July 29, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E693 H.R. 7027 would create a Child Care Sta- COMMEMORATING THE 100TH ANNI- Zachary’s passion for helping other people bilization Fund within the existing Child Care VERSARY OF THE 19TH AMEND- and making his community a better place has and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) pro- MENT been obvious at an early age. He spends gram and invests $50 billion into that fund to much of his free time volunteering to help the help providers through these challenging HON. MARIO DIAZ-BALART homeless, tutor fellow students and coach times. These funds would be targeted to pay OF FLORIDA youth soccer. He also organized a book drive, salaries, purchase PPE and cleaning equip- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES collecting more than 2,000 books for families ment, rent and other fixed costs, and other Wednesday, July 29, 2020 in need. goods and services necessary to maintain or A natural leader, he was captain of his soc- resume operation. Mr. DIAZ-BALART. Madam Speaker, next cer team for all four years at Arvada West Additionally, H.R. 7027 would require pro- month the United States will celebrate the High School. Zachary also served as secretary viders helped by these funds to pay their staff 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage. On of the National Honor Society and volunteered at the same compensation level as pre- August 26, 1920, our nation finally recognized with numerous organizations around Arvada COVID–19. Finally, the bill would require pro- the right of women to vote with the passage such as the library, Santa House, various viders who open or who remain open to meet of the 19th Amendment. For the past 100 homeless shelters and others. health and safety guidance issued by the Cen- years, women increasingly have been partici- I extend my deepest congratulations to ters for Disease Control and Prevention and pating in the democratic process, not only as Zachary Marcolina for this well-deserved state and local authorities. Assisted providers voters but as those who serve their constitu- award and appreciate his contribution to our who are closed would have to provide an as- encies in the U.S. Congress, state legisla- community. tures, and numerous other elected positions. surance that they will reopen their program f when they are able to implement such guid- While we commemorate this important mile- ance. stone, we must give thanks to those men and PERSONAL EXPLANATION I am pleased to support these bills and urge women who worked to ensure that women my colleagues to do the same. were fully included in the political process. It HON. DAVID ROUZER took the courage of trailblazers like Sojourner f OF NORTH CAROLINA Truth, Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HONORING THE 75TH ANNIVER- Stanton, and the women who gathered at SARY OF WERSELL’S BIKE SHOP Seneca Falls so many decades ago to de- Wednesday, July 29, 2020 mand that their voices be heard. As we cele- Mr. ROUZER. Madam Speaker, had I been HON. MARCY KAPTUR brate the centennial anniversary of women’s present, I would have voted YEA on Roll Call OF OHIO right to vote, I urge women across our nation No. 167. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to continue to use their voices and actively f Wednesday, July 29, 2020 participate in the democratic process, as they Ms. KAPTUR. Madam Speaker, I rise today have already for so many years. Our nation’s TRIBUTE TO ROBERT R. HOOD AS- to recognize and extend warmest congratula- political system, as well as our families, econ- SISTANT SECRETARY OF DE- tions to Wersell’s Bike shop, owned by Jill omy, and culture, are made stronger through FENSE FOR LEGISLATIVE AF- Wersell. Her father started the business in the full participation of women. FAIRS 1945, and Wersell’s has been a positive addi- In March, the House celebrated Women’s tion to the Toledo community for 75 years. History Month and acknowledged the accom- HON. ADAM SMITH As Wersell’s Bike shop celebrates its 75th plishments of women across the nation and OF WASHINGTON around the world. Throughout the years, I year of existence, we can also celebrate the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES many years of service to Northwest Ohio the have been proud to recognize key female fig- Wednesday, July 29, 2020 Wersell family has given. Jill Wersell takes ures in my district who have played significant pride in the community in which she was born. roles bettering South Florida. From edu- Mr. SMITH of Washington. Madam Speaker, Whether it is by spending time working with cational leaders to dedicated city employees, it on behalf of myself and Mr. THORNBERRY, as organizations that help children with autism has truly been a privilege to celebrate their im- the chair and ranking member of the House learn to ride a bike, or donating bikes to chil- pressive achievements and highlight the dili- Armed Services Committee, it is our honor to dren and those in need, giving back to the gent work that they do for Florida’s 25th Con- pay tribute to an accomplished leader and community is important to Jill and her shop. gressional District. senior executive of the Department of De- Wersell’s Bike Shop also sponsors the To- Over the nearly two and half centuries since fense, Mr. Robert R. Hood. ledo Glow Roll where hundreds of bikes deco- our nation’s founding, successive generations Mr. Hood has served as the Assistant Sec- rated in lights ride through Toledo to raise have worked to extend the sacred promises of retary of Defense for Legislative Affairs from money and awareness for ovarian cancer. The liberty to all Americans. We are ever striving August 2017 to July 2020. As he prepares to Toledo Glow Roll is a healthy community toward the more perfect union for which our leave this position, we commend him for his event that brings family and friends together. government was established, and we have outstanding leadership, advice and sound pro- The Wersell family has worked tirelessly come a long way. We have more work ahead fessional judgement on numerous critical serving Toledo families year after year. Their of us, and I look forward to working with my issues of enduring importance to the Depart- number one priority has always been cus- colleagues to ensure that these foundational ment of Defense, Congress, and this Nation. tomer service, which keeps the family at the rights and freedoms are secured for all Ameri- Robert Hood has served our Nation for shop a minimum of six days per week. With cans. more than 18 years serving in various capac- countless stories, events, and support, we Madam Speaker, I ask that you join me in ities within the Federal Government. His serv- wish them a very happy 75th Anniversary. celebrating the 100th anniversary of the 19th ice to our nation includes roles as a Profes- Onward, Wersell’s. Amendment, and in thanking women across sional Staff Member for the House Committee f the United States for their activism, leadership, on Science, Senior Legislative Assistant, Sen- and service in creating the vibrant democracy PERSONAL EXPLANATION ior Policy Advisor, and Assistant to the Speak- of today. er of the House of Representatives for Policy. HON. TED BUDD f Mr. Hood also served five years as the Direc- ZACHARY MARCOLINA tor of Congressional Affairs for the National OF NORTH CAROLINA Nuclear Security Administration, a semi-auton- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. ED PERLMUTTER omous agency within the Department of En- Wednesday, July 29, 2020 ergy. OF COLORADO Mr. Hood previously served in the White Mr. BUDD. Madam Speaker, due to a tele- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES phone call regarding a personal family matter, House as a Special Assistant to President I missed one vote in the three-vote series on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 George W. Bush in the Office of Legislative Monday. Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise Affairs, overseeing coordination with the Sen- Had I been present, I would have voted today to recognize Zachary Marcolina for re- ate, including the Armed Services, Homeland NAY on Roll Call No. 141, Escobar of Texas ceiving the Arvada Chamber’s Rising Star Security, Foreign Relations, and Intelligence Amendment No. 3. Award. Committees. Before working on the White VerDate Sep 11 2014 15:46 Jul 30, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A29JY8.024 E29JYPT1 ctelli on DSK30NT082PROD with REMARK E694 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 29, 2020 House staff, Mr. Hood served at the Pentagon This year’s recipients for Brevard County for the California Contractors State Licensing as the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of are Jenna Reed, Astronaut High School, Don- Board. He also served as a member of Ben Defense for Legislative Affairs where he was ald Burkhardt, Bayside High School, Amber Ali Shrine, the Union Kit Carson Lodge No. responsible for promoting the policies, strate- Moore, Cocoa High School, Trevor Evetts, 58, the National Sojourners, and New Hope gies, and budget of the Department of De- Cocoa Beach Jr/Sr High School, Thomas OES. He was a proud life member of both the fense to the United States Congress. Mr. Foland, Eau Gallie High School, Haleigh American Legion AWO and the Military Offi- Hood also served as the Deputy Under Sec- Woloszak, Edgewood Jr/Sr High School, cers Association of America. retary of Defense (Comptroller) for Budget and Michaela Chua, Heritage High School, Heath- On this day, we as a community would like Appropriations Affairs, working closely with the er Motro, Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy, Ed- to thank Mr.