February 27, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E215 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS CELEBRATING WOMEN’S HISTORY AMBER HARRIS and legitimate reasons for having passed MONTH through it.’’ We are all so blessed that Mr. HON. ED PERLMUTTER James Austin Jenkins, Jr. passed this way HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY OF COLORADO during his life’s journey. As a proud member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., his exu- OF INDIANA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES berant personality captured the attention of all Wednesday, February 27, 2019 Wednesday, February 27, 2019 those he encountered and made him the life Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise of the party wherever he went. He will be re- Mr. VISCLOSKY. Madam Speaker, it is with today to recognize and applaud Amber Harris membered for his welcoming spirit and love great respect and admiration that I rise today for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service for his fraternity, his friends, and above all in observance of Women’s History Month and Ambassadors for Youth award. else, his family. He leaves behind a great leg- its 2019 theme—Visionary Women: Cham- Amber Harris is a student at Pomona High acy in public service to and warm cherished pions of Peace and Nonviolence. Each year, School and received this award because her memories in the lives of those who knew him. the National Women’s History Project selects determination and hard work have allowed her While he was preceded in death by his par- a unifying theme to recognize and promote to overcome adversities. ents and brothers, Aaron, Frederick, and Elliot; Women’s History Month. This year’s theme The dedication demonstrated by Amber Har- he is survived by his children, Karen, Earl, features the stories of women from diverse ris is exemplary of the type of achievement Bianca, Alicia, and Nathan; and a host of fam- backgrounds and fields who have advocated ily and friends who will miss him dearly. for peace and human rights throughout the that can be attained with hard work and perse- verance. It is essential students at all levels On a personal note, James and I both un- world. derstood the importance of addressing the im- In the United States, women of every race, strive to make the most of their education and portant issues facing our nation’s Veterans class, and ethnic background have played a develop a work ethic which will guide them for and would discuss these issues at the Vet- critical role in advocating for unity and peace. the rest of their lives. erans Brain Trust during the Congressional For generations, women have contributed to I extend my deepest congratulations to Black Caucus’ Annual Legislative Conference, resolving conflicts and have worked to pro- Amber Harris for winning the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. which he attended regularly. mote nonviolence in the workplace, schools, Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join homes, communities, and government. I have no doubt she will exhibit the same dedi- me, along with my wife, Vivian; and the more Women have insisted upon and continue to cation and character in all of her future ac- than 730,000 residents of Georgia’s Second fight for respect, justice, and peace for all of complishments. Congressional District in paying tribute to Mr. humanity. f Strong pioneers such as Graciela Sanchez, James Austin Jenkins, Jr. for his service to IN HONOR OF MR. JAMES AUSTIN Dr. E. Faye Williams, and Dorothy Cotton built our country. We extend our deepest condo- JENKINS, JR. their lives upon fighting for equal rights and lences to his family and friends during this dif- eliminating racism and sexism. Leaders includ- ficult time of bereavement and pray that they ing Deborah Tucker advocated for improve- HON. SANFORD D. BISHOP, JR. will be comforted by an abiding faith and the ments of laws and policies worldwide. Ms. OF GEORGIA Holy Spirit in the days, weeks, and months Tucker helped write and pass the Violence IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ahead. f Against Women Act of 1994. Sister Alice Wednesday, February 27, 2019 Zachmann was also a trailblazer who dedi- GUN VIOLENCE cated her life to ending war and violence, giv- Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Madam Speaker, it ing much of her time and efforts to organiza- is with a heavy heart and solemn remem- tions that supported the end of the Vietnam brance that I pay tribute to a great man, out- HON. ROBIN L. KELLY War. In 1982, Sister Zachmann founded the standing public servant, and dear friend of OF ILLINOIS Guatemala Human Rights Commission USA longstanding, Mr. James Austin Jenkins, Jr. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and served as its director for twenty years. For Mr. Jenkins passed away on Thursday, Feb- Wednesday, February 27, 2019 their leadership and outstanding dedication to ruary 21, 2019. A funeral service will be held Ms. KELLY of Illinois. Madam Speaker, I women’s rights, unity, and peace, they are on Saturday, March 2, 2019, at 12:00 p.m. at rise today for Hadiya Pendleton and Blair well deserving of our respect and admiration. Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church in Holt—because they can no longer rise. Their I commend these fine women and the many Burkville, Alabama. promising young lives were cut short by gun others who have fought alongside them for se- James Austin Jenkins, Jr. was born on De- violence. curing rights for all women of every creed, cember 28, 1937, to the late James Austin I rise for Xavier Joy, Julian Gonzalez and class, and ethnic background. These fearless Jenkins, Sr. and Octavia McCray Jenkins. A Delmonte Johnson and the thousands of and strong women serve as remarkable role product of the Lowndes County, Alabama Americans lost to gun violence over the years. models who reflect the 2019 theme, Visionary Public School System, he graduated from People are dying in our cities and our rural Women: Champions of Peace and Non- Lowndes County Training School before at- counties, in school classrooms and movie the- violence. tending Alabama State University, where he atres. Madam Speaker, I am honored to join in received his bachelor’s degree in Political In Waffle Houses, synagogues and on our celebrating Women’s History Month and to Science. streets. Nowhere is safe from gun violence recognize that after decades of dedication, James built quite an impressive career as a and the American people are sick and tired of perseverance, contributions, and advances, public servant in our nation’s federal govern- it. great American women from all cultures and ment which was demonstrated through his That’s why they sent a historic wave of gun classes are being celebrated. To illustrate the dedicated services to the National Park Serv- sense candidates to Congress with a singular numerous brave women of our nation’s his- ice, as a Ranger stationed in the Washington mission: do something and save lives. tory, we remember and recount the tales of Monument and as a Horse Mounted Ranger at Today, we will keep that promise. Today, our ancestors’ talents, sacrifices, and commit- Prince William Forest Park in Virginia, as well we will vote on legislation to ensure a back- ments that serve as an inspiration to today’s as in Federal Government Law Enforcement, ground check on every gun sale. generation. I ask that you and my other distin- and finally as a National Zoological Park Po- This week, we will also vote on legislation guished colleagues join me in celebrating lice Officer with The Smithsonian Institution. that would have prevented the Mother Eman- these brave women who have improved Amer- George Washington Carver once said, ‘‘No uel tragedy. ican society and whose stories are woven into individual has any right to come into the world Now, Madam Speaker, we know that no sin- the fabric of our nation. and go out of it without leaving behind distinct gle bill can prevent all gun violence but each ∑ This ‘‘bullet’’ symbol identifies statements or insertions which are not spoken by a Member of the Senate on the floor. Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor. 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H.R. 1112, for the sake of our families and our net from 1999 to 2000 and Secretary General Moreover, in 2010 the Committee on Trans- nation. of the European Commission from 2000 to portation & Infrastructure unanimously adopted History will remember this moment. 2005. In his capacity as Director General for this bipartisan legislation. f Trade and Chief Negotiator for the Doha De- This is common sense legislation, and I velopment Round from 2005 to 2010, he se- urge my colleagues to support the swift pas- HANNAH HOFFMAN cured numerous free trade agreements, in- sage of the Horse Transportation Safety Act.