E326 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 15, 2018 been an honor and privilege to be part of the longevity of Varns and Hoover Hardware lies organization based in Durham, just two years Council Bluffs Police Department. Dan grew in the family’s dedication to serving their ago. Through Warren’s visionary leadership up in northern Iowa and attended Minnesota neighbors and providing high-quality products and the work of dedicated board members State University where he received his Bach- at a friendly and convenient location. and volunteers, AYA currently supports twen- elor’s Degree. Council Bluffs Police Chief Tim The store always addressed the specific ty-two students attending flight simulation Carmody said, ‘‘the scope of Dan’s career is needs of the town with products that served training, five students presently flying, and two a testament of how officers have a true invest- family farmers, small businesses, the large who will take their flight tests to qualify for ment in their communities. It’s been a heart- Amish community, and the growing manufac- their pilot’s licenses within the next few warming experience and an adventure.’’ turing industry. Now more than a century later, months. Mr. Speaker, I applaud and congratulate it remains a central stop for the small town’s On behalf of the people of the Fourth Con- Dan on his retirement and career. Dan has residents to get the products they need as gressional District of North Carolina, I applaud made a difference by helping and serving oth- well as catch up with their neighbors. Its the work of the Airolina Young Aviators Pro- ers. It is with great honor that I recognize him charm and character come from its welcoming gram for empowering young members of our today. I ask that my colleagues in the United and personal feel and the friendly smiles that community and helping move the Research States House of Representatives join me in greet you when you walk in. Triangle toward a future in which all our stu- honoring his accomplishments and in wishing Small businesses are the backbone of the dents can pursue and achieve their dreams. him nothing but the best in his retirement. American economy, and it is a privilege to rep- For these students, the sky truly is the limit. f f resent a family so devoted to the prosperity of their community for so many years. To honor IN RECOGNITION OF THE INSTAL- CENTENNIAL OF THE YEE SHAN Varns and Hoover Hardware is to honor what LATION OF DR. DENNIS FRISCH BENEVOLENT SOCIETY, INC. it means to achieve the American Dream. With AS PRESIDENT OF THE AMER- ´ ownership now being passed down to fifth- ICAN PODIATRIC MEDICAL ASSO- HON. NYDIA M. VELAZQUEZ generation family member Nathan Miller, I am CIATION OF NEW YORK grateful to be able to recognize such a pivotal IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES moment in the history of this Hoosier family, HON. BRIAN J. MAST their small business, and the community they Thursday, March 15, 2018 OF FLORIDA serve. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me to recognize and congratulate the Yee Shan in congratulating Varns and Hoover Hardware Thursday, March 15, 2018 Benevolent Society, Inc. on its centennial cele- and in wishing them the best in all the years Mr. MAST. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- bration on March 18, 2018. to come. ognize Dr. Dennis Frisch, a podiatric physician Since 1918, the Yee Shan Benevolent Soci- f who practices in his hometown of Boca Raton, ety has been sharing fellowship, support, Fla., for his installation on March 18, 2018, as friendship, benevolence and hope with immi- HONORING THE AIROLINA YOUNG President of the American Podiatric Medical grants from the Pan Yu County of the Canton AVIATORS PROGRAM Association. Province in China. Over the course of a cen- Dr. Frisch has dedicated his life to service tury, it has expanded its services to include HON. DAVID E. PRICE in his profession and his community. After fundraising for local hospitals, health centers, OF NORTH CAROLINA graduating from Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine and completing his resi- non-profits and other initiatives. Today, the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Society is a beloved cornerstone organization dency at the Franklin Boulevard Community Thursday, March 15, 2018 that continues to provide social and commu- Hospital in Chicago, Ill., Dr. Frisch went into nity enrichment to Chinese Americans in New Mr. PRICE of North Carolina. Mr. Speaker, private practice in Boca Raton. 30 years later, York City and the greater NY region. I rise today to recognize and commend the ac- he continues to provide podiatric care in that I am proud that the constituents of my dis- complishments of the Airolina Young Aviators community. trict continue to support the traditions and val- (AYA) Program of Durham, North Carolina. He has been board certified in podiatric sur- ues of this esteemed fraternity along with its Established in 2016, AYA provides opportu- gery by the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons for nearly 25 years and is a partners, the Chinese Consolidated Benevo- nities for high school students—often from dis- founding member of the American Society of lent Association and Lin Sing Association. My advantaged communities—to receive profes- Podiatric Surgeon. Dr. Frisch has also served district is enriched and indebted to them for sional introductory flight training and as president of the Florida Podiatric Medical their service to advance the betterment of the mentorship, engaging them in STEM edu- cation projects and offers classes and pre- Association, winning the FPMA Podiatrist of Chinatown and Lower East Side community. the Year Award and its President’s Award. In Mr. Speaker, I would like to congratulate the paring them for flight examinations and pilot li- censes. These credentials, enriched by the addition, he has twice been named one of the Yee Shan Benevolent Society in New York for top 150 Most Influential Podiatrists in America guidance of AYA mentors, equip students with its commendable and exemplary work and and was appointed by Governor Charlie Crist valuable experience, achievements, skills, and wish it many years of continued success. to the Florida Board of Podiatric Medicine, references as they begin to apply to jobs, col- f serving for 6 years. leges, and aviation university programs. CELEBRATING FIVE GENERATIONS Dr. Frisch has also been an active member The AYA program was founded by Captain of the American Podiatric Medical Association. AND 125 YEARS OF VARNS AND Warren Wheeler, a Durham native who estab- HOOVER HARDWARE He was elected to its Board of Trustees in lished the first African American-owned and 2007 before becoming Treasurer. He is also a -operated air service in the United States. An member of APMA’s Annual Meeting Com- HON. JACKIE WALORSKI entrepreneur, aviator, and businessman, War- mittee and Scholarship Committee, as well as OF INDIANA ren paved the way for African Americans and serving as the APMA Barry University liaison. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES others who wished to pursue careers in the Dr. Frisch is also active in the Boca Raton field of aviation. In 1979, he became the first Thursday, March 15, 2018 community. He has served two terms as presi- airline owner to use government employment dent of the Boca Raton Rotary Club and Mrs. WALORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today training programs such as the federal Com- served for eight years as a Commissioner for to celebrate Varns and Hoover Hardware, a prehensive Employment Training Act to train the Greater Boca Raton Beach and Parks Dis- family-owned business that has been a fixture unemployed and low-income people of color trict. Currently, he is an appointed Board in the Middlebury community for more than who sought careers in the airline industry. In member to the City of Boca Raton Parks and 125 years and that will soon be passed down addition to providing his students with practical Recreation Department Advisory Board. And to the fifth generation. instruction, Wheeler served as their employ- last, but most importantly, Dr. Frisch is a In the late 1800s, Ellwsorth Varns moved ment negotiator with regional and national car- proud husband to his wife Jennifer, father to his hardware store to the heart ofMiddlebury, riers to help advance their careers. his two children, Ashley and Daniel, and Pa Indiana, from Michigan. The store started out Captain Warren continued his mission to ex- Pa of two grandchildren. serving farmers and families in this sinall town, pand and support the number of certified mi- Mr. Speaker, I wish Dr. Frisch great success but over time it grew and adapted to the nority pilots by establishing AYA as part of as he takes the helm of the American changing economic times. The success and Airolina Flight & Music Support, a non-profit Podiatric Medical Association. VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:01 Mar 16, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15MR8.025 E15MRPT1 dlhill on DSK3GLQ082PROD with REMARKS March 15, 2018 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E327 TRIBUTE TO DR. ROBERT FRYZEK the diagnosis and cure of many diseases. Commerce; the Georgia Science and Tech- Thanks to the dedication and perseverance of nology Executive Committee; the Public Policy HON. DAVID YOUNG this Wisconsin company, consumers will have Committee for the Metro Atlanta United Way, OF IOWA access to the first domestic supply of this and is a policy adviser for the Technology As- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES much needed medicine.