S5718 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 14, 2016 So we have asked people to start go to prison and don’t get help and spend ate be in a period of morning business, speaking out. I am getting letters from their time with other people who don’t want with Senators permitted to speak all over the country. I am going to read to change. They get released eventually and therein for up to 10 minutes each. Samantha Frashier’s letter. They are have no skills. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Everyone is set up for failure. This is af- objection, it is so ordered. giving me names now. It is not anony- fecting every single person in this commu- mous. It used to be anonymous, ‘‘Don’t nity, and I know it is like this in so many f use my name.’’ They want you to other places. RECOGNIZING THE UNITED I hope to hear of a dollar amount attached know. They want you to know and put STATES TEAM a real face with a real name and a real to the CARA act, and that there are changes. person: We need recovery homes, rehab, different Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. President, laws to encourage getting help, helping those today I wish to recognize the remark- I will start this off by saying, I am not in prison that want to change to provide a able accomplishments of the U.S. Chess from West Virginia. I live in Ohio. But I felt reachable opportunity. like I could still share my story. Olympiad team. Widely considered to It is 100 percent possible to get clean. I be the pinnacle of international chess, My dad’s family is from West Virginia and want everyone to know it is possible to share I have seen the devastation of the opiate epi- the hope that a successful life is achievable. Chess Olympiad is a biennial competi- demic there. It is just as bad here in Cin- I have a huge passion to change things and tion organized by the World Chess Fed- cinnati and all of the suburbs surrounding it. to help that change. I have sent letters, e- eration where teams from all over the I grew up in Mason, Ohio, and had a good mails, web messages to all the Congressmen, world gather to compete. This year, life. We weren’t rich, but we weren’t poor. judges, prosecutors, City of Mason, Mason over 175 nations and territories in at- My parents did everything they could to Police Department, and Warren County. I am take care of me and my brother. tendance were represented at the doing whatever part I can. Olympiad. I was very involved with the youth group This is killing so many young lives, and in high school and just an all-around happy For the first time since 1976, the U.S. mothers, fathers, daughters, and sons, every- team emerged from a talented and person. I went to a Christian university and one, and they need to change. just started drinking a lot. crowded field to claim victory and ce- That went on for a few years, and by the This is a letter—and I want to answer ment its spot at the top of the chess time I was 21, I started using pills this by saying we are trying. I have a world. The team was led by U.S. cham- recreationally. Stupid choice. That was in piece of legislation that I have drafted. pion , 2008 and heroin was just starting to creep in This piece of legislation is going to who won a bronze medal in the indi- everywhere. have permanent funding that will go I used for 5 years, every day. Once I start- vidual competition, and boasted a directly to treatment centers—di- strong lineup featuring 3 of the top 10 ed, it was like I made a decision I could rectly—100 percent to treatment cen- never quit, that I would use forever. I was players in the world. Grandmaster such an evil, manipulative liar and thief. I ters around this country. Caruana, Grandmaster Hikaru ruined every relationship I ever had. What it does is it asks to be charged Nakamura, Grandmaster , Finally, I got in trouble. I went on a small one penny per milligram—one penny Grandmaster , car chase, (stupid, I know) and was booked per milligram—for every opioid pro- Grandmaster Samuel Shankland, team into jail on 11 charges, which resulted in 2 duced and sold in America. That will captain International Master John felonies, and I was sent to MonDay Correc- raise about $1.5 to $2 billion. So I would tional Institute in Dayton, Ohio. It was there Donaldson, and coach Grandmaster say to all of my colleagues and friends dedicating that I was taught the skills I needed to sur- who are afraid that, oh, this is a new vive. I had to dig deep and really figure out themselves to becoming the best in the who I was and what issues I need to really tax—this is a treatment center. This is world, and represented the United work on. a way to get people clean again. This is States with honor and pride at the 42nd I also received letters from women at what we are asking people to sign on Chess Olympiad. church I didn’t even know. I corresponded to. I am proud to say that Fabiano with them over the months. These women I will guarantee you there will not be Caruana has partnered with the Lib- made me feel a sense of being surrounded, one family—Democratic or Repub- even though I was in a lockdown facility. erty Science Center in my home State lican—that would vote against you if of New Jersey to bring chess to a new I spent 5 months there, got a job, became you can help save their child and give a manager and ran a failing pizza restaurant. generation of students across the About 10 months after being released, I found them a place to go to get clean. This is State. As the visiting grandmaster and out I was pregnant with identical twin boys. so important. ‘‘Chess Rules!’’ ambassador, Caruana I had some complications with my pregnancy I thank you for allowing me to speak works with the Liberty Science Center and was on bed rest and still dealing with today, taking the time to read this let- to improve children’s concentration, issues. My boys are 7 months old now. My ter, and allowing us to share this letter critical thinking, memory, and ana- boyfriend and I are both almost 3 years with so many people because it is per- clean, and we are blessed enough to find lytic skills in a fun and engaging way sonal. You can now put a face, a story, through the game of chess. I am someone to rent a house to us. and a family behind it, and that is I am currently involved in starting a non- pleased that Grandmaster Caruana’s what we all should be doing. profit recovery home here in Warren County, first stop upon returning to the U.S. It is no longer the silent killer. It is Ohio, called ‘‘The Next.’’ We will help women will be an event at Liberty Science still a killer, but people are speaking after they detox with a recovery home. Center to celebrate the U.S. victory out. They asking for help. That help The other part of my story is that I have and continue the important work that also watched my family become crippled by comes right here in the Halls of the he has been doing. this disease of addiction. My brother re- Senate and the Halls of Congress. We Let me conclude by again congratu- cently was using drugs. We couldn’t find him can make a difference in America and help anywhere. Waiting lists, insurance lating the U.S. Chess Olympiad team, save a whole generation. and wishing all of its members contin- copays for thousands of dollars, flying to dif- I yield the floor. ferent states, nothing local. He ended up get- ued success in the future. ting in trouble and he now has a felony. I suggest the absence of a quorum. Thank you. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The My aunt has already lost one son to a her- f oin overdose and 3 weeks ago we sat in the clerk will call the roll. hospital with her daughter, holding her down The bill clerk proceeded to call the ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS because she had alcohol poisoning, and she roll. was intubated and on a breathing machine. Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I The pain, the hurt, I see it in everyone’s ask unanimous consent that the order TRIBUTE TO STEPHEN N. eyes. I can’t imagine what that is like. I look for the quorum call be rescinded. LIMBAUGH, JR. at my boys and pray that I will do every- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ∑ Mr. BLUNT. Mr. President, today I thing I can to steer them away. It’s in their wish to honor Judge Stephen N. genes and they have to be careful. objection, it is so ordered. My heart is big and I have spent nights f Limbaugh, Jr., of Cape Girardeau, MO, for his service and dedication to the crying over this. My friend Pete’s funeral is MORNING BUSINESS next week. He died of a heroin overdose. State Historical Society of Missouri. Every few weeks, someone dies, or they are Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I Judge Limbaugh is completing his sent to jail and get no help, get released, or ask unanimous consent that the Sen- final term as president of the society

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His friends dent of the State Historical Society of Girardeau.’’ remember his smile that would bright- Missouri 6 years ago follows in the I am confident Judge Limbaugh will en anyone’s day. footsteps of his grandfather, Rush H. always continue to study Missouri’s vi- I want to offer my prayers and sin- Limbaugh I, who served as vice presi- brant history and heritage and share cere condolences to Las’s loved ones on dent of the society during the 1940s. his knowledge with individuals and their loss. I thank him for his lifelong Judge Limbaugh has been a guiding groups across the great State. passion for entertainment and sharing force in expanding the society’s net- In October, Judge Limbaugh will be that with Arkansans and the region.∑ work of research centers to Cape awarded the Missouri Historical Soci- f Girardeau and Springfield. In addition, ety’s Distinguished Service Award and RECOGNIZING BOY SCOUTS OF he facilitated an agreement with the Medallion for his significant and last- AMERICA TROOP 1 OF IDAHO University of Missouri that gave the ing contributions to preserving Mis- ∑ State Historical Society ‘‘sole respon- souri’s history and fostering recogni- Mr. CRAPO. Mr. President, today I sibility’’ for the management of the tion for Missouri’s distinct role in our wish to congratulate the Boy Scouts of America Troop 1 of Meridian, ID, on Western Historical Manuscript Collec- Nation’s history. tion. Judge Stephen N. Limbaugh, Jr., has the troop’s approaching 100th anniver- Judge Limbaugh successfully played a major role in the success of sary. Troop 1’s former scoutmaster Rich- launched the Center for Missouri Stud- the State Historical Society of Mis- ard Weight reports that research indi- ies, an educational initiative to ad- souri. His legacy will continue to im- cates that the troop was formed on or vance the study of Missouri’s history pact future generations through the before July 20, 1917, in Meridian and and culture with competitive, inter- programs and partnerships he helped was in continuous operation until 1942 disciplinary fellowships. He worked put in place. I am grateful for his when wartime needs made operation of unwaveringly to ensure passage of a friendship, and I thank him for his the troop impossible. In 1944, the troop bill in the Missouri General Assembly service to the country, citizens of Mis- rechartered and has been in continuous to finance the construction of the Cen- souri, and the State Historical Society operation since. Troop 1 has taken part ter in Columbia, MO, which was agreed ∑ of Missouri. in service projects and efforts to have a to in 2015. The building project begins a f positive effect on the community. new era for the State Historical Soci- REMEMBERING LASKER ‘‘LAS’’ I have been involved in scouting for ety of Missouri and greatly enhances almost my entire life. I am proud of the Society’s mission to collect, pre- BELL, SR. ∑ the young men who have demonstrated serve, publish, and showcase material Mr. BOOZMAN. Mr. President, today a commitment to the principles of that features all of Missouri’s unique I wish to remember the life of Lasker scouting and the communities that history. ‘‘Las’’ Bell, Sr., an iconic radio and tel- support them. I commend the scouts The leadership and dedication that evision personality who brought music and supporters of Troop 1 for advancing Judge Limbaugh, Jr., demonstrates as into the hearts and minds of people liv- leadership and informative opportuni- president of the society is the same ing in Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mis- ties for area youth who gain invaluable leadership and dedication he dem- sissippi, who passed away on Sep- experience while contributing to onstrates in his personal and public tember 12, 2016. bettering our communities. The many life. He studied at Southern Methodist Bell was born in Homer, LA, and benefits from scouting activities are University in Dallas, TX, and went on spent much of his childhood as a share- made possible through the significant to earn his master of laws in judicial cropper, working alongside his mater- commitment of those who are actively process degree from the University of nal grandparents, who raised him. In involved with the troop. Virginia School of Law. He was elected 1944, he moved to Camden, AR, which Congratulations to Idaho’s Boy prosecuting attorney of Cape Girardeau became his home. Scouts of America Troop 1 on this re- County in 1978 at the age of 26, after be- He honorably served his country as a markable milestone. Thank you for ginning his legal career with the fam- corporal in the U.S. Army. When he your efforts to build up our commu- ily firm of Limbaugh, Limbaugh, and was discharged in 1952, he returned to nities and expand opportunities for fu- Russell. After serving a 4-year term, he Camden where he put his vision to be- ture leaders.∑ come a radio and television host into returned to private practice until 1987, f when he was appointed circuit judge motion. for the 32nd Judicial Circuit. Judge In 1967, Bell turned his passion for REMEMBERING LIEUTENANT Limbaugh held this position until he music into a hosting gig at KJWH in El GENERAL JOHN BRUCE BLOUNT was appointed to the Missouri Supreme Dorado. He continued that momentum ∑ Mr. GRAHAM. Mr. President, today I Court in 1992. and turned the excitement for soul wish to honor the memory of LTG John Judge Stephen N. Limbaugh, Jr., music in the region into the ‘‘Las Bell Bruce Blount, United States Army, Re- served for 16 years as a judge on the Variety Show.’’ By 1970, it was a week- tired, who passed away peacefully on Supreme Court of Missouri, including a ly staple on the airwaves that helped August 23, 2016, surrounded by his lov- 2-year term as chief justice. He was define a generation of people in the re- ing family. He was 88. recognized among his colleagues for his gion. He aimed to offer African Ameri- Lieutenant General Blount was born sound interpretation of the law and cans the same opportunity as the na- in Pawtucket, RI, on April 22, 1928, the compassion for his fellow Missourians. tionwide hit show ‘‘American Band- son of Joseph Hagen Blount and Loret- In 2007, Limbaugh was nominated by stand.’’ ta Moody Blount. He played basketball President George W. Bush to the U.S. He broke barriers as the first Black in high school and set a school record District Court for the Eastern District interviewer for Channel 10 News and that still stands today, scoring 66 of Missouri. He was confirmed by the continued to pursue his other hosting points in a single game. During his col- U.S. Senate with unanimous consent responsibilities, adding a gospel show legiate years at the University of on June 10, 2008. to the radio. Rhode Island, John excelled in sports, The judge’s tireless dedication to Bell’s commitment to the commu- scoring more than 1,000 points in bas- public service has been recognized by nity led him to serve on and establish ketball and serving as captain of both the American College of Trial Lawyers, civic organizations to help make a dif- the basketball and baseball teams. He Legal Services of Eastern Missouri, the ference. His service includes founding was selected for the All Yanks Con- Adoption and Foster Care Coalition of the Elks Club in Camden and serving ference and the All East Team and was

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