September 10, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1125 States National Team, Morgan traveled all HONORING AVIATION MACHINIST Council of Broward County. Her Bat Mitzvah over the world to compete. In 2012, Morgan MATE FIRST CLASS BERNARD project, which was making peanut butter and competed in the Olympic Trials and was BARTUSIAK ON HIS DISTIN- jelly lunches and stocking shelves for LifeNet named team alternate for the London Olympic GUISHED SERVICE for Families, further speaks to this passion Games. Her alternate status drove her to and demonstrates that Leah lives by the He- reach even higher. She was named USA HON. DANIEL LIPINSKI brew phrase ‘‘Tikkun Olam’’, to repair the Shooting’s Women’s National Champion in OF ILLINOIS world. We join in wishing ‘‘Mazel Tov’’ to Leah and 2014 and Female Shooter of the Year in 2015. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES In 2015, she won silver and bronze World Cup her family. We also wish her every success in medals and a gold at the 51st International Tuesday, September 10, 2019 her promising future as she continues her per- Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Mr. LIPINSKI. Madam Speaker, I rise today sonal and academic pursuits. It is with great Championships, securing one of the two spots in recognition of Aviation Machinist Mate First pleasure that we honor this remarkable young for Team USA at the 2016 Summer Olympics. Class Bernard Bartusiak of Chicago, Illinois, woman on her special day. In 2016, she added a gold World Cup medal who is being honored with two Distinguished f to her collection and competed at the Olym- Flying Cross medals and seven additional RECOGNIZING THE CLEAR LAKE pics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. She earned a service medals. Mr. Bartusiak is a veteran AME CHURCH FOR ITS CHRIS- spot in the Olympic final by winning a three- who bravely served our nation in the United TIAN MINISTRY way shoot-off against Argentina and Russia. States Navy during World War II. Morgan finished in fifth place in Rio. Even as a young boy, Mr. Bartusiak felt a HON. BRIAN BABIN It is an honor to recognize Morgan on her sense of duty to his community and his coun- OF TEXAS induction into the Luzerne County Sports Hall try. Since he was ten years old his dream was IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of Fame. May her story and athletic career to join the United States Navy Air Force and serve as an inspiration to the next generation at seventeen, he realized his dream and en- Monday, September 9, 2019 of Pennsylvania athletes striving for excel- listed. Mr. Bartusiak served as a Navy Flight Mr. BABIN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to lence. Engineer and bravely flew in over forty combat recognize the Clear Lake African Methodist missions during World War II. Episcopal Church (AME) for nearly three dec- f Following the war, Mr Bartusiak worked as ades of Christian ministry in the Clear Lake a corporate accountant before opening his area of Houston, Texas and the dedication of REMEMBERING MARGERY MAGILL own accounting and tax service. He was mar- their new church home. The church is grow- ried to Dolores for 65 years and they raised ing, both in membership and spiritual richness HON. JOHN GARAMENDI two daughters together, Candy and Jill. He and has embraced its mission statement, OF CALIFORNIA now has two grandchildren and three great- ‘‘Kingdom Building, One Soul at a Time.’’ grandchildren. Mr. Bartusiak is a loving father, The first meeting to organize an AME IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES grandfather, and friend to many. church in the Clear Lake City area began with Tuesday, September 10, 2019 For Mr. Bartusiak’s heroism and extraor- prayer and praise on August 18, 1992 in the Mr. GARAMENDI. Madam Speaker, I rise dinary achievement as aircrew of a PB4Y Lib- home of Reverend Brenda Payne and her today to honor the memory and life of Margery erator Aircraft in the European Theater of family. Bro. Jerry Payne led the praise service, Magill, a Yuba City native and UC Davis alum- World War II, he has been awarded two Dis- Presiding Elder X. L. Williams of the South nus who embodied the American spirit of posi- tinguished Flying Cross medals as well as Houston District read the scripture, and Rev. tivity and devotion to one’s community. seven additional service medals. These deco- Payne offered prayer. There were nine adults rations exemplify Mr. Bartusiak’s dedication to and five children present at the very first wor- Born in 1992 to her parents Jeff and the Navy’s core values of honor, courage, and ship service. Bonnie, Margery grew up on the family ranch commitment, as well as his country. In October 1992 at the Texas Annual Con- in Yuba City with her sister Raeann. From a Mr. Bartusiak’s sacrifice and dedication to ference held at Shiloh AME Church in Gal- young age, Margery developed a passion for our country are an inspiration to us all. He is veston, Texas, Bishop John R. Bryant formally both agricultural issues and helping those a man who defended our country at a time of gave Rev. Brenda Payne an appointment to around her. This passion led her to UC Davis, tremendous need. I ask my colleagues to Join begin a mission church in the Clear Lake where she majored in International Agricultural me in honoring his service, bravery, and dedi- area. On November 29, 1992, Clear Lake Development. cation to his family and community. AME, held its first 11 AM worship service at As a student at UC Davis, Margery engaged f the Piper’s Meadow Community Center in with her community beyond the classroom and Webster, Texas. Bible study continued initially volunteered in extracurricular programs. She RECOGNIZING THE BAT MITZVA in the home of the pastor until it was moved served as an Aggie Ambassador for four OF LEAH WENDY SELTZER to the Piper’s Meadow Community Center in years, as a peer advisor in student housing, July 1993. Clear Lake added Sunday Church and participated in the UC Davis Washington HON. THEODORE E. DEUTCH School at Piper’s Meadow on January 9, Program. Her passion for travel brought her to OF FLORIDA 1994. over 27 countries across the globe. While IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES On March 3, 1995, Clear Lake AME glorified abroad, she participated in several programs God for the first time in a new ‘‘home’’ located Tuesday, September 10, 2019 to help improve foreign agricultural commu- on El Camino Real road. The Nehemiah Min- nities and was a strong advocate for women’s Mr. DEUTCH. Madam Speaker, I rise today istry under the direction of Wilbert Williams, rights in Turkey. with my colleagues, Representatives ALCEE built an altar and carpeted the pulpit area, After completing her undergraduate career, HASTINGS and DEBBIE WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, in helping to transform the former office space Margery worked at the Jane Goodall Institute honor of Leah Seltzer on the occasion of her into a church sanctuary. On April 16, 1996, and subsequently went on to complete her Bat Mitzvah at Congregation Kol Tikvah in Clear Lake AME Church purchased 3.5 acres master’s degree in International Relations at Parkland, Florida. We know that Leah has near the NASA Johnson Space Center and the University of Westminster in London. Fol- been eagerly looking forward to this moment, the University of Houston—Clear Lake. This lowing her time in London, Margery returned and we are honored to share this special day land is believed to be the first church property to Washington, D.C. to pursue a burgeoning with her friends and family. purchased by African Americans in the historic career in environmental and agricultural devel- As a seventh grader at Donna Klein Jewish Clear Lake area. opment. Academy, she excels at English and Art where In October 1999, Clear Lake AME Church, In life, Margery exemplified the promise of she is known by her classmates and teachers joined with Primm Chapel AME Church, La- what optimism and passion for one’s work can to have a great eye for detail. Outside of the Marque, Reedy Chapel AME Church, Gal- achieve. In the wake of her loss, the mark she classroom, Leah loves to sing, dance, and veston, and St. James AME Church, Dickin- undoubtably left on those whose paths she play soccer, as well as travel with her whole son to form the ‘‘Mainland 4.’’ The four crossed around the world ensures a lasting extended family. churches, though small in numerical size, legacy that will endure for many years to Leah’s passions also include helping less hosted the Texas Annual Conference. come. My prayers and thoughts are with her fortunate members of her community, through At the 134th Session of the Texas Annual family and friends in this difficult time. programs organized by the Children’s Services Conference in October 2000, Bishop McKinley VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:31 Sep 11, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A10SE8.033 E10SEPT1.