E536 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 15, 2020 technologies and updated standards are ur- School in 1951. In 1953, Tony was drafted September 6th, 1994. Throughout his twenty- gently needed for characterizing the multi- into the United States Army, serving in both five years with the force, Lambrix rose through layered plastic packaging materials used Korea and Japan before he was honorably the ranks of firefighter, fire lieutenant, and today. Most consumers are not even aware discharged in 1955. Upon completion of his . In 2017, Lambrix was promoted to that many of these materials are not easily re- military service, Tony attended Burdett College battalion chief, and has held the position ever cycled by most local materials recovery facili- in Boston and earned an associate degree in since. Among his friends, colleagues, and ties, which just exacerbates the challenges for accounting in 1957. Subsequently, he worked peers, Lambrix is recognized as a humble the facilities, even as consumers are trying to at Norfolk County Trust until 1960 and Crosby leader who strives to make a difference with- do their part. Valve from 1960 until 1983. In 1981, Tony out seeking praise or recognition for any of his This bill alone will not solve the plastic was elected to the Board of Selectmen in significant accomplishments. waste crisis in this country, but it is an essen- Canton and also served as Town Treasurer. In Prior to his career with the fire department, tial and important step. Supporting this bill is addition to his elective service, Tony served David Lambrix dutifully served his country. He an investment in our recycling industry and a on the Board of Directors at Norwood Hos- served as an EM2 in the U.S. Navy from 1984 demonstration of our recommitment to Amer- pital, serving as Chairman from 1996 until to 1988 in Alamenda, California. Without a ican manufacturing jobs and the ingenuity so 1998. doubt, Lambrix understands what it means to very much needed at this time in our nation’s Madam Speaker, Tony has made his big- be an active and loyal community member. He history. I urge my colleagues to support this gest impact by advocating for veterans. He devotes himself to causes he believes in and bipartisan bill and see it signed into law. was appointed Veterans’ Agent in Canton in has made a difference in all the lives he has f 1999, a position he held for over 20 years. His touched. Lambrix has received numerous hon- relentless pursuit of benefits for veterans is ors and accolades for his outstanding work in- HONORING NANCY ROSSMAN, A legendary and his accomplishments are many. cluding the Fire Chief Life Saving Award, the CHAMPION FOR THE MINNESOTA Tony created the Veterans’ Memorial Park at Perfect Attendance Award, and the Meritorious RECOVERY COMMUNITY Canton Corner Cemetery, consolidating vet- Service Award, among a host of others. Most erans’ monuments dispersed throughout Can- recently, Lambrix was bestowed the John D. HON. TOM EMMER ton into one location. Tony also organized a Dingell Medal of Freedom Memorial Com- OF MINNESOTA Legion Walk of Honor in Canton, complete mendation in 2019 for his dedicated career in with bricks engraved with the names of the 77 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES public service and commitment to Dearborn. Canton residents who died while serving our Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join Monday, June 15, 2020 country during the Civil War, WWI, WWII, the me in celebrating the retirement of Battalion Mr. EMMER. Madam Speaker, I rise today Korean War, the Vietnam War, and the Iraq Chief David Lambrix from the Dearborn Fire to honor the career of Nancy Rossman of the War. Tony also founded the Fallen Heroes Department. I am proud to honor his work, ac- Central Minnesota Mental Health Center Street Sign Program, a local initiative honoring complishments, and significant community im- (CMMHC). For over sixteen years, Nancy has the same 77 residents who made the ultimate pact. We thank him for his outstanding service served as the Program Director for the cen- sacrifice. Furthermore, Tony established a Fu- and wish him the best of luck in his future en- ter’s Detox Program and designated Reg- neral Honor Guard which presides at veterans’ deavors. funerals throughout Massachusetts, and istered Nurse for their Crisis Program. f Nancy joined CMMHC in 1972 after com- worked tirelessly to ensure that Canton resi- pleting her nursing degree at the College of dents who left high school early to serve in the IN RECOGNITION OF MAYOR MIKE St. Benedict in St. Joseph. Since then, Nancy armed forces, received their diplomas upon re- WALSH’S 24 YEARS OF SERVICE has dedicated what can only be described as turning. Quite simply, Tony is perhaps the a lifetime of service to CMMHC and the Detox most effective and most dedicated Veterans’ HON. MIKE GALLAGHER Program, acting as a community-based case Agent in the Commonwealth of Massachu- OF WISCONSIN setts, if not the entire United States of Amer- manager to patients in need. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Nancy’s career spans the Detox Program’s ica. Monday, June 15, 2020 whole lifetime, and indeed, Nancy is the pro- Tony has had the good fortune to have gram’s ‘‘unofficial historian.’’ Her work has not been married to Patricia for 35 years. They Mr. GALLAGHER. Madam Speaker, I rise only impacted countless patients, but also are the proud parents of two sons, David and today to honor the career of Mayor Mike given them the greatest possible gift—a sec- James. On October 26, 2019, the Town of Walsh of De Pere, Wisconsin. ond chance at life. Canton dedicated the roadway in front of Vet- Mr. Walsh has served his community faith- I congratulate Nancy on her retirement. I erans’ Memorial Park to Tony, naming it fully as mayor since 1996, after 14 years on have no doubt her commitment to CMMHC Andreotti Way. Generations to come will know the city’s Park Board. A De Pere native, Mike will be touching patients for years to come. I of Tony’s contributions to the Town of Canton. Walsh brought valuable experience and a thank her and hope she enjoys her well- Madam Speaker, it is my distinct honor to community-based approach with him to the earned retirement. join with Tony Andreotti’s family, friends and mayor’s office that helped him better serve the contemporaries to thank him for his remark- f people of his hometown. able service to his town of Canton and to the Over the course of Mike Walsh’s 24–year IN HONOR OF ANTHONY PHILIP United States of America. tenure as mayor, he revitalized De Pere’s in- ANDREOTTI OF CANTON, MASSA- f frastructure and recreational sites, drawing on CHUSETTS IN RECOGNITION OF BATTALION his experience from the city’s Park Board. One CHIEF DAVID LAMBRIX FOR A of Mr. Walsh’s most notable accomplishments HON. STEPHEN F. LYNCH DISTINGUISHED CAREER WITH was the creation of the scenic De Pere OF MASSACHUSETTS THE DEARBORN FIRE DEPART- Riverwalk, which led to new housing develop- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES MENT ments and increased use of the Fox River Trail. Mr. Walsh also facilitated the develop- Monday, June 15, 2020 ment of both the city’s east and west sides Mr. LYNCH. Madam Speaker, I rise today in HON. DEBBIE DINGELL and championed the reconstruction of the his- OF MICHIGAN honor of Anthony (Tony) Philip Andreotti, in toric Claude Allouez Memorial Bridge. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES recognition of his outstanding contributions to As the City of De Pere’s economy grew his hometown of Canton, Massachusetts, and Monday, June 15, 2020 under Mayor Walsh’s leadership, so did the to commend him for over 50 years of dedi- Mrs. DINGELL. Madam Speaker, I rise number of people eager to move to the area. cated service to his community and our coun- today to offer my heartfelt congratulations to He oversaw the city’s population growth from try. Battalion Chief David Lambrix as he cele- 16,000 in 1990, to 25,000 by the time he left The son of Angelina and Carmine Andreotti, brates his retirement and recognize his many office this April. immigrants from Naples, Italy, Tony was born years of distinguished service with the Dear- Mayor Walsh’s devoted leadership to the on May 22, 1933, on Staten Island in New born Fire Department. His contributions to the City of De Pere will be remembered by a York. The family moved to Canton in 1935 community are worthy of commendation. grateful community. In his retirement, he is where Tony attended St. John’s Elementary Battalion Chief David Lambrix joined the looking forward to spending more time with his School and graduated from Canton High Dearborn Fire Department as a firefighter on grandchildren.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:47 Jun 16, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A15JN8.003 E15JNPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with REMARKS June 15, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E537 Madam Speaker, it is my honor to com- support of his family: his wife, Mrs. Shelle Cro- house that provides support for people with memorate the career of Mayor Mike Walsh sier, and their three children: Clint, Stephanie cancer as well as their families and friends. and thank him for his selfless leadership. His and Kellie, along with six grandchildren. Rick also served for 8 years on the board of service and commitment to the development General Crosier distinguished himself Person to Person, a charitable organization of De Pere serves as an example for every over 33 years of military service, representing that operates Meals on Wheels and various public servant. I wish him the best in his retire- the United States of America with the highest other programs to help the needy in the Twin ment. honor and distinction. Major General Crosier, Cities area. He also was part of the original f as the ‘‘architect of the Space Force,’’ is an in- start-up board of FINNEGANS, the first beer spiration for all of us who stand ready to serve company in the world to donate 100 percent of IN RECOGNITION OF MAJOR our great country. We are grateful for his profits back to local food shelves. Rick cur- GENERAL CLINTON CROSIER unique vision and commitment. I thank Major rently sits on the board of the American Fra- General Crosier. America will continue to de- ternal Alliance, the nationwide coalition of not- HON. MIKE ROGERS fend the highest ground, and the Space Force for-profit fraternal benefit societies. OF ALABAMA will thrive, because of your noble efforts. I, along with many of my colleagues on both IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f sides of the aisle, including Representative Monday, June 15, 2020 CRAIG who represents Rick’s hometown of CONGRATULATING RICK KLEVEN Eagan, will miss seeing him here in Wash- Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Madam Speaker, ON A WELL-EARNED RETIREMENT ington. I’m sure his friendly face and open I rise to recognize Major General Clinton E. heart will remain a pivotal part of the Twin Cit- Crosier, United States Space Force. HON. TOM EMMER ies community for a long time to come. We On Friday, December 20, 2019, President OF MINNESOTA wish him all the best and hope in retirement Donald Trump signed into law the National IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES he can continue to indulge in his favorite hob- Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year Monday, June 15, 2020 bies: making the world better for his wife, two 2020, creating the sixth branch of the United Aussies, and fellow Minnesotans as well as States Armed Forces, the United States Mr. EMMER. Madam Speaker, I rise to- finding even more ways to support Rock n’ Space Force. This was a historic moment; a gether with my colleague from Minnesota Rep- Roll! Congratulations, Rick—Here Comes the watershed step to increasing our ability to pro- resentative CRAIG to congratulate Richard Sun. tect and defend the American way of life. I can ‘‘Rick’’ Kleven on his retirement at the end of f say, without a doubt, this would not have hap- June after more than 39 years with Thrivent. pened as swiftly and smoothly as it did without Throughout his nearly four decades of service TRIBUTE TO ROBERT ‘‘BOB’’ ALAN Clint’s leadership as Director of the DOD with Thrivent, Rick has become a pillar of the STOCKTON Space Force Planning Task Force. Twin Cities community, leading Thrivent’s gov- So how did a boy from Iowa grow up to help ernment affairs efforts to educate federal and HON. KEN CALVERT create the Space Force? Well, while he was state policymakers about the important role OF CALIFORNIA traveling the world with his military family, he that fraternal benefit societies play in society, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES always had his eyes on the sky. When he helping people achieve financial security and began his collegiate education at Iowa State, live generous lives through important chari- Monday, June 15, 2020 he undertook a really easy major, aerospace table and volunteer efforts that include dis- Mr. CALVERT. Madam Speaker, I rise today engineering, and then sought out a commis- aster relief, partnering with organizations that to honor and pay tribute to an outstanding in- sion in the in 1988 address housing insecurity, and tens of thou- dividual, Bob Stockton, who passed away at where he ultimately wound up flying satellites sands of individual service projects. These ef- the age of 66 on May 13, 2020. Bob was a and launching rockets. forts have had a great impact not just in my loving husband, father, grandfather, and one He quickly earned top honors in multiple district, but for the entire region and nation. of Riverside County’s most dedicated public space training schools and developed satellite- Rick’s dedication, commitment, and enthu- servants. He will be deeply missed. commanding processes that became the new siasm for Thrivent’s unique mission—con- Bob was a southern California native, born Air Force standard. He then served in the necting insurance protection with community in San Diego on December 20, 1953, the son United States Senate where he authored key service—has been inspiring to watch and work of Robert and Beverly Stockton. He earned his Congressional language that improved the na- with him on; for me, both during my time serv- Bachelor of Science degree in Construction tional space enterprise, and in the Office of ing in the U.S. Congress and the Minnesota Engineering from California Polytechnic Uni- the Secretary of Defense he was main inter- state House of Representatives. versity, Pomona in 1978. Bob married the love face to the National Security Council, charged A lifelong Minnesotan and proud ‘‘Iron- of his life, Kelli Tyson, 16 years ago and be- with rebalancing America’s space intelligence Ranger’’ who grew up in Grand Rapids, MN, tween the two of them they have five wonder- architecture. As the signature authority for Rick is a true Minnesota sports team fan, par- ful children and four grandchildren. Kelli and dozens of international agreements with Allies, ticularly a diehard for our Vikings. He received Bob loved to travel, and Hawaii was at the top he improved United States space capabilities, his J.D. from the University of Minnesota Law of their list. Some of their greatest adventures and represented the United States at key School and his B.A. from the University of while traveling include riding a portion of the meetings with North Atlantic Treaty Organiza- Minnesota—Duluth. Rick has led Thrivent’s Tour de France route in 2004 and being bap- tion and United Nations. Government Affairs activities for more than 17 tized in the Jordan River in Israel by friend With this breadth of experience, it’s no won- years, and served previously in a number of and pastor, Matt Brown in 2015. der he was selected as the lead planner for roles as legal counsel and manager of cor- To merely say Bob was a tireless advocate the Presidentially-directed United States porate legal functions within the organization for Riverside County would not do him justice. Space Force, coordinating efforts to shape the through his long arc of service which began in He served on more organizations that I can Congressional authorization of the first new 1981 when Thrivent was Lutheran Brother- name here, but they include: the Monday military service in 72 years. Together with his hood. Morning Group; the Greater Riverside Cham- team, he led the development of; the macro- Rick has been a great advocate on policy ber of Commerce; Leadership Riverside; Cali- organizational design, the stand-up of the ini- matters on Thrivent’s behalf, but also walks fornia Baptist University; Path of Life Min- tial force elements, the funding and manpower the walk of Thrivent’s mission of service— istries; the American Heart Association; the requirements, and the implementation of the something he learned from both of his par- East Hills Chamber; and Western Municipal policies and processes that governed the es- ents, including his Dad who was awarded Water District. He also was a leader of his tablishment of the United States Space Force. Itasca County’s Outstanding Senior Volunteer son’s Boy Scout troop and ‘‘The Prop Guy’’ for His military awards include the Bronze Star of the Year in 2018. Rick has volunteered as his daughter’s dance studio. He managed to combat medal for a yearlong deployment to a Big Brother, served as a board member for do all of this while serving as the Vice Presi- the Middle East, the National Reconnaissance multiple nonprofit organizations, and epito- dent and Principal-in-Charge at Rick Engineer- Office Director’s Gold Medal, the Iowa State mizes the ubiquitous Thrivent T-shirt that says ing Company. He was, as Rusty Bailey, Bob’s University Aerospace Engineering Department ‘‘Live Generously.’’ Recently, he served as friend and the current Mayor of Riverside Distinguished Alumni Award, and the Lance P. Chairman of the Board of Gilda’s Club Twin would say, a ‘‘true saint of Riverside.’’ Sijan Leadership award. This career of acco- Cities, and played a crucial role in helping to Bob’s service to the organizations in our lades is only possibly through the incredible raise money to build the organization’s club- community is matched only by his dedication

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