E734 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 18, 2016 she plans to remain active in the community centennial this year. Since its development, TRIBUTE TO KATHIE AND JERRY and will have more time to partake in some of Rutgers Gardens have contributed to the agri- SEALOCK her favorite hobbies, running marathons and cultural studies, as well as the beauty, of Rut- traveling with her husband. On behalf of Indi- gers University. HON. DAVID YOUNG ana’s Fifth Congressional District, I’d like to Over the years, Rutgers Gardens has ex- OF IOWA congratulate Pat on her remarkable career panded and evolved. Today it encompasses IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and extend a huge thank you for all of the nearly 180 acres comprising the former land of wonderful contributions she has made to Riv- Wednesday, May 18, 2016 Wolpert Farm, Welshman Farm and Helyar erview Health and the Hoosier community. I Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise Woods. It is located on Rutgers University’s wish the very best to Pat, her husband, Steve, today to recognize and honor Kathie and Jerry Cook Campus, a stark contrast to the rest of her two children, and two grandchildren as Sealock of Council Bluffs, Iowa, on the very she enjoys a well-deserved retirement. the university’s urban setting. special occasion of their 60th wedding anni- f While beautiful, Rutgers Gardens provides versary. They were married on May 5, 1966, much more than simply a botanical display for at Epworth United Methodist Church in Coun- HONORING WYATT BOWEN ON the community to enjoy. From the onset, the cil Bluffs by Rev. Gerald LaMotte. Jerry retired BEING ACCEPTED BY THE NA- purpose of the gardens was agricultural re- in 1987 from the U.S. Postal Service and TIONAL ACADEMY OF FUTURE search, which still continues today. Addition- Kathie retired in 1991 as a bookkeeper for Hy- PHYSICIANS AND MEDICAL SCI- ally, students and visitors can receive valuable Vee Drug Store. ENTISTS AS A DELEGATE TO horticultural education through various pro- Kathie and Jerry’s lifelong commitment to THE CONGRESS OF FUTURE grams and materials offered by the gardens. each other and their children, the late Jeffrey, MEDICAL LEADERS Karen, and Karilyn, and their grandchildren, Mr. Speaker, once again, please join me in truly embodies Iowa values. As they reflect on marking the 100th Anniversary of Rutgers HON. their 60th anniversary may their commitment Gardens. This milestone is truly deserving of OF MISSOURI grow even stronger, and continue to love, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES this body’s recognition. cherish, and honor one another for many Wednesday, May 18, 2016 years to come. f Mr. LONG. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to I salute this great couple on their 60th year together and I wish them many more. I know honor Wyatt Bowen, of Pierce City, Missouri, HONORING THE LIFE OF COR- my colleagues in the United States House of who has been accepted by the National Acad- PORAL WILLIAM STEELE Representatives join me in congratulating emy of Future Physicians and Medical Sci- WINESETT entists as a delegate to the Congress of Fu- Kathie and Jerry on this momentous occasion. ture Medical Leaders. f The Congress of Future Medical Leaders is HON. RICHARD HUDSON HONORING DR. TSAI ING-WEN an honors-only program that is designed to OF NORTH CAROLINA motivate and direct the top students in the HON. United States. It is specifically for students IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES who aspire to be physicians or enter into the OF TEXAS field of medical research, and helps to provide Wednesday, May 18, 2016 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES a path and mentorship for students to accom- Wednesday, May 18, 2016 Mr. HUDSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to plish those dreams. It takes place at the Uni- honor the life and legacy of Corporal William Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. versity of Massachusetts over 3 days, and Steele Winesett, who passed away peacefully Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the newly elected helps to spark meaningful dialogues and ex- on May 4, 2016 in Lumberton, NC. We send president of Taiwan, Dr. Tsai Ing-wen, who changes of ideas between future leaders in our prayers and sincerest condolences to his will be inaugurated on May 20, 2016. I ask my the medical field. colleagues to join me in congratulating Dr. To be considered for acceptance as a dele- entire family as they celebrate the life of this extraordinary man. Tsai and in applauding Taiwan for completing gate, applicants must be recommended by ei- another presidential election. ther a teacher or member of the Academy After graduating from Plymouth High School Dr. Tsai Ing-wen, the leader of the Demo- based on a proven track record of academic in Plymouth, NC, Corporal Winesett joined the cratic Progressive Party (DPP), will be Tai- excellence. Students must have a minimum of United States Marine Corps to serve his coun- wan’s first female president, leading the coun- a 3.5 GPA and represent all 50 states and try during World War II. As a machine gunner try to a new chapter of transformation. Taiwan Puerto Rico. It is an incredibly selective oppor- in the Pacific theater, he took part in Oper- provides an example to be followed in gender tunity, and those students who qualify for se- ation Detachment as U.S. Marines landed on equality and women in leadership at its high- lection have done so because of their hard and captured the island of Iwo Jima. The les- est level of government. Taiwan has made work and diligence to their studies, not to sons and experience brought to him through more progress with gender equality issues mention their impressive intellect. his military service stayed with Corporal than many of its Pacific neighbors, having Mr. Speaker, Wyatt Bowen, who attends Winesett and he remained fiercely proud of his adopted a law to implement the United Na- Pierce City High School, has dedicated him- service throughout his life. tions Convention on the Elimination of All self to his studies and exhibited a passion for Following the conclusion of the war, Cor- Forms of Discrimination Against Women health and medical studies, and will soon be (CEDAW) in 2011. representing the future of the state of Missouri poral Winesett returned to North Carolina and attended East Carolina University. Afterwards Taiwan is also an important partner to the at this conference. I would like to extend my United States, serving as a democratic beacon personal congratulations for his achievement, he joined General Motors Insurance, and after 33 years he retired to spend more time with of freedom in the Pacific. Democracy is strong and on behalf of the 7th District of Missouri, I and vibrant in Taiwan and we must continue would like to thank him for his representation his beloved wife, Lola. A true pillar of the com- munity, Corporal Winesett was a leader in the to support these ideals that are so similar to of our district. our own. We must remain steadfast in our f Boy Scouts of America, volunteering with the same troop for 50 years. He also remained an support of Taiwan even though its future may IN RECOGNITION OF THE 100TH AN- active member and devoted parishioner of the hold challenges dealing with their neighbors. Our shared goal is to provide the basis for NIVERSARY OF RUTGERS GAR- Rowland United Methodist Church where he long-term peace and prosperity for both of our DENS took great pride in maintaining the lawn for all nations and worldwide. Taiwan, like the U.S., to enjoy. Corporal Winesett was a man found- is also a responsible member of the inter- HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR. ed in principle and faith in God and will be national community and constantly works for OF truly missed. the peaceful resolution of disputes. Taiwan IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Speaker, please join me in commemo- has achieved a remarkable reduction of cross- Wednesday, May 18, 2016 rating the life of Corporal William Steele strait tensions, and effectively works for Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Winesett for his service to God, country, and peace, harmony, and civilized conduct by all recognize Rutgers Gardens as it celebrates its his community. nations throughout the world.

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