June 1, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E597 for justice or who suggest that talking about go to the courts to be made whole. You can TRIBUTE TO HONOR THE LIFE OF the Tulsa Race Massacre is racially divisive, go to the courts to get justice. This wasn’t JARIN FLYNN FELDSTEIN they need to put themselves in the shoes of the case for us. The courts in Oklahoma 7-year old ‘Mother Fletcher’ or 6-year old wouldn’t hear us. The federal courts said we ‘Mother Randle’ or an infant ‘Uncle Red,’ the were too late. HON. ANNA G. ESHOO OF CALIFORNIA three remaining survivors of an ’American ‘‘We were made to feel that our struggles IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Kristallnacht,’ that occurred on United were unworthy of justice. That we were less States soil 17 years before it was repeated in valued than whites, that we weren’t fully Tuesday, June 1, 2021 Nazi Germany in 1938. American. We were shown that in the United Listen to Viola (‘‘Mother’’) Fletcher: Ms. ESHOO. Madam Speaker, I rise today States, not all men were equal under law. We to honor the life and work of Jarin Feldstein, ‘‘On May 31st, 1921, I went to bed in my were shown that when Black voices called family’s home in the Greenwood neighbor- out for justice, no one cared.’’ who was born on June 4, 1943, and died at hood of Tulsa. The neighborhood I feel asleep the age of 78, on May 4, 2021, from pan- in that night was rich—not just in terms of Rarely have we seen a fellow citizen who creatic cancer. He was the son of Harold Feld- wealth, but in culture, community, and her- exemplifies the spirit of America—indomi- stein and Edna Cooles Feldstein, and a grad- itage. My family had a beautiful home. We table will, moral courage, faith, determina- uate of John Marshall High School in Los An- had great neighbors and I had friends to play tion, and optimism—as we saw ‘Mother Randle’, ‘Mother Fletcher’, and ‘Uncle Red’. geles. with. I felt safe. I had everything a child He earned a bachelor’s degree in mechan- could need. I had a bright future ahead of In addition to surviving the Tulsa-Green- ical engineering from U.C. Berkeley, and a me. Greenwood could have given me the wood Race Massacre, Mother Fletcher and master’s degree in business administration chance to truly make it in this country. Mother Randle also lived through the 1918 ‘‘Within a few hours, all of that was gone. and 2020 global pandemics, the era of racial from the University of Southern California. The night of the Massacre I was woken up by terror against Black Americans, and Jim Jarin Feldstein had a prolific and highly suc- my family. My parents and five siblings were Crow; and Uncle Red survived combat in the cessful career in engineering with the widely there. I was told we had to leave. And that Far East during World War II in the 234th known companies General Dynamics, TRW was it. AAA Gun Battalion, an all-black battalion Systems and Hughes Aircraft. He retired from ‘‘I will never forget the violence of the in the segregated U.S. Army. his position as founder, managing director and white mob when we left our house. I still see So we should heed the wisdom of these re- a member of the board of directors from COM- Black men being shot, and Black bodies markable Americans who have retained their lying in the street. I still smell smoke and SAT (U.K.) Ltd., COMSAT’s subsidiary in Lon- love for America but have yet to receive just see fire. I still see Black businesses being don, in 1984. compensation for the horrendous crimes burned. I still hear airplanes flying overhead. Jarin’s life, particularly after retirement, was committed against them and their commu- I hear the screams. I live through the Mas- devoted to the Boy Scouts of America, which nity and honor their urgent plea to enact sacre every day. honored him with the Silver Beaver Award for H.R. 40, legislation I introduced establishing ‘‘When my family was forced to leave a national commission to examine: (1) slav- his exceptional character and distinguished Tulsa, I lost my chance at an education. I ery and discrimination in the colonies and service. Jarin was often honored for his lead- never finished school past the fourth grade. I the United States from 1619 to the present. ership in food drives to help feed the hungry, have never made much money.’’ As important, H.R. 40 also mandates that was a devoted member of Congregation Beth And listen to Lessie Evelyn Benningfield Am, and a serious jazz aficionado. (‘‘Mother’’) Randle: the Commission recommend appropriate remedies to address and ameliorate the lin- Madam Speaker, Jarin Feldstein was a ‘‘100 years ago, in 1921, I was a 6-year-old gering negative effects of slavery on living good man and a person of great integrity. I child. I was blessed to live with my grand- African-Americans and society. highly valued his friendship, as did everyone mother in a beautiful Black community in privileged to be his friend. He was a true gen- Tulsa Oklahoma, called Greenwood. I was In closing, let me share with you the story lucky. I had a home. I had toys. I didn’t have of how we were able to pass the House reso- tleman; a patriot; a distinguished business ex- any fears as a young child, and I felt very lution recognizing the forthcoming centen- ecutive; a generous donor of his time and safe. My community was beautiful and was nial of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre when no many talents to others; and, above all, a man filled with happy and successful Black peo- one thought it possible because it appeared devoted to his family. I ask my colleagues to ple. Then everything changed. to violate a long-standing rule of the House extend their most sincere condolences to ‘‘It was like a war. White men with guns prohibiting consideration of legislation Jarin’s beloved wife, Carole; his children Patti came and destroyed my community. We ‘‘commemorating’’ dates, events, persons, and places. Reed and Daniel Feldstein, and their spouses; couldn’t understand why. What did we do to and to his grandchildren Megan and Hannah them? We didn’t understand. We were just How did we get it done? By not taking no Reed and Ethan and Zachary Feldstein. His living. But they came, and they destroyed for an answer. By marshalling our allies and everything. demonstrating our commitment and resolve. memory will always be a blessing. ‘‘They burned houses and businesses. They And by developing an alternative that was, if f just took what they wanted out of the build- anything, more effective but not subject to a ings then they burned them. They murdered challenge that it violated the anti-com- CELEBRATING THE WORK AND AC- people. memorative prohibition. COMPLISHMENTS OF THE INTER- ‘‘We were told they just dumped the dead NATIONAL TRADE ADMINISTRA- And in the end, our opponents capitulated bodies into the river. I remember running and gave in and acquiesced to the adoption TION DURING WORLD TRADE outside of our house. I ran past dead bodies. of the resolution, which now stands for all MONTH 2021 It wasn’t a pretty sight. I still see it today in time as a rebuke and condemnation of the my mind—100 years later. utter moral depravity inflicted on the Black ‘‘I was so scared—I didn’t think we would HON. RON KIND residents of Greenwood community of Tulsa, make it out alive. I remember people were OF Oklahoma. running everywhere. We waited for the sol- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES diers to come, and when they finally came, So I close by leaving you with the advice Tuesday, June 1, 2021 they took us to the fairgrounds where we we followed and that you should always re- would be safe. It felt like so long before they member. Mr. KIND. Madam Speaker, in recognition of came. It comes from the great Harriet Tubman, a the end of World Trade Month in May, I rise ‘‘I survived the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. black woman who risked her life to shepherd today to thank the professionals of the Inter- And I have survived 100 years of painful slaves along the Underground Railroad: national Trade Administration (ITA) for their memories and losses.’’ If you hear the dogs, keep going. work to strengthen the international competi- Or listen to World War II veteran Hughes If you see the torches in the woods, keep tiveness of U.S. industry, promote trade and (‘‘Uncle Red’’) Van Ellis: going. investment, and ensure fair trade and compli- ‘‘I am 100 years old. And I am a survivor of If they’re shouting after you, keep going. ance with trade laws and agreements. the Tulsa Race Massacre. Because of the Don’t ever stop. Keep going. ITA has a tangible and direct impact on the Massacre, my family was driven from our If you want a taste of freedom, keep going. lives of American workers and the success of home. We were left with nothing. We were American businesses. It also provides great made refugees in our own country. Thank you very much for inviting me to ‘‘My childhood was hard, and we didn’t join you for this important remembrance of return on investment in terms of U.S. taxpayer have much. We worried what little we had the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre and your fel- dollars spent. Each dollar that Congress ap- would be stolen from us. Just like it was sto- lowship to get justice for the victims and propriated to ITA in FY20 returned $313 to the len in Tulsa. You may have been taught that survivors and their descendants. U.S. economy. ITA’s global workforce is de- when something is stolen from you, you can It is an honor to be with you today. ployed across 106 domestic offices and nearly

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80 foreign markets worldwide. Teams com- ure, she has served with dedication and man in honoring Tom for his prised of trade specialists, business and in- adapted to challenges with grace. many contributions to our community. dustry specialists, and economists provide On behalf of my constituents in New Hamp- f unique sectoral and analytical expertise that shire’s First Congressional District, I want to supports U.S. Government efforts to protect thank Susan for her years of service to our IN SUPPORT OF LGBTQ PRIDE the interests of U.S. businesses of all sizes community. I congratulate her again on her in- MONTH AND HOUSTON PRIDE and help them grow their exports. Their spe- credible career, and I thank her for all that she WEEK cialized knowledge across a broad range of has done to make our state such a wonderful sectors, policy programs, and economic activ- place to learn, live, and grow. HON. ity is specifically tailored to inform decisions f OF TEXAS across the government, from trade negotia- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HONORING THE LIFE OF TOM tions, to trade enforcement, to supply chain re- Monday, June 1, 2021 GUARINO silience, to inward investment and national se- Ms. JACKSON LEE. Madam Speaker, I rise curity. to commemorate LGBTQ Pride Month and the ITA works on behalf of U.S. companies to HON. MARK DeSAULNIER remarkable progress that has been made in promote a fair and rules-based international OF CALIFORNIA making our country more diverse and tolerant trading system that enhances American com- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and embracing of differences in the 21 years petitiveness. Core to this mission is strong en- Monday, June 1, 2021 since the cruel murder of Matthew Shepherd, forcement of U.S. trade laws and taking action Mr. DeSAULNIER. Madam Speaker, I rise a college student from Laramie, Wyoming. when our trading partners engage in unfair As a country, America has made and con- trade practices or do not play by the rules. ITA today with Congresswoman and Congressman ERIC SWALWELL to recognize tinues to make great progress in the area of leverages its expertise in antidumping and social equality, as evidenced most dramati- countervailing duties to level the playing field the life of Tom Guarino. A lifelong Californian, Tom was born in Hol- cally by the seismic shift in public support for for domestic manufacturing, and similarly its marriage equality over the past decade. expertise in trade agreements compliance and lywood in 1953, and grew up in Covina. Tom graduated from California State Polytechnic Today, supporters of marriage equality dra- Foreign Trade Zones to support job creation matically outnumber opponents by 61 percent and encourage investment in the United University, Pomona in 1977, and later earned a certificate in Organizational Management to 35 percent; a near total reversal from 2004, States. when opponents outnumbered supporters 58 ITA’s work also helps to safeguard and cre- from the University of California Los Angeles. In 1978, Tom moved to northern California, to 39 percent. ate jobs in the United States. It is a well- Our country made progress in bringing our where he began a career in journalism. He known fact that businesses that export, on av- LGBTQ brothers and sisters, mother and fa- worked as a radio news director, cor- erage, pay higher wages and create more jobs thers out of the shadows with the repeal of respondent for the Sacramento Bee, and free- than their non-exporting counterparts. As of ‘‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,’’ which I was proud to lance writer for the , United late April 2021, since October 2020, ITA had support. Press International, Mutual Radio, and NBC assisted over 1,500 rural businesses, more Our Nation is now stronger, and our people Radio. Tom later joined Assemblymember than 1,500 woman-owned businesses, and are safer thanks to the sacrifices made by Chris Chandler’s office in Yuba City, where he over 1,300 minority-owned businesses. Thus these brave Americans, who no longer need continued building community relations. Tom’s far in FY21, the organization has assisted to choose between service and silence. more than 20,000 U.S. companies with their experience was further broadened by his work There have been other changes for the bet- export needs despite the setbacks created by as the CEO of the Chico and San Leandro ter. the Covid–19 pandemic. Furthermore, Chambers of Commerce. In San Leandro, In April 2015, President Obama issued a SelectUSA, the foreign direct investment arm Tom worked with the City Council on a project landmark Executive Order prohibiting discrimi- of the organization, has facilitated more than called ‘‘Business Walk,’’ where the chamber nation against LGBTQ persons in the work- $84 billion in client-verified investment and and the council visited every business in the place. supported more than 106,000 jobs since its in- city to assess their needs. Tom’s ability to This civil rights victory ensures the tax dol- ception in 2011. make connections between the public and pri- lars used to pay government contractors sup- In closing, as we continue to celebrate the vate sectors not only increased chamber port contractors that are committed to equal benefits of global trade, I appreciate this op- membership in San Leandro, but also helped employment opportunity for all persons regard- portunity to recognize the hard and often un- develop successful partnerships and new op- less of sexual orientation. sung work and accomplishments of the profes- portunities. This legislation marks a major shift from a sionals at ITA. Tom combined his many years of experi- time when the U.S. Civil Service Commission f ence and began working for Pacific Gas & prohibited the hiring of LGBTQ persons to a Electric Company (PG&E). We were fortunate time when President Biden has appointed, and IN HONOR OF SUSAN HUARD to have Tom as PG&E’s Senior Government the Senate confirmed overwhelmingly, a Sec- Relations Representative with the East Bay retary of Transportation who is a veteran, a HON. CHRIS PAPPAS Public Affairs Team. His breadth of experience former mayor, and an openly gay man. OF NEW HAMPSHIRE and vast knowledge allowed Tom to navigate And we are making progress in realizing the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES relationships with elected officials, community goal of making H.R. 5, the ‘‘Equality Act,’’ the leaders, and organizations. He was known for law of the land so LGBTQ people will finally Tuesday, June 1, 2021 always answering the call for help and suc- be guaranteed explicit, permanent protection Mr. PAPPAS. Madam Speaker, I rise to rec- cessfully engaging individuals with their public under the nation’s existing civil rights laws ognize Susan Huard, who is being honored utility provider. against discrimination in vital areas of life, like today for her retirement from the Community Tom’s involvement in the community, how- employment, access to public spaces, hous- College System of New Hampshire. She has ever, went beyond his work with PG&E. His ing, credit, education, jury service, and feder- served as the interim chancellor of the Com- personal philanthropy extended to, among ally-funded programs. munity College System of New Hampshire other things, the arts, parks, youth; especially Madam Speaker, it is unacceptable that in since 2020. Throughout her time as chancellor those in foster care; and aging adults. He sup- 31 states LGBTQ people can get married on for CCSNH, Susan guided her team through a ported numerous local organizations in any Sunday and remain at risk of being fired or global pandemic, helping students and staff to way he could, including volunteering his time. evicted. on Monday simply because of who adapt to new challenges posed by the public It was through Tom’s natural ability to build they are. health crisis. authentic connections that he became a friend This year marks the 52nd anniversary of the Prior to serving as chancellor, Susan served to so many. LGBTQ Civil Rights Movement, where activists as president of Manchester Community Col- Sadly, Tom passed away in December such as Frank Kameny led the struggle for the lege for nine years, retiring in 2019. Her lead- 2020, at the age of 67. He was a cherished voices of the LGBTQ community to be heard. ership and commitment to supporting the next member of Contra Costa and Alameda Coun- Frank Kameny’s courageous demonstrations generation has touched numerous lives and ties, and he will be remembered for his gen- inspired others to resist mistreatment, and we has played a vital role in building a brighter fu- erosity, integrity, and humor. Please join me, witnessed in 1969 what happens when a com- ture for our community. Throughout her ten- Congresswoman BARBARA LEE, and Congress- munity says enough is enough.

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