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PERSONAL EXPLANATION sional and community roles. Her spirit and en- The majority of Albert’s working life was with ergy have helped thousands of people across General Motors, Packard Electric Division. HON. TED BUDD our country, and I know she will be sorely During one period, when he was laid off from OF NORTH CAROLINA missed. General Motors, he purchased a Dairy Queen I join with Dr. Albright’s colleagues, peers, in Windham, Ohio, and operated it for several IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and all those she has served throughout her years. Thursday, December 3, 2020 career to thank her for her outstanding efforts Mr. Sipka is a great supporter of the Boy Mr. BUDD. Madam Speaker, I missed votes to better the lives of others, and I wish her Scouts of America, having been active in because I tested positive for Covid-19. many happy years of retirement. scouting and taking numerous canoe trips to Had I been present, I would have voted f Canada over the years. Albert’s Christian faith is a deep aspect of his life. He has also en- YEA on Roll Call No. 228. CONGRATULATING FATIMA HIGH f joyed traveling, snorkeling, canoeing, and gar- SCHOOL’S CROSS COUNTRY dening. PERSONAL EXPLANATION TEAM FOR WINNING THE 2020 Albert contributes his long life to his family, CLASS III STATE CHAMPIONSHIP having good and hard-working parents and HON. GUY RESCHENTHALER five brothers that always got along. There is no doubt that Albert is a hard-worker and has OF PENNSYLVANIA HON. BLAINE LUETKEMEYER OF MISSOURI enlisted this trait to his children and grand- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES children. Mr. Sipka’s daughter-in-law, Diane, is Thursday, December 3, 2020 Thursday, December 3, 2020 my neighbor, and I am honored to wish him Mr. RESCHENTHALER. Madam Speaker, the happiest of birthdays. Please join me in Mr. LUETKEMEYER. Madam Speaker, I had I been present, I would have voted YEA congratulating Albert and his family for this rise today to ask my colleagues to join me in on Roll Call No. 228. milestone and thanking him for his service to congratulating the Fatima Comets cross coun- our country. f try team for winning the 2020 Missouri Class f IIN HONOR OF DR. ANN ALBRIGHT III State title. This team and Coach Marc Bridges should IN RECOGNITION OF RYAN BATES HON. DIANA DeGETTE be commended for their hard work throughout this past year and for bringing home the state HON. DEBBIE DINGELL OF COLORADO title to their school and community. OF MICHIGAN IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Madam Speaker, please join me in recog- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thursday, December 3, 2020 nizing the Fatima Comets cross country team Thursday, December 3, 2020 for a job well done. Ms. DEGETTE. Madam Speaker, I rise Mrs. DINGELL. Madam Speaker, I rise f today to honor Dr. Ann Albright, and to cele- today to recognize Ryan Bates and his years brate her extraordinary contributions to the di- RECOGNIZING ALBERT GEORGE of distinguished service with Michigan United. abetes community in light of her retirement. SIPKA His leadership and community impact are wor- While I am saddened to see Dr. Albright thy of commendation. leave the Centers for Disease Control and HON. TIM RYAN Ryan Bates is the founding director of Michi- Prevention, I know we are all eternally grateful OF OHIO gan United, a statewide coalition of 100 orga- for the time she has spent—both at the CDC, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nizations that work together to achieve eco- and throughout her career—as a national nomic, social, and racial justice in Michigan. In leader in the fight against diabetes. Thursday, December 3, 2020 this capacity, Ryan has led the coalition to ex- While at the CDC, she led the development Mr. RYAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to tend its mission statewide, encouraging all to and implementation of the National Diabetes recognize Mr. Albert George Sipka, of Warren, use their voices to advocate for a just, equi- Prevention Program—the nation’s top program Ohio, who will soon celebrate his 100th birth- table, and sustainable future. As a Michigan- working to prevent and delay the onset of type day on December 12th. native and graduate of the University of Michi- 2 diabetes. Albert was born to George and Susan Sipka gan, Ryan deeply understands the needs of Dr. Albright’s innovative approach to diabe- in Duquesne, Pennslyvania in 1920. Albert the state community and has dedicated his ca- tes prevention translated a well-established was raised in Newton Falls, Ohio, which is lo- reer to effecting positive change throughout preventative care study into a successful, na- cated in my Congressional District. He grad- the state. Previously, Ryan has been an orga- tionwide program. Her work to expand access uated from Newtown Falls High School in nizer for the Michigan Raise the Wage Coali- to diabetes care was unparalleled—she also 1938. tion, Environment Michigan, and the Gamaliel spent time working with the Centers for Medi- Mr. Sipka enlisted in the Navy on October Foundation. In addition, Ryan has overseen care & Medicaid Services to establish and im- 16, 1942 and served until November of 1945. four successful Michigan State House races plement Medicare coverage for the National During his service, he served as a cook on a and worked with Reform Immigration for DPP lifestyle intervention program. ship in the Pacific. Four of the six Sipka broth- America across the Midwest. Prior to her time at the CDC, Dr. Albright ers bravely served during World War II. Taking Throughout Michigan, Ryan Bates is recog- served as Chief of the California Diabetes Pro- advantage of the GI Bill, Albert graduated from nized as a humble, compassionate, and effec- gram for the California Department of Health Kent State University in 1951 with a degree in tive leader who strives to make a difference. Services. She also served as President of Business Administration. He seeks to build bridges that unite commu- Health Care and Education for the American Shortly before enlisting, Albert married the nities and draw people together, and he has Diabetes Association, Senior Health Policy Ad- love of his life, Theresa Novak. They married committed himself to fighting for a brighter fu- visor in the Office of the United States Sur- on February 8, 1942 and had two children, Al- ture for all. Ryan has been a strong voice for geon General and led the Secretary of bert and Elaine. He also has four grand- communities across Michigan and has brought Health’s Diabetes Detection Initiative. children—Jessica, Donna, Albert, and Allison. critical awareness to significant issues affect- I’m among the countless people who have Albert also took care of his dear Theresa dur- ing the state. His leadership has made a last- been lucky enough to work alongside Dr. ing her 15-year battle with Alzheimer’s. This ing difference, and we are grateful for his Albright as we search for innovative ways to show’s how serious Albert was to the vows of years of dedicated service. treat and prevent diabetes. We appreciate her his marriage, his character, and his dedication Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join compassion and dedication in all her profes- to family. me in honoring Ryan Bates. We are proud to

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BROOKS OF MISSOURI OF INDIANA RECOGNIZING THE HARD WORK OF IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WILLINGBORO OFFICER SALLY Thursday, December 3, 2020 LANDRUM Thursday, December 3, 2020 Mr. LUETKEMEYER. Madam Speaker, I Mrs. BROOKS of Indiana. Madam Speaker, rise today to ask my colleagues to join me in I was not present for the following roll call HON. ANDY KIM congratulating the Calvary Lutheran Lions vote. Had I been present, I would have voted OF NEW JERSEY cross country team for winning the 2020 Mis- as follows: Roll Call 228: H.R. 7995 Coin IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES souri Class I State title. Metal Modification Authorization and Cost Thursday, December 3, 2020 This is the Calvary Lutheran high school’s Savings Act—On the Motion To Suspend the first state championship in school history. This Rules and Pass the Bill—YEA. Mr. KIM. Madam Speaker, I rise today to team should be commended for their hard f honor Officer Sally Landrum. She is one of work throughout this past year and for bringing just twenty-three officers in our nation to re- home the state title to their school and com- CELEBRATING THE LIFE AND LEG- ceive the U.S. Attorney General’s Award for munity. ACY OF SCIOTO COUNTY COM- Distinguished Service in Community Policing. Madam Speaker, please join me in recog- MISSIONER MICHAEL CRABTREE I, and the town of Willingboro, cannot be nizing the Calvary Lutheran Lions cross coun- prouder of her. try team for a job well done. HON. BRAD R. WENSTRUP The Attorney General Award for Distin- OF OHIO guished Service in Community Policing is f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES given to exceptional officers who have gone COMMEMORATING COMMISSIONER Thursday, December 3, 2020 above and beyond their call of duty to protect their communities, implementing ‘‘innovative ED HUMPHREY’S SERVICE TO Mr. WENSTRUP. Madam Speaker, I rise community policing strategies, criminal inves- CLERMONT COUNTY today to mourn the death and celebrate the tigations, and field operations that have prov- life of Scioto County, Ohio Commissioner Mi- en effective in enforcing our laws.’’ The Attor- HON. BRAD R. WENSTRUP chael Crabtree, who passed from this Earth ney General could not have picked a better of- earlier this week. OF OHIO ficer than Officer Landrum, who exemplifies IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mike was a staple of the community, a dedi- good community policing. cated public servant, and an unwavering advo- Officer Landrum has been a stalwart of the Thursday, December 3, 2020 cate for Scioto County. His love of country and community. Throughout her time at the Mr. WENSTRUP. Madam Speaker, I am commitment to bettering our community were Willingboro Police Department, Officer honored to recognize Commissioner Ed Hum- indisputable. Landrum has organized story times, toiletry Michael Crabtree was a true patriot who phrey for his years of tireless service and drives for the homeless, a resiliency program served in the US Army with the 82nd Airborne dedication to the Clermont County community for officers in distress, and elderly training pro- Division, then stayed engaged in many civic as he is set to retire at the end of the year. grams. I commend Officer Landrum for her organizations, ultimately serving 18 years as Commissioner Humphrey has been a fixture of work, and I know I speak on behalf of my con- County Commissioner. Clermont County for his entire life, and his stituents across Burlington and Ocean County While Mike’s earthly mission is complete, service to our community has been felt for when I say this award is well-deserved. his impact on Scioto County and all that knew generations. him will be felt for generations as his legacy Mr. Humphrey’s early volunteer work as a lives on. f firefighter with the Miamiville Fire Department led to the development of the Life Squad on We are all forever grateful for his service PERSONAL EXPLANATION and I will miss working with him. which he served as EMS Chief for 12 years. I ask for everyone to join me in praying for He went on to serve as Fire Chief from 1987 Mike’s wife, Dianna, his friends and family, for HON. KEN CALVERT to 1989 before transitioning to elected official the community he served, and the lives Mike OF CALIFORNIA to serve on the Miami Township Board of touched. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Trustees. During his time as trustee, Mr. Humphrey f Thursday, December 3, 2020 helped facilitate profound change in Miami PERSONAL EXPLANATION Mr. CALVERT. Madam Speaker, I was un- Township. He improved Fire and EMS serv- fortunately prevented from traveling and un- ices, police services, established a first-class HON. JACKIE WALORSKI able to make votes on December 2, 2020. park system, and more. OF INDIANA Had I been present I would have voted in Beyond his government roles, Mr. Hum- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES favor of H.R. 7995. phrey devoted countless hours to a variety of Thursday, December 3, 2020 community programs: coaching youth sports, f serving as President of the Clermont County Mrs. WALORSKI. Madam Speaker, on 12/2/ Township Association and Chairperson of the PERSONAL EXPLANATION 2020, I was unavoidably detained. Clermont County Health District Advisory Had I been present, I would have voted Council, and joining his local masonic lodge, YEA on Roll Call No. 228. HON. GARRET GRAVES Milford Lodge 54 F. & A.M. f OF LOUISIANA It is a privilege to know Mr. Humphrey, not PERSONAL EXPLANATION IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES only because of his incredible service to our community, but also as a friend. He has led a Thursday, December 3, 2020 HON. VIRGINIA FOXX life of service devoted to his commitment to Mr. GRAVES of Louisiana. Madam Speaker, leave his community better than he found it. OF NORTH CAROLINA I was notified that I was exposed to COVID– I wish Mr. Humphrey the best on his well- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 19 and am following quarantine guidelines set deserved retirement. I know I can speak on Thursday, December 3, 2020 by the CDC. behalf of myself and the Clermont County Ms. FOXX of North Carolina. Madam Had I been present, I would have voted community when I say we are grateful for his Speaker, due to a test indicating a positive re- YEA on Roll Call No. 228. many years of service.

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Madam Speaker, had I been played within our own nation. that Zac’s passion and commitment to his present, I would have voted YEA on Roll Call f family, friends, and community will have a last- ing impact on all of us. No. 228. HONORING THE LIFE OF MR. f ZACHARY JACOB ‘‘ZAC’’ PLANTZ f IN RECOGNITION OF DR. RUPERT TRIBUTE TO FORMER REPRESENT- LEWIS HON. DANIEL LIPINSKI ATIVE ROBERT FREEMAN ‘‘BOB’’ OF ILLINOIS SMITH HON. DEBBIE DINGELL IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF MICHIGAN Thursday, December 3, 2020 HON. PETER A. DeFAZIO IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. LIPINSKI. Madam Speaker, I rise today OF OREGON Thursday, December 3, 2020 to honor the life of my dedicated staff member IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and friend, Zachary Jacob ‘‘Zac’’ Plantz. His Thursday, December 3, 2020 Mrs. DINGELL. Madam Speaker, I rise life was tragically taken in a car accident on today to recognize Dr. Rupert Lewis as he de- November 26th at the age of 27. Zac was an Mr. DEFAZIO. Madam Speaker, I rise today livers the keynote speech at The PuLSE Insti- incredibly gifted young man who had immeas- to pay tribute to the life of former Representa- tute Literary Circle Forum. Dr. Lewis’s signifi- urable potential and the ability to bring joy to tive Robert Freeman ‘‘Bob’’ Smith. cant academic achievements are worthy of others. He loved his family, served his com- I am deeply saddened by the passing of my commendation. munity, and was passionate about helping friend and former colleague and offer my Dr. Rupert Lewis is Professor Emeritus of people. deepest condolences to his friends and family. Political Thought in the Department of Govern- A Frankfort native and lifelong Chicago loy- I served with Bob in Congress for a decade. ment at the University of the West Indies, Ja- alist, Zac was a proud graduate of Providence He spent his life serving Oregonians in various maica. He is a scholar of the Garvey move- Catholic High School and the University of roles, including president of the Public Lands ment and Caribbean radicalism in the twen- Notre Dame where he played for the Fighting Council, and in the Oregon legislature as tieth and twenty-first centuries, and he holds Irish rugby team. After college, Zac began his House Speaker and subsequently Senate Mi- years of experience lecturing political science, career as a successful consultant, but found a nority Leader. He dedicated his life to his com- political thought in the Caribbean, and African new sense of purpose in pursuing his true munity, his constituents, and all Oregonians. and global politics. Currently, Dr. Lewis is a passion for public service. In 2018, Zac began Growing up in Burns, he worked as a ranch- research fellow in the PJ Patterson Centre for his political career by coordinating a Chicago er. His experiences provided a deep knowl- Africa-Caribbean Advocacy at the UWI, work- mayoral campaign for Jerry Joyce, Jr. Last edge of the needs and concerns of rural Or- ing alongside Jamaican Prime Minister PJ year, I brought Zac into my campaign and egonians, and he was one of their fiercest ad- Paterson to strengthen the relationship be- quickly learned what a gifted young man he vocates. Bob was also a man of principle. He tween the Caribbean and Africa. was. Before long, he became my Campaign retired from Congress in 1995, yet ran again Dr. Lewis is recognized globally as a lead- Manager. After the campaign, Zac joined my in 1997 because his successor, a member of ing academic in political thought. He has pub- congressional staff as a Senior Policy Advisor. his own party, had lied about his military serv- lished a host of essays and biographies that During his time in my office, he demonstrated ice, among many other problems. He won, have propelled the academic discipline for- a great ability to bring people together and and when he returned to Congress for what ward and have been formative in scholars’ un- make a difference in the lives of constituents would be his last term, he was elected Chair- derstanding of politics in the Caribbean. Be- in Illinois’s 3rd Congressional District. Zac’s man of the House Agriculture Committee, yond academics, Dr. Lewis is an activist for contagious energy and ability to lift people up placing him in a powerful role championing reparative justice and has earned the Order of was nothing short of remarkable. policies important to rural communities. Distinction, Commander class honor from the Though Zac had many career accomplish- Make no mistake, Bob and I had policy dis- Government of Jamaica for his efforts. Dr. ments in his short life, he also demonstrated agreements, but we were always friends and Lewis’s selection to deliver the keynote his exceptional character through charitable worked together often. One of my fondest speech underscores his wide expertise and endeavors. For the past six years, Zac ran memories is when Bob and I worked along- exemplifies his commitment to enhancing sixty miles in November to raise money for side former Senator Mark Hatfield to designate awareness of the Caribbean’s impacts on the Movember, a charitable organization dedicated the Newberry Crater as a Monument in order global community. As the United States cele- to improving men’s mental health. His efforts to protect the area from energy development. brates the election of Vice President-elect through this organization will have a lasting Though we came from different sides of the Kamala Harris, the first Black woman of Ja- impact on countless lives. aisle, this designation effort was just one ex- maican descent to assume the vice presi- Zac was a friend to so many of us and I ex- ample of how we were able to come together dency, Dr. Lewis will provide valuable insight tend my heartfelt condolences to Zac’ s loving as Oregonians to protect the people, re- of the Caribbean’s many contributions to parents Ron and Laura, his siblings Logan, sources, and great outdoors that make Or- United States politics and how it continues to Tyler, and Abby, his longtime girlfriend Kath- egon home. Bob is missed, but his life of serv- shape American political life today. leen, and all of Zac’s family and friends. While ice and inspiring legacy lives on.

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