October 9, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E937 RECOGNIZING LITTLE ROCK VEN- came a lifeline for residents. Operating six works printed without her support. Lastly, TURE CENTER FOR BEING days a week, ‘‘Team Camille’’ delivered thou- Frances was a proud advocate and champion NAMED BEST ENTERPRISE PAY- sands of emergency meals, food boxes, and for the LBGTQ community. She was iconic for MENTS SOLUTION AND BEST essential protection supplies to quarantined attending New York City’s Pride Parade. Be- FINTECH PARTNERSHIP and homebound seniors, unemployed families, fore her passing, she was pictured in the pa- and other vulnerable individuals throughout pers at the parade on her wheelchair. Despite HON. J. FRENCH HILL the Lower East Side’s public housing develop- her unfortunate passing at the peak of the ments. Camille’s volunteerism and efforts far pandemic, her legacy lives on through her OF ARKANSAS exceeded expectations. Today, she continues children and the many lives she touched over IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to serve her neighbors and exemplify her pas- the years. At the time her passing the New Friday, October 9, 2020 sion for the community. York Times called her a ‘‘. protester, Mr. HILL of Arkansas. Madam Speaker, Eric Diaz, Executive Director of Vision Ur- provocateur and voice for lost causes.’’ today I rise to recognize the Venture Center of bana Inc, Food Pantry program. Vison Urbana Frances was that and more, she was a trail- Little Rock who has recently been awarded is a community faith-based led organization blazer and a woman on a lifetime mission for the top prize in the Best Fintech Accelerator/ dedicated to the underserved families of the justice. The Lower East Side community will Incubator category at the second annual Seward Park Extension and its neighboring forever remember Frances Goldin. Finovate Awards, an international competition. communities. I recognize Eric Diaz for his f leadership and service to the community. The The Venture Center, a nonprofit, bested four pandemic not only disrupted lives but also the HONORING TERRANCE J. FULP, other finalists chosen by a group of industry access to the food chain. Constituents in my PH.D professionals from around the globe. Along district encountered empty shelves at local with the Venture Center winning the top prize, grocery stores and markets. Food insecurity two alumni of the Venture Center’s programs HON. GRACE F. NAPOLITANO grew to affect a record number of vulnerable received top prizes: The Best Enterprise Pay- OF CALIFORNIA residents. Eric swiftly worked to secure and in- ments Solution and Best Fintech Partnership IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES crease resources for the program. Under his awards. leadership, the food pantry program grew to Friday, October 9, 2020 The Venture Center has proven what hap- double its distribution and expand its coverage Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Madam Speaker, I rise pens when local people, organizations, and area. It delivered prepared meals and boxed to recognize Dr. Terrance J. Fulp as he retires entrepreneurs collaborate, and they have foods to hundreds of seniors and families in after more than three decades of federal serv- made Little Rock an epicenter of fintech inno- need. With his volunteers and partner organi- ice. We honor Dr. Fulp for his lifetime of public vation. I echo Governor Asa Hutchinson, say- zations, Eric and Vision Urbana’s pantry pro- service to our country and to the tens of mil- ing, ‘‘The Center’s successes enhance Arkan- gram reaffirmed its commitment to its mission lions of Americans who rely on the Colorado sas’ reputation as a leader in financial tech- and humanity. River for water and call the West home. nology and computer science.’’ Shaheeda Smith, who has devoted her life For the last eight years, Dr. Fulp has served I am extremely proud of what the Venture to empowering NYC residents to reclaim their as the Lower Colorado Regional Director for Center is doing in Little Rock and beyond and wellness through her innovative approach to the United States Bureau of Reclamation. As congratulate them on their earned recognition dance and movement therapy. Shaheeda, an Regional Director, Dr. Fulp is responsible for at this year’s awards. advocate from Henry Street Settlement’s Com- implementing the Secretary of the Interior’s f munity Advisory Board, teamed up with Henry water master functions for the last 350 miles COMMUNITY HEROES TRIBUTE Street and Good Old Lower East Side of the Colorado River—from Lake Mead to (GOLES), a neighborhood housing and pres- Mexico—including operation of the iconic Hoo- ´ ervation organization, to create the People’s ver Dam. Dr. Fulp brought a level of profes- HON. NYDIA M. VELAZQUEZ Permit Process, a guide to help community sionalism and technical expertise to the basin OF NEW YORK members navigate the city’s rules and regula- that was only matched by his ability to work IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tions. When COVID–19 rocked the community across state, basin and national boundaries in with biased and violent arrests related to so- the water sector with multiple stakeholders. Friday, October 9, 2020 cial-distancing regulations enforcement, this These stakeholders of States, Tribes, water Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ. Madam Speaker, I rise civil rights activist interceded. Armed with ex- agencies, non-governmental groups—in both today to pay tribute and recognize this year’s tensive knowledge in the constitutional right to the U.S. and Mexico—saw a partner in Community Heroes for their life-time record of assemble peacefully, Shaheeda emerged as a Terry—and oftentimes left the negotiating public service, social activism, and charity. bold voice for these victims of unwarranted ex- table as his friends. He leaves a legacy in the 2020 will be remembered as one of the most cessive police force. Journalists and activists basin that future leaders can only aspire to unprecedented times in modem history. The have documented numerous excessive force reach. COVID–19 pandemic has tested us and for- cases related to protests or simply for not Dr. Fulp’s tenure has been highlighted by ever changed our lives. It has exposed our wearing a mask. I am proud to know that his successful efforts in the management of vulnerabilities but has also given rise to count- Shaheeda was proactive and recognized that the Colorado River. They include the 2007 less community heroes who, amid their own these actions are unacceptable. Guidelines for Lake Powell and Lake Mead, personal challenges, demonstrate courage Frances Goldin, posthumously, was known Minutes 319 and 323 to the Mexican Water and resilience. as ‘‘the Crusader for the Lower East Side’’. Treaty of 1944, the 2019 Drought Contingency I am honored to congratulate this year’s ex- Frances had an interesting life as a staunch Plan across the seven Colorado River Basin traordinary Lower East Side recipients of lifetime advocate and defender of housing, so- States, and a Memorandum of Understanding CODA’s Community Hero Awards. Their serv- cial and civil rights. As early as 1959, she on the Salton Sea. I am especially grateful for ice is immeasurable, and the residents of my launched a successful campaign that defeated Dr. Fulp’s leadership in ensuring the success district are enriched and strengthened by their Robert Moses’ urban renewal plan to replace of the Title XVI Water Reuse and Water Recy- contributions. affordable housing in the Lower Eastside with cling Program. This program has allowed Camille Napoleon, Vice-President of the Ba- a freeway. She was a founding member of the many Southern California water agencies to ruch Houses Tenants Association and a dedi- Metropolitan Council on Housing and was a invest in infrastructure development that meets cated lifetime resident of the New York’s City’s strong defender of the displaced families of local water needs, creating nearly 500,000 Loisaida community and Baruch Houses. Seward Park Urban Renewal area. Her activ- acre-feet of water in 2018 alone. When the state issued its stay at home order ism was instrumental in ensuring affordable Madam Speaker, Terry Fulp has been an in- and the pandemic swept the city, Camille housing for seniors at the newly developed valuable resource to Members of Congress, knew her neighbors and community would Essex Crossings. In 2019, the 100-unit senior our staff, and the constituents and water agen- need help to survive this monumental event. development was named The Goldin in her cies we represent. I ask that our colleagues Amidst a notable lack of timely response from honor. Frances was also a literary agent who join me in congratulating Dr. Fulp and wish the City at the height of the lockdown, Camille gave a voice to countless aspiring progressive him and his wife Nadine a rich and rewarding and her unstoppable crew of volunteers be- writers who probably never would have their retirement as they head home to Colorado. VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:55 Oct 10, 2020 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A09OC8.007 E09OCPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with REMARKS.