November 26, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1509 government-to-government relationship with Anniversary of the University of North Caro- Prince William County Department of Fire and nations, tribes and pueblos and highlights lina’s Kenan-Flagler Business School. Over Rescue, the ‘‘Hellfighters.’’ These men and challenges Congress must address. With this the course of the last century, Kenan-Flagler women will soon join the ranks of those who responsibility, I recognize that Congress must has set a high standard for business edu- have served and continue to serve Prince Wil- respect and value the sovereign governments cation, becoming one of the top ranked busi- liam County as first responders who place that have long called New Mexico home be- ness schools in the country. themselves in harm’s way to protect and pre- fore I was privileged to represent it. Originally founded as the School of Com- serve the lives and property of county resi- Indian Country plays a critical role in our merce, its doors were opened in 1919 with a dents. country’s history, and too often these stories class of only 12 students. The school contin- Each member of the recruit class has suc- are not told. By designating November as Na- ued to grow: the first Ph.D. was awarded in cessfully completed a rigorous application tive American Heritage Month, we can collec- 1928 and the MBA and executive programs process, followed by more than 1,200 hours of tively reflect on our nation’s past and pay trib- were introduced in 1952. Now, 100 years exhaustive academic and physical training ute. We owe it to those who came before us— later, Kenan-Flagler graduates more than over the course of 26 weeks. Upon successful and those to come—to tell the full truth about 3,000 students every year, ranging from un- completion of this program, each recruit is eli- our nation’s history and uplift voices that have dergraduate to Ph.D.s. gible to graduate and become a Fire and Res- been systematically suppressed: Most re- Kenan-Flagler is constantly evolving and im- cue Technician with the Prince William County proving the way it teaches the next generation cently, I joined members of the Acoma Pueblo Department of Fire and Rescue. of business leaders. For example, the school in celebrating a long overdue return of a sa- The training and certification required to has shifted its teaching model to focus on un- cred, ceremonial shield. After nearly four years achieve the status of a Fire and Rescue Tech- derstanding the contours of international busi- of public appeals, a sacred piece that dis- nician cannot be accomplished without signifi- ness. By offering immersive study abroad and cant dedication and hard work. Today’s grad- appeared in the 1970s was rightfully returned international internship opportunities, the to the Acoma Pueblo. Sadly, this is not an iso- school reaffirms its commitment to global edu- uates have completed more than 600 hours of lated event. The illegal acquisition and sale of cation. Additionally, through the UNC-IDB the required coursework for certification in sensitive Native American items is wide- Strategic Studies Fellows Program, Kenan- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Infec- spread, and I am committed to working with Flagler partners with the Institute for Defense tion Control, Critical Incident Stress Manage- tribes to end the export of unlawfully removed and Business to educate Defense Department ment (CISM), Emergency Medical Training items and return them home. and national security professionals about the (EMT-Basic), Firefighter I, Firefighter II, Emer- In addition to fighting to preserve the culture foundations of national security through a stra- gency Vehicle Operator Course I, Emergency and traditions of the pueblos and tribes in tegic thinking and innovative lens. Vehicle Operator Course 2, Emergency Vehi- southern New Mexico, we must recognize our While not every student studies abroad, cle Operator Course 3, Flashover Simulation, responsibility to ensure Native communities Kenan-Flagler finds alternative ways to bring Rapid Intervention Training (RIT), Mayday, are provided with the proper support to build the global experience into the classroom. Last Hazmat Awareness/Operations, Swift Water a better future. It’s why this year I supported year, with the use of virtual reality goggles, Rescue Awareness, Liquid Petroleum Gas advanced appropriations for the Indian Health students were transported to a boardroom in (LPG) with Simulation, Rural Water Supply, Service (IHS) and the Bureau of Indian Affairs the central African country of Cameroon. Basic Life Support (BLS) Protocols, Rope (BIA) to grant stability to Tribal programs and Kenan-Flagler pushes the envelope on tradi- Rescue Awareness, Vehicle Rescue Aware- ensuring that Tribal Governments are not neg- tional teaching methods, serving as an exam- ness, and Child Passenger Safety Seat Instal- atively affected by impasses in the federal ap- ple for professional schools across the world. lation. propriations process. I was also proud to sup- Kenan-Flagler’s commitment to global edu- It is my honor to include in the RECORD the port the passage of the reauthorization of the cation and diversity go hand in hand. With following names of the Prince William County Violence Against Women Act and the addi- over 37,000 living alumni spanning 86 coun- Department of Fire and Rescue recruit class tional protections added this year for Native tries, the impact of the Kenan-Flagler Busi- graduates: women. Lastly, I worked with my Republican ness School is evident all over the globe. In Richard M. Blank, Dominic N. Carlino, colleague Rep. DUSTY JOHNSON to fight for full 1973, the school became the first southern in- James E. Close, Casey M. Coulter, Renae L. funding for the New Beginnings for Tribal Stu- stitution and sixth nationwide to join the Con- Dillon, Ryan R. Gibson, Benjamin J. Herd, dents Program, which provides competitive sortium for Graduate Study in Management, a Kelly A. Krebs, Grace E. Lehman, Ivanovich grant funding for Land Grant institutions that network of universities committed to providing P. Lesefka, Tyler A. Marnell, Stephen G. are actively seeking to increase recruitment, minority populations the education and tools Mickle, Christopher W. Paul, Alexander R. retention, and graduation rates for Native needed to succeed in business and industry. Pion, Charles R. Pistole, Theodore A. American students. This dual commitment is symbolized by the Scheatzle, Taylor A. Smith, Joseph H. Tate, As a Representative for southern New Mex- multitude of flags greeting you upon entrance Gary W. Woods II ico, I have the privilege of representing many into the McColl Building, which houses the As the newest members of the Department tribes and pueblo communities. I know first- business school on campus. These flags rep- of Fire and Rescue, the graduates join the de- hand that our state’s past, present, and future resent the many different nationalities of partment as integral parts of the emergency is tied to the vibrancy of its Native American Kenan-Flagler students and the affinity groups response and community safety team. communities. Native American Heritage Month represented by the community. Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues Madam Speaker, as an alumnus of the Uni- is an important step towards fulfilling the trust join me in congratulating the newest members versity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, I am and responsibility owed to our Native Amer- of the Prince William County Department of immensely proud of the Kenan-Flagler Busi- ican sovereign governments. I am proud to Fire and Rescue. I am confident that recruit ness School’s commitment to the future gen- join my colleagues, Reps. DEB HAALAND (NM– class 2019–01 will serve the residents of erations of business leaders. I ask my col- 01), TOM COLE (OK–4), SHARICE DAVIDS (KS– Prince William County with honor and distinc- leagues to join me in congratulating Dean 3), RUBEN GALLEGO (AZ–7), RAU´ L M. GRIJALVA tion. In the tradition of their new firefighting Douglas Shackelford, the entire leadership, family, I say: ‘‘Stay safe.’’ (AZ–3), BETTY MCCOLLUM (MN–4), and and the student body of Kenan-Flagler on this MARKWAYNE MULLIN (OK–2) in recognizing No- momentous anniversary. f vember as Native American Heritage Month. f RECOGNIZING THE RETIREMENT f RECOGNIZING RECRUIT CLASS OF MARK BLISS THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE 2019–01 OF THE PRINCE WILLIAM KENAN-FLAGLER BUSINESS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF FIRE HON. JASON SMITH SCHOOL, UNC-CHAPEL HILL AND RESCUE OF MISSOURI IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. DAVID E. PRICE HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY Tuesday, November 26, 2019 OF NORTH CAROLINA OF VIRGINIA Mr. SMITH of Missouri. Madam Speaker, I IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES rise today in recognition of journalist Mark Tuesday, November 26, 2019 Tuesday, November 26, 2019 Bliss, who is retiring after a 40-year, distin- Mr. PRICE of North Carolina. Madam Mr. CONNOLLY. Madam Speaker, I rise to guished career in journalism, which included Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 100th congratulate the recent graduates of the over 30 years spent reporting for our local VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:15 Nov 27, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A26NO8.016 E26NOPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with REMARKS E1510 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks November 26, 2019 paper the Southeast Missourian. For my whole farms and state-of-the-art packing facilities the adult population in our state—have diabe- life—literally—Mark has been a stoic reporter have grown into one of the largest packers tes. What’s worse, more than 1 million Califor- of news both local and national, and our com- and shippers of tree fruit, citrus and table nians have diabetes, but have not been tested munity has been made better off by his work.