E1670 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks December 13, 2018 nation and the Philippines during World War II. branches in the Inland Empire. During his ca- eral drivers. Among these drivers were Jerry As the members of the Sacramento Filipino reer with Security Pacific National Bank, Jim Hoyt, Eddie Sachs, Tony Bettenhausen, Roger World War II Veterans Group and the Filipino would serve as a Regional Manager and a Di- McCluskey, as well as , whom Veterans Recognition and Education Project vision Manager before deciding to retire from she married in April 1957. A pioneer and a gather today, I ask my colleagues to join me the bank in 1992. He was then immediately rarity in racing, Mari became a co-owner of a in honoring our veterans for their heroism, hired as the President and CEO of Riverside team that competed at the highest levels of duty, sacrifice, and service to the United National Bank, at which he served as an exec- Midwestern in the 1950s and States of America. utive until again retiring in 2003. In 2005, Jim 1960s. In 1941, President Roosevelt’s call-to-action and a group of regional leaders formed Secu- In 1988, Mari became Chairman of the Indi- elicited the enlistment of more than 250,000 rity Bank of California, a new community bank anapolis Motor Speedway (IMS). Under her Filipino soldiers. Our nation’s troops fought headquartered in Riverside. Jim served as the leadership, IMS continued to gain worldwide tirelessly and fearlessly in World War II, and Chairman and CEO until the bank was sold in popularity with a number of innovations. In many of the brave included Filipino soldiers 2016 and he retired for the last time. During 2016, the Motor Speedway cele- who fought alongside American soldiers under his career, Jim felt it was important to give brated the 100th running of the Indianapolis the U.S. Army Forces. Throughout the dura- back to the communities he served and sat on 500, a race that has played a tremendously tion of the war, more than 57,000 were killed numerous boards in the regions he worked, in- significant role in the economic development in combat, thousands suffered from severe cluding in Fresno, Los Angeles, Riverside and of the City of Indianapolis and the State of In- wounds, and over 78,000 were missing in ac- San Bernardino Counties. diana. IMS prospered with the Indianapolis tion. By the end of World War II, Filipino vet- Jim was preceded in death by his first wife 500 and expanded its annual schedule beyond erans were left with our country’s promise of Shirley Wilkins Robinson and his daughter the ‘‘Month of May’’ to include the Brickyard full veterans’ benefits. However, that promise Kristen Robinson Olsen. He is survived by his 400 in the NASCAR Cup Series, the United was rescinded, and Filipino veterans were left wife of 33 years, Barbara Robinson, his son States Grand Prix in the FIA without the honor deserved. Jamie Robinson, Jr., Jamie’s wife Melissa and World Championship, and the Red Bull Indian- On November 30, 2016, the United States their two daughters, Grace and Gabrielle, as apolis GP in the FIM MotoGP World Cham- Congress passed the Filipino Veterans of well as son-in-law Craig Olsen and grand- pionship. These contributions to IMS and her World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of daughter Mallory Olsen. I want to extend my charitable work in the racing community led to 2015, restoring Filipino veterans to the status heartfelt condolences to the entire Robinson Mari being inducted into the IMS Auto Racing of U.S. military veteran. Subsequently, on De- family, his friends, and everyone who had the Hall of Fame in 2015. cember 14, 2016, President Barack Obama pleasure of knowing him. Although Jim may Her passion for racing and the Speedway signed this Act into law. This momentous oc- be gone, the many contributions he made in became a platform for many of her philan- casion delivered the overdue recognition for Riverside County will have a lasting impact. thropic efforts. At the Speedway, Mari hosted the selfless service of Filipino veterans during f the ‘‘Save Arnold’’ Barbecue to benefit the In- World War II. diana Special Olympics every May for 25 Mr. Speaker, as the members of the Sac- HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY years from 1981 through the mid-2000s. Driv- ramento Filipino World War II Veterans Group OF ers, racing personalities, and media partnered and The Filipino Veterans Recognition and with Special Olympic athletes to com- Education Project celebrate the service of the HON. SUSAN W. BROOKS plete various activities, raising one million dol- World War II veterans, I ask all my colleagues OF INDIANA lars for the Indiana Special Olympics. Impor- to join me in honoring them for their heroism IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tantly, Mari created and sponsored a program, which is still in effect today, allowing thou- in protecting our great nation. Thursday, December 13, 2018 f sands of Indiana schoolchildren to visit the Mrs. BROOKS of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, I Speedway each May to learn about the con- TRIBUTE TO JAMES ROBINSON rise today to honor the life and legacy of the nection between education and motorsports. late Mari Hulman George, a pillar of the Indi- Mari’s passion for racing was rivaled only by HON. KEN CALVERT anapolis and international auto racing commu- her passion for the arts, education, healthcare, OF CALIFORNIA nity and Chairman Emeritus of the Board of and animal issues. She served as a trustee of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS). The the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology and people of Indiana’s Fifth Congressional District made contributions to the Indianapolis Mu- Thursday, December 13, 2018 are forever grateful for Mari’s passion for auto seum of Art, Indiana State University, Purdue Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to racing, stewardship of Indianapolis as the University, Indiana University, and Saint Mary- honor and pay tribute to James ‘‘Jim’’ Robin- ‘‘Racing Capital of the World,’’ and decades of of-the-Woods College, among other institu- son, who passed away on Tuesday, Decem- compassionate philanthropic work to the State tions. ber 4, 2018. Jim was an active and influential of Indiana and the nation. Passionate about animal care, Mari became leader in Riverside County throughout his life A life-long Hoosier, Mari was born in Evans- a leading charitable donor, especially for and he will be deeply missed. ville, Indiana in 1934 to prominent business horses and greyhounds. Her love for animals Jim was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where he magnate Anton ‘‘Tony’’ Hulman, Jr. and Mary led to the endowment and establishment of developed asthma at a young age. To help Fendrich Hulman. She attended school at St. the Equine Science Program at Saint Mary-of- provide him some relief, Jim’s family moved to Benedict in Terre Haute, the Ladywood School the-Woods in 1989, which was named the California for drier air and a warmer climate. in Indianapolis, and Purdue University in West Mari Hulman George School of Equine Stud- He graduated from San Bernardino High Lafayette. Throughout her lifetime Mari was ies to honor her continuous support. The School and earned his bachelor’s degree from deeply involved in the Hulman family busi- school also conducts the Mari Hulman George California State Los Angeles. While in college, nesses, serving as the chairman of Hulman & Thoroughbred Adoption program to provide Jim enlisted in the Army National Guard, earn- Company, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, proper care for horses. Mari personally raised, ing the Distinguished Cadet Honor and ob- and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Founda- bred, and rode horses at the family’s Circle S tained the rank of Staff Sergeant. Jim contin- tion. In addition, she served as a longtime Ranch near Terre Haute, her family ranch in ued his education throughout his career, ob- board member of First Financial Bank, a pub- Wyoming, and at various stables in Florida. taining his graduate degree from Southern licly traded company headquartered in Terre Her quarter horses and thoroughbreds com- Methodist University. Jim later completed Haute. peted in numerous events. As a tribute to her Stanford University’s Financial Management Mari’s deep passion for auto racing began love and support of the sport, The Mari Program in 1983 and the Harvard University when her father purchased the Indianapolis Hulman George Stakes was named in her Graduate School of Business Executive Pro- Motor Speedway in 1945, saving it from dem- honor and remains a prestigious annual race gram in 1987. olition after World War II. The track soon be- at Indiana Downs. In 2001, the Indiana De- Jim launched his career in banking as a came the cornerstone of her life, where she partment of Homeland Security renamed its messenger for Security First National Bank spent the majority of her formative years. In search-and-rescue training area at Camp which later became Security Pacific National 1954, she joined with Roger Wolcott to form Atterbury the Mari Hulman George Search and Bank. He entered the bank’s management the HOW racing team, which fielded the Amer- Rescue Training Center, recognizing Mari’s training program and upon graduation oversaw ican Automobile Association (AAA) and the contribution to the care of animals displaced the operations of a series of larger bank (USAC) cars for sev- due to disasters.

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I extend my deepest condolences to f SIONAL VETERAN COMMENDA- TION Mari’s daughters, Nancy George, Josie INTRODUCTION OF THE IN- George, and Kathi George-Conforti, son, CREASED TRANSPARENCY IN Anton Hulman ‘‘Tony’’ George, stepdaughter, HON. GREG GIANFORTE 501(C)(4) ORGANIZATIONS ACT OF Carolyn Coffey, and their respective spouses, 2018 OF MONTANA her many grandchildren and great-grand- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES children, and her longtime companion, Guy Thursday, December 13, 2018 Trollinger. Her legacy as the matriarch of the HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON racing capital of the world will live on for gen- OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Mr. GIANFORTE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today erations to come through her family, friends, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to recognize Alfred Olson of Miles City, a re- and colleagues. Thursday, December 13, 2018 cipient of the 2018 Montana Congressional f Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, today, I intro- Veteran Commendation for his service to his duce the Increased Transparency in 501(c)(4) country and leadership in his community. RECOGNIZING RONALD MERWIN Organizations Act of 2018. This bill would re- Mr. Olson is a veteran of the United States FOR THE 2018 MONTANA CON- quire the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to Air Force. He served from 1956 to 1962 in the GRESSIONAL VETERAN COM- make publicly available the forms organiza- 4061st Civil Engineer Squadron, earning the MENDATION tions self-declaring under Section 501(c)(4) of Air Force Longevity Service Award, and attain- the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) must file ing the rank of Airman 2nd Class. HON. GREG GIANFORTE with the IRS. Americans have the right to Serving his community as a dedicated Sen- OF MONTANA know which organizations are operating under ior Corp RSVP volunteer, Mr. Olson has driv- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES this section of the IRC. en nearly 100,000 miles and logged over Thursday, December 13, 2018 To be eligible for tax-exempt status under 10,000 hours transporting veterans to medical 501(c)(4), organizations, often referred to as appointments. But Mr. Olson provides much Mr. GIANFORTE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today ‘‘social welfare organizations,’’ must be ‘‘de- more than just transportation. His kindness to recognize Ronald Merwin of Ronan, a re- voted exclusively to charitable, educational, or and dedication to the needs of Montana’s vet- cipient of the 2018 Montana Congressional recreational purposes.’’ They can choose to erans enhances their quality of life with friend- Veteran Commendation for his service to his apply for 501(c)(4) status from the IRS, or ly interaction, meals, and comfort. country and leadership in his community. they can simply self-declare. Previously, orga- Mr. Olson never hesitates to go the extra Mr. Merwin served 21 distinguished years in nizations seeking to self-declare their mile. On one occasion he spent an unplanned the United States Navy as a submarine spe- 501(c)(4) status were not required even to no- three days on the road giving comfort and cialist. A member of the ‘‘silent service,’’ Mr. tify the IRS of their existence. In 2015, how- care to a veteran who had surgery in Helena. Merwin was a valued shipmate and officer on ever, Congress enacted the Protecting Ameri- I ask my colleagues to join me today in conventional and nuclear submarine deploy- cans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015 (the PATH commending Alfred Olson for his dedication ments during the height of the Cold War. He Act). Under that law, an organization seeking and service. rose to the rank of Lieutenant Commander be- to self-declare their 501(c)(4) status now must f fore his retirement in 1981. file a notice with the IRS that it is operating Mr. Merwin is actively involved in numerous under this section. The PATH Act did not, EDWARD MESSER RETIREMENT veterans and civic organizations serving his however, make the new notice form, Form FROM JPL NASA DEEP SPACE community. As Commander of VFW Post 8976, subject to public disclosure. NETWORK 5652 in Ronan, Mr. Merwin was awarded the The IRS has opined that Form 8976 cannot rare honor of being named a VFW All Amer- be made available under the Freedom of Infor- HON. PAUL COOK ican Post Commander. He coordinates fund- mation Act or other disclosure laws. This cre- OF CALIFORNIA raising events, youth programs, community ates a discrepancy between all organizations IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES celebrations, and was a board member of the operating under Section 501(c)(3) and Ninepipes Museum of Early Montana for 15 501(c)(4) organizations that applied that for Thursday, December 13, 2018 years. status, for which the IRS must make publicly Mr. COOK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- I ask my colleagues to join me today in available information on their existence, and ognize the contributions that Edward Messer commending Ronald Merwin for his dedication self-declared 501(c)(4) organizations. This dis- has made throughout his thirty-five years of and service. crepancy appears to have been inadvertently service towards the JPL Deep Space Network. f created by Congress when it passed the Edward Messer’s 35 year contribution to our HONORING ANDY MORRISON PATH Act. space program began in 1982, as an oper- My bill would correct this oversight and ations Station technician in charge of handling HON. LUKE MESSER mandate that the IRS publicly disclose Form spacecraft telecommunications for orbital sup- 8976 upon request, thus allowing the public to ports and support of human space missions. OF INDIANA know which organizations exist under Edward soon had the opportunity to operate IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 501(c)(4). In the aftermath of the Citizens the Space Shuttle Command System, through Thursday, December 13, 2018 United Supreme Court decision, which allows which he manually transmitted commands to Mr. MESSER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today, on for unlimited expenditure in political campaigns the shuttles, supporting many missions for the behalf of the entire 6th Congressional District from these ‘‘social welfare’’ groups, this bill is shuttle program. Additionally, Edward operated of Indiana, to recognize Andy Morrison for his especially important to allow for greater trans- Shuttle TV which transmitted Shuttle live video contribution to our state. parency. I urge my colleagues to support this to a global audience. In the late 1980’s, Ed- After a distinguished career as a high-rank- bill. ward served as the Operations Chief Tech in ing executive at Wellpoint, Andy now serves f the Deep Space Network, granting him the op- as the CEO of Fulcrum Sports, which pro- PERSONAL EXPLANATION portunity to support various launches, land- duces high quality performance nutrition solu- ings, and orbit insertions, as well as estab- tions for athletes. Outside of work, Andy has HON. SAM GRAVES lishing and maintaining communication links been dedicated to improving the community in with spacecraft journeying across the solar OF MISSOURI which he lives. It has been an honor to work system. Missions throughout his career ranged IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES with him in advancing our shared Republican from the launch of the Hubble Space Tele- principles. Thursday, December 13, 2018 scope and landing the Pathfinder mission on I have had the pleasure of knowing Andy for Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, on Mars to the orbital insertion and tracking of the nearly a decade. He has been a good friend, November 30, 2018 I missed a Roll Call vote. Cassini mission studying the rings and moons

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