February 6, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E137 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS TRIBUTE HONORING DR. R.A. American Clergy & Elected Officials—Brooklyn clearly referred only to the term ‘‘Western Civ- GREGG, COMMISSIONER, NYSCAB (Member), Bronx Clergy Task Force (Mem- ilization’’. I was not asking how the terms ber), the Global Alliance of Hispanic Law En- white nationalist and white supremacist have HON. MAX ROSE forcement Professionals (Chair, Board of become offensive. If there is any doubt as to OF NEW YORK Chaplains), God’s Whisper Burial Fund (Vice the accuracy of this accounting, I would direct IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Chairman), the International Conference of you to the CSPAN video of my floor remarks Police Chaplains (Member), the National As- from that day, January 15, 2019. Wednesday, February 6, 2019 sociation for the Advancement of Colored As the descendant of abolitionists and Mr. ROSE of New York. Madam Speaker, I People (NAACP) (Member), National Baptist Union soldiers who fought and died to purge respectfully ask that you and my other distin- Convention (Member), the National Organiza- this land of the crime of human slavery, I well guished colleagues join me in honoring Dr. tion of Black Law Enforcement Executives know why certain terms—such as white na- R.A. Gregg for his consistently remarkable (NOBLE) (Regular Member), Clergy Leaders tionalist and white supremacist—are offensive. dedication to community affairs, community- Council (Member) and Occupy the Block (a And I always have and always will reject them police relations and his longstanding commit- Founding Member). completely. ment to improving our community. Each aspect of Dr. Gregg’s service to the While Dr. Gregg has a varied professional community speaks to his complete nature and I stipulate that the RECORD reflects precisely portfolio ranging from Commissioner and Chief his dedication to improving the quality of life my words, which are those of a man who Executive Officer of a community affairs non- for the residents of the community as well as loves his country and all its people and will profit organization that serves New York State for the police community. I am proud to say continue to work for the betterment of our so- to political campaign committee Chairman to that we have someone like Dr. R.A. Gregg liv- ciety for all Americans, who are all endowed Director of Operations for a family established ing in our community and am very grateful for by their Creator with certain unalienable rights boutique law firm, his dedication to providing all the work he has done and continues to do and are equal under the law. community affairs and improving community- to improve our community. police relations can be seen in all his endeav- Madam Speaker, it is with great pleasure f ors. Most recently, Dr. Gregg was appointed and admiration that I stand before you today the first Commissioner of the New York State to honor Dr. R.A. Gregg for his many years of HONORING JUDY HAWLEY Community Affairs Bureau, a nonprofit organi- selfless and compassionate service to the zation, by its Board of Governors. The Staten Island and Brooklyn community, and to NYSCAB is a volunteer organization com- all of our community’s residents and acknowl- HON. MICHAEL CLOUD prised of community, nonprofit and clergy edge his latest recognition which he shall re- OF TEXAS leaders as well as current, former and retired ceive at the 2019 Somos Albany Conference law enforcement officers and law enforcement held March 8–10, 2019 as well as recognize IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and government officials that provides quality Dr. Gregg’s milestone birthday which is on Wednesday, February 6, 2019 community affairs services to New York State, March 9th. New York City and its residents. f Mr. CLOUD. Madam Speaker, I rise today Beyond his dedication to ensuring that qual- to honor Judy Hawley, who devoted her life to ity community affairs services are provided to CLARIFYING REMARKS ON H. RES. serving the people of Corpus Christi, Texas. New York State, New York City and its resi- 41 Ms. Hawley received the 2018 nomination dents, Commissioner Gregg has a passion for for the Texas Transportation Hall of Honor, community-police relations. He is active in the HON. STEVE KING due in large part to her commitment and advo- law enforcement community and serves as a OF IOWA cacy for transportation infrastructure invest- Chaplain or Chaplain (ex-officio) for numerous IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ment and policy decisions. organizations including the New York City De- partment of Correction’s Correction Officers’ Wednesday, February 6, 2019 Some of Ms. Hawley’s community involve- Benevolent Association (COBA), the New York Mr. KING of Iowa. Madam Speaker, on Jan- ment includes: eight years in the Texas House State Court Officers Association, the New uary 15, 2019, the House of Representatives of Representatives, Commissioner for the Port York City Police Department’s Detectives En- considered H. Res. 41, a resolution rejecting of Corpus Christi Authority from 2004 to 2016 dowment Association (DEA) and the New York white nationalism and white supremacy as (serving as Chair during the last two years), City Police Department’s Patrolmen’s Benevo- hateful expressions of intolerance that are chair of the Corpus Christi Regional Economic lent Association (PBA), among others. He also contradictory to the values that define the peo- Development Corporation, chair of the Texas serves as the Chief of the Chaplains Unit for ple of the United States. I voted for the resolu- State Aquarium Board, and co-chair of the the Law Enforcement Employees Benevolent tion because it cited accurately the misquote Chamber Infrastructure Committee. Association (LEEBA). Upon being appointed of my words by The New York Times and be- Furthermore, Ms. Hawley served as the Commissioner of NYSCAB, he established the cause I wholeheartedly agree with the rejec- former chair of the I–69 Advisory Committee. NYSCAB Volunteers in Police Service Unit to tion of white nationalism and white supremacy. During her tenure, she played a pivotal role in oversee and run the VIPS Program which is a I write today to emphatically correct the guiding the growth of essential trade corridors locally-driven Citizen Corps program that al- quote once again to align with what I actually linking ports, waterways, trains, airports, and lows community members to offer their time stated to The New York Times reporter and on highways from the Rio Grande Valley and the and talents to NYSCAB and local law enforce- the floor of the House of Representatives. As Coastal Bend, creating opportunities for local ment agencies. The VIPS program is man- I stated on the House floor, what I actually jobs and commerce. aged and implemented by the International said was ‘‘ ‘White nationalist, white suprema- Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) and has cist—(there is a dash here as a pause) West- If not for Judy Hawley, critical issues, such registered the NYSCAB VIPS with the national ern civilization, how did that language become as the need for a rail master plan, an enduring VIPS program. offensive? Why did I sit in classes teaching replacement for the Harbor Bridge, and the For many years Dr. Gregg has been active me about the merits of our history and civiliza- development of Interstate 69 would not have in civic organizations. He serves as a Member tion’—that is the end of the quote—just to received the kind of attention they warranted. of the Board of Directors or as a Member of watch ‘Western civilization’ become a deroga- I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks the following organizations: Archdiocese of tory term in political discourse today?’’ and appreciation to Judy Hawley for her in- New York (Regional Advisory Board Member According to my actual words, the question credible service and devotion to the people of and School Advisory Board Member), African ‘‘how did that language become offensive?’’ Corpus Christi and the 27th District of Texas. ∑ 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. VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:10 Feb 07, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K06FE8.001 E06FEPT1 dlhill on DSK3GLQ082PROD with REMARKS E138 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 6, 2019 IN HONOR OF 40 YEARS OF YES TO the 79th Fighter Squadron in 1999 as Chief of RECOGNIZING THE EIGHTEENTH YOUTH: MONTGOMERY COUNTY Standardization and Evaluation. Continuing his CONGRESS OF KAZAKHSTAN’S YOUTH SERVICES love of flight and earnest ability to help others, NUR OTAN PARTY Moses started instructing young and hopeful HON. KEVIN BRADY pilots, then becoming an Air Liaison and Flight HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS OF TEXAS Commander in Fort Benning, Georgia. In 2007 OF FLORIDA he received an MBA from the University of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Maryland University College, and soon after Wednesday, February 6, 2019 finished another master’s degree, this time Wednesday, February 6, 2019 Mr. BRADY. Madam Speaker, today I rise to from the United States Air Force Command Mr. HASTINGS. Madam Speaker, I rise recognize the Fortieth Anniversary of one of and Staff College. After more positions in today to recognize the Nur Otan party in my community’s finest service organizations, leadership as a commander in Germany and Kazakhstan for its twentieth anniversary and Yes to Youth—Montgomery County Youth senior advisor to the Iraqi Ministry of Defense the convening of its eighteenth Congress in Services.