January 29, 2018 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H655 a long and expensive road to recovery. We pray for the survivors who are Mr. Speaker, by caring for the most This legislation seeks to shorten that continuing to recover from their inju- vulnerable members of our society, the distance for those businesses as well. ries, and we remember Preston Cope local Red Cross chapter has become a FEMA estimates that nearly 40 per- and Bailey Holt, whose young lives cornerstone of our south Florida com- cent of small businesses never reopen were cut tragically short, as well as munity. So today I would like to con- after a disaster. Therefore, developing their families and friends left behind. gratulate all of the staff and the volun- strategies to drive private capital to a Mr. Speaker, please rise and join me teers of the South Florida Red Cross community’s small business is one of in a moment of silence to honor Pres- for a century of dedication of service the most efficient uses of private sec- ton and Bailey. and of excellence. Thank you for serving as stewards of tor capital and one of the most effec- f tive ways we in the Federal Govern- the Red Cross legacy and for con- PROTECT THE INDEPENDENCE ment can help an area recover. tinuing to provide compassionate care Nearly 4 months after Hurricane AND INTEGRITY OF SPECIAL to all who need it. Maria, the Puerto Rican economy is at COUNSEL MUELLER’S INVES- Congratulations to all. a near standstill and thousands of the TIGATION f island’s small businesses are teetering (Mr. KRISHNAMOORTHI asked and HONORING THE MEMORY OF towards insolvency. The businesses in was given permission to address the JAMES ‘‘JIM’’ CARNEY House for 1 minute and to revise and southeast Texas, Florida, the Virgin Is- (Mr. SCHNEIDER asked and was extend his remarks.) lands, and California face tough situa- given permission to address the House Mr. KRISHNAMOORTHI. Mr. Speak- tions as well, and we must do all that for 1 minute and to revise and extend er, since before his inauguration last we can to help them recover. his remarks.) Mr. Speaker, I again want to thank year, President Trump, his administra- Mr. SCHNEIDER. Mr. Speaker, I rise Chairman HENSARLING and Ranking tion, and its allies have tested the today to honor James ‘‘Jim’’ Carney Member WATERS for working with me independence and credibility of the for his selfless service to residents of on this important legislation, which FBI. the 10th District as a firefighter in our passed our committee earlier this Since the appointment of Special communities for more than 2 decades. month on a wide bipartisan basis, 57–0. Counsel Mueller, we have seen these ef- Sadly, Jim passed away last month I also want to thank Representatives forts grow into an apparent attempt to after a heroic 31⁄2-year battle with can- GREEN, SINEMA, and PLASKETT for co- stymie Special Counsel Mueller’s in- cer. Jim was a native of the 10th Dis- sponsoring this legislation with me. vestigation and protect the administra- trict, born in Waukegan, grew up in Mr. Speaker, I urge Members to vote tion from potentially being held ac- Wadsworth, and attended Warren ‘‘yes’’ and I yield back the balance of countable. Township High School. my time. We have seen several pressure tactics After studying at Columbia Southern Mr. TIPTON. Mr. Speaker, I yield employed from the firing of former FBI University, Jim returned home to serve back the balance of my time. Director Comey, the ongoing investiga- as an on-call member of the Newport The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. tion into the FBI’s investigation of Hil- Township Fire Protection District in RUTHERFORD). The question is on the lary Clinton’s emails, and most re- Wadsworth and received his paramedic motion offered by the gentleman from cently, reports of the President’s at- license. Later, in 2000, he joined the Colorado (Mr. TIPTON) that the House tempt to fire Special Counsel Mueller Lincolnshire-Riverwoods Fire Protec- suspend the rules and pass the bill, himself. tion District and eventually earned the H.R. 4792. This is a clear sign that Congress rank of lieutenant. The question was taken; and (two- must act to protect the independence Jim was both respected and beloved thirds being in the affirmative) the and integrity of the special counsel’s by his fellow firefighters. They remem- rules were suspended and the bill was investigation. I urge my colleagues ber him for his calm under pressure passed. from both sides of the aisle to come to- and for the welcome he extended to the A motion to reconsider was laid on gether in protecting the special counsel new members of the department. the table. from baseless termination and ensuring ‘‘Jim was the kindest person you could ever meet, and he showed every- f that his investigation can follow the facts wherever they may lead. one respect,’’ recalled his close friend MOMENT OF SILENCE HONORING and colleague, Steve Shetsky, in the MARSHALL COUNTY HIGH f Lincolnshire Review. SCHOOL SHOOTING VICTIMS CELEBRATING 100TH ANNIVER- Jim’s memory is one of willingness (Mr. COMER asked and was given SARY OF SOUTH FLORIDA RED to put his own life in danger to save permission to address the House for 1 CROSS those of his neighbors, and our commu- minute.) (Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN asked and was nities are incredibly grateful for his Mr. COMER. Mr. Speaker, last Tues- given permission to address the House service. Mr. Speaker, I offer my most sincere day, January 23, at 7:57 a.m., shots for 1 minute and to revise and extend condolences to Jim’s wife, Janelle; to erupted through the commons area of her remarks.) his children, Peyton and Brett; and to Marshall County High School in Ben- Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I many family, friends, and colleagues ton, Kentucky, taking the lives of two rise tonight to celebrate the 100th an- who mourn his loss. students and wounding many others. niversary of the Red Cross South Flor- The school is the cornerstone of life ida. f and activity, and the incomprehensible The Red Cross opened its first south HONORING THE LIFE OF JOHNNY events of last week have shaken the Florida chapter in 1918 in order to meet NELSON community to its core. In the after- the demands of World War I. In the (Mr. OLSON asked and was given per- math of the devastation, a vast net- century since, its wonderful volunteers mission to address the House for 1 work of spirited, compassionate stu- and trained personnel have valiantly minute and to revise and extend his re- dents and alumni have united to sup- responded to our most critical needs marks.) port and further strengthen the tight- during national disasters and other ca- Mr. OLSON. Mr. Speaker, last week, knit, resilient community of Marshall tastrophes. God called home a true icon of Katy, County. While this organization has signifi- Texas: Johnny Nelson. As students and faculty attempt to cantly grown and expanded into five Katy was a little rice farming town return to some semblance of normalcy chapters, it still has remained true to when I moved there in 1972, to south- this week, I am joined by my col- its core mission, which is to be a vital east Texas. It was forever changed by leagues from the Kentucky delegation source of relief for disaster victims Johnny. He served as our mayor from to express our gratitude for the edu- while helping to prevent, to prepare 1983 to 1987, and as our senior adminis- cators and first responders who acted for, and to respond to emergencies trator from 1994 to 2014. Those were bravely and efficiently. across 13 counties. glorious years for Katy, Texas.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:57 Jan 30, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K29JA7.047 H29JAPT1 dlhill on DSK3GLQ082PROD with HOUSE H656 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 29, 2018 He was the force behind the Katy in the Super Bowl. I look forward to a long history of producing innovators. Mills Mall and the Katy Heritage Mu- seeing Minnetonka represented on the Walter Chrysler, Amelia Earhart, seum. A true Texan, Johnny was a rice field this Sunday. Dwight D. Eisenhower, and Bob Dole farmer and a cattleman, and we all Good luck, Beau. are just a few of the many Kansans who loved his trademark cigar and cowboy f helped shape our Nation and advance hat. our society. b 1930 Mr. Speaker, I will close by para- As I travel through my district and phrasing another Texas icon, Bum COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER the State, I see the economic hardships Phillips, the coach of the Houston Oil- FUNDING our farmers and producers face, but I ers, who said: ‘‘Johnny Nelson may not (Ms. KAPTUR asked and was given also see optimism and hope. I am proud be in a class by himself, but whatever permission to address the House for 1 to celebrate my home State today and class he’s in, it don’t take long to call minute and to revise and extend her re- every day as I represent the people of the roll.’’ marks.) the big First District of Kansas. Thank you, Johnny. Welcome home. Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, I rise to f f call out our Republican colleagues for CONGRATULATING RASUL DOUG- HONORING THE LIFE OF SANDY still having left community health cen- LAS ON MAKING IT TO THE CASEY ters falling off a funding cliff for this SUPER BOWL year. (Mr. KIHUEN asked and was given Long-term funding for community (Mr. PAYNE asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 health centers expired last September permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his re- 30. These health centers serve more minute and to revise and extend his re- marks.) than 25 million patients in all States in marks.) Mr. KIHUEN. Mr. Speaker, today I this Union and U.S. territories and em- Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, hard work rise to remember the life of Sandy ploy over 50,000 professionals in the pays off. Rasul Douglas, a graduate of Casey. health field nationwide. East Orange Campus High School in Sandy had a great impact on the stu- In Ohio, more than 85 percent of East Orange, New Jersey, is now a cor- dents and family she worked with as a health center patients fall below 200 nerback for the Philadelphia Eagles. special education teacher at Manhat- percent of the poverty line—the poor- This Sunday he will play in the Super tan Beach Middle School. She was pas- est of the poor. In 2015, Ohio health Bowl. sionate about her work and was com- centers served over 600,000 patients— Rasul is one of seven siblings raised mitted to continuing her own learning. over half a million. by his grandmother. He spent his first Sandy would take on new projects that Don’t our Republican colleagues un- 2 years of college at Nassau Commu- came her way, and she was devoted to derstand an ounce of prevention is nity College where he trekked 50 miles all of her students. worth a pound of cure? from home to class and practice every Sandy attended Route 91 Harvest Community health centers remain day, slept on the floor, and sometimes Music Festival in Las Vegas with her the Nation’s largest source of primary, went hungry in pursuit of his dream. fiance, Chris, and her friend. She is re- comprehensive care for medically un- Rasul transferred to West Virginia membered by her community as a fun- derserved populations. They are funda- University and was then selected by loving, free spirit who was a compas- mental to life in our communities and the Eagles in the third round of the sionate and loyal friend. neighborhoods, whether they be urban, 2017 NFL draft. Mr. Speaker, I would like to extend rural, or small town. Mr. Speaker, Rasul Douglas’ success my condolences to Sandy Casey’s fam- In 2015, America celebrated 50 years is a testament to how far a good work ily and friends. Please know that the of the success of community health ethic can take you. Rasul is a shining city of Las Vegas, the State of Nevada, centers. This Congress and its Repub- star for young people in my district. and the whole country grieve with you. lican majority should not continue to Even a Giants fan like me can recog- f let our constituents down who rely so nize talent like his. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to wish CONGRATULATING BEAU ALLEN heavily upon these health centers in life-and-death situations. Rasul and the Eagles good luck in this (Mr. PAULSEN asked and was given f weekend’s Super Bowl. permission to address the House for 1 f minute and to revise and extend his re- KANSAS DAY TAX REFORM marks.) (Mr. MARSHALL asked and was Mr. PAULSEN. Mr. Speaker, I want given permission to address the House (Mr. BIGGS asked and was given per- to congratulate Beau Allen, a for 1 minute.) mission to address the House for 1 Minnetonka High School graduate and Mr. MARSHALL. Mr. Speaker, I rise minute and to revise and extend his re- defensive tackle for the Philadelphia today to celebrate Kansas Day, a rec- marks.) Eagles, who is now on his way to play ognition of my home State’s 157 years Mr. BIGGS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to- in the Super Bowl after a strong per- of statehood. night to talk about the most aggres- formance in the NFC Championship Kansas was accepted into the Union sively progrowth tax reform package Game just a week ago. as a free State in 1861. Kansans remain passed since the Reagan administra- Beau graduated from Minnetonka resilient, and we work hard to meet the tion. High School in 2010, and he is the only challenges of today; after all, our State Each day, we learn about a new busi- Minnetonka student in history to start motto, ‘‘Ad astra per aspera,’’ means to ness giving a substantial bonus to its all 4 years. After graduating, he went the stars through difficulties. employees, increasing wages, or rein- on to play for Wisconsin and didn’t The Sunflower State has long been vesting into their communities because miss a game in his 4 years on that known for its wheat product, but today of tax reform. Today, ExxonMobil an- team. And then, in 2014, Beau was a our agriculture industry is more di- nounced that they would invest an ad- seventh-round NFL pick and joined the verse than ever. Kansas is home to the ditional $50 billion in the United States Philadelphia Eagles. fastest growing dairy herd and is sec- due to this law. Many Arizonans are He is a key member of the team’s de- ond in the Nation in the number of cat- seeing the benefits from businesses fensive line rotation. The Eagles’ de- tle and calves. such as Boeing, Waste Management, fense is now ranked first against the From the farms to our universities, and Arizona Public Service, just to run, the fourth in the points allowed, Kansas is leading the charge on re- name a few. and fourth overall. search and innovation in agriculture, According to Americans for Tax Re- As a Vikings fan, I was crushed that biosecurity, aviation, medicine, and form: ‘‘At least 3 million Americans our season ended the way that it did, basketball. are receiving special tax reform bo- but it is exciting to see someone from Mr. Speaker, the proof is in the pud- nuses.’’ These successes are taking our community now being able to play ding. Kansans are leaders, and we have place long before tax reform has even

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