E548 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 7, 2019 Madam Speaker, I respectfully ask you and IN RECOGNITION OF DWIGHT spent much of his career in service to his fel- my other distinguished colleagues to join me SPARKS’ CONTRIBUTIONS TO low Texans. I congratulate him on this honor, in congratulating these individuals who will be- THE DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE and wish the entire Alvarado family every con- come citizens of the United States of America tinued success. on May 10, 2019. They, too, are American citi- HON. f zens, guaranteed the inalienable rights to life, OF NORTH CAROLINA HONORING SHIRLEY MONACELLI liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. We, as a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES free and democratic nation, congratulate them AS AMHERST WOMEN’S and welcome them. Tuesday, May 7, 2019 INTERCLUB COUNCIL HONOREE f Mr. BUDD. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Dwight Sparks, who retired from the HON. HONORING DONALD WERLING, 2019 Davie County Enterprise and Clemmons Cou- OF NEW YORK CENTRAL OHIO SENIOR CITIZENS rier on June 1, 2018. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE Mr. Sparks began his journalism career in Tuesday, May 7, 2019 1985, helping turn the Davie County Enter- HON. JIM JORDAN prise into a traditional newspaper. At one Mr. HIGGINS of New York. Madam Speak- OF OHIO point, the Enterprise delivered roughly 10,000 er, I rise today to recognize the life and ac- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES copies a week to subscribers. This may not complishments of Shirley Monacelli as she is honored by the Amherst Women’s Interclub Tuesday, May 7, 2019 seem like a large number, but perhaps the next fact will highlight how successful Mr. Council for her lifetime of service to her com- Mr. JORDAN. Madam Speaker, the Central Sparks was in growing the Davie County En- munity. Ohio Area Agency on Aging will host the 44th terprise. As a dedicated educator, Shirley began her annual Central Ohio Senior Citizens Hall of During the 1980s, the Davie County Enter- career teaching grades Nursery through 3rd Fame induction ceremony on Wednesday, prise had the second largest paid circulation in Grade in the Niagara Falls School System, as May 15, in Columbus. I am honored to com- North Carolina among the weeklies. For a well as evening classes in English for adults mend to the House one of this year’s out- small, rural county like Davie, this is a big seeking U.S. Citizenship or their GED. Addi- standing inductees: Donald Werling of deal. tionally, she served as an adjunct professor at Marysville. He initially worked for the Salisbury Post. Niagara County Community College where Don has dedicated countless hours to help- And after years in Salisbury, he moved over to she designed and taught her own Early Child- ing his fellow senior citizens be safer in their the Winston-Salem Journal where he eventu- hood Education Curriculum. homes. After conducting assessments of a ally became editor and remained for seven In 1980, Shirley started her lifetime of com- senior’s house, he draws up plans for basic years. Not only was Mr. Sparks a very tal- munity service by volunteering as an usher safety modifications—everything from wheel- ented journalist, but I think that his Davie and in the gift shop at Art Park. She continued chair ramps to hand railings to bathroom grab County roots helped him tell important stories in that volunteer role for 30 years , picking up bars. As needed, he helps acquire any nec- in a unique way. numerous other volunteer roles along the way essary permits and obtains quotes for mate- Madam Speaker, please join me today in which she continues to participate in to this rials. Refusing to decline help to anyone in celebrating Dwight Sparks and wishing him a day. need, he often recruits sponsors and volun- wonderful retirement. Shirley has touched the lives of so many in- teers to help him complete projects at no cost f dividuals as a leader, educator, and neighbor to the homeowner. In 2018 alone, Don and his in her community. Her roles stretch from a volunteers completed 64 much-needed ren- IN RECOGNITION OF CHRISTIAN Chairwoman of the New York State Council ovation projects throughout Union County. ALVARADO for Children State Conference, to working the Madam Speaker, selection for the Central Information Office at the Amherst Senior Cen- Ohio Senior Citizens Hall of Fame is a high HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS ter, to teaching Religious Education at St. honor accorded to seniors who have devoted OF TEXAS Gregory the Great. their lives to service to others. I am pleased to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Dedicated community leaders such as Shir- join in the accolades to Donald Werling on his ley, who are committed to serving the Western Tuesday, May 7, 2019 induction, and thank the Central Ohio Area New York Community and to making life en- Agency on Aging for recognizing his many Mr. BURGESS. Madam Speaker, today I joyable and fulfilling for all our neighbors, are sacrifices and those of all of this year’s induct- rise to recognize Christian Alvarado, a 2019 part of what makes Western New York such a ees. recipient of the North Texas in DC Internship special place to live. f Program Legacy Award. As a fellow University Madam Speaker, I recognize Shirley of North Texas alum, it is my privilege to rec- Monacelli as she is honored by the Amherst RECOGNIZING 125 YEARS OF ognize this outstanding Texan for his many Women’s Interclub Council for her lifetime of SERVICE BY WINONA HEALTH achievements. service to her community. Her devotion to en- Currently, Christian is the co-founder of riching the lives of others through community HON. CBTX Capital, an investment and real estate service and volunteer work is an inspiration to OF development firm based in Austin, Texas. everyone who seeks to better the world in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Prior to co-founding CBTX Capital, Christian which we live. served as the chief of staff and counsel to the f Tuesday, May 7, 2019 chairman of the Texas Railroad Commission. Mr. HAGEDORN. Madam Speaker, I rise Previously, he worked as an attorney at HONORING THE 2019 NATIONAL today to recognize Winona Health. Jackson Walker, LLP where he advised cor- SCIENCE BOWL FINALISTS FROM One-hundred and twenty-five years ago, Wi- porate clients on various business transactions NAPERVILLE NORTH HIGH nona Health started with $4,500 to create the including securities, mergers and acquisitions, SCHOOL 18-bed Winona General Hospital. Certainly, business formation and governance. He also Winona Health has grown over the years, but has served as a special assistant to then- HON. its focus on serving the community and pro- Texas Secretary of State Roger Williams. OF ILLINOIS viding quality health care has stayed the Governor Perry appointed Christian to the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES same. One Call Board of Texas, and Governor Ab- Winona Health’s high quality health care is bott appointed him to serve as a board mem- Tuesday, May 7, 2019 a reflection of the hard work of its doctors, as- ber of the Department of Information Re- Mr. FOSTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today sociate providers, staff and volunteers. sources. Additionally, he is the board presi- to recognize the National Science Bowl team All Americans deserve access to quality, dent of Austin Angels, a non-profit organiza- of Naperville North High School and to com- timely medical care. I’m thankful the residents tion that provides assistance to local foster mend them on reaching the national finals of of Winona and surrounding areas have a fine children. the high school academic competition. medical provider in Winona Health. Congratu- As evidenced by his distinguished track Since 1991, the Office of Science’s National lations on 125 years. record of accomplishments, Christian has Science Bowl has hosted some of the nation’s

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HONORING THE 2019 BROWARD can exacerbate transportation’s negative I want to congratulate the Naperville North SENIOR HALL OF FAME ELECTEES externalities, leaving communities struggling to High School team on reaching the national make sense of an ever-changing landscape. finals and on placing first in SLAC Division HON. THEODORE E. DEUTCH The PLACE Act will help communities better Team Challenge. The talent and knowledge OF FLORIDA prepare for rapidly-changing environments present in these students are truly impressive, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES while providing policymakers with the tools and as Congress’ resident PhD-trained physi- Tuesday, May 7, 2019 and research they need to make great places. cist, I wish them the best of luck in their future I look forward to working with my colleague endeavors. Mr. DEUTCH. Madam Speaker, I rise today and the Transportation and Infrastructure f to honor and congratulate ten exemplary men Committee to enacting this bill. and women from Broward County who will be f PERSONAL EXPLANATION inducted to the Broward Senior Hall of Fame this week. RECOGNIZING JOANNA CLOUD FOR HON. ERIC A. ‘‘RICK’’ CRAWFORD Each year, the Aging & Disability Resource HER TENURE AS EXECUTIVE DI- OF ARKANSAS Center of Broward County honors elder excel- RECTOR OF THE LAKE LANIER ASSOCIATION IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lence in the volunteer sector of Broward Coun- ty. These outstanding citizens are individuals Tuesday, May 7, 2019 from all walks of life who have contributed HON. DOUG COLLINS Mr. CRAWFORD. Madam Speaker, on greatly to the vibrancy and well-being of South OF GEORGIA Thursday, May 2, 2019 I was inadvertently de- Florida. They are engaged in distinguished IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tained on Roll Call Votes 175 through 184. volunteer service that benefit our communities Had I been present to vote, I would have and make Broward County the outstanding Tuesday, May 7, 2019 voted in the following manner: No on roll Call place that it is to live, raise a family, and re- Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Madam Speaker, No. 175; Yes on Roll Call Vote 176; Yes on tire. I rise today in recognition of Joanna Cloud’s Roll Call Vote 177; No on Roll Call Vote 178; The ten distinguished electees are Barbara nine-year tenure as Executive Director of the Yes on Roll Call Vote 179; No on Roll Call ‘‘Bobbi’’ Arnold of Hollywood, Beauregard Lake Lanier Association. Vote 180; No on Roll Call Vote 181; No on Cummings of Ft. Lauderdale, Gail Gannotta of Since Joanna first stepped into the role of Roll Call Vote 182; Yes on Roll Call Vote 183; Pompano Beach, Ruby Hutson of Lauderdale Executive Director in August of 2010, the Lake and No on Roll Call Vote 184. Lakes, Jean Merget of Ft. Lauderdale, Art Lanier Association has experienced incredible f Schmall of Margate, Florie Scott of Lauderdale growth. Under her leadership, the Associa- Lakes, Carl Shechter of Pembroke Pines, Har- tion’s annual income has tripled, and lake- CONGRATULATING GWEN old Smith of Davie, and Aline Zucker of Coo- based programs, membership and services TOMBERGS ON WINNING THE per City. have expanded significantly. She led several QUAD-CITIES ATHENA LEADER- Again, congratulations to these outstanding projects to implement much-needed improve- SHIP AWARD individuals. I wish them the best of luck with ments to Lake Lanier, including placing solar their induction and continued service to lights on hazard markers for boating safety, HON. Broward County. It is with great pleasure that and preventing further erosion by placing OF ILLINOIS I honor them, and I look forward to hearing of heavy rocks on the edges of the lake islands. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES their continued service activities. Joanna was especially passionate about re- Tuesday, May 7, 2019 f moving abandoned docks and vessels, which required her to garner support from state law- Mrs. BUSTOS. Madam Speaker, I rise today INTRODUCTION OF THE PRE- makers to attain the funding necessary to to recognize Gwen Tombergs for winning the PARING LOCALITIES FOR AN AU- complete the project. Because of her steadfast Quad-Cities Athena Leadership Award for em- TONOMOUS AND CONNECTED EN- commitment, approximately 60 abandoned powering and mentoring women throughout VIRONMENT ACT and rundown docks and boats on Lake Lanier their careers. Ms. Tombergs is the first female were removed between 2015 and 2018. president in the Southern Professional Hockey HON. Joanna’s hard work and dedication over the League for the Quad-City Storm. OF OREGON past decade helped ensure the over 4 million The Quad-Cities Athena Awards were IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES people in the surrounding area would continue founded 14 years ago by a group of women Tuesday, May 7, 2019 to have access to clean drinking water, and focused on female leadership and gender di- thanks to her leadership, families in Northeast versity. Ms. Tombergs embodies the spirit of Mr. BLUMENAUER. Madam Speaker, today Georgia will be able to continue enjoying Lake this award through her work in our community. I introduced the Preparing Localities for an Au- Lanier for many years to come. She has had an outstanding career where she tonomous and Connected Environment Personally, I’d like to thank Joanna for her led the way and shaped the lives of women at (PLACE) Act. This legislation would create a friendship and for working steadily with me places such as casinos, Lujack’s, the Quad- federally funded highly automated vehicle and my office. On behalf of the people of City Times and the Quad-Cities Chamber of clearinghouse to examine the secondary influ- Northeast Georgia, I want to thank Joanna for Commerce—culminating with the nomination ences of autonomous vehicles on land use, her hard work and dedication to improving our for this distinguished award. However, Ms. real estate, transportation, municipal budgets, community. I wish her the best of luck in her Tombergs did not stop there—she has taken urban design, the environment, and social eq- future endeavors. on multiple leadership roles within the Quad- uity. f City Thunder CBA Basketball Team, the The transportation sector is changing at a Quad-City Sports Center, the New York Mets faster pace than ever before. New mobility op- HONORING COUNCILMAN ERIC and now the Quad-City Storm hockey team. tions like transportation network companies, TURNER FOR TWENTY-FOUR Ms. Tombergs has been a steadfast advocate bikeshare, scooters, and more have already YEARS OF SERVICE for young women in the Quad-Cities region, disrupted how Americans get around. And with and is an asset to our community. I am grate- more than 300 companies and partnerships HON. DARIN LaHOOD ful for her leadership and wish her continued working toward bringing semi- or fully-autono- OF ILLINOIS success in the future. mous vehicles to market in the near future, the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES It is because of dedicated leaders like Ms. landscape is set to change even faster. While Tombergs that I am especially proud to serve Congress has started to debate autonomous Tuesday, May 7, 2019 Illinois’ 17th Congressional District. Madam vehicle legislation, little attention has been Mr. LAHOOD. Madam Speaker, today, I Speaker, I would like to again formally con- paid to the secondary influences of autono- would like to honor Peoria City Councilman,

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