E1636 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks December 19, 2019 Officer Bryce Cooper—City of Falls Church three votes. Had I been present, I would have January 6, 1953, in Detroit, Michigan, and Police Department. voted ‘‘no’’ on roll call vote no. 699, the motion lived a life filled with love and compassion for DWI Enforcement Squad—Fairfax County to recommit with instructions H.R. 5377, the both his community and nation. He was a poli- Police Department. ‘‘Restoring Tax Fairness for States and Local- tician, innovator, entrepreneur and leader. Senior Sergeant Bobby Galpin—Town of ities Act;’’ ‘‘aye’’ on roll call vote no. 700, final Rick descended from a family committed to Herndon Police Department. passage of H.R. 5377; and ‘‘no’’ on roll call public service. His grandmother, Dr. L. Rosa Deputy Caleb Hwang—Loudoun County vote no. 701, final passage of H.R. 5430, ‘‘to Minoka Hill, was the second American Indian Sheriff’s Office. implement the USMCA.’’ woman doctor in the nation, and his mother Trooper First Class Anthony Wallace— f was a registered nurse. He began following in Maryland State Police. the footsteps of his family at a young age, Officer Henry Gallagher—Metropolitan Po- TRIBUTE TO MAJOR COY PAYNE often accompanying his father to tribal meet- lice Department (Washington, DC). ings, which cultivated him into the leader he Corporal Patricia Cox—Metropolitan Wash- HON. GREG STANTON eventually became. ington Airports Authority Police Department. Rick went go on to be a long-serving coun- OF ARIZONA Police Officer III John Romack—Mont- cilman and vice-chairman of the Oneida Na- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gomery County Department of Police. tion, and served two non-consecutive terms as Corporal Thomas Kosakowski—Prince Thursday, December 19, 2019 the nation’s chairman. During his first term, he George’s County Police Department. Mr. STANTON. Madam Speaker, I rise to also served simultaneously as chairman of the Officer Chad Mason—Prince William County honor the life and legacy of Coy Payne, the National Indian Gaming Association (NIGA), Police Department. first African-American to serve as mayor in the representing and advocating for 168 federally- Officer Daniel Begendorf—United States state of Arizona, who passed away Sunday, recognized tribes in the gaming industry. Capitol Police. December 8, 2019, at the age of 90. Arizo- Under his leadership, NIGA became a nation- Officer Christopher Gogarty—United States nans will remember him as a trailblazer who ally-recognized voice on Indian gaming issues, Park Police. overcame the struggles of poverty and racism and successfully initiated the development of Trooper Lucie Vajglova—Virginia State Po- national regulatory standards and policies for lice. to dedicate his life to serving his community. From his time as a soldier in the Korean War, tribal governmental gaming. As chairman of Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues the Oneida Nation, Rick signed the first gam- join me in congratulating the recipients of the to his time teaching elementary school stu- dents, to his time as a civil rights leader, ing compact with the state of Wisconsin. Even Law Enforcement Awards of Excellence and in after retirement, Rick continued his service by recognizing WRAP for its 37 years of public Mayor Payne’s enduring legacy was love for his community. forming Hill Group, LLC. There he consulted service. I commend the staff of WRAP under with various stakeholders to identify economic the leadership of President and CEO Kurt The second of nine children born to share- croppers in Sulphur Springs, Texas, on May development projects and partnerships in In- Erickson and Board Chairman Gary Cohen for dian Country. He also formed RGH Holdings their tireless dedication to eradicating under- 22, 1929, Payne’s family relocated to Eloy, Ar- izona in the 1940s, where they worked the the first ever consortium of tribes to invest in age drinking and drunk or drugged driving. real estate development projects outside of Their efforts combined with the support of fields to earn enough money to buy a car. They relocated to Chandler shortly after, the reservations. Out of all his contributions, partner organizations and law enforcement Rick was most proud of his work serving on where Payne attended segregated schools in agencies have saved lives and are deserving the board of the Native American Rights Fund Chandler and Mesa. After graduating from the of our highest praise and gratitude. and the Public Sector Gaming Study Commis- only high school he could attend, George f sion. Washington Carver High School in downtown His devotion and commitment to serving PERSONAL EXPLANATION Phoenix—an hour bus ride and 30-minute others has been recognized with honors and walk away from home—Payne was drafted by awards including: the Eagle Visionary Award, HON. JERROLD NADLER the U.S. Anny to serve in the Korean War. the Pathbreakers Award and induction into the OF NEW YORK After returning from Korea, he received a de- Indian Gaming Hall of Fame. He was also the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gree in education from Arizona State Univer- first Indian Gaming inductee into the Gaming sity and taught in the Chandler Unified School Thursday, December 19, 2019 Hall of Fame. District-the very district that denied him an He was a loving husband, father, and ten- Mr. NADLER. Madam, Speaker, due to a education as a child. He continued teaching derhearted coach to his sons and so many family emergency, I was not in Washington, students there for more than thirty years. others. Rick leaves to cherish his memory: his D.C. on December 17, 2019, and, as a result, It was during this time as an educator and spouse, and my dear friend, Donsia Strong I missed eight votes. Had I been present, I administrator that he also became an advo- Hill, as well as his children: Richard (Desirae), would have voted ‘‘aye’’ on roll call vote no. cate. He joined the Chandler Human Relations Sage, Dakota, and his two grandchildren: 683, ordering the previous question providing Committee and worked to improve race rela- Asher and Vine. He is also survived by sib- for consideration of H.R. 1158, H.R. 1865, and tions in Chandler. In 1980, Payne won a seat lings: Barbara Author, Norbert, Jr. (Mary), for adoption of H. Res. 761; ‘‘aye’’ on roll call on Chandler City Council. And in 1990, Payne Rosa (Rick) Coenen; sister-in-law, Lenora vote no. 684, on agreeing to H.Res. 765, the won a landslide victory in the mayoral election, Hatathlie and brother-in-law, Mike Author; his rule providing for consideration of H.R. 1158, becoming the first African American to serve nieces: Megan, Sarah, Maria, Nasbah H.R. 1865, and for adoption of H. Res. 761; as a mayor of any city in the State of Arizona. (Jamison), Nanabah (Michael), Melissa ‘‘aye’’ on roll call vote no. 685, final passage Chandler’s population ballooned 96 percent (Scott); and his nephews: Dine´Nizhoni, Chris- of H.R. 4183, the ‘‘Identifying Barriers and during his tenure as mayor—and he steered topher (Maria), Mark, Nabahe, Norbert III Best Practices Study Act;’’ ‘‘aye’’ on roll call that growth in a positive direction. The impact (Erin), and goddaughter, Jolene Billie; and vote no. 686, final passage of H.R. 3530, the of his leadership is still felt in City Hall, and his long-term business partner and colleague, ‘‘Improving Confidence in Veterans’ Care Act;’’ spirit of service is carried on by the many he Dawn Reiter. ‘‘aye’’ on roll call vote no. 687, final passage influenced and mentored. Thank you, Mayor Rick always credited his success to those of H.R. 722, the ‘‘Miracle Mountain Designa- Payne, and Godspeed. who supported, mentored and befriended him tion Act;’’ ‘‘aye’’ on roll call no. 688, final pas- f while working in Indian Country. I am proud to sage of H.R. 2548, the ‘‘Hazard Eligibility and have worked with Rick over a 30-year period Local Projects Act;’’ ‘‘aye’’ on roll call no. 689, TRIBUTE TO RICHARD ‘‘RICK’’ and happy to have called him my friend. I am on the motion to concur in the Senate amend- GRAHAM HILL inspired by his work to continuously help other ment with an amendment to H.R. 1865, the tribes and will work collaboratively with them ‘‘National Law Enforcement Museum Com- HON. GWEN MOORE to establish strong tribal governments. Every- memorative Coin Act;’’ and ‘‘no’’ on roll call OF WISCONSIN thing he’s accomplished came from the heart, no. 690, on the motion to concur in the Senate IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and the legacy he leaves behind reflects the amendment with an amendment to H.R. 1158, positive impact of his service. the ‘‘DHS Cyber Hunt and Incident Response Thursday, December 19, 2019 Madam Speaker, it is for these reasons I Team Act.’’ Ms. MOORE. Madam Speaker, I rise to pay rise to salute Richard ‘‘Rick’’ Graham Hill, a I also was not in Washington, D.C. on De- tribute to the life of Richard ‘‘Rick’’ Graham man who has made the State of Wisconsin cember 19, 2019, and, as a result, I missed Hill of Oneida, Wisconsin. Rick was born on and our nation a better place. VerDate Sep 11 2014 08:36 Dec 20, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19DE8.051 E19DEPT1 aiking on DSK30JT082PROD with REMARKS December 19, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1637 SUPPORT FOR FOREST SERVICE Regional Leadership: Danny Vargas, Presi- 12 DAYS OF SALT AS CO-LEAD FOR ANY NEPA-RE- dent, VARCom Solutions. QUIRED ENVIRONMENTAL RE- Trustee Leadership: Linda Mathes, CEO, HON.