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IN RECOGNITION OF GINA PAPAN ment program at the John F. Kennedy School kind and loving woman who inspired those of Government at Harvard University. around her, and she will be truly missed. HON. Her commitment and dedication to others is f unwavering. She and her sister Diane run OF HONORING SCOTT KARCZEWSKI IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES John’s Closet which provides free new cloth- ing to underserved children and offers them Wednesday, December 11, 2013 confidence to achieve. John Papan was HON. MICHAEL H. MICHAUD Ms. SPEIER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Gina’s brother who suffered from a congenital OF MAINE Gina Papan for her eight years of service on condition that tragically and prematurely ended IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Millbrae City Council, two of them as his life at age 21. In response and to continue Wednesday, December 11, 2013 mayor, one as vice mayor. its advocacy for disabled children, the Papan In her role as mayor this past year and family set up John’s Closet. Gina also is the Mr. MICHAUD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to throughout her tenure on the council, Gina has co-director of the John Papan Memorial Schol- recognize Scott Karczewski on the occasion of focused on sustainable finances and revenue arship Fund which was founded by the family his retirement from the Department of Vet- enhancement in Millbrae. She has played an to help special education students and late erans’ Affairs after 36 years of dedicated serv- instrumental role in the adoption of the Eco- bloomers, kids who overcome early learning ice. nomic Development Plan and the ongoing ne- difficulties in high school. Scott’s service to our country began in gotiations for a fire department merger with Mr. Speaker, I ask the House of Represent- 1971, when he joined the U.S. Navy, serving Central County Fire and San Bruno Fire. She atives to join me in honoring Gina Papan who on board the USS John F. Kennedy for more is an avid advocate for public-private partner- is retiring today as mayor of Millbrae and who than three years. He began his VA career in ships that benefit the local community. has committed her life and career to serving 1977 at the Togus VA hospital as a temporary Gina serves on the City and County Asso- her community and fighting for justice. warehouse worker. He was quickly promoted ciation of Governments Board of Directors and f to a full time file clerk position in the Regional Legislative Committee, the Congestion Man- Office, while still attending college at the Uni- agement Program and Environmental Quality COMMEMORATING THE LIFE OF versity of Maine. Scott has held several posi- Committee, the High Speed Rail Policymakers FLORA DAY KING tions at the Togus Regional Office including Working Group, the San Mateo County Coun- Claims Examiner, Senior Claims Examiner, cil of Cities, the Mayor’s Civic Coordination HON. JACK KINGSTON Rating Specialist, Assistant Veterans Service Council, the Budget/Finance Subcommittee, OF GEORGIA Center Manager, Veterans Service Center the Field Agreement Subcommittee, the Fire IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Manager, and most recently as Director of the Shared Services Subcommittee and the Com- Regional Office. Wednesday, December 11, 2013 mission/Committee Subcommittee. Under his leadership, the Togus Regional In the past, she represented Millbrae on the Mr. KINGSTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Office has continued its exceptional perform- San Mateo County Housing Endowment and commemorate the life of Mrs. Flora Day King. ance as one of the top regional offices in the Regional Trust, the Grand Boulevard Task Mrs. King passed away on November 29, Nation, efficiently and accurately processing Force, the Peninsula Traffic Congestion Relief 2013 in Seneca, South Carolina at the age of claims for Maine’s veterans. The performance Alliance, the San Mateo County Emergency 97. of the Togus Regional Office has been recog- Services Council and the Airport Land Use Flora Prussia Day was born on December nized with the establishment of two special Committee. 27, 1915 in Lexington, Virginia, the daughter missions, a rating resource center and a de- Gina continues a family tradition of public of the late Philip Baldwin Day and Ernestine velopment resource center. These missions service and philanthropy following in the foot- Albery Day. After graduating as valedictorian assist other regional offices with their back- steps of her late father, Lou Papan, known as of the one-room schoolhouse in Lexington, logged claims and have contributed greatly to- the ‘‘Dean of the Assembly’’ for his 20 years she earned her Bachelor’s degree from Wil- wards the reduction in the claims backlog na- of service in the California State Assembly liam and Mary College and her Master’s de- tionally. and her late mother Irene Papan, a dedicated gree in chemistry from Virginia Polytechnic In- Through his dedication and valued work, community leader and tireless supporter of her stitute. Scott has earned well-deserved appreciation husband. Following in the footsteps of her grand- and accolades including a Commendation Gina began her professional career as a father, Admiral Benjamin Franklin Day of the Award in 1986 from the Chief Benefits Admin- corporate attorney, but quickly moved to the Navy, Flora enlisted in the Navy istrator, and the Eastern Area Leadership public sector and served as Deputy Attorney in 1941. She served as a Lieutenant in the Award in 2007. General for the state for 19 years. She liti- Navy developing and testing jet propellant for Mr. Speaker, please join me in congratu- gated to protect civil rights and prevent fraudu- rockets at Indian Head Naval Surface Warfare lating Scott Karczewski on his many years of lent use of taxpayer money. She was ap- Center in Maryland for the duration of the Sec- outstanding service to our veterans and wish- pointed deputy director of Governor Gray ond World War. ing him a rewarding and enjoyable retirement. Davis’ Office of Criminal Justice Planning. In Flora married Dr. Edwin Wallace King in f that capacity, she served on the School Vio- 1950 and moved to Clemson, South Carolina lence Prevention and Response Task Force, in 1956, where she worked as a chemist for HONORING THE ACCOMPLISH- the Child Abduction Task Force and as a leg- the United States Department of Agriculture at MENTS AND CELEBRATING THE islative advisor to the High Technology Crime Clemson University. She was active in com- CAREER OF LARRY HORTON OF Advisory Committee. School safety became an munity service organizations and her local STANFORD UNIVERSITY immediate focus on her second day on the job Episcopal church. when the nation was shocked by the school She is survived by her sister, Jane Day HON. ZOE LOFGREN shooting in Columbine. Casati, her sister-in-law, Jeanne Poe Day, her OF CALIFORNIA Gina grew up in Millbrae and graduated son Edwin Wallace King Jr., his wife Edythe IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES from Capuchino High School. She received and their two daughters, Edythe Day King and her Bachelor’s degree in Finance and Eco- Elizabeth Monroe King, and her son Philip Wednesday, December 11, 2013 nomics from UC Santa Barbara and her law Day King, his wife Lori, and their son Philip Ms. LOFGREN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to note degree from the University of the Pacific’s Robert King. the remarkable career of Larry Horton who will McGeorge School of Law. She completed the Today we honor her service to our country retire from his post as Senior Associate Vice Senior Executives in State and Local Govern- and her commitment to her family. She was a President and Director of Government and

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VerDate Mar 15 2010 06:12 Dec 12, 2013 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A11DE8.001 E11DEPT1 pwalker on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E1830 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks December 11, 2013 Community Relations at Stanford University at HONORING U.S. MARINE CORPS RECOGNIZING IVY TECH the end of 2013. His academic and profes- GENERAL RAYMOND GILBERT COMMUNITY COLLEGE SOUTHEAST sional tenure at Stanford spans a combined ‘‘RAY’’ DAVIS, SERGEANT ROD- 52 years. NEY MAXWELL DAVIS, MAJOR HENRY TALMAGE ELROD, AND HON. LUKE MESSER Born in Louisiana to a railroad switch oper- U.S. NAVY SEAMAN FIRST CLASS OF INDIANA ator and a homemaker, Larry came to Stan- WENDALL LEON JONES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ford in 1958 by way of Arkansas and Southern Wednesday, December 11, 2013 California. After earning his undergraduate de- gree in political science, he was drafted to HON. AUSTIN SCOTT Mr. MESSER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to serve in the U.S. Army in Europe for two recognize the contributions of Ivy Tech Com- OF GEORGIA munity College Southeast to the success of years. He returned to Stanford to complete a the 6th District Job Fair. master’s degree in history. By 1970, the year IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES On October 21, 2013, over 150 job seekers of my own graduation from the university, he Wednesday, December 11, 2013 from across the district met with 36 busi- had been appointed an associate dean of stu- nesses looking to hire new employees. In a Mr. AUSTIN SCOTT of Georgia. Mr. Speak- dent affairs. In this capacity he oversaw the in- time when jobs are still hard to come by these tegration of the sexes in coed university hous- er, I rise today to honor the careers of several job fairs are an important tool in linking job ing. During this period he helped ensure that individuals from Georgia’s Eighth Congres- seekers with perspective employers. I am egalitarian American principles and the rec- sional District who gave their all for our coun- proud we were able to bring community lead- ognition of the value of diversity that blos- try and for our freedoms. They have been ers together and provide this service to the somed in the 1960s and ’70s was reflected in posthumously inducted into Georgia’s first- people of the 6th District. University policies. Next he served as a spe- ever Military Veterans Hall of Fame, and I The job fair would not have been the suc- cial assistant to the secretary of Health and would like to recognize them today. cess it was without the help of Ivy Tech Com- Human Services in both the Ford and Carter United States Marine Corps General Ray- munity College Southeast. I want to recognize the work of Shakira Grubbs, Tim Buehler, administrations. mond Gilbert ‘‘Ray’’ Davis hails from Fitz- Daniel Smith, and Chancellor Jim Helms. gerald, GA. In Korea in December 1950, then Returning to Stanford again in 1977 with Their efforts in hosting the job fair show a Lieutenant Colonel Davis personally led his new experiences in dealing with Washington, deep commitment to their community and the he was appointed Associate Director of Gov- battalion to victory in hand to hand combat economic health of Southeastern Indiana. ernment Affairs. From this post he helped against a strongly entrenched and numerically I ask the entire 6th Congressional District to Congress to shape the landmark 1980 Bayh- superior hostile force. For his valorous actions join me in recognizing Ivy Tech Community Dole Act. These efforts fostered free-market he was awarded the Medal of Honor. College Southeast. I look forward to working innovation by encouraging inventors and insti- United States Marine Corps Sergeant Rod- with them in the future as we strive to serve tutions to pursue ownership of patents for ney Maxwell Davis hails from Macon, GA. In the people of Southeastern Indiana. products created with the aid of Federal Gov- Vietnam in September 1967 while his platoon f ernment resources. was pinned down by a numerically superior For all his accomplishments at the Federal force, he personally led his men in repulsing CELEBRATING THE 50TH ANNIVER- level, some of Larry’s most challenging and an onrushing enemy. With disregard for his SARY OF SAM AND DOROTHY own life, he saved many of his men by throw- rewarding projects have involved local govern- YOUNG ing himself on an exploding enemy grenade. ment. The cities of Palo Alto and Menlo Park He gallantly gave his life for his country and and the Counties of Santa Clara and San HON. RALPH M. HALL was awarded the Medal of Honor. Mateo as well as various state and local land OF TEXAS and water authorities, have required skillful at- United States Marine Corps Major Henry IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Talmage Elrod hails from Ashburn, GA. On tention. He negotiated many cooperative land- Wednesday, December 11, 2013 use initiatives, sometimes in the face of dis- Wake Island in December 1941, as a fighter agreement from some of Stanford’s neighbors. pilot, he personally destroyed an enemy war- Mr. HALL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to con- He made sure there was careful sensitivity to ship and shot down two enemy airplanes be- gratulate Sam and Dorothy Young who just celebrated their 50th Anniversary. Their com- threatened wildlife like the California tiger sala- fore assuming command of a ground unit and mitment to each other and their family is an in- mander, for which the University built a tunnel inspirationally led his men against an attacking superior enemy force until he was killed in ac- spiration and a wonderful reminder of the im- under Junipero Serra Boulevard to encourage portance of family, particularly during the holi- tion. He gallantly gave his life for his country migration from Lake Lagunita to a new, more day season. and was awarded the Medal of Honor. secure habitat in Stanford’s foothills. Sam and Dorothy, high school sweethearts Beyond his admirable professional achieve- United States Navy Seaman First Class at Lockett High School, were wed on August ments, Larry is a thoughtful intellectual, host to Wendall Leon Jones hails from Tifton, GA. At 4, 1963 at Lockett Baptist Church shortly after authors debuting their books and is a friend the age of 16, he enlisted in the Navy. At age Sam joined the Navy. Over the past five dec- and supporter for those who are writers, artists 17 the landing craft that he was aboard was ades, Mr. and Mrs. Young have been blessed with three children—Trent, Christi, and Todd— and, most particularly, friends of Stanford. This sunk by a German U–Boat killing all but 89 of the 641 aboard. He was severely burned on and seven grandchildren—Dane, Zachary, year, for his dedication to Stanford he was Teressa, Sammi, Jacque, Gracie, and Aubrey. awarded the Cuthbertson Award during Stan- the face and hands while rescuing Sailors and Soldiers. During the D–Day Landing, he was The Youngs moved to Mount Vernon, Texas ford’s graduation ceremony. Today I praise my among the 51 survivors of a 600 man demoli- in the early 1980’s when Sam was transferred good friend Larry Horton, whose intellect, hu- tion unit, once again sustaining injuries to his with AO Smith Harvestore Silos. The family mility, talent, tenacity, empathy, and dedication hands during small arms fire fights. One later owned and operated Donuts Etc. in to our alma mater are unparalleled. Although Mount Pleasant, Mount Vernon, Pittsburg, and month later at age 18, he was wounded again his retirement will provide him with more time Winnsboro. Sam and Dorothy continue to ac- by shell fragments in the right ear, right ankle, to spend on his personal loves—history, tively participate in the community, and since and face during a demolition mission behind opera, Stanford Athletics, literature, theater, 2002, Sam has served Franklin County as enemy lines. After recovering, he was headed and his partner of 35 years, George Wilson— Commissioner for Precinct 4. to Japan when the war ended and he was Sam and Dorothy Young are blessed to he will be deeply missed not only by his Stan- soon discharged having just reached the age ford colleagues, but by those of us in Wash- have had so many happy years together, and of 19. He was awarded the Navy Commenda- I wish them many more happy years in the fu- ington, Sacramento, and the Bay Area who tion Medal for Valor and 3 Purple Hearts. He ture. Mister Speaker, I ask my colleagues to have shared in the privilege of knowing him. died at age 36 from injuries to his brain join me in celebration of the Young’s 50th He leaves a formidable legacy. caused by wounds. Wedding Anniversary.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 06:12 Dec 12, 2013 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A11DE8.004 E11DEPT1 pwalker on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS December 11, 2013 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1831 IN RECOGNITION OF KAREN INNOVATION ACT East Delavan Avenue and in 1992, additional CLAPPER acreage was added giving the church five SPEECH OF acres for its new three million dollar home. HON. JACKIE SPEIER HON. XAVIER BECERRA Construction began in 1994 and upon comple- OF CALIFORNIA tion, the new home of Mt. Olive Baptist OF CALIFORNIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Church included an impressive complex which IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES seats 1200, 16 classrooms and an all-purpose Wednesday, December 11, 2013 Thursday, December 5, 2013 hall for recreation and social occasions. It is of Ms. SPEIER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor special note that this Church’s decades long Karen Clapper for her service on the San Car- The House in Committee of the Whole mortgage was paid in full in only six years. House on the state of the Union had under los City Council since June 2012. She has ap- consideration the bill (H.R. 3309) to amend Under this extraordinary pastoral leader and plied decades of experience with private and title 35, United States Code, and the Leahy- faithful following, Mt. Olive continues to experi- public organizations to keep San Carlos the Smith America Invents Act to make im- ence extensive growth spiritually, financially ‘‘City of Good Living’’ for all residents. provements and technical corrections, and and munerically. Multiple ministries and a sep- When a seat on the council became vacant, for other purposes: arate faith-based organization, the Mt. Olive the four remaining council members unani- Mr. BECERRA. Mr. Chairman, America is Development Corporation, have been formed mously selected Karen to fill the remaining and must continue to be the cradle of inven- term. She has been a passionate advocate for since 1991. Mt. Olive’s First Leadership tion and innovation. We reward those with big our neighborhoods, schools, parks and public School, which is recognized by the National ideas. safety. During her time on the City Council, Baptist Congress of Christian Education, was I agree we must punish those who troll the Karen Clapper has worked collaboratively with held in October 2007. In recent years a Health her colleagues and sought to create a commu- waters in search of easy money at the ex- Ministry was instituted as was a Media Min- nity marked by fiscal prudence and regional pense of those who harness invention and in- istry with the addition of a TV studio. This year relevance. She was always well prepared at novation. But we must attack the abusers has also seen the construction of the William council meetings and asked many important soundly and surgically so that we do not de- Gillison Fellowship Hall and the dedication of questions during budget and policy sessions. stroy in the dragnet the little guy with the big the YOMO (Youth of Mt. Olive) Athletic Field. idea. Karen has been a team player who worked Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I rise hard to ensure that San Carlos had the finest For this reason, Mr. Chairman, I will be op- today to honor, acknowledge and add my fire, police, and parks services possible. She posing this bill. deepest appreciation to Pastor Gillison and was frequently attended public events, wanting f the family and friends of Mt. Olive Baptist to be accessible to residents. Church for 90 years of faith-filled service to its RECOGNIZING MT. OLIVE BAPTIST During her time in public service, Karen congregation, community, city and country. Its CHURCH served on the boards of the Peninsula Con- outreach to the least the lost among us pro- gestion Relief Alliance and the Library Gov- vides us with a powerful example of faith and erning Board WA. She also served on ad hoc HON. BRIAN HIGGINS love that will only intensify to help our children committees dealing with school property, the OF be better prepared and be able to enjoy and San Carlos Transit Village, and Wheeler IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES embrace an enhanced quality of life. Plaza. She was the liaison to San Carlos Green, a citizens group advocating for envi- Wednesday, December 11, 2013 f ronmentally sensitive projects and policies, Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to and the Planning Commission. In fact, Karen’s recognize and congratulate Mt. Olive Baptist CELEBRATING THE 75TH ANNIVER- longest service to the city was during her time Church of Buffalo, New York on celebrating SARY FOR THE ABILITYONE on the commission where she served from the 90th anniversary of its devout faithfulness PROGRAM AND THE NATIONAL 2009–20012. During this formative time in the and dedication to the surrounding community. INDUSTRIES FOR THE BLIND city’s history, she helped to maintain the city’s To commemorate this milestone, Mt. Olive will small town character while recognizing that its be hosting a celebration on December 8, 2013 planning decisions had to fit into the regional in Buffalo’s historic Lafayette Hotel. need for housing and other changes. HON. DINA TITUS Under the visionary leadership of Pastor Karen earned her BA in Environmental De- OF NEVADA William Gillison, Mt. Olive Baptist Church has sign from San Diego State University and her become a central pillar of Buffalo’s African- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES MBA in Finance and Accounting from the An- American community through its good and derson School of Management at UCLA. She Wednesday, December 11, 2013 has been a consultant, coach and board mem- tireless community works and initiatives to nur- ber for a long list of companies and non-profit ture educate and support generations of fami- Ms. TITUS. Mr. Speaker, this year marks organizations, including Great American Bank lies. Known as one of the most active and am- the 75th anniversary for the AbilityOne Pro- FSB, Accenture, Friends of San Carlos Li- bitious churches in the region, Mt. Olive con- gram and the National Industries for the Blind. brary, the Service League of San Mateo tinues to build on its extensive and rich his- Since their inception, the AbilityOne Program County, and Elizabeth F. Gamble Garden. tory. Its outstanding reputation is a testament and NIB have changed the lives of millions of Karen will continue her work as an inde- to the inspiration of its leaders and parish- people who are blind or have other significant pendent productivity and leadership coach and ioners. disabilities by providing increased independ- be guided by one of her favorite quotes by Al- Mt. Olive Baptist Church was organized in ence through job skills training and employ- bert Einstein: ‘‘Out of clutter find simplicity; 1923 under the leadership of the late Pastor ment opportunities. They are our nation’s larg- from discord find harmony; in the middle of dif- James Hamilton, inside the gates of Semet est source of employment for blind and dis- ficulty lies opportunity.’’ Her eternal optimism Solvay Company Plant in Tonawanda, New abled individuals and manufacture over 3,000 will no doubt direct her to continue to con- York. In 1924, under the leadership of Pastor quality products, ranging from diesel engine tribute to the community. In her spare time Clinton N. Polite, the Church moved outside glow plugs to printer toner. she enjoys reading, quilting and doing cross- the company gates. When Semet Solvay In Las Vegas, the Blind Center of Nevada word puzzles. closed in 1941, Mt. Olive relocated Clinton has helped blind and visually impaired Nevad- Mr. Speaker, I ask the House of Represent- Street in Buffalo where the first service was ans reach their highest potential. In addition to atives to rise with me to honor Karen Clapper held on the first Sunday in May with five fami- offering employment opportunities, computer for her outstanding leadership during her ten- lies. ure on the city council and for her service to Reverend William Gillison was called to pas- training, braille classes, and other supportive the residents of San Carlos at many meetings tor Mt. Olive in June 1981, which marked the services, the Blind Center of Nevada has built and forums in the past. She will be missed on beginning of an unprecedented era of growth a community full of music and friendship. the council but certainly seen and heard and community engagement projects within I want to congratulate the AbilityOne Pro- throughout the community for many years to the Church. In February 1988, Mt. Olive pur- gram and NIB on this momentous occasion come. chased three and a half acres of land at 701 and thank them for 75 years of service.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 06:12 Dec 12, 2013 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A11DE8.008 E11DEPT1 pwalker on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E1832 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks December 11, 2013 THANKING BERN BEIDEL FOR HIS gether federal agencies, the State of Oregon, service engineers for the values that one must SERVICE TO THE HOUSE local governments and the Oregon congres- demonstrate in order to be deemed worthy of sional delegation to channel resources and as- its receipt. HON. CANDICE S. MILLER sistance to affected livestock communities. While this medal is certainly a testament to RESTOR also put forth proactive solutions to the valor and professionalism possessed and OF MICHIGAN reduce the frequency and intensity of wildfires, exhibited by SGT Clifton, it is also a natural IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and improve government and community re- tribute to SGT Clifton’s distinguished service Wednesday, December 11, 2013 sponses when fires occur. Federal agencies career with the Army Reserve. As the medal Mrs. MILLER of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I continue to work towards implementing sev- itself is inscribed, this is ‘‘a memorial and re- rise today to congratulate and recognize Ber- eral of the task force’s recommendations. ward for courage and boldness,’’ and perhaps nard E. Beidel, an employee of the Chief Ad- Curtis also led the Oregon Cattlemen’s As- more than that it is a physical accolade of the ministrative Officer of the U.S. House of Rep- sociation Oregon Habitat Monitoring Initiative, thanks that his community, his fellow Reserv- resentatives. Mr. Beidel was honored with the pulling together a diverse group of stake- ists, and his nation have for the service and 2013 Lifetime Achievement Award from the holders from federal and state agencies, Or- sacrifices he has devoted to the defense of Employee Assistance Professionals Associa- egon State University, private consultants and the United States of America. In addition to tion (EAPA). The Lifetime Achievement Award other industry groups to develop a cooperative the de Fleury Medal, SGT Clifton’s long list of honors an EAPA member who has made a monitoring standard for producers on the awards also includes the Bronze Star with significant contribution to Employee Assist- ground. This effort resulted in the current de- Valor, the Purple Heart, the Army Commenda- ance Programs (EAP), the EA profession, and velopment of the Oregon Rangeland Moni- tion Medal, and the Combat Action Badge. to individuals over an extended period of time. toring Guide, so that livestock producers can These honors have been bestowed upon SGT Clifton for his proven expertise in service ef- Mr. Beidel has been a leader in providing easily monitor their pastures and supplement forts including ground clearance missions and EAP services to organizations and currently federal agency data supporting public land professionalism while serving on the front line serves as Director of the Office of Employee grazing allotments. of duty. Throughout his tours in Iraq and Af- Assistance. He has held this role for over 20 Curtis was raised on a ranch in Vale, Or- ghanistan, SGT Clifton proved to be an asset years providing direct EAP services to mem- egon, on the far eastern edge of the state. for our Army in holding positions, exhibiting bers and staff of the U.S. House of Represent- After high school, he moved full time into the versatility within his vehicle command, clearing atives since its inception in 1991. family’s ranch operation, building fence, piping improvised explosive devices (IEDs), and I am proud to stand before you and the Na- water and moving cattle on horseback. By demonstrating exceptional instincts and tactics tion on Mr. Beidel’s behalf to recognize the im- 1978, Curtis had married his wife Cheryl and in the midst of contact fire. portance of his public service, and honor his moved to North Powder, where Cheryl’s family Last year, SGT Clifton’s truck was struck by award for lifetime achievement and his con- has roots back to the Oregon Trail pioneers an IED while involved in a supply route clear- tributions to the House community. who first settled the Baker Valley in the 1860s. In 1983, Curtis and Cheryl bought a ranch ing mission in support of Operation Enduring We wish Bern much happiness in fulfilling Freedom. This cruel attack seriously injured his retirement dreams. in North Powder, where they now center their ranching operation. Curtis has said that upon SGT Clifton and claimed the lives of his three f buying the property, it was so run down it was brothers in arms who were in the truck with RECOGNIZING CURTIS MARTIN only suitable for producing ‘‘weeds and ground him: SSG Dain Venne; SGT Brett Gornewicz; squirrels.’’ Together, they turned their efforts and SPC Ryan Jayne. Upon his arrival at the to rehabilitating the property to a state fit for Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, HON. GREG WALDEN raising cattle and have been successful in I had the opportunity to personally visit with OF OREGON their efforts. Curtis and Cheryl treasure their SGT Clifton and his wife. On that day and in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES four sons and six grandchildren. They take the days since then, I have been continuously impressed by the progress that SGT Clifton Wednesday, December 11, 2013 great pride in their family ranch operation and in seeing yet another generation involved in has made in his physical recovery and the Mr. WALDEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to the ranch and learning the lifestyle that means modesty that he has shown. SGT Clifton ex- recognize my good friend Curtis Martin for his so much to them. hibits daily the traits of bravery, resolve, and life-long efforts to support agriculture and I’d like to offer a special thank you to Curtis a genuine desire to selflessly serve our nation ranching, which are so important to jobs and and Cheryl for their friendship and guidance that exemplify the very best of our troops. the economy in rural Oregon. Over the past over the years. While every soldier’s experiences are two years, Curtis has done a tremendous job Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me unique, the story of SGT Clifton, SSG Venne, serving as the president of the Oregon Cattle- in recognizing Curtis Martin for his tireless SGT Gornewicz, and SPC Jayne shares as- men’s Association. As his term as president dedication to agriculture and ranching in Or- pects with far too many others that have paid comes to an end, I’d like to take a moment to egon as president of the Oregon Cattlemen’s a personal price in their efforts to counter the pay tribute to his leadership. Association. challenges of the modem battlefield. IEDs are Before and during his service as president the leading cause of casualties for American of the Oregon Cattlemen’s Association, Curtis f servicemembers and the leading cause of inju- served in several capacities locally to the ben- ries afflicting our veterans. In 2012 alone, 104 HONORING SGT KYLE CLIFTON ON efit of farmers and ranchers. He has been a EARNING THE U.S. ARMY ENGI- American troops were killed and 1,744 were member of the Powder Basin Watershed NEER ASSOCIATION’S DE wounded by these indiscriminate weapons. Committee, a Director on the Union Soil and FLEURY MEDAL SGT Clifton is just one of the more than Water Conservation District and President of 51,000 service members who have been the Powder Valley Water Control District. wounded in action in our engagements since During his tenure as Oregon Cattlemen’s HON. RICHARD L. HANNA the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. With Association President, Curtis has worked tire- OF NEW YORK these figures in mind, Mr. Speaker, I ask that lessly to represent Oregon’s livestock industry IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES this body join me in continuing to explore and across the state. During the summer of 2012, support ways to reduce the prevalence of Wednesday, December 11, 2013 wildfires devastated over one million acres of these incidents. rangeland and forest across Oregon, affecting Mr. HANNA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleges to join me many ranchers’ livelihoods along the way. congratulate SGT Kyle Clifton on being pre- in congratulating SGT Clifton on being award- Curtis took the lead in coordinating a relief ef- sented with the U.S. Army Engineer Associa- ed the Steel de Fleury Medal. I express my ut- fort, helping raise over $200,000 in donations tion’s prestigious de Fleury Medal. The de most gratitude to him and all of our for ranchers who had lost cattle and pasture Fleury Medal is awarded by the Army Corps of servicemembers and veterans for their valiant due to the fires. In a further response to the Engineers to honor those individuals who have service and sacrifices, as well as to all of the fires, Curtis established the Restore Every- provided significant contributions to Army En- families and communities who make up the in- thing Strategically Through Organized Re- gineering. Since 1779, the de Fleury Medal valuable foundation of support for these men sponse (RESTOR) Task Force, bringing to- has held a special place in the ranks of our and women.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 06:12 Dec 12, 2013 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A11DE8.012 E11DEPT1 pwalker on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS December 11, 2013 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1833 PERSONAL EXPLANATION RCA, Casio, Panasonic and the U.S. Navy. Jakubow served one year in the Congres- He is also a former school teacher at Ralston sional Office and thereafter was subsequently HON. SHEILA JACKSON LEE Middle School where he was named the PTA assigned as a Congressional Budget Liaison OF TEXAS Teacher of the Year in 2002. Officer in the office of the Assistant Secretary IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES He and his wife of 17 years, Lisa, have al- of the Army for Financial Management and ways had an eye out for preserving Belmont’s Comptroller in the Pentagon with responsibility Wednesday, December 11, 2013 village-like charm and character. for managing the Army’s tactical wheeled vehi- Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, on De- As you can see from this long list of accom- cle program, military construction accounts, in- cember 9, 2013, I travelled to Johannesburg, plishments, Dave has a love of Belmont that stallations, energy, and special access pro- South Africa, as part of the Congressional Del- has been demonstrated over many years and gram portfolios. Conrad has skillfully advised egation appointed to attend the memorial serv- in many forms. Working in local government is the Army’s senior leaders, fostering and ice for Nelson Mandela, the first president of not always the easiest task. You often face strengthening the relationship between the the new Republic of South Africa and one of your neighbors and friends whose expecta- Congress and the . Major the greatest leaders of the 20th century. Be- tions are sometimes difficult to meet. How- Jakubow’s leadership as both a Company cause of my participation in this important ever, through his tireless efforts, Dave Warden Grade and Field Grade Officer throughout his event I was unable to return in time for Roll has demonstrated that he truly wanted to meet career has positively impacted his peers and Call Votes 630 and 631. the needs of residents as much as was pos- superiors, Soldiers and civilians alike. As a Had I been present I would have voted as sible given fiscal and other constraints. Congressional Budget Liaison Officer he follows: Mr. Speaker, this dedication over time is worked directly with the House and Senate 1. On rollcall No. 630 I would have voted rare, but his length of service and focus on the Appropriations Committees to educate and in- ‘‘aye’’ (December 10) (H.R. 3521, The Depart- quality of life in Belmont is why Dave War- form Representatives, Senators, and staff ment of Veterans Affairs Major Medical Facility den’s tenure on the council and in so many about the diverse and important tactical pro- Lease Authorization Act of 2013, as amended other capacities will be remembered. He will curement initiatives of the U.S. Army. (Rep. MILLER (FL)—Veterans’ Affairs) be missed on the council but his legacy will Mr. Speaker, it has been my esteemed 2. On rollcall No. 631, I would have voted live on for many, many years. pleasure to work with Major Conrad Jakubow ‘‘aye’’ (December 10) (H.R. 1402, VA Expiring f during his time as a fellow and legislative liai- Authorities Extension Act of 2013, as amend- son. On behalf of a grateful nation, I join my PAYING TRIBUTE TO MAJOR CON- ed (Rep. COFFMAN—Veterans’ Affairs) colleagues today in recognizing and com- RAD J. JAKUBOW’S DEDICATED f mending Major Conrad J. Jakubow for over a SERVICE TO OUR NATION decade of active service to his country in the IN RECOGNITION OF DAVE United States Army. We wish Conrad, his WARDEN HON. JACK KINGSTON daughter Mara, all the best as they continue OF GEORGIA their journey of service to our great Nation. HON. JACKIE SPEIER IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f OF CALIFORNIA Wednesday, December 11, 2013 HONORING ARMY CHAPLAIN IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. KINGSTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay COLONEL ERIC OLSEN Wednesday, December 11, 2013 tribute to Major Conrad J. Jakubow, United Ms. SPEIER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor States Army for his extraordinary dedication to HON. CHRISTOPHER P. GIBSON Dave Warden for his twelve years of service duty and selfless service to the United States OF NEW YORK on the Belmont City Council, including three of America. Conrad has served for the last IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES years as mayor in 2002, 2005 and 2012. Dave three years as a Congressional Budget Liai- was first elected in 1999 and served two terms son for the Secretary of the Army and will Wednesday, December 11, 2013 until 2007. He returned in 2009 for his current soon depart for his next duty assignment. Mr. GIBSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to term. A native of , Illinois, Conrad earned honor the honorable and distinguished career Dave has been a tireless advocate for open his commission as an Officer in the United of Army Chaplain Colonel Eric Olsen. I have space and was a driving force behind voter- States Army at the United States Military had the distinct privilege of knowing Colonel approved Measure F, the Hillside Preservation Academy at West Point, New York in calendar Olsen since serving in the United States Army. Ordinance, and the Slope Density Ordinance. year 2000. Major Jakubow’s assignments Born in Staten Island, Chaplain Olsen en- He worked hard on the acquisition of 35 acres have been diverse and include over twenty- tered the United States Army in December in the San Juan Canyon which are now per- eight months of combat experience. While as- 1983 through the Pennsylvania National manent open space. He was also instrumental signed as a Lieutenant to the 1st Squadron, Guard. He completed the Chaplain Candidate in getting the new library built and was the 1st Cavalry Regiment, 1st Armored Division, Course in 1985 and was subsequently or- council’s representative to the library JPA. He at Armstrong Barracks in Budingen, Germany, dained by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in also made the seismic upgrade of city hall a Conrad served with Charlie Troop, Alpha 1988. From 1988 until 1992, he led the parish reality. He supported the smoking ordinance Troop, and Headquarters and Headquarters at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Saranac and the creation of Semeria Park. Troop, as a tank and scout platoon leader, ex- Lake before going on Active Duty and serving Dave’s top priority has always been to ecutive officer, and squadron motor officer and tours of duty in South Carolina, Germany, spend Belmont taxpayers’ money wisely. He deployed his units twice to combat in support Egypt and Fort Drum. Finally, he transitioned was critical in negotiating with the city’s bar- of Operation Iraqi Freedom. As a Captain, to the New York National Guard in 1999 gaining units to rein in escalating pension Conrad attended the Civil Affairs Qualification where he remained throughout his career. costs. He is well-known for his bargaining Course and became a civil affairs officer serv- Chaplain Olsen’s long career has included skills and has helped keep Belmont’s budget ing in both the 96th Civil Affairs Battalion and assignments as Assistant Chaplain HHC 27th balanced with a minimal use of reserves even the 95th Civil Affairs Brigade deploying again Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Chaplain HHS in a down economy. in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. 1–156 Field Artillery, Chaplain HHC 27th UEX, Before joining the council, he served as the After returning from his third combat deploy- and the State Chaplain of the New York Na- Planning Commissioner and Parks and Recre- ment, Major Jakubow began his professional tional Guard. ation Commissioner. He is also a former presi- studies as a United States Army Congres- A veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom, dent of his neighborhood association and sional Fellow, earning a Master’s of Profes- Chaplain Olsen deployed to Iraq, operating in former member of the Belmont Chamber of sional Studies in Legislative Affairs from The the dangerous Sunni Triangle region. Serving Commerce. George Washington University. Conrad was as the Battalion Chaplain, his unit conducted Dave was born and raised in Belmont and then nominated and assigned as an Office of combat and stability operations as a part of graduated from Carlmont High School in 1979. the Secretary of Defense Congressional Fel- Task Force Hunter. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer low in the office of the late Congressman C.W. During his notable career, Chaplain Olsen Science from UC Berkeley and is a medical Bill Young and served as his military advisor earned various awards and decorations includ- software engineer. He worked for several Sil- on defense and veteran matters, providing crit- ing the Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service icon Valley start-up firms and developed suc- ical analysis and insight on defense appropria- Medal (with bronze oak leaf cluster), Army cessful products for Sony, Zenith, Samsung, tion matters and pending legislation. Major Commendation Medal (with 3 bronze oak leaf

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She always strives to see the side and Observers Medal, Meritorious Unit Cita- of residents, and works hard to ensure that THE NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF tion Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas their interests rather than the interests of oth- HEALTH (NIH) FUNDING AND Service Ribbon, Army Reserve Components ers are the central focus of the council’s delib- THE IMPACT OF SEQUESTRATION Overseas Training Ribbon, Global War on Ter- erations. She will listen to Belmont residents rorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on on any topic, at any time of the day or night. HON. JOYCE BEATTY Terrorism Service Medal, and Combat Action Coralin has been a longtime advocate of OF OHIO Badge. open space. She first made a name for herself IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in the community in the mid-1970s when a Eric had a truly commendable career, of Wednesday, December 11, 2013 which he, his wife Susan Marie, and his two plan to build housing on Sugarloaf Mountain in San Mateo on the border with Belmont was Mrs. BEATTY. Mr. Speaker, I thank my col- sons Garth and Evan should all be very proud. proposed. She and others won the fight to league, Congresswoman JACKIE SPEIER, for Notably, he made the difficult sacrifice of serv- protect open space and Coralin has spent leading this important bi-partisan discussion ing both the United States as well as the high- much of her life since protecting the Belmont on the benefits of the National Institutes of er power of God. I would like to wish him and hills from development. Health (NIH) and the dire impact that seques- his family all of the best in his future service During her tenure on the council, she was tration is having on NIH, its grantees, and our and retirement from the United States Army instrumental in getting both Measure F, the nation. and New York National Guard. Hillside Preservation Ordinance, and the Slope NIH makes important discoveries that im- f Density Ordinance, passed. She assisted in prove health and save lives. OFFICE OF THE CHIEF ADMINIS- the acquisition of 35 acres in San Juan Can- Thanks in large part to NIH-funded medical TRATIVE OFFICER 2013 VSIP RE- yon which are now permanent open space. research, Americans today are living longer TIREES ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The canyon was slated to have 1,000 homes and healthier lives. built and Coralin helped reduce the number of Life expectancy in the United States has in- lots for homes down to about 60. She suc- creased and disability in people over age 65 HON. CANDICE S. MILLER ceeded in preserving the land for its beauty has dramatically decreased in the past 3 dec- OF MICHIGAN and recreational purposes, making it a sanc- ades because of the important research taking IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tuary for the area’s wildlife and residents. place at NIH. Wednesday, December 11, 2013 She also worked on a revision of the city’s NIH is also a job creator—it has created tree ordinance, the smoking ordinance, design hundreds of thousands of high-quality jobs by Mrs. MILLER of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I review, code enforcement, the noise ordi- funding scientists at universities and research rise today to congratulate and recognize the nance, construction time limits and green ini- institutions in every state across America and staff that retired through the Office of the Chief tiatives. Literally, if you look at the lush trees in countries around the globe. Administrative Officer 2013 voluntary separa- and canyons that distinguish Belmont, you see These investments have led directly to bet- tion incentive payment program, for their col- Coralin’s clarity of purpose throughout the ter outcomes for cancer patients and in- lective years of distinguished service to the community. creased the effectiveness of the treatments we U.S. House of Representatives: Sharyn Alex- Coralin served during some of the most dif- have for HIV, influenza, diabetes, obesity, Alz- ander; Kenton Armas; Timothy Babcock; Ger- ficult economic times for Belmont. She always heimer’s, and hundreds of other diseases and ald Bennett; Frederick Bowles, Jr.; Lorenzo wanted a balanced and fair budget. She disorders that affect millions of Americans. Braye; Elery Caskey, Jr., Tredway Childress; worked hard to prevent Caltrain’s evolution More than 80% of NIH’s budget goes to Alessandro Cusati; Mark Dalton; Thomas from changing the character of the community, more than 300,000 research personnel at over D’Amico; Sandra Durham; Estanislao Field; and her service did not begin with the council. 2,500 universities and research institutions. Jerry Gallegos; Terry Hancock; Monroe Coralin served on the Planning Commission In fiscal year 2013, Ohio received $777 mil- Holliway; Barbara Holmberg; Alfredda Horton; from 1986–1987 and 2001–2003. lion in NIH funding. Richard Hughes; Trevera Jackson; Christine Coralin has a Bachelor’s in Mathematics And my district, the third congressional dis- Jensen; Stephen Johnson; Eric King; Thomas from State University and did trict of Ohio, received 581 NIH grants, worth Mako; Russell Malone; Roy McLeod; Gwen- two years in the graduate program in mathe- over $248 million. dolyn Melvin; George Moore; Ronald Mullvain; matics at San Francisco State. She was a NIH has historically funded the largest Thoa Nguyen; David Peebler; Robert Ransom software developer and part owner of a soft- amount of federally funded research within my II; Alan Richardson; Willie Roane; Delma ware development firm. district at The Ohio State University. Rutkowski; Joe Taylor; Alvin Thompson; Ben In her well-deserved retirement, Coralin is In 2012, NIH funded approximately 25% of Vann; Robert Watson. looking forward to spending more time with the overall research expenditures at The Ohio These individuals are acknowledged and her husband Gary, their daughter and grand- State University. commended for the hard work, dedication, children. And she plans to take music classes NIH grants went utilized on collaborations professionalism, and spirit of public service at Notre Dame de Namur University in Bel- between The Ohio State University and Na- that each contributed to the operation of the mont and to start a quartet as she plays clas- tionwide Children’s Hospital to accelerate House. On behalf of the Office of the CAO sical piano. basic scientific discoveries into life-saving and the entire House community, I am proud Mr. Speaker, I ask the House of Represent- medical advances. to stand before you in recognition of their out- atives to rise with me to honor Coralin In particular, the discovery of microRNAs, standing contributions to the House of Rep- Feierbach for her outstanding public service to small cellular molecules involved with biologi- resentatives. the residents of Belmont. She has preserved cal regulation, is now known to play a pivotal and nurtured the city’s spirit in order to f role in the growth and spread of prostate, produce tranquility amidst the urban din, and ovarian, colon and lung cancers, as well as IN RECOGNITION OF CORALIN a small town appeal that makes Belmont a other diseases. FEIERBACH gem on the San Francisco Peninsula. NIH grants were also provided to The Ohio f State University to establish a research center HON. JACKIE SPEIER PERSONAL EXPLANATION devoted to the study of tobacco use patterns, OF CALIFORNIA research that will help the Food and Drug Ad- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. K. MICHAEL CONAWAY ministration put science behind its new role in regulating tobacco. OF TEXAS Wednesday, December 11, 2013 NIH funds investigators in my district, at Na- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ms. SPEIER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor tionwide Children’s Hospital, to study gene Coralin Feierbach for 14 years of outstanding Wednesday, December 11, 2013 therapy as a treatment for spinal muscular at- service on the Belmont City Council, serving Mr. CONAWAY. Mr. Speaker, on December rophy, the most common genetic defect that as mayor in 1999, 2007 and 2011. Coralin 9, the weather delayed my arrival to Wash- results in infant mortality.

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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES In fact, the Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital is ranked 6th for NIH fund- f Wednesday, December 11, 2013 ing among free-standing children’s hospitals in Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in the United States. IN HONOR OF MR. LARRY this Christmas Season of giving to recognize Hyper Tech Research, Bertec Corporation, HORTON’S RETIREMENT The Fisher House, an organization that has Battelle, and BioOhio—all of these outstanding built sixty-two homes for our wounded warriors companies in the third congressional district of and their families. The Fisher House is a place Ohio benefit from NIH research funding for HON. DORIS O. MATSUI of recovery where families can be reunited biotechnology, drug development, medical de- OF CALIFORNIA with their loved ones as they fight the battle to vices, and health care. overcome the scars of war. As a home away IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES But, just as NIH dollars that flow to Ohio from home, The Fisher House provides safe help grow the state’s economy, a reduction in Wednesday, December 11, 2013 haven and helps relieve the financial hard- those dollars have hurt us. ships that families relocating to be with their On March 1, 2013 sequestration required Ms. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in wounded loved ones face. The Fisher House NIH to cut 5 percent—$1.55 billion—of its fis- recognition of Larry Horton, Senior Associate Program was founded in 1990 by Zachary and cal year 2013 budget. Vice President and Director of Government Elizabeth Fisher in Rockville, Maryland. They These drastic cuts affected all NIH pro- and Community Relations at Stanford Univer- are located at major military and VA medical grams, projects, and activities—every single sity, as he celebrates his retirement from a centers nationwide. Kenneth Fisher is cur- area of medical research was negatively af- long and distinguished career. I ask my col- rently carrying on his Uncle Zach’s legacy as fected. leagues to join me in honoring this individual acting Chairman. I submit this poem penned NIH now has approximately 700 fewer com- who has contributed so much to Stanford Uni- by Albert Carey Caswell in their honor. petitive research grants. versity. FISHER HOUSE—BECAUSE A FAMILY’S LOVE IS They now have approximately 750 fewer GOOD MEDICINE new patients in their clinical center. Mr. Horton joined Stanford University in 1970, and has served in a number of positions A ... The development of more effective cancer A Home . . . drugs is being delayed. including Assistant and Associate Dean of A Home Away . . . Research on a universal flu vaccine is being Student Affairs, Associate Director of Govern- A Home Away From . . . delayed. ment Relations, and Associate Vice President A Home Away From Home! Research on prevention of debilitating for Public Affairs. In addition, from 1976 to And when our heroes come back home . . . chronic conditions is being delayed. 1977, he participated in the President’s Execu- From war and battlefields of honor bright to These delays are proof that sequestration tive Exchange Program in Washington, where which they belong. has significantly undermined medical progress he served as an assistant to the Secretary of Back from that most dreaded cost of war .... across all disciplines of research on the full Health and Human Services. His achieve- all in such pain and heartache to endure spectrum of diseases and conditions. ments at Stanford include the 2000 Commu- .... We cannot continue to compromise our na- nity Plan/General Use Permit, the Mayfield As such a battle up ahead them so lies be- tion’s future economic growth and security by Development Agreement and the conclusion fore, blindly cutting federal investment in areas that of the Trails Agreement with Santa Clara for all these families in this new war! are critical to our nation’s ability to innovate County. Broken all in such places. and compete in the global economy. With scars upon their faces . . . A true Cardinal, Mr. Horton earned both his As much as half of U.S. economic growth With arms and legs missing in all places . . . B.A. in political science, and his M.A. in his- With operation after operation, since World War Ills a result of technological as this they so face this! innovation, much of which resulted directly tory, from Stanford. Following graduation, he served our country in the U.S. Army, with two As they can not so be alone . . . from federally-funded scientific research. For they so need a place of refuse where they The private sector, which requires rapid re- years in Western Europe during the Vietnam can get strong . . . turns in investment, relies on the federal gov- War era. Through his years at Stanford, he A place that they can call Home! ernment to fund basic scientific research. has seen history unfold on the campus, and A Home Away From Home, Sustained support for federal research, edu- helped to shape Stanford’s policies in areas where they can all belong! cation, and student aid programs pay divi- vital to the University’s success, including Can grow! A place where healing is so strong! dends by building human, scientific and tech- housing for women and minorities, federal pat- ent legislation, federal research-funding policy, A place where their loved ones can hold them nological capital for our nation. tight .... We cannot afford to let the United States fall federal immigration and national security and encourage them both day and night! behind other countries, such as China, in such issues, and significantly, land use issues. A place to ready them for this new battle, important areas as scientific research and in- At Stanford’s 2013 commencement, Mr. this new fight! novation. Horton was honored with the Kenneth M. A place of refuse and of rest! Our government must show a clear commit- A place where they can but be their best! Cuthbertson Award For Exceptional Service to A place that which helps their fine heart’s ment to sustained funding of scientific re- Stanford University. This award was truly de- search across the disciplines so that our na- crest! served, and Mr. Horton will leave Stanford A place which brings them to recovery and tion can compete globally and we can build a University for the better from his 54 years of nothing less! better America for future generations. service to the school. Following his retirement, A place where they so all belong! Sequestration is not the answer to our na- Larry will certainly maintain a busy schedule So they know that they are not alone! tion’s fiscal problems. pursuing his passions of opera and theater, A Home Away From Home! I urge my colleagues to oppose further cuts Just like a love song! golf, travel, and enjoying a good book. to nondefense discretionary programs. Because all of these families come from afar! The point of fiscal responsibility is to invest Mr. Speaker, I am honored to recognize the As they put their own lives on hold . . . in these critical federal programs in order to numerous contributions made by Mr. Larry because that’s who they are! Horton during his tenure at Stanford Univer- Such quiet heroes one and all, provide a better life for all Americans, espe- who so shine like the stars! cially our children who are our future research- sity. As Mr. Horton, family, friends, and col- Because they make their loved ones who ers and inventors. leagues celebrate his retirement, I ask my col- they are! Sustained investments in NIH are essential leagues to join me in thanking and recognizing All In This Home Away From Home from so that our nation can train the next genera- him for his many years of service. afar!

VerDate Mar 15 2010 06:12 Dec 12, 2013 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A11DE8.022 E11DEPT1 pwalker on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E1836 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks December 11, 2013 The Fisher House is the Home of America’s raised approximately $1,000 annually for sev- verse award made against a non-prevailing Greatest of All Stars! eral years. In 2009, members began partici- party. As originally introduced, H.R. 3309 re- So that in the morning they can awake . . . pating in the collection of warm clothing items quired the court to award fees to a prevailing With but smiles upon their face! Where their children can but so have a place! for homeless veterans for the Washington, party in patent litigation ‘‘unless the court finds Where they can be kids as all around they so DC, Veterans Administration Medical Center. that the position of the nonprevailing party or race! That same year, the Chapter began sup- parties was substantially justified or that spe- Which feels more like home with each new porting the National Association of Letter Car- cial circumstances make an award unjust.’’ day! riers ‘‘Stamp Out Hunger’’ program. The Jeffries Amendment modifies this provi- Where at the dinner table they can all say Over the course of its successful history, the sion to disallow fee-shifting when: 1) ‘‘the grace! Springfield Chapter has benefited from many court finds that the position and conduct of the A safe haven . . . dynamic, accomplished leaders. Several past nonprevailing party or parties were reasonably a sanctuary which in the quiet of the night justified in law and fact’’ or 2) when a named brings tears to their face! presidents have been elected as officers or To let them Heal! appointed committee chairs of the NARFE Vir- inventor or non-prevailing party encounters To let them find The Grace! ginia Federation of Chapters. Others have special circumstances such as ‘‘severe eco- Where their courage grows at such an enor- served in civic, professional, or fraternal orga- nomic hardship’’ that would make a fee-shift- mous pace! nizations locally. Particularly noteworthy are ing award unjust. With respect to the latter Where family Birthdays . . . the accomplishments of past presidents Milton provision, the amendment further limits the cir- Christmas . . . Kramer, Vincent Agnelli, David Sullivan, cumstances under which a fee-shifting award Thanksgiving and Holidays they celebrate! Charles Delaplane, and Ann M. Collins. Past is proper by mandating consideration of addi- And talk about their first new steps so great! President Kramer played a major role in orga- tional factors by the court. As they wipe away all those tears from their During the debate on the House floor, a face! nizing the Northern Virginia Caucus of Chap- All in This Home Away From Home, ters in 1993. Past President Agnelli served on claim was made that the term ‘‘substantially this so very special healing place! an ad hoc committee influential in the 1993 justified’’ means ‘‘reasonably justified’’ as inter- Until that moment, Virginia Supreme Court Federal retiree tax re- preted through the Equal Access to Justice that one fine day fund issue. Past President Sullivan served on Act (EAJA), The EAJA is a body of law unre- when it’s time to leave this Home Away the Board of the Virginia Federation of Chap- lated to intellectual property jurisprudence. Ac- From Home! ters (VFC) for several years and subsequently cordingly, its precedential value is uncertain. And finally, was elected NARFE National Secretary in However, to the extent this body of law is con- they can all go back to their Home’s to so sidered relevant, the oft-referenced Supreme stay! 2000 and again in 2002. Past President As they will never forget this place! Charles Delaplane served on the Board of the Court decision in Pierce v. Underwood explic- Bless this home! VFC for several years and chaired the Na- itly asserts that ‘‘substantially justified’’ and ‘‘reasonably justified’’ are not synonymous. f tional Legislation Committee at the 2008 and 2010 NARFE National Conventions. Past Consequently, even when viewed through the RECOGNIZING THE 50TH ANNIVER- President Collins served on the Board of the EAJA lens, the Jeffries Amendment clearly SARY OF SPRINGFIELD CHAPTER VFC and subsequently was elected VFC lowers the bar that a non-prevailing party must 893 OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIA- President for 2 terms (2005–2007). In 2006 as meet in order to avoid an adverse fee-shifting TION OF RETIRED FEDERAL EM- VFC President she established NARFE VFC determination. PLOYEES Congressional District Liaisons for the 11 con- The EAJA states in pertinent part: ‘‘(1)(A) gressional districts in Virginia as well as a Except as otherwise specifically provided by HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY Senatorial Liaison. Also, Past President Col- statute, a court shall award to a prevailing OF VIRGINIA lins was appointed as a delegate to the 2005 party other than the United States fees and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES White House Conference on Aging to rep- other expenses . . . incurred by that party in any civil action . . . brought by or against the Wednesday, December 11, 2013 resent the 11th Congressional District of Vir- ginia. United States . . . unless the court finds that Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to com- The 11th Congressional District of Virginia, the position of the United States was substan- memorate the 50th Anniversary of Chapter due to its proximity to Washington, DC, is tially justified or that special circumstances 893 of the National Association of Active and home to a significant number of Federal em- make an award unjust.’’ Retired Federal Employees (NARFE), based ployees and retirees and I am honored to rep- The Supreme Court in Pierce v. Underwood in Springfield, Virginia. resent these dedicated and honorable public decided several issues regarding the EAJA, Founded in 1921, NARFE is a nonpartisan servants in the U.S. House of Representa- including the applicable standard of appellate organization dedicated to protecting and en- tives. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join review and the meaning of ‘‘substantially justi- hancing the earned pay, retirement, and me in congratulating NARFE Springfield Chap- fied.’’ Regarding the standard of review, the health care benefits of federal employees and ter 893 on the occasion of its 50th Anniversary court held that the plain language of the stat- retirees as well as their spouses and sur- and in thanking the members for their unwav- ute stating ‘‘the court finds,’’ makes clear ‘‘that vivors. Springfield Chapter 893 is one of more ering support and dedication to Federal em- the determination is for the district court to than 1600 NARFE chapters nationwide. ployees, retirees, and their families. make, and thus suggests some deference to The Charter for Chapter 893 was issued the district court on appeal’’ by employing an f December 31, 1963. At that time, there were abuse of discretion standard. H.R. 3309 also 14 members. Today, the Chapter membership INNOVATION ACT includes ‘‘the court finds’’ language in its for- has grown to become the largest of the 59 mulation. As such, any appellate court review- chapters in Virginia, with nearly 1,400 voting SPEECH OF ing a fee-shifting decision by the district court members. Chapter members have had a should apply the deferential abuse of discre- strong voice in many national and local legis- HON. HAKEEM S. JEFFRIES tion standard as well. lative issues affecting Federal retirees, senior OF NEW YORK In order to determine the meaning of ‘‘sub- citizens and the public at large. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES stantially justified,’’ the Court studied the plain While Chapter 893 has always emphasized Thursday, December 5, 2013 meaning of the statute, dictionary definitions fulfilling the primary NARFE mission, its mem- The House in Committee of the Whole and the legislative history to conclude: ‘‘[w]e bers have also made invaluable contributions House on the state of the Union had under are of the view, therefore, that as between the to our Northern Virginia community. Chapter consideration the bill (H.R. 3309) to amend two commonly used connotations of the word 893 members have volunteered countless title 35, United States Code, and the Leahy- ‘substantially,’ the one most naturally con- hours at hospitals and libraries, and they have Smith America Invents Act to make im- veyed by the phrase before us here is not ‘jus- worked with local non-profit organizations to provements and technical corrections, and tified to a high degree,’ but rather ‘justified in support blood drives and Meals on Wheels for other purposes: substance or in the main’—that is, justified to programs. Since 1987, members have contrib- Mr. JEFFRIES. Mr. Chairman, the Jeffries a degree that could satisfy a reasonable per- uted generously to Alzheimer’s Research, the Amendment to H.R. 3309 accepted in the son. That is no different from the ‘reasonable charity of choice for NARFE nationwide. In House Judiciary Committee amended the bill’s basis both in law and fact’ formulation adopted 1992, members first participated in the local fee-shifting provision in a meaningful manner by the ninth Circuit . . .’’ It is important to area Alzheimer’s Memory Walk, which has designed to reduce the likelihood of an ad- note, of course, that the phrase ‘‘reasonable

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In my home state, Outlook Nebraska is the For purposes of understanding the reduced Thanks to the efforts of the conference plan- NIB provider and is an economic engine that burden effectuated by the Jeffries Amend- ning committee, this summit was the first to in- brings valuable business to the Omaha area. ment, the most relevant part of the Pierce v. clude Native American speakers and perspec- Founded in 2000, Outlook Nebraska, much Underwood decision is the majority opinion’s tives, a contribution that sets an important like its sister NIB agencies, seeks to enhance assertion that ‘‘our analysis does not convert precedent for future summits. the quality of life for the blind and visually im- the statutory term ‘substantially justified’ into Hosted by the University of New Mexico, paired. ‘reasonably justified.’ ’’ In other words, the two under the leadership of President Robert G. It is Nebraska’s largest employer for those terms yield different standards. Logically, then, Frank and Chancellor for Health Sciences with vision disabilities. Outlook Nebraska’s ‘‘reasonably justified’’ sets forth a lower Paul B. Roth, and coordinated by the Robert work is especially important because, unfortu- threshold that must be met by a non-prevailing Wood Johnson Foundation Center for Health nately, 70 percent of working-age Americans party. Policy at UNM, led by Director Gabriel San- who are blind are unemployed. The concurring opinion of Justice William chez, the summit provided my Tri-Caucus col- The AbilityOne program makes Outlook Ne- Brennan further clarifies the practical dif- leagues and myself with the most relevant and braska possible. As the official AbilityOne ference in terms. ‘‘ Reasonable’ has a variety groundbreaking research on health disparities, manufacturer of quality tissue and towel prod- of connotations, but may be defined as ’not including in-depth discussions on the serious ucts for the government, Outlook Nebraska absurd’ or ‘not ridiculous.’ Webster’s New reality of racial and ethnic health disparities. supplies a full line of 100 percent recycled Third International Dictionary 1892 (1976) . . . The RWJF Center for Health Policy at the fiber content tissue and towel products, includ- While it is true ‘reasonable’ and ‘substantial’ University of New Mexico is a research and ing bath tissue, pull towels, and all compatible overlap somewhat . . . an overlap is not an training institute whose mission is to increase dispensers to the United States government. identity.’’ the diversity of health policy leaders who are Besides the manufacturing of products, the Accordingly, since the Supreme Court does trained in the social and behavioral sciences agency provides complete product servicing not equate ‘‘substantially justified’’ with ‘‘rea- and nursing. One of the ways they accomplish from its office and tissue-converting site in sonably justified,’’ the suggestion that the this is through their doctoral fellow program, Omaha. change made to the fee-shifting provision in which nurtures promising researchers who are The agency has also developed additional H.R. 3309 is practically meaningless lacks dedicated to social justice and the elimination services for blind and visually impaired em- merit. In sum, the Jeffries Amendment delib- of health disparities. ployees, such as education and training to erately lowers the bar from ‘‘substantially justi- Over the course of the conference, I had the provide them with the technological skills that fied’’ to ‘‘reasonably justified’’ in a manner that distinct pleasure of meeting with several allow them to excel in their professional and relaxes the fee-shifting standard in the bill. RWJF doctoral fellows whose dedication and personal lives. f passion for achieving health equity helped me f return to Washington reenergized to continue CONGRATULATIONS TO MR. JOHN working toward health equity. It is meeting PERSONAL EXPLANATION DALTON people like the RWJF research faculty and their doctoral fellows that gives me hope that HON. DIANE BLACK HON. KERRY L. BENTIVOLIO we will continue to gain traction in the move- OF TENNESSEE OF MICHIGAN ment to eliminate health inequalities and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES achieve health justice. Wednesday, December 11, 2013 Wednesday, December 11, 2013 Mr. Speaker, I am proud to have the privi- lege of representing my alma mater in Con- Mrs. BLACK. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall No. Mr. BENTIVOLIO. Mr. Speaker, Mr. Dalton gress. As the only Hispanic-Serving Institution 630 for final passage of H.R. 3521, and rollcall was appointed to the Livonia Human Relations in the United States that is classified as a Car- No. 631 for final passage of H.R. 1402, which Commission by Livonia Mayor Jack Kirksey negie Research University with Very High Ac- took place Tuesday, December 10, 2013, I am and was elected by his fellow commissioners tivity, UNM is at the forefront of education and not recorded because I was unavoidably de- to serve as the Vice Chairman of the city com- groundbreaking research, which contributes to tained. Had I been present, I would have mission. He takes his new position on the a more just and equitable society. The Univer- voted ‘‘aye’’ on both bills. commission at the start of 2014. Congratula- sity of New Mexico has taken an active role in f tions to Mr. John Dalton. working to eliminate health disparities and the HONORING THE 100TH ANNIVER- f RWJF Center for Health Policy is leading this SARY OF THE UNIFICATION OF CONGRATULATING THE UNIVER- charge. I would like to congratulate the Univer- THE ISLAND OF CRETE WITH SITY OF NEW MEXICO AND THE sity of New Mexico on their successful con- THE HELLENIC REPUBLIC RWJF CENTER FOR HEALTH POL- ference and for their dedication to achieving ICY ON THEIR DEDICATION TO health justice. HON. GUS M. BILIRAKIS f HEALTH JUSTICE OF FLORIDA CELEBRATING THE 75TH ANNIVER- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM SARY OF THE NATIONAL INDUS- Wednesday, December 11, 2013 OF NEW MEXICO TRIES FOR THE BLIND (NIB) Mr. BILIRAKIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Wednesday, December 11, 2013 HON. LEE TERRY unification of the Island of Crete with the Hel- Ms. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM of New OF NEBRASKA lenic Republic. On December 1, 1913, the flag Mexico. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of Greece was raised proudly on the Island, the University of New Mexico and the Robert Wednesday, December 11, 2013 recognizing the will of the people of Crete who Wood Johnson Foundation Center for Health Mr. TERRY. Mr. Speaker, the National In- declared their unification with Greece, break- Policy at the University of New Mexico for dustries for the Blind (NIB) is celebrating its ing ties with the oppressive Ottoman Empire their dedication to achieving health justice. 75th anniversary this year, and I am honored which had occupied the island since 1669. This September, the University of New Mexico to be a part of its celebration. Seventy-five Sitting at the crossroads of Africa, Europe hosted the Congressional Tri-Caucus Health years ago, the Wagner-O’Day Act was signed and the Middle East, Crete, one of the largest Disparities conference titled ‘‘Practices and into law, which created the AbilityOne Pro- islands in the Mediterranean, is matched by its Policies That Promote Health Justice’’. The gram as well as the NIB. oversized influence throughout world history. summit brought together local and national ex- NIB strives to enhance economic and per- Crete was home to the Minoan civilization, a perts, leaders, policymakers, and advocates sonal independence of persons who are blind major center for the Roman, Byzantine, Vene- for a comprehensive discussion on the status by creating, sustaining, and improving employ- tian and Ottoman empires, and birthplace to of health justice. ment. some of the world’s most renowned artists— The Tri-Caucus health summit grew out of The NIB works with 91 agencies spread out like Nobel laureate Odysseus Elytis and com- the need to move forward the discussion on among 35 states at over 250 locations and the poser, Mikis Theodorakis.

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That ‘‘Freedom or Death.’’ Since rejoining with national championship title in program history. is not just my opinion, it was the bi-partisan Greece, Crete has remained a pillar of the Setting new standards for the William Smith consensus of this Congress when it reauthor- fight against tyranny and oppressive regimes. soccer program, the Herons completed their ized the North Korean Human Rights Act until Nowhere was this exhibited more than during season with a record of 23–1–0. Their impres- 2017. the Battle of Crete, when Cretans stood along- sive winning streak of twenty-three games Mr. Speaker, we know that democracy, eco- side Allied troops and fought off German para- broke the previous school record. Remarkably, nomic growth and human development are in- troopers. And—like Crete itself—the Battle had twenty-one of those games were complete timately linked and perhaps nowhere is that an oversized influence on the outcome of shutouts, including all six victories in the more evident than the comparison of North World War II. The damage the Cretans and NCAA tournament. The Herons have now and South Korea. South Korea has taken the their Western allies inflicted on the German air competed in the Final Four ten times in the path toward more democracy, more human force and paratrooper corps prevented Nazi past twenty-five years and have won the Lib- rights, more education, higher living standards Germany from carrying out another airborne erty League title in seven consecutive sea- and economic self-sufficiency. North Korea invasion for the remainder of World War II. sons. has shunned that road . . . and the results of For over 267 years, the people of Crete Following the championship game, five play- those policies are now glaringly evident. Per- fought a brave battle to rejoin their Greek ers from this incredibly talented squad were haps even more relevant in today’s world is motherland and I stand here today to recog- named to the NCAA Women’s All-Tournament the link of democracy and economic growth to nize their sacrifices and honor their memories. Team. Forward Kara Shue, midfielder Zoe peace. South Korea is not only a major trading f Eth, and goalkeeper Chelsea Dunay were partner but an ally in the region while North among those who were recognized. In addi- Korea remains a major source of regional and THE IMPORTANCE OF NIH tion, forward Krista Longo and defender Olivia global instability and insecurity. FUNDING Zitoli were respectively named Most Out- Mr. Speaker, the United States has one of standing Offensive and Defensive Players of the largest Korean populations outside of the HON. PETER T. KING the Year. Korean Peninsula with millions who have fam- OF NEW YORK This gifted team was led by their accom- ily ties to North Korea and the Seventh Con- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES plished and experienced coach, Aliceann Wil- gressional District has its share of the Korean diaspora. Like so many of my constituents, I Wednesday, December 11, 2013 ber. As the only head coach that the William Smith Herons have ever known, Coach Wil- believe the U.S. must continue its commitment Mr. KING of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise ber’s 34th season proved to be her most suc- to aid North Korean refugees and advocate for today to express my support for full funding of cessful yet. The national championship the human rights of the North Korean people. the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The marked Wilber’s 480th career win, making her We share the pain of those who have been largest source of funding for medical research the winningest coach in Division III women’s deprived of these most basic rights and the in the world, the NIH has supported more than soccer history. She also became the first fe- suffering of those who live in miserable condi- 130 Nobel Prize winners. male collegiate soccer coach to earn more tions and look forward to the day when the Medical breakthroughs funded through the than 400 career wins. Korean leadership will provide transparency in NIH include new treatments for cancer and The 2013 William Smith College soccer the delivery of humanitarian assistance, and chronic conditions. Clinical trials hosted at the team demonstrated that hard work and dedi- guarantee the rights of those who seek refuge NIH award patients newfound hope that they cation truly pay off. I have no doubt that under abroad. will be able to overcome debilitating diseases the leadership of Coach Wilber, the Herons I want to thank my constituent Mr. David or conditions. will continue their extraordinary level of suc- Chang, a consistent advocate of human rights, While the significance of NIH funding can be cess in the years to come. for helping to maintain a focus on this critical measured through patients reached and treat- f issue. ments developed, it can also be gauged f through economic impact. For every dollar of PERSONAL EXPLANATION NIH funding spent in New York State, more HONORING EARL P. WILLIAMS than twice as much is generated in economic HON. JACKIE WALORSKI output. In 2011, NIH grants and contracts cre- OF INDIANA HON. DAVID G. VALADAO ated and supported more than 33,193 jobs in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF CALIFORNIA the state alone and more than 500,000 jobs IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nationwide. Wednesday, December 11, 2013 Wednesday, December 11, 2013 Due to budget cuts, the NIH funded approxi- Mrs. WALORSKI. Mr. Speaker, on Tuesday, mately 700 fewer research grants in 2013 than December 10, I was unavoidably detained due Mr. VALADAO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 2012 and admitted 750 fewer patients to the to inclement weather and missed two rollcall honor Earl P. Williams on his retirement and NIH Clinical Center. Almost immediately, these votes. Had I been present, I would have voted celebrate his over 20 years of service to the cuts affected patients hoping to be admitted to ‘‘yea’’ on both rollcall 630, the Department of cotton industry and the Central Valley’s agri- clinical trials and research jobs at universities Veterans Affairs Major Medical Facility Lease culture industry as a whole. nationwide. In the long term, these cuts will al- Authorization Act, and rollcall 631, the VA Ex- A native of Arkansas, Earl moved to most certainly delay progress in medical piring Authorities Extension Act. Buttonwillow, California in 1958. He received a breakthroughs. f Bachelor of Science in Crop Production from We must not allow the significant legacy of California Polytechnic State University in 1965 the National Institutes of Health be diminished HUMAN RIGHTS IN NORTH KOREA and began his agricultural career in California. by the harmful effects of funding cuts. Earl was one of fifteen charter members of f HON. DANNY K. DAVIS the California Cotton Ginners Association’s OF ILLINOIS Board of Directors and served on the board RECOGNIZING THE WILLIAM IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES from 1972 to 1980. He joined the California SMITH COLLEGE SOCCER TEAM Cotton Ginners and Growers Associations as Wednesday, December 11, 2013 the Executive Vice President in 1993, and was HON. TOM REED Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speak- later named President and Chief Executive Of- OF NEW YORK er, I rise to call attention to the human rights ficer. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES situation in North Korea. We all remain hope- Earl is also the past President of the ful that the transition to the leadership of Kim Buttonwillow Chamber of Commerce and Agri- Wednesday, December 11, 2013 Jong-Un has created new possibilities but we culture. He is a past member and chairman of Mr. REED. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- are well aware that there remain fundamental the Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo Crop Science ognize the William Smith College soccer team, human rights violations in North Korea and hu- Department’s Advisory Council. In 1963 he

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To dem- those in position to make a difference. board member of the Agricultural Energy Con- onstrate proficiency as a scout, each Boy Bullyvention is the first site to team up with sumers Association and a past board member Scout must achieve merit badges in the areas the U.S. House of Representatives’ Congres- of the California Agricultural Education Foun- of First Aid, Citizenship, Environment, Fitness, sional Anti-Bullying Caucus (CABC). Viraj’s dation. Family Life and much more. website trends from Capitol Hill where he In his various leadership roles, Earl has The work ethic Jordan has shown in his interviews Members of Congress who have a worked closely with California Governor Gray Eagle Scout projects, and every other project story to share or advice to give victims of bul- Davis, and other Democrat and Republican leading up to his Eagle Scout rank, speaks lying. legislators, as well as his colleagues in the ag- volumes about his commitment to assisting his In support of his vision that the ‘‘pen is riculture community to pass legislation to as- community and serving a cause greater than mightier than the sword,’’ Viraj has been suc- sist farmers and agribusinesses in California. himself. It is my honor to commend Daniel cessful in getting Members of Congress in- Additionally, Earl has been a champion for air Moon for his achievement of the rank of Eagle volved in a campaign he calls Raise Your pollution and water quality issues facing the Scout. Jordan will join the ranks of fellow Pen. Former Speaker and now Democratic San Joaquin Valley of California. Eagle Scouts like President Gerald R. Ford, Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives Without a doubt, Earl has been a key player Neil Armstrong and Florida Governor Rick NANCY PELOSI has raised her pen to stop bul- in California’s agriculture industry for a number Scott. lying now. President Barack Obama also sent of years. It is with great pride that I recognize Mr. Speaker, the example set by this young a message of praise and a note of encourage- Earl P. Williams for his service and leadership man and his supportive family demonstrates ment in response to a hand-written letter Viraj and congratulate him on his retirement. the rewards of hard work, dedication and per- sent to him. f severance. Jordan’s devotion to the Boy I am pleased that Viraj is also interviewing Scouts over the past decade is laudable, and and posting photos of State Attorneys Gen- PERSONAL EXPLANATION I congratulate him on his achievement. I thank eral, School Superintendents, and others who him for his dedication to service and know we want to join the campaign. He is creating an HON. VICKY HARTZLER can expect great things from him in the future. online interactive map that highlights areas of OF MISSOURI I invite my colleagues in the House to join me concern by searching though keywords in so- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in congratulating Jordan Marcus Pate on ob- cial media like Facebook, Instagram, etc., and taining the rank of Eagle Scout, and I wish by school district, state, and county. It is the Wednesday, December 11, 2013 him continued success in his future endeav- only interactive map on this subject. Mrs. HARTZLER. Mr. Speaker, on Tuesday, ors. I commend Viraj for taking a public stand December 10, 2013, I was unable to vote. f against bullying and for putting his technology Had I been present, I would have voted as fol- skills to use in a way that draws all of us to- lows: On rollcall No. 630, ‘‘yea,’’ on rollcall No. OUR UNCONSCIONABLE NATIONAL gether. His work, especially with Members of 631, ‘‘yea.’’ DEBT Congress, on behalf of teens across America f is the first of its kind. And so, for historical pur- HON. MIKE COFFMAN poses, I submit this statement for the CON- PERSONAL EXPLANATION OF COLORADO GRESSIONAL RECORD to recognize Viraj for his advocacy efforts. Viraj is a remarkable young HON. BRETT GUTHRIE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wednesday, December 11, 2013 man with a very bright future. I am proud to OF KENTUCKY know him, and I extend to him and his family IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. COFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, on January my kindest regards and best wishes. 20, 2009, the day President Obama took of- Wednesday, December 11, 2013 f fice, the national debt was Mr. GUTHRIE. Mr. Speaker, I was absent $10,626,877,048,913.08. PERSONAL EXPLANATION yesterday due to several flight cancellations Today, it is $17,234,005,998,603.93. We’ve and delays due to severe weather. As a result, added $6,607,128,949,690.85 to our debt in 4 HON. K. MICHAEL CONAWAY I missed two votes on Tuesday, December 10, years. This is $6.6 trillion in debt our nation, OF TEXAS 2013. Had I been present, I would have voted our economy, and our children could have IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall votes 630 and 631. avoided with a balanced budget amendment. Wednesday, December 11, 2013 f f Mr. CONAWAY. Mr. Speaker, on December CONGRATULATING JORDAN COMMENDING VIRAJ PURI 9, the weather delayed my arrival to Wash- MARCUS PATE ON ACHIEVING ington DC for the afternoon votes, and I THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT HON. ENI F.H. FALEOMAVAEGA missed rollcall No. 631, or H.R. 1402. Had I OF AMERICAN SAMOA been present I would have voted ‘‘aye’’ on HON. JOHN L. MICA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES H.R. 1402. OF FLORIDA Wednesday, December 11, 2013 f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA. Mr. Speaker, I rise IN RECOGNITION OF JEFF IRA Wednesday, December 11, 2013 today to congratulate Viraj Puri, a 13-year-old Mr. MICA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- student at Kilmer Middle School in Vienna, Vir- HON. JACKIE SPEIER ognize, honor and congratulate an outstanding ginia. OF CALIFORNIA constituent of my district, Jordan Marcus Pate Viraj is interested in technology, music, ad- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of Scout Troop 100 in Oviedo, Florida, for vocacy, and writes a blog about mobile de- achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. vices. He is also a certified DJ (DJ Droid) and Wednesday, December 11, 2013 The rank of Eagle Scout is the highest built his own powerful computer which he uses Ms. SPEIER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor achievement in scouting. To attain this rank, for his DJ performances. Viraj performs in Jeff Ira for his 16 years of outstanding service he has demonstrated the qualities of leader- front of kids, adults and seniors. on the Redwood City City Council, two terms ship, self-discipline and perseverance while As an Indian American teenager, Viraj saw as mayor. To say that Jeff’s enthusiasm and serving his family, friends and community. the effects of bullying on his older brother and expertise will be missed by his colleagues and Only about five percent of Boy Scouts earn decided to blend advocacy and technology. all residents would be the understatement of the rank of Eagle Scout. The awarding of the He built a website which can be accessed at the decade. Jeff has demonstrated superb Rank of Eagle Scout is a performance-based www.bullyvention.com. leadership in setting Redwood City on a stable achievement with high standards that have Viraj’s website calls for teenagers to Write financial path and in making it a better place been well maintained over the past century. on Washington, to make their voices roar by to live. I am proud to call Jeff a colleague and

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He recommended volunteering at dents of Redwood City will be felt for genera- an impressive average of 130 volunteer hours schools, libraries and non-profits and youth tions to come. per month. sports groups because he knew first-hand that f The PCA provides countless services to all were suffering during the economic down- local homeowners and the surrounding com- turn. Under his leadership, and despite tough TRIBUTE TO CHRISTINE munity. In addition to providing referral and economic challenges, the city completed a DAVENPORT crime prevention services for neighborhood new General Plan and the Downtown Precise residents as well as assisting in the formation Plan, attained a garbage collection agreement, HON. CANDICE S. MILLER of block clubs and community meetings, the accomplished a partnership with the San Car- OF MICHIGAN PCA also stages neighborhood tours, hosts los Fire Department to share services and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES programs including the Summer Arts Camp save money, and passed a budget under and Little Library Program, and manages com- Wednesday, December 11, 2013 enormous financial constraints. On his own mittees on crime and safety, housing, and traf- time, Jeff worked hard to get ballot measures Mrs. MILLER of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, on fic. The PCA was instrumental with the open- passed to bring more revenue to Redwood behalf of myself and Mr. BRADY of Pennsyl- ing of the Parkside COPS Satellite station City. While mayor, he served on the city’s vania, our Ranking Minority Member, I would which addresses quality of life issues, and Audit, Finance and Revenue, Jail, Economic like to take this opportunity to recognize Chris- helped to restore two vacant buildings along Development/Downtown and Fox Theatre tine Davenport who is leaving the House at the major commercial boundaries. The organi- committees. He was also the council’s liaison the end of this year after serving in the Office zation has even assisted some homeowners for Neighborhood Association co-chairs, and of the General Counsel for more than ten with property improvements through low-inter- chair of the South Bayside System Authority. years, first as an Assistant Counsel and then est loans. Jeff’s vision and persistence were instrumental as a Senior Assistant Counsel. We will miss Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I in creating the beautiful downtown of Red- her. rise today to commend the Parkside Commu- wood City. Courthouse Square and the Fox Ms. Davenport provided frequent and invalu- nity Association of Buffalo on their 50 years of Theater would not be the sparkling jewels they able legal advice and representation to the devoted service to their community. It is the are today without his hard and strategic work. Committee on House Administration, as well admirable hard work and dedication from or- Additionally, he made recycled water a reality as to Members, officers and other committees ganizations like the PCA that maintains the for the community. Jeff showed the same cre- of the House more generally. Our staff came strength and integrity of our neighborhoods. I ativity, integrity and commitment during his en- to rely on her expertise and guidance, particu- wish the Parkside Community Association the tire tenure on the city council. He will always larly in connection with their internal oversight absolute best in all their future endeavors. be known for is the 2004 Great Toilet Give- activities. Over the years, Ms. Davenport f away when thousands of residents received played a significant role in safeguarding the low-flow toilets. He saved countless trees by legal and institutional interests of the House of RECOGNIZING THE ROTARY CLUB having the city council move to a paperless Representatives. OF SAVANNAH system for staff reports and digital delivery of Ms. Davenport served the House with great agenda packets. You can also thank him for distinction. On behalf of the Committee on HON. JACK KINGSTON the photo gallery on the city website showing House Administration, we thank Ms. Dav- OF GEORGIA off the beauty of Redwood City. His in-depth enport for her devoted service, and extend to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES understanding of finances and fiscal con- her our very best wishes for her continued Wednesday, December 11, 2013 straints, and his contribution to creating con- success. trols over spiraling costs, helped steer the city f Mr. KINGSTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to through the economic downturn and towards recognize the Rotary Club of Savannah, which financial stability. As a member of the South RECOGNIZING THE PARKSIDE COM- will celebrate the 100th anniversary of its Bayside Systems Authority for 13 years, Jeff MUNITY ASSOCIATION AS THEY founding this January. This club has been in- created the blue ribbon task force to analyze CELEBRATE THEIR 50TH ANNI- strumental in providing a network for Savan- the governing structure of SBSA which re- VERSARY nah’s business leaders and serving our com- sulted in a change on the board to include munity. elected officials and a technical advisory com- HON. BRIAN HIGGINS The Rotary Club of Savannah is the oldest mittee. He oversaw the restructuring of the OF NEW YORK club in Georgia outside of Atlanta and has board’s commission and committees to make IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES over 240 members. It was founded on January them more effective and to meet the needs of 12, 1914. The club’s first major project was to the community. Jeff is passionate about public Wednesday, December 11, 2013 buy and promote the sale of bonds to build a schools. As a parent, he was deeply involved Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to road to Tybee Island. The Rotary Club of Sa- in Clifford Elementary School in the Redwood recognize and congratulate Buffalo’s Parkside vannah was very active in World Wars I and City School District, and he worked tirelessly Community Association (PCA) for celebrating II, helping our service men abroad and aiding to raise funds for the district. He is committed its 50th anniversary in association with the or- relief efforts in Europe. to equal opportunity for all through quality pub- ganization’s years of dedicated community The Rotary Club of Savannah has been one lic education. Jeff also serves as Treasurer of service. The PCA will celebrate this impres- of the largest supporters of the Bethesda the Sequoia Awards which offers college sive landmark on Friday, December 6th at the Home for Boys, providing funding, clothing, scholarships to outstanding young people in greatbatch pavilion on the Darwin D. Martin Christmas gifts, banquets, Boy Scout activi- Redwood City. Jeff has been a major fiscal House Complex of Buffalo. ties, and volunteer services. They have spon- and spiritual steward of this all-volunteer pro- Throughout its storied and active past, the sored the formation of eight new Rotary clubs gram for many years. In short, no matter what PCA has continually sought to meet the chal- in our state. They have also been instrumental Jeff takes on, the results are always lasting. lenges that older urban neighborhoods often in establishing the Georgia Rotary Student Jeff was born and raised in Redwood City and present. Some of these hurdles include absen- Program, an international scholarship program attended Saint Pius School and Saint Francis tee landlords, zoning and code issues, infra- which invites students from around the world High School. He graduated from Humboldt structure deterioration and cutbacks in city to study in Georgia. State University with a B.S. in Accounting. Jeff services. From organizing youth sports programs to is the proud father of Josh, Julie, Jessica and The organization is governed by a Board of constructing water fountains, the Rotary Club Joseph. While I am sure that he will enjoy Directors which comprises 20 members who has been a force for good in our community more time hiking, kayaking, gardening and all serve on a volunteer basis. Each Board for the past century. I am proud to support the traveling after he retires from the council member is elected annually by a neighbor- Rotary Club of Savannah as they celebrate today, I have no doubt he will find ways to hood membership of more than 500 individ- this historic milestone. My thoughts are with stay engaged and to give back to our commu- uals, families, and business owners. It is more them during this special time.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 06:12 Dec 12, 2013 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A11DE8.043 E11DEPT1 pwalker on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS December 11, 2013 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1841 EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES TO sity of North Carolina—Chapel Hill and North Dr. Aikens was born in Madison, Florida, FAMILY OF DR. CHESTER AIKENS Carolina State University in 2013. Last season where he was the first black football player Coach Cutcliffe led Duke football to its first and honor society member at his high school. HON. CORRINE BROWN post season bowl game since 1994 and set a He graduated from Howard University, Wash- OF FLORIDA school record by scoring a season total of 410 ington, DC, with a doctorate in dentistry. He IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES points. later earned a law degree from Florida Coastal Coach Cutcliffe has also led the Duke foot- School of Law and Master’s degree in Busi- Wednesday, December 11, 2013 ball program to success off the field. Students ness from Jacksonville University. Dr. Aikens Ms. BROWN of Florida. Mr. Speaker, it is on the Duke football team had a graduation was also a Major in the Florida Army Reserve with deep sadness and a heavy heart, that I rate of 92 percent in 2013, compared to the National Guard. wish my condolences to Dr. Chester Aikens’ average NCAA rate of 82 percent. Under Known as a fearless warrior, Dr. Aikens was family. Dr. Aikens was not only my dentist, but Coach Cutcliffe’s leadership, the Duke football a formidable force who influenced a genera- my long-time friend and community activist team has strengthened the school’s relation- tion of young people to give both time and re- whom I greatly respected and admired. Aikens ship with the community through service op- sources to their community. Inspired by his unexpected passing leaves an irreplaceable portunities with the Duke Children’s Hospital, strong belief in equal opportunity, he was a void throughout the Jacksonville community. the Ronald McDonald House, and the Oxford true civil rights champion, who went on to As a recent recipient of Mayor Alvin Brown’s Housing Authority Partnership. Prior to joining greatly influence the community as a whole. ‘‘Trailblazer Award,’’ Dr. Aikens embodied that the coaching staff at Duke University, Coach As a member of the Jacksonville community completely. He was a coveted member of the Cutcliffe served as an assistant coach at the for the past thirty years, Dr. Aikens’ presence Jacksonville area, where his input, mentorship, University of Tennessee and a head coach at will be missed by many. He served on many and advice was consistently respected and Ole Miss. Coach Cutcliffe is a native of Bir- community boards up to and including, first Af- sought out. It is a telling sign towards his char- mingham, Alabama and a graduate of the Uni- rican American from Jacksonville to be Presi- acter that Dr. Aikens passed after attending a versity of Alabama. dent of National Dental Association, Jackson- local meeting with the pension reform task The Walter Camp Football Foundation was ville Civic Council, Jacksonville Aviation Au- force, an issue he was passionate about. created in 1967 and is based in New Haven thority, long-time member, and devoted Dea- After receiving a doctorate degree in den- Connecticut. The foundation is named for Wal- con of Bethel Institutional Baptist Church and tistry from Howard University, for 30 years, Dr. ter Camp, a former athlete and coach at Yale many others. Aikens served the Jacksonville area as a University who is known as the ‘‘Father of I am assured, for we all came to know the prominent dentist. He was a consistent force, American Football.’’ He is credited with invent- absoluteness of his word, the sanctity of his acting as one time president of the National ing the line of scrimmage, the game’s system promise, the depth of his intellect, the breadth Dental Association, a member of the Jackson- of downs, the game’s scoring system, and the of his worldly experiences and his place in ville Civic Council, and chairman of the Jack- restriction of play to eleven players per team. Jacksonville history. The Walter Camp Football Foundation is part sonville Aviation Authority board to name a f few of his accomplishments. of the National College Football Awards Asso- A veteran of the Florida Army Reserve Na- ciation, which is a coalition of the major colle- CONGRATULATING tion guard, serving 11 years, Dr. Aikens dab- giate football awards. WEYERHAEUSER COMPANY Mr. Speaker, I commend David Cutcliffe and bled in just about everything, doing his best to the entire Duke University football program for make an impact and improve his community. HON. G. K. BUTTERFIELD their commitment to excellence. This award is He was the consummate family man and ulti- OF NORTH CAROLINA a testament to the outstanding leadership mate professional. I will miss him dearly, but IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES demonstrated by Coach Cutcliffe and tremen- more importantly, the city of Jacksonville and dous performance on and off the playing field Wednesday, December 11, 2013 broader Florida community lost an unparal- from the Duke University football program’s leled leader. That said, he lived a life that Mr. BUTTERFIELD. Mr. Speaker, I rise to student-athletes. I ask my colleagues to join should be a blueprint for those to come and congratulate Weyerhaeuser Company on me in honoring and celebrating Coach David an example of great character and unabridged being recognized as one of the most commu- Cutcliffe’s great achievement in being recog- competence. nity-minded companies in the Nation. nized as the Walter Camp 2013 Coach of the f Weyerhaeuser was among 50 companies to Year. be awarded this honor by Points of Light and CONGRATULATING DUKE UNIVER- f the National Conference on Citizenship’s Civic SITY FOOTBALL COACH DAVID TRIBUTE TO DR. CHESTER A. 50 rankings. CUTCLIFFE FOR BEING HONORED AIKENS Since 1957, Weyerhaeuser has been an in- AS WALTER CAMP COACH OF tegral part of eastern North Carolina. In the THE YEAR First Congressional District that I represent, HON. CORRINE BROWN Weyerhaeuser operates the Softwood Lumber OF FLORIDA Mill in Plymouth and the Carolina Timberlands HON. G. K. BUTTERFIELD IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF NORTH CAROLINA Area and GHW Operations Center in Wash- Wednesday, December 11, 2013 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ington. Weyerhaeuser also owns or leases Ms. BROWN of Florida. Mr. Speaker, on be- more than 545,000 acres of timberland across Wednesday, December 11, 2013 half of the constituents of the Fifth Congres- the state. The company employs 1,051 North Mr. BUTTERFIELD. Mr. Speaker, I rise to sional District of Florida, I rise today to pay Carolinians and helps support families and congratulate Duke University Head Football tribute to the life of Dr. Chester A. Aikens. businesses in many rural communities. Coach David Cutcliffe for being recognized by I am deeply and profoundly saddened by Weyerhaeuser has been an important con- the Walter Camp Football Foundation, Incor- the loss of my dear friend and brother, Dr. tributor to North Carolina’s economy and has porated as Coach of the Year for the all Divi- Chester A. Aikens. This man of prominence served as an environmental steward and sion I–A football teams in the National Colle- and bearing was the epitome of a gentleman strong corporate citizen. Since 2008, giate Athletic Association, NCAA. Coach and a scholar. I am moved by his passion, Weyerhaeuser has donated more than $2.5 Cutcliffe is the only Duke football coach to win emboldened by his commitments, honored by million to philanthropic causes throughout the award since its inception in 1967. his friendship and made all the better by his North Carolina. Since 1903, the company has After being hired as head coach on Decem- innate wisdom and his belief in the integrity of provided more than $215 million to support af- ber 15, 2007, Coach Cutcliffe led Duke this the human experience. His was a purposeful fordable housing and shelter, education and season to a 10–2 regular season record, life and one that helped shape the destinies of youth development, environmental steward- which is the best record in the institution’s his- historical figures with whom he conversed, ship, human services, and civic and cultural tory. This season, Duke football defeated two and equally so that of the common man and growth. opponents that were both ranked in the top 25 woman, in whom he placed unwavering faith. The second annual Civic 50 was selected of all Division I–A football teams—the first vic- I came to know him as a husband, father, and through a stringent survey of S&P 500 compa- tories for Duke football over ranked opponents dedicated servant to his people and causes, a nies and measured corporate commitment to since 1994. Coach Cutcliffe also guided his dentist, a humanitarian, a scholar, a civic lead- improving communities, corporate investment team to victories over rivals from the Univer- er and businessman without comparison. in philanthropy, and civic culture.

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VerDate Mar 15 2010 06:12 Dec 12, 2013 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A11DE8.050 E11DEPT1 pwalker on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS December 11, 2013 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1843 SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS 10 a.m. To hold hearings to examine the role of Committee on Banking, Housing, and Social Security, defined benefits, and Title IV of Senate Resolution 4, Urban Affairs private retirement accounts. agreed to by the Senate of February 4, To hold hearings to examine the nomina- SD–215 1977, calls for establishment of a sys- tion of Arun Madhavan Kumar, of Cali- Committee on Foreign Relations fornia, to be Assistant Secretary of tem for a computerized schedule of all Subcommittee on East Asian and Pacific Commerce and Director General of the Affairs meetings and hearings of Senate com- United States and Foreign Commercial To hold hearings to examine rebalance to mittees, subcommittees, joint commit- Service. Asia IV, focusing on economic engage- tees, and committees of conference. SD–538 ment in the Asia-Pacific region. This title requires all such committees Committee on Energy and Natural Re- SD–419 sources to notify the Office of the Senate Daily Committee on Health, Education, Labor, To hold hearings to examine the nomina- and Pensions Digest—designated by the Rules Com- tions of Janice Marion Schneider, of Business meeting to consider S. 1417, to mittee—of the time, place and purpose New York, to be Assistant Secretary amend the Public Health Service Act of the meetings, when scheduled and for Land and Minerals Management, to reauthorize programs under part A any cancellations or changes in the and Neil Gregory Kornze, of Nevada, to of title XI of such Act, S. 1719, and H.R. be Director of the Bureau of Land Man- meetings as they occur. 3527, bills to amend the Public Health agement, both of the Department of Service Act to reauthorize the poison As an additional procedure along the Interior, and Marc A. Kastner, of center national toll-free number, na- with the computerization of this infor- Massachusetts, to be Director of the tional media campaign, and grant pro- Office of Science, and Ellen Dudley gram, and the nominations of David mation, the Office of the Senate Daily Williams, of Maryland, to be Director Weil, of Massachusetts, to be Adminis- Digest will prepare this information for of the Advanced Research Projects trator of the Wage and Hour Division, Agency–Energy, both of the Depart- printing in the Extensions of Remarks Department of Labor, France A. Cor- ment of Energy. section of the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD dova, of New Mexico, to be Director of SD–366 on Monday and Wednesday of each the National Science Foundation, Ste- Committee on the Judiciary ven Joel Anthony, of the District of week. To hold hearings to examine protecting Columbia, to be a Member of the Rail- small businesses and promoting inno- Meetings scheduled for Thursday, De- road Retirement Board, James H. vation by limiting patent troll abuse. cember 12, 2013 may be found in the Shelton III, of the District of Colum- Daily Digest of today’s record. SD–226 10:30 a.m. bia, to be Deputy Secretary of Edu- Committee on Homeland Security and cation, and any pending nominations. Governmental Affairs SD–430 MEETINGS SCHEDULED To hold hearings to examine the Navy Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs DECEMBER 13 Yard tragedy, focusing on the physical security for Federal facilities. Business meeting to consider S. 1486, to 11 a.m. SD–342 improve, sustain, and transform the Committee on Finance 2 p.m. United States Postal Service, and an Business meeting to consider the nomi- Committee on the Judiciary original bill entitled, ‘‘Cybersecurity nations of Sarah Bloom Raskin, of To hold hearings to examine the Federal Recruitment and Retention Act’’. Maryland, to be Deputy Secretary, and Arbitration Act and access to justice, SD–342 John Andrew Koskinen, of the District focusing on if recent Supreme Court 2 p.m. of Columbia, to be Commissioner of In- decisions undermine the rights of con- Committee on Small Business and Entre- ternal Revenue, both of the Depart- sumers, workers, and small businesses. preneurship ment of the Treasury, and Rhonda K. SD–226 To hold hearings to examine Small Busi- Schmidtlein, of Missouri, to be a Mem- 2:30 p.m. ness Innovation Research and Small ber of the United States International Committee on Environment and Public Business Technology Transfer, focusing Trade Commission. Works on measuring the effectiveness of the SD–215 To hold hearings to examine the nomina- reauthorization act and maximizing re- DECEMBER 17 tions of Rhea Sun Suh, of Colorado, to search dollars to America’s small busi- nesses. 9 a.m. be Assistant Secretary of the Interior SR–428A Committee on Energy and Natural Re- for Fish and Wildlife, Victoria Marie 2:15 p.m. sources Baecher Wassmer, of Illinois, to be Special Committee on Aging Business meeting to consider the nomi- Chief Financial Officer, and Thomas A. To hold hearings to examine the future nations of Steven Croley, of Michigan, Burke, of Maryland, to be an Assistant of long-term care policy, focusing on to be General Counsel, and Christopher Administrator, both of Environmental continuing the conversation. Smith, of Texas, to be an Assistant Protection Agency, and Roy K. J. Wil- SD–562 Secretary for Fossil Energy, both of liams, of Ohio, to be Assistant Sec- 2:30 p.m. the Department of Energy, and Esther retary of Commerce for Economic De- Committee on Commerce, Science, and Puakela Kia’aina, of Hawaii, to be an velopment. Transportation Assistant Secretary of the Interior; to SD–406 Select Committee on Intelligence To hold hearings to examine what infor- be immediately followed by a hearing To hold hearings to examine the nomina- mation data brokers have on con- to examine the nominations of Frank- tions of Daniel Bennett Smith, of Vir- sumers, and how they use it. lin M. Orr, Jr., of California, to be ginia, to be Assistant Secretary of SR–253 Under Secretary for Science, and Jona- State for Intelligence and Research, Committee on the Judiciary than Elkind, of Maryland, to be an As- and Caroline Diane Krass, of the Dis- To hold hearings to examine certain sistant Secretary for International Af- trict of Columbia, to be General Coun- nominations. fairs, both of the Department of En- sel of the Central Intelligence Agency. SD–226 ergy, and Rhea Sun Suh, of Colorado, SD–106 to be Assistant Secretary for Fish and DECEMBER 19 Wildlife, and Tommy Port Beaudreau, DECEMBER 18 2:30 p.m. of Alaska, to be an Assistant Sec- 10 a.m. Select Committee on Intelligence retary, both of the Department of the Committee on Finance To hold closed hearings to examine cer- Interior. Subcommittee on Social Security, Pen- tain intelligence matters. SD–366 sions, and Family Policy SH–219

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