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November 16, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S7965 Mr. Buckley’s successors have ably James Lankford, John Thune, Heidi Mr. Woodford has demonstrated pro- carried on this proud tradition at Na- Heitkamp, Joe Manchin, James Inhofe, fessionalism, commitment to excel- tional Review. It remains tremen- Tim Scott, Dan Sullivan, Mike Rounds, lence, and dedication to the highest dously influential. With over 150,000 Mitch McConnell, Jeff Flake, Orrin standards of the United States Navy. Hatch, Mike Lee, Thom Tillis, John subscribers, it is the most read opinion Cornyn, Lamar Alexander, Jeff Ses- His work throughout Nevada is invalu- magazine in America. Millions more sions, Roy Blunt, Pat Toomey, Steve able. I am both humbled and honored visit National Review Online every Daines, Jerry Moran, Richard Shelby, by his service and am proud to call him month. John Hoeven, Johnny Isakson. a fellow Nevadan. Today, I ask my col- More importantly, Mr. Buckley’s suc- f leagues to join me in congratulating cessors have carried on as champions of Mr. Woodford for all of his accomplish- ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS the conservative movement. Every 2 ments, as well as his participation in weeks National Review arrives on my the city of Reno’s Veterans Day Pa- desk and serves as a reminder that con- TRIBUTE TO IVAN BELL rade.∑ servative thought is alive and well in WOODFORD America. ∑ f Over the past 60 years, National Re- Mr. HELLER. Mr. President, today, I view has lived up to its founding state- wish to congratulate Ivan Bell Woodford on being selected to serve as TRIBUTE TO BRIAN BURTON ment so eloquently expressed by Mr. ∑ Buckley. To paraphrase, National Re- grand marshal for the city of Reno’s Mr. HELLER. Mr. President, today I view continues to stand athwart his- Veterans Day Parade. As Nevada’s old- wish to recognize Brian Burton, presi- tory, yelling ‘‘stop,’’ when no other is est living World War II veteran, there dent and chief executive officer of inclined to do so, or to have much pa- is no doubt Mr. Woodford deserves this Three Square, for his tireless efforts in tience with those who so urge it. honor. It gives me great pleasure to enhancing the lives of many across Congratulations to all those who recognize his years of service to both southern Nevada. Mr. Burton brings have made National Review a success the United States of America and our more than 20 years of nonprofit experi- over these last 60 years. Your contribu- great State. ence to Three Square, helping feed tions to American political discourse Mr. Woodford grew up at Lake thousands of southern Nevadans who will serve as an inspiration and as a Elsinore, working on the family ranch. would otherwise go hungry. Mr. Burton challenge to future generations of con- He later enlisted in the United States has contributed greatly to his commu- servative thinkers. Navy in 1942 as a Seabee. Throughout nity by working to make Three Square World War II, he served at Pearl Har- the best it can be. f bor and Midway Island, operating Largely due to Mr. Burton’s many DISCHARGE PETITION—S.J. RES. 23 heavy equipment and cranes to clear years of hard work, Three Square is debris from the destruction of the war. able to offer a variety of programs to We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- His unit was later stationed in the help those who would normally go ance with chapter 8 of title 5, United States Philippines. without a wholesome meal. The organi- Code, hereby direct that the Senate Com- mittee on Environment and Public Works be In 1946, Mr. Woodford established his zation works to source food, raise discharged from further consideration of S.J. residency in Reno, working for local money, and grow its volunteer base to Res. 23, a joint resolution providing for con- excavating companies as a heavy ma- provide food to outside partners that gressional disapproval under chapter 8 of chinery operator. He worked for more distribute meals directly to those in title 5, United States Code, of a rule sub- than 30 years in this industry, helping need. Three Square services Clark, mitted by the Environmental Protection complete various projects throughout Nye, Lincoln, and Esmeralda Counties, Agency relating to ‘‘Standards of Perform- Reno and Lake Tahoe. He aided in lay- feeding over 300,000 Nevadans. Our ance for Greenhouse Gas Emissions from ing the foundation of housing pads State is fortunate to have someone New, Modified, and Reconstructed Sta- tionary Sources: Electric Utility Generating across Reno, leveling the ground for such as Mr. Burton running this orga- Units,’’ and further, that the resolution be construction projects near Lake Tahoe, nization, which is critical to many placed upon the Legislative Calendar under drudging what is now Virginia Lake, across southern Nevada. General Orders. and cleaning irrigation ditches to de- Previously, Mr. Burton served as ex- Jim Inhofe, Roy Blunt, Ron Johnson, velop Spanish Springs Valley. He also ecutive director for Wilkinson Center Lamar Alexander, Michael B. Enzi, worked heavy machinery during the in Dallas, TX, a nonprofit organization Shelley Moore Capito, Mike Lee, Orrin development of Interstate 80 and many serving low-income families with food Hatch, Deb Fischer, Joe Manchin, John other roads throughout Washoe Valley, assistance, education, and case man- Cornyn, Chuck Grassley, Pat Roberts, Dan Coats, John Barrasso, Richard leaving his mark in northern Nevada agement. In his current position, Mr. Burr, John Thune, Lisa Murkowski, for generations to come. No doubt, he Burton works to further develop and Tom Cotton, Dan Sullivan, Steve witnessed and contributed to some of grow the organization, increase pro- Daines, Rob Portman, David Perdue, the largest growth and expansion gram sustainability and community Pat Toomey, Jeff Sessions, Jerry throughout the area. engagement, diversify and increase Moran, John Boozman, James E. Risch, His many contributions to making fundraising, and offer public policy Richard Shelby, John Hoeven. our State the best it can be, as well as work. His contributions to this incred- f his service to this country, dem- ible organization are immense, and his onstrates his generous character. His efforts have not gone unnoticed. DISCHARGE PETITION—S.J. RES. 24 actions represent only the greatest of I extend my deepest gratitude to Mr. We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- Nevada’s values and place him among Burton for his noble contributions to ance with chapter 8 of title 5, United States the outstanding men and women who communities across southern Nevada Code, hereby direct that the Senate Com- have valiantly defended our nation. and to the many individuals who have mittee on Environment and Public Works be Our State is fortunate to have someone benefited from his work. He is a shin- discharged from further consideration of S.J. Res. 24, a joint resolution providing for con- like Mr. Woodford to serve as a role ing example of someone who strives for gressional disapproval under chapter 8 of model. the betterment of his community and title 5, United States Code, of a rule sub- As a member of the Senate Veterans’ displays true selflessness in his work. I mitted by the Environmental Protection Affairs Committee, I recognize that am thankful to have Mr. Burton serv- Agency relating to ‘‘Carbon Pollution Emis- Congress has a responsibility not only ing as an ally to Nevadans in need. sion Guidelines for Existing Stationary to honor the brave individuals who Today I ask my colleagues and all Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units,’’ serve our Nation, but also to ensure Nevadans to join me in recognizing Mr. and further, that the resolution be placed they are cared for when they return Burton and his work for Three Square, upon the Legislative Calendar under General Orders. home. I remain committed to uphold- a program whose mission is both hon- Shelley Moore Capito, Joni K. Ernst, ing this promise for veterans, like Mr. orable and necessary. I wish Mr. Bur- Roger Wicker, John Barrasso, David Woodford, in Nevada and throughout ton the best of luck in all of his future Perdue, Mike Crapo, Deb Fischer, the Nation. endeavors.∑ VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:34 Nov 17, 2015 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G16NO6.005 S16NOPT1 emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with SENATE.