E900 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 30, 2020

I thank JOHN. It has been great working with graduate degree, and then earning a Masters’ CELEBRATING BOND BETWEEN 10 him here in Congress. Degree at Cambridge College. In 2007, she YEAR OLD KHLOE MOUTRA AND I know God will bless him in his future en- attended the Harvard Trade Union Labor Pro- MISSOURI CITY POLICE OFFICER deavors. gram. f Madam Speaker, Donna took a job at Cam- HON. PETE OLSON bridge Hospital and observed a strike by a OF TEXAS HONORING THE CITY OF BETHANY, union at the hospital. She called her father IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES MISSOURI and he instructed her to come home imme- Wednesday, September 30, 2020 diately and not cross the picket line. This inci- HON. dent sparked her fire for collective bargaining, Mr. OLSON. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate a special bond that developed be- OF MISSOURI workers’ rights and fair representation. tween Missouri City, TX Police Officer Jessica IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Donna accepted a nursing position at Cam- bridge Hospital, becoming the President of the Berry and a young girl, Khloe Moutra. Their Wednesday, September 30, 2020 Cambridge Hospital MNA Bargaining Com- friendship sparked a community initiative to Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Madam Speaker, mittee. Not surprisingly, she rose to the posi- collect books for officers to distribute at events I proudly pause to recognize the City of Beth- tion of Vice-President of the MNA, and for the and on emergency scenes. any. Bethany is celebrating 175 years of being past twelve years has been President of the This friendship began thanks to Khloe’s a town this September. Located within Har- MNA. grandmother who introduced her to officers at rison County, Bethany may be a small town During her tenure as MNA President, Donna the Missouri City Police Department. After the within my district, but this town’s roots run far- has worked ferociously to represent the meeting, ‘‘A Book and a Smile’’ was started ther than can be imagined. nurses and health care professionals in this with Khloe’s extra savings, a program de- Bethany, having been around since 1845, is state. She has accomplished much: legislation signed to give books to families who couldn’t well known for its early days of being a rail- banning mandatory overtime was passed as get them at libraries due to the pandemic. road town which ultimately shaped the econ- well as legislation limiting the number of pa- Khloe’s goal is to give 1 million books to 1 mil- omy, culture and community of this wonderful tients assigned to ICU nurses across the lion kids—and she’s well on her way with a re- town for almost 100 years until the last train Commonwealth. cent donation of 1,000 children’s books from pulled out of Bethany in 1980. The Railroad Throughout this COVID 19 pandemic, Disney. industry wasn’t the only industry that helped Donna has fought for PPE for healthcare pro- Khloe’s grandmother wanted her to feel safe the City of Bethany become what it is today. fessionals, for legislation to limit occupational going to the police for help when she needed For many years, Bethany was known as one exposure to COVID 19, and to eliminate the it. This simple gesture blossomed into a won- of the best trading places in Northwest Mis- re-use of n95 masks which endangers the derful friendship and initiated a goodwill effort souri. Now thanks to the Interstate 35, Beth- safety of those who use them. She has to support literacy and give back to the com- any is still is on the map in Northwest Missouri worked to secure housing for nurses who are munity. This special alliance highlights the po- for its service industry and retail industry fearful of carrying the virus home, and for tential for goodwill during this pandemic and which has fueled the wonderful growth of counseling for those who are in need. beyond. Bethany over the past 30 to 40 years. Home Madam Speaker, Donna is known for her On behalf of the Twenty-Second Congres- of Babe Adams, a great baseball player who kind smile, quick sense of humor, her relent- sional District of Texas, I thank Khloe Moutra pitched in three world series games, and Ben- less energy when fighting for her nurses and and the Missouri City Police Department for jamin Prentiss, a Civil War General and former her affection for Dunkin’ Donuts iced coffee. the inspirational work they’ve done for our Postmaster of Bethany, the city of Bethany She has had the good fortune to be married community. has many reasons to be proud of its past 175 to Bill for 42 years. They are the proud par- f years. ents of four children and three grandchildren. CONGRATULATING SISTER BETH Madam Speaker, I proudly ask you to join It is my distinct honor to join with Donna BROSMER A CHAMPION FOR me in recognizing the City of Bethany for 175 Kelly-Williams’ family, friends, and contem- THOSE IN NEED, ON HER RE- years of existence but also to recognize the poraries to thank her for her service to the TIREMENT FROM HEART, LOVE city’s extremely bright future ahead. I am hon- American Labor Movement, and for her dedi- & SOUL ored to represent every citizen within and cation to nurses and patients across the Com- around the City of Bethany in the United monwealth of Massachusetts. HON. BRIAN HIGGINS States Congress. f OF f PERSONAL EXPLANATION IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN HONOR OF DONNA KELLY-WIL- Wednesday, September 30, 2020 LIAMS, RN, PRESIDENT, MASSA- HON. Mr. HIGGINS of New York. Madam Speak- CHUSETTS NURSES ASSOCIATION OF ILLINOIS er, I rise today to congratulate Sister Beth IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Brosmer on her retirement as Executive Direc- HON. STEPHEN F. LYNCH Wednesday, September 30, 2020 tor of Heart, Love & Soul, a nonprofit in the OF MASSACHUSETTS Mrs. BUSTOS. Madam Speaker, I was un- city of Niagara Falls, New York ‘‘dedicated to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES able to vote on September 29, 2020. The feeding those in need; body, mind and soul.’’ A native of Columbus, Ohio and a member Wednesday, September 30, 2020 peaceful transition of power following an elec- of the Sisters of St. Francis at Stella Niagara tion is the cornerstone of our democracy. Had Mr. LYNCH. Madam Speaker, I rise today in for more than five decades, Sister Beth’s ca- I been present for the roll call vote on H. Res. honor of Donna Kelly-Williams in recognition reer of care included a stint as development 1155 to reaffirm this commitment, I would of her outstanding contributions to the Amer- director for her order to ensure the care of her have cast the following vote: ican Labor Movement, the Massachusetts fellow sisters and at one of her hometown Roll Call 208: Yea. Nurses Association and for nearly fifty years of hospitals working with volunteers. Her experi- dedicated service to her community. f ence and determination in making a difference The daughter of Louise and John Kelly of PERSONAL EXPLANATION in the lives of others made her an ideal choice Somerville, MA, Donna was born on Sep- eleven years ago to lead this agency that lives tember 19, 1954. Her family lived on Marion HON. HAROLD ROGERS up to its name. Street in Somerville until they moved to Arling- OF KENTUCKY Heart, Love & Soul is now one of the largest ton, MA. Donna and her husband Bill bought organizations in Niagara County, serving indi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES a house just a few doors down from her par- viduals and families from Niagara Falls to ents where they reside today. Wednesday, September 30, 2020 Lake Ontario. Founded in 1982 as a food pan- Donna attended St. Joseph’s High School in Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky. Madam Speaker, try by a local prayer group, Heart, Love & Soul Somerville. Subsequently, she enrolled at La- due to unforseen flight delays, I was unable to has expanded over the years and most dra- Salle College where she earned her nursing vote on September 29, 2020. Had I been matically under the direction of Sister Beth to degree. She then enrolled at the University of present, I would have voted NAY on Roll Call include a dining room, case management, chil- Massachusetts, Boston, earning her under- No. 207, and YEA on Roll Call No. 208. dren’s, veterans and senior services, cooking

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