April 1, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E325 area to launch a social media awareness cam- egal Society. Following his interest in politics, INTRODUCTION OF THE DISTRICT paign encouraging members of their commu- he served as Democratic State committeeman OF COLUMBIA NATIONAL GUARD nity to follow current guidance on cancer for four decades. Paul organized and coached COMMANDING GENERAL RESI- screenings and prevention. football for youth and high school teams, and DENCY ACT Congratulations to my friend Dr. Bruce he was inducted into the Wyoming Valley Box- Waldholtz on receiving this well-deserved ing Hall of Fame in 1998 as a boxing judge. award. I am grateful for his work to protect Paul was married to his wife, Judith Delong, HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON American patients, and I wish him continued for 18 years, and he took great joy connecting OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA success in this lifesaving advocacy. with his extended family. Paul dedicated his f time and energy to the betterment of his com- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES munity and his county, and I am humbled to Thursday, April 1, 2021 IN RECOGNITION OF PAUL J. honor the life of this true public servant. MAHER FOR HIS LIFETIME OF SERVICE TO NORTHEASTERN f Ms. NORTON. Madam Speaker, today, I in- PENNSYLVANIA troduce the District of Columbia National SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF CARSON Guard Commanding General Residency Act, MEYER FOR WINNING THE DIVI- which would require the Commanding General HON. MATT CARTWRIGHT SION III WRESTLING STATE of the D.C. National Guard to reside in the OF PENNSYLVANIA CHAMPIONSHIP District of Columbia, just as States and terri- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tories can require that the top official of their Thursday, April 1, 2021 HON. ROBERT E. LATTA National Guard reside within their State or ter- Mr. CARTWRIGHT. Madam Speaker, I rise OF OHIO ritory. today to honor the life and legacy of public IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The D.C. National Guard is a Federal entity. servant, community leader, and United States Thursday, April 1, 2021 Currently, the Commanding General of the Army veteran Paul J. Maher. Paul peacefully Mr. LATTA. Madam Speaker, it is with a D.C. National Guard is not required to reside passed away at the age of 87 on February 19, in the District. Congress has justifiably re- 2021. great deal of pride that I rise to pay a very special tribute to an outstanding high school quired that certain Federal officials reside in Paul was born in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsyl- the jurisdiction they serve to ensure in-depth vania, to Paul W. and Elizabeth Zwiebel wrestler in Ohio’s Fifth Congressional District. Carson Meyer of Archbold High School has knowledge of the unique issues and chal- Maher. He graduated from Mary’s High lenges residents and these Federal officials School, and he remained actively involved represented his school ably on his way to achieving the Division III State wrestling title. face. Additionally, the Mayor of D.C., unlike with his alma mater as an alumnus, coordi- the Governors of the States and territories, nating class reunions. He also attended Carson overcame the challenges posed by in- tense competition in his effort to win the Divi- cannot deploy the National Guard, making Wilkes College and Wyoming Seminary. residency of the Commanding General of the Answering the call to serve his country, Paul sion III State Wrestling Championship. National Guard that much more important, enlisted in the United States Army and served In pursuing the State championship, Carson though my District of Columbia National Guard during the Korean conflict. Before being dis- Meyer defeated his opponent in the finals of Home Rule Act (H.R. 657) would give the charged as a sergeant, he served at Fort the 182-pound classification. His hard work Mayor the authority to deploy the D.C. Na- Bragg, North Carolina, with the 81st Chemical and dedication, both on and off the mat, in tional Guard. The appointment of the Com- Group attached to the 82nd Airborne, holding achieving this accomplishment is truly out- manding General of the D.C. National Guard the positions of company administrator and standing. He has achieved an impressive sea- is made by the President, not the Mayor, desk sergeant. After the Army, he had suc- son record bringing pride to his school and whereas the top official of the National Guards cessful careers in banking and sales. community. In 1971, Paul began his political career as Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join in the States and territories are usually ap- the Coordinator of Federal Funds for the City me in paying special tribute to Carson Meyer pointed by the Governor. All of these are com- of Wilkes-Barre where he worked closely with of Archbold High School. On behalf of the pelling reasons why the Commanding General the late Congressman Dan Flood. His service people of the Fifth District of Ohio, I am proud of the D.C. Guard should be required to be a to the city was instrumental in the aftermath of to recognize this great achievement. D.C. resident. Hurricane Agnes in 1972. He attended flood f This bill follows in the footsteps of several recovery meetings and helped set up trailer other bills that I have introduced that would re- parks for displaced residents, and he was a ADEN BACA-TARANGO quire Federal officials serving D.C. exclusively founding member and chairman of the South to reside in the District. For example, my Dis- Wilkes-Barre Action Committee. In 1976, the HON. ED PERLMUTTER trict of Columbia Federal Officials Residency late chairman of the Commissioner Board, OF COLORADO Equality Act (H.R. 3785, 116th Congress) F.C. Wideman, Jr., appointed Paul as the first IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES would require the Federal district court judges, Luzerne County Budget and Personnel Direc- Federal circuit court judges, U.S. Attorneys Thursday, April 1, 2021 tor where he oversaw allocations of funds and and U.S. Marshals for the District to live in started a program to engage service clubs and Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise D.C. I have also previously introduced a bill women’s organizations in the budget process. today to recognize and applaud Aden Baca- (H.R. 4184, 116th Congress) that would re- In 1985, he began his 26-year career work- Tarango for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge quire the Director of the Court Services and ing with Congressman Paul Kanjorski of Penn- Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Offender Supervision Agency for the District of sylvania’s 11th Congressional District as a Aden Baca-Tarango is a student at Arvada Columbia and the Director of the District of field representative, serving as a liaison for all K–8 and received this award because his de- Columbia Pretrial Services Agency to reside in unions and managing small business inquiries. termination and hard work have allowed him the District. He was a well-known presence in the commu- to overcome adversities. With the nomination of the current D.C. Na- nity, representing the Congressman at com- The dedication demonstrated by Aden tional Guard Commanding General, Major munity events. Baca-Tarango is exemplary of the type of General William J. Walker, to be the House Paul was generous with his time and active achievement that can be attained with hard in South Wilkes-Barre throughout his life. He work and perseverance. It is essential stu- Sergeant at Arms, this bill is more timely than volunteered at organizations like the St. Vin- dents at all levels strive to make the most of ever. Moreover, the attack of the U.S. Capitol cent de Paul Kitchen and the Wilkes-Barre their education and develop a work ethic on January 6, 2021, and the events at Lafay- Catholic Youth Center and served on councils which will guide them for the rest of their lives. ette Square on June 1, 2020, are prime exam- and authorities such as the Wyoming Valley I extend my deepest congratulations to ples of why this bill is so important. Residents Sanitary Authority and the Wilkes-Barre Park- Aden Baca-Tarango for winning the Arvada of the District would feel at least somewhat ing Authority. He was a member of many com- Wheat Ridge Service Ambassador for Youth more confident in the D.C. National Guard if munity and social clubs, including the Wilkes- award. I have no doubt he will exhibit the the Commanding General were required to be Barre and Hanover Township American Le- same dedication and character in all of his fu- a D.C. resident. gions, the Sons of St. Patrick, and the Don- ture accomplishments. I urge my colleagues to support this bill. VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:05 Apr 02, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A01AP8.010 E01APPT1 ctelli on DSK11ZRN23PROD with REMARKS E326 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 1, 2021 RECOGNIZING BISHOP GUILFOYLE courts, particularly the Supreme Court. He IN RECOGNITION OF THE LATE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS was an assistant to Chief Justice Warren E. GLENN FREY ON HIS INDUCTION BASKETBALL Burger while studying at Georgetown Law. INTO THE LUZERNE COUNTY From 1996–2000, he was a counselor/admin- SPORTS HALL OF FAME HON. JOHN JOYCE istrative assistant to Chief Justice William H. OF PENNSYLVANIA Rehnquist. In that role, he was the Court’s liai- HON. MATT CARTWRIGHT son to Congress, the executive branch, and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF PENNSYLVANIA various state and federal organizations in- Thursday, April 1, 2021 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES volved with the administration of justice and Mr.