E PL UR UM IB N U U S Congressional Record United States th of America PROCEEDINGS AND DEBATES OF THE 113 CONGRESS, SECOND SESSION Vol. 160 WASHINGTON, MONDAY, MAY 19, 2014 No. 75 House of Representatives The House met at noon and was This lady, Zona Cockrell of Shawnee, Today, in Washington, D.C., not far called to order by the Speaker pro tem- Oklahoma, stood and talked with me from here, there is a man standing pore (Mr. DENHAM). about not only Loyalty Day, but about with a rifle in front of the Tomb of the f her husband and about her husband’s Unknowns. He will pace back and forth passion that people would not forget in honor and in recognition of people DESIGNATION OF SPEAKER PRO those that are missing in Korea still. who will not be forgotten. TEMPORE You see, Zona Cockrell’s husband, Memorial Day is not just a single day The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- Charles Cockrell, served in the United in America. Memorial Day is every day fore the House the following commu- States Marine Corps. He served in in America for those who choose not to nication from the Speaker: Korea from 1951–1953. He led a group of forget. We do not. We are grateful, as a WASHINGTON, DC, people; eight of them did not return. Nation, for their incredible sacrifice May 19, 2014. They were never found. They were con- and our ability to live free here be- I hereby appoint the Honorable JEFF sidered missing in action. cause they stood for us. DENHAM to act as Speaker pro tempore on Many Americans still, today, do not this day. f realize that we have 7,883 people still JOHN A. BOEHNER, RECESS Speaker of the House of Representatives. officially listed as missing in action from the Korean war. f The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- His passion was that his buddies ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair MORNING-HOUR DEBATE would never, ever be forgotten. Mr. declares the House in recess until 2 The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Cockrell died 2 years ago, and he p.m. today. ant to the order of the House of Janu- passed on that legacy to his wife and Accordingly (at 12 o’clock and 4 min- ary 7, 2014, the Chair will now recog- said: Don’t let anyone forget my bud- utes p.m.), the House stood in recess. dies that never came home from Korea nize Members from lists submitted by f the majority and minority leaders for and were never found. morning-hour debate. Last year, she had installed, at her b 1400 The Chair will alternate recognition own expense, a black granite bench in AFTER RECESS between the parties, with each party Shawnee, Oklahoma, at the Woodlands limited to 1 hour and each Member Veterans Park. She spent her own The recess having expired, the House other than the majority and minority money—$2,500—to be able to put that was called to order by the Speaker at 2 leaders and the minority whip limited granite bench there. That bench just p.m. to 5 minutes, but in no event shall de- reads, ‘‘Let us not forget those left in f Korea.’’ bate continue beyond 1:50 p.m. PRAYER f Mrs. Cockrell is still carrying out her husband’s wish. She is still challenging Lieutenant Commander Tavis Long, LET US NEVER FORGET OUR the Nation not to forget, and when I Chaplain, United States Navy, Office of MISSING IN ACTION met her that day, that was her one em- the Chaplain of the Marine Corps, The SPEAKER pro tempore. The phasis: do not allow them to be forgot- Dover, Ohio, offered the following pray- Chair recognizes the gentleman from ten. er: Oklahoma (Mr. LANKFORD) for 5 min- Officially, we still have missing Our gracious and merciful Father, utes. there. They are missing, but not for- may we not be so arrogant as to think Mr. LANKFORD. Mr. Speaker, today, gotten. that we must invite You to join us in I just want to come and reflect for just When her husband grew sick and that our undertakings of the day; but rath- a moment on a lady that I met a few legacy passed on to her, she turned to er, we humbly acknowledge that You weeks ago on Loyalty Day. me and asked me to pass it on to the are already here. Many Americans don’t know about Nation, which I will fulfill today. As the Psalmist proffered in the days Loyalty Day. It is still recognized by Ladies and gentlemen, let me just re- of old: ‘‘Whither shall I go from Thy the VFW—still. It is a day of remem- mind us of a statement that she made. spirit? Or whither shall I flee from Thy brance around May 1, a celebration She said: presence?’’ time. It is a remembrance and a time They gave me my freedom. These people And, so, because You are the con- to recognize the freedom that we have gave their heart, their soul, and their blood, stant, in Your mercy, order our steps in America. so we could be free. according to Your pleasure. May this b This symbol represents the time of day during the House proceedings, e.g., b 1407 is 2:07 p.m. Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor. H4437 . VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:37 May 20, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19MY7.000 H19MYPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H4438 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 19, 2014 legislature be zealous in its pursuit of great entrepreneur, philanthropist, and Margaret D. Tennis of Boalsburg, domestic tranquility; but may they do gentleman, Frank Montgomery Woods, Pennsylvania, in Centre County, Penn- so, while as individuals, following hard Jr. sylvania, for decades of service to her after righteousness, being ever mindful I rise on the floor of the House to community. that, in that last day, we must all give join them in spirit, to share in the grief Ms. Tennis, age 85, embodied the an account. of Frank Woods’ beautiful family, to word ‘‘service,’’ and for the past 33 Bless these who so faithfully ‘‘pro- celebrate his life and legacy. With his years she has dedicated both her time claim liberty throughout all the land.’’ passing, we have lost not just a good and her efforts to so many causes and I pray these things in the name of the man, but a remarkable innovator who important events, including the only one who can truly set us free, my leaves an indelible mark on California Boalsburg Memorial Day celebration. Savior. and San Francisco. The Memorial Day celebration in Amen. Born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, he Boalsburg is a unique occasion, which includes a walk to the local cemetery, f spent his childhood in Birmingham, Alabama, and Nashville, Tennessee, be- a tradition held by this community for THE JOURNAL fore heading to Cornell University. many years. This year, Boalsburg cele- The SPEAKER. The Chair has exam- After that, he served as a second lieu- brates the 150th anniversary of this ined the Journal of the last day’s pro- tenant in the Army in Korea. And from tradition. Mr. Speaker, the solemn Memorial ceedings and announces to the House Korea, it was on to Cincinnati, our Day services in communities through- his approval thereof. Speaker’s hometown, where he joined out the Nation allow all of us to pay Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- the advertising and marketing depart- tribute to those who sacrifice for our nal stands approved. ment of Proctor & Gamble. After that, he came to San Francisco to start his freedoms. It is also a time to give f own successful business. thanks to individuals like Margaret PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE In 1961, he met Kay Harrigan, of Ala- Tennis, who make these important bama, in San Francisco. They married community gatherings possible. The SPEAKER. Will the gentle- a year later in Mobile, and then had Thank you, Margaret, for decades of woman from North Carolina (Ms. FOXX) three beautiful children: Dorine, Mont- service and for your tireless efforts to come forward and lead the House in the gomery, and Alexis. make the Boalsburg Memorial Day Pledge of Allegiance. During the 1960s and 1970s, Frank was celebration such a special day. Ms. FOXX led the Pledge of Alle- deeply involved in politics. Although a f giance as follows: Republican, he was tapped to serve MEMPHIS IN MAY I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the with Ronald Reagan’s ‘‘Democrats for United States of America, and to the Repub- (Mr. COHEN asked and was given per- Reagan’’ gubernatorial campaign. He lic for which it stands, one nation under God, mission to address the House for 1 was tapped again by Ronald Reagan, in indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. minute and to revise and extend his re- charge of 11 States at the convention, f marks.) helping to secure delegates. Reagan Mr. COHEN. Mr. Speaker, there is a THE WAR ON WOMEN lost to Nixon at that time, but Frank special occasion in Memphis the month went on to work with Governor (Ms. FOXX asked and was given per- of May, and it is a celebration known Reagan, and my statement for the mission to address the House for 1 as Memphis in May.