNIA scaping as a member of the Salem Garden IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Club. Friday, September 7, 2018 Jane is survived by Franklin, her husband of Friday, September 7, 2018 69 years; their four children, Frank, Amelia, Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, to a Texan, Ms. LOFGREN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay Jay, and Andy; their four grandchildren, Amy, ‘‘Six Flags’’ is more than just the name of an tribute to the Gilroy Dispatch (Dispatch), the Morgen, Lucy, and Samantha; and their great- amusement park. As those of us from great local printed news source for the City of grandchildren, Amelia and Olivia. She will be state know, the term refers to the six different Gilroy. On September 12, 2018, the Gilroy missed in Salem, the city for which she did so flags that have flown over our state: those of Dispatch will celebrate a true milestone, its much. Spain, France, Mexico, the Republic of Texas, 150th anniversary. I would like to commend f the Confederacy, and—since 1865—the flag the Dispatch for its century and a half of serv- of the United States. ice, fellowship, and leadership to the Gilroy PERSONAL EXPLANATION However, what many folks don’t know is community. that there was a 7th flag over Texas that has Founded initially as the Gilroy Advocate, the HON. JOHN H. RUTHERFORD long been overlooked: the flag of the Republic Dispatch is one of the oldest continuous busi- OF FLORIDA of the Rio Grande. Now, if you’re from the little nesses in the region. The Dispatch has chron- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES border town of Laredo this is no news to you. icled the community’s growth from a small ag- Laredo has adopted this flag as the city’s offi- ricultural town to the nation’s Garlic Capital. Friday, September 7, 2018 cial flag. It can be found waving on the The Dispatch has been at the heart of its Mr. RUTHERFORD. Mr. Speaker, I was un- streets, hanging on houses, and even promi- Gilroy community through connecting neigh- available and missed Roll Call Vote 390. Had nently displayed in halls of City Council. Red, bors to each other and to small businesses. It I been present, I would have voted ‘‘Nay’’ on white, and black with three stars and two continues to serve as both a spotlight and Roll Call No. 390. stripes, this flag is a symbol for a group of watchdog for neighbors and readers alike on f fighting Texians that will not be forgotten. the changes and developments in Gilroy. Mr. Speaker, the Republic of the Rio In its history, the Dispatch’s pages have ac- HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY Grande was a small, unrecognized nation. counted for stories of all sizes and angles. It OF SENATOR JOHN MCCAIN After Texas broke away from Mexico, leaders has chronicled wars, fires, earthquakes, floods in other Mexican states were empowered to SPEECH OF as well as new schools, big harvests and cit- do the same. In 1840 the courageous leaders izen achievements. Despite its many awards HON. KYRSTEN SINEMA met in Laredo, Texas and declared their inde- over the years, the Dispatch is most proud of OF ARIZONA pendence, claiming the territories of Mexican the trust it has earned by the Gilroy commu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES states, parts of current-day Texas, and even nity. New Mexico for the Republic of the Rio Thursday, September 6, 2018 As the Gilroy Dispatch celebrates 150 years Grande. of service to the Gilroy community, I join in Ms. SINEMA. Mr. Speaker, thank you to Mr. Those of us who have taken Texas history congratulating them and wishing them the best HILL for organizing this tribute. in school know that Mexico isn’t a country for the next 150 years. Last week, Arizonans said goodbye to our keen on giving up territory without a fight. It’s f senator, our patriot, and our hero, John no surprise that the young Republic soon McCain. Thousands of us took. I time off work, found itself facing the well-prepared Mexican HONORING JANE L. HOUGH school, and or daily lives to pay our respects. army on the battlefield. Despite several We honored Senator McCain because he months of intense battle, the revolutionaries HON. H. MORGAN GRIFFITH was first and foremost an American patriot. He were soon captured. The Republic of the Rio OF VIRGINIA represented the very best about our country. Grande was no more. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES He was loyal above all else to our core values The Republic of the Rio Grande may have as Americans. Before he left us, he wrote us Friday, September 7, 2018 been a small and short-lived nation, but it cap- a parting letter. One part of that letter spoke tures the mind and spirit of generations of Mr. GRIFFITH. Mr. Speaker, I rise in honor to me, and should be a daily reminder for us Texans. The Republic of the Rio Grande re- of Jane L. Hough, who passed away on Au- all: minds us all to never give up without a fight, gust 11 at the age of 91. She was a friend to ‘‘[W]e have always had so much more in especially when fighting for freedom. me and to many who live in Salem, the city common with each other than in disagree- If you make it out to Laredo, Texas, look up. she loved. While most notable as the first ment. If only we remember that and give each The flag of the Republic of the Rio Grande will woman to serve on Salem’s City Council, she other the benefit of the presumption that we all be there, waving in the soft breeze. Look up contributed in many ways to the welfare of her love our country, we’ll get through these chal- and remember the brave soldiers that fought community. lenging times . . . believe always in the prom- for Texas, the stars and stripes of that 7th Jane was born in Norton and grew up in the ise and greatness of America, because noth- flag, and remember the Republic of the Rio coalfields of Virginia. She attended Randolph ing is inevitable here. Americans never quit. Grande. Macon Women’s College, where she earned a We never surrender. We never hide from his- And that’s just the way it is. dual degree in Latin and math. Her son Andy tory. We make history.’’ f told the Roanoke Times that she still spoke John lived those values in the halls of the fluent Latin years after graduating, but she U.S. Senate, at home in Arizona, and around IN RECOGNITION OF MR. PETE drew on her math degree to teach algebra at the world as a beacon of light and hope. HANSE Andrew Lewis High School. The memory of John McCain will never Jane was a longtime member of the Salem fade, but it’s up to us to carry on his legacy. HON. DAVID G. VALADAO Republican Committee. In 1972, she decided We must strive to find common ground and OF CALIFORNIA to run for Salem’s City Council. She ran as an stand taller than the divisive and toxic politics IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES independent, won, and served three terms, of the moment. Some days, some will fall helping Salem find its footing in its early years short of the expectations we set for ourselves, Friday, September 7, 2018 as an independent city. Her leadership boost- but we must wake up each day determined to Mr. VALADAO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ed the city’s fiscal health. During her tenure, do better and do right by the American people. commend Mr. Pete Hanse on being honored

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Establishing a successful family busi- innovation, and cooperation. cisco Bay, Mr. Meyer broke his neck and be- ness, Hanse Farms Inc., Mr. Hanse has It is a lasting legacy that undoubtedly came a paraplegic. After sailing for over 30 earned a well-known reputation for his dedica- reaches far beyond Edward C. Levy, Sr.’s years, Herb thought his days on the water tion to protecting and preserving the agri- wildest dreams. were over. Thanks to the Bay Area Associa- culture industry in Kings County and the great- f tion of Disabled Sailors, Mr. Meyer was re- er Central Valley region. trained on sailing with a disability, and back Mr. Hanse has further shown his service to IN HONOR OF ALVARADOSMITH out on the bay just one year after his accident. the community by his involvement in the Kings He continued competitive sailing and partici- County Farm Bureau. For forty-four consecu- HON. J. LUIS CORREA pated in Paralympic and other international tive years, which is an accomplishment in and OF CALIFORNIA races including in Canada, Italy, Switzerland, of itself, he has volunteered on its Board of Di- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Netherlands, and Australia. Over the years, Mr. Meyer joined many rectors. He has held every position on the Friday, September 7, 2018 Board, including serving as President from community organizations serving the disabled. 1986 to 1988. His involvement continued with Mr. CORREA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to In addition to serving as Commodore for the his participation in numerous California Farm honor the AlvaradoSmith law firm in California. Bay Area Association of Disabled Sailors in Bureau state conventions, establishing rela- Since 1993, AlvaradoSmith has provided legal 2002, he was on the boards of the Marin Cen- tionships and gaining knowledge from organi- counsel to public agencies, large non-profit ter for Independent Living and the Treasure Is- zations outside of Kings County. corporations, municipalities, emerging busi- land Sailing Center, and he was a founding Through his decades of experience, Mr. nesses, mid-sized companies and Fortune 500 member of the county’s In-Home Support Hanse has become known for his superior companies. Since then they have opened Services chapter. These efforts also translated knowledge on many topics in the agriculture three offices across California in Santa Ana, to national action, as Mr. Meyer chaired the industry. His peers look to him for direction on Los Angeles and San Francisco, in addition to Special Needs Committee for the United industry challenges and he is consistently will- international locations in Latin America. States Sailing Association. ing to share his wisdom with others. Through AlvaradoSmith uses state-of-the-art technology Herb Meyer served his country during a his dedication and involvement in the commu- and attorneys with a wealth of experience in time of war and his community thereafter. He nity, Mr. Hanse has become known for his reli- different sectors to provide clients with innova- faced his disability and worked tirelessly to not ability, hard-working character, and leadership tive solutions. only continue his passion for sailing but to for the industry. The AlvaradoSmith firm was established by lower the barriers for other to do the same. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues in the Ray Alvarado and Ruben A. Smith with core Mr. Speaker, it is therefore fitting that we United States House of Representatives to principles around diversity, excellence, integ- honor Herb today for his decades of commit- join me in commending Mr. Pete Hanse on his rity, and community leadership. They have ment to helping people with disabilities over- dedicated service to the Central Valley and on shown their commitment to these values as come barriers and follow their passions. His being honored as the Lemoore Chamber of one of the largest minority-owned law firm in presence will be sorely missed, and his lead- Commerce 2018 Agriculturalist of the Year. the nation and the largest certified minority- ership not be soon forgotten. f owned law firm in California. Their highly- f qualified attorneys attended the nation’s pres- RECOGNIZING THE 100TH ANNIVER- tigious law schools including Berkley Law, PERSONAL EXPLANATION SARY OF THE EDW. C. LEVY CO. Cornell, Georgetown, UCLA, USC and Yale. Their attorneys have breadth in their expertise HON. STEVEN M. PALAZZO HON. TIM WALBERG ranging from business litigation to intellectual OF MISSISSIPPI OF MICHIGAN property. Their clients include Netflix, Shell, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES University of California, Restoration Hardware, Friday, September 7, 2018 Southern California Edison and Northrop Friday, September 7, 2018 Mr. PALAZZO. Mr. Speaker, due to tropical Grumman. storm Gordon, which impacted my district on Mr. WALBERG. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Today, AlvaradoSmith serve as champions 9/4/18, I was en route back to Washington recognize the 100th anniversary of the Edw. for diversity in legal counsel and continue to and unable to vote on the following roll call C. Levy Co., which was founded in 1918 when set the example for other law firms. votes on 9/6/18. Had I been present, I would Edward C. Levy, Sr. started a trucking busi- AlvaradoSmith fosters inclusivity through their have voted NAY on Roll Call No. 392. ness in Detroit, Michigan area. ability to speak over five different languages, A short time later, Levy started hauling investment in a multi-generational workforce, f away steel slag for the Ford Motor Company’s creation of women’s leadership forum, and HONORING THE 50TH ANNIVER- River Rouge plant, and then other steel mills. multi-disciplinary practice. I am honored to SARY OF THE CONSECRATION OF He began to crush the slag and sell it as recognize AlvaradoSmith and its 25 years of ST. GEORGE’S MACEDONIAN OR- road-base material—a move that paved the dedication to diversity and inclusion. THODOX CHURCH way for the company’s continuing expansion f and development. HON. JOHN KATKO Today, under the leadership of Ed Levy, Jr. HERB MEYER OF NEW YORK and S. Evan Weiner, the Levy Group of Com- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES panies has grown into an international busi- HON. JARED HUFFMAN Friday, September 7, 2018 ness with locations across the United States OF CALIFORNIA and the globe. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. KATKO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in Their products and services include steel recognition of the 50th anniversary of the Mac- mill services, slag, natural aggregates, as- Friday, September 7, 2018 edonian Orthodox Church’s consecration in phalt, concrete and cement, specialty prod- Mr. HUFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in Syracuse, New York. The Macedonian Ortho- ucts, logistics, lab services, land development, memory of an inspirational community leader, dox Church has long been a staple in the Syr- and agricultural products. Herb Meyer, who recently passed away at the acuse community and currently serves 200 The company is committed to promoting the age of 87. Mr. Meyer was one of the sailing families in the area. well-being of their employees and recognizing world’s premier disabled racers, and he was Known locally as St. George, the congrega- contributions made by the hardworking, loyal dedicated to reducing barriers facing people tion traces its roots back to 1964 when twenty people who work there. with disabilities. Macedonian immigrant families established the As a good neighbor, Levy is also active in Born in 1931, Mr. Meyer began his sailing church in upstate New York. Once estab- helping to fund local projects and in contrib- career at 12 years old in New Jersey. After lished, the church registered under the juris- uting to charitable organizations that improve serving in the Korean War as a jet fighter pilot, diction of the Mother church, the Macedonian

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