March 26, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E317 for the betterment of their communities. This is ISABELLA CIOTTI ‘‘We agree this provision is drafted similarly what makes America strong. I am grateful for to the ‘fix’ for MAT. Like MAT, since states the opportunity to recognize these hard- HON. ED PERLMUTTER would be required to cover drugs under this working individuals. OF COLORADO new COVID treatment benefit, confirming that IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES states would still be required to cover such f drugs absent any rebate agreement. Friday, March 26, 2021 ‘‘Note that we do not believe current statute COMMEMORATING THE Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise compels a manufacturer to enter into a rebate RETIREMENT OF LISA NELSON today to recognize and applaud Isabella Ciotti agreement. So if the intent is to compel pay- for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service ment of rebates for drugs covered under this Ambassadors for Youth award. new benefit, this provision would have to be HON. JAKE AUCHINCLOSS Isabella Ciotti is a student at Arvada K–8 drafted differently.’’ and received this award because her deter- OF MASSACHUSETTS f mination and hard work have allowed her to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES overcome adversities. REMEMBERING ROBERT ‘‘BOBBY’’ The dedication demonstrated by Isabella BIANCO Friday, March 26, 2021 Ciotti is exemplary of the type of achievement Mr. AUCHINCLOSS. Madam Speaker, it is that can be attained with hard work and perse- HON. RAUL RUIZ my honor and privilege to recognize Lisa Nel- verance. It is essential students at all levels OF CALIFORNIA son on the occasion of her retirement after 15 strive to make the most of their education and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES years of dedicated service to the Massachu- develop a work ethic which will guide them for Friday, March 26, 2021 setts Fourth Congressional District and innu- the rest of their lives. Mr. RUIZ. Madam Speaker, I rise today to merable years of service to the community at I extend my deepest congratulations to Isa- celebrate the life of my constituent, Robert large. bella Ciotti for winning the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassador for Youth award. I ‘‘Bobby’’ Bianco—a remarkable community Lisa was born and raised in Attleboro, Mas- have no doubt she will exhibit the same dedi- member and innovative grower who made his- sachusetts. After graduating from Attleboro cation and character in all of her future ac- tory in the Coachella Valley. High School and Wheaton College, she in- complishments. Mr. Bianco arrived in our Valley in 1965. He spired children by beginning her career as a f co-owned and operated Anthony Vineyards fifth-grade teacher. After transitioning into a with his brother and drove economic growth career of inspiring her own children at home, HONORING NICOLE VANNOTE and employed thousands of Valley residents Lisa would eventually start her own business over the past 50 years. doing real estate appraisals. HON. GREG PENCE Mr. Bianco was a leader in the grape indus- All throughout, Lisa’s commitment to the At- OF INDIANA try and was nationally known and recognized tleboro area has never wavered. She was the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES for his innovation. In fact, he was the first in the nation to commercially grow the red flame first woman to be appointed as Fire Commis- Friday, March 26, 2021 sioner for the City of Attleboro and recently seedless grape in 1975, which rapidly grew to served a term on the city Board of Assessors. Mr. PENCE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to become one of the most popular table grapes She sat on the Attleboro Tricentennial com- honor Nicole VanNote of Randolph County, In- produced in the world. This historic achieve- mittee and has held multiple positions on diana. Nicole has dedicated her service to im- ment drew people from near and far to visit Boards of Directors for community organiza- proving her community and helping get con- our Valley and learn from his techniques. tions, such as Big Brothers Big Sisters, New servative officials elected. Mr. Bianco’s impact on the community ex- Hope, The Sturdy Memorial Hospital Founda- I want to thank Nicole for serving in the role tended beyond his ingenuity in the field. Along tion and Attleboro Enterprises—working to im- of Randolph County Republican Vice-Chair. with his beloved wife, Harlene, he was in- prove the lives of some of those most vulner- Nicole has helped move the conservative volved in local organizations such as the Boys able populations. Lisa is also active not only agenda forward, and I appreciate all the work and Girls Club, Big Brother Little Sisters of the within her own church but with the Attleboro she has done for her community and her sup- Desert, and Desert Arc. Mr. Bianco also was Area Interfaith Collaborative which is a signifi- port. involved in the formation of the Palm Valley cant resource in addressing food insecurity in f School and the expansion of churches in our the area. Valley, such as Our Lady of Perpetual Help, CENTERS OF MEDICARE AND MED- St. Francis Parish, Our Lady of Solidad, Our Lisa began her tenure with the House in ICAID SERVICES’ RESPONSE TO Lady of Guadalupe, and Sacred Heart. 2006, serving as a District Representative for QUESTIONS REGARDING CLARI- A friend and colleague of my father’s, I Congressman Jim McGovern when his district FICATION ON CERTAIN PROVI- knew Mr. Bianco to be a kind and hardworking included the City of Attleboro. Most recently, SIONS IN THE AMERICAN RES- man who strived to instill positive change in she served as District Director for Congress- CUE PLAN our communities. He was a local leader, na- man Joe Kennedy and Senior Advisor with my tionally renowned grape grower, philanthropist, office. HON. LARRY BUCSHON and lover of golf whose impact on our commu- As I am sure my predecessors will agree, in OF INDIANA nity will be felt for years to come. a job that can have its share of difficult deci- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Bianco is survived by his son, Anthony Bianco, and daughter, Francesca Gist, and his sions, choosing to work with Lisa is not one of Friday, March 26, 2021 them. six grandchildren. Mr. BUCSHON. Madam Speaker, I would Today, we celebrate his life and record his Lisa approaches constituent service with an like to include in the RECORD clarifying com- story in our nation’s history. extraordinary amount of empathy and kind- ments from Centers for Medicare and Med- f ness. She is a trusted mentor to those she icaid Services (CMS) in response to a ques- works with and three Members of Congress tion I asked during a House Energy and Com- RECOGNIZING THE 50TH ANNIVER- came to rely on her knowledge of the district, merce Committee Markup on February 12, SARY OF THE 26TH AMENDMENT its needs and navigating the challenges of the 2021. During the Markup, I asked about the federal system. She is a true representative of scope of the Medicaid drug rebate provisions, the values of public service. HON. ANNA G. ESHOO specifically section 3101(a)(4), in the American OF CALIFORNIA It is difficult to truly capture the impact that Rescue Plan. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Lisa has made for this office, district and CMS responded: ‘‘Regarding whether sec- countless constituents and their families but tion 3101(a)(4) preserves the status quo, we Friday, March 26, 2021 suffice it to say that her contributions will be do not believe this language extends rebates Ms. ESHOO. Madam Speaker, March 23, missed. Though for those of us who know to drugs or biological products not currently 2021 marked the 50th anniversary of Congres- Lisa, we know those contributions will never subject to rebates under the MDRP. Meaning, sional passage of the 26th Amendment to the truly end. it keeps the status quo. Constitution, which extended the right to vote VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:48 Mar 27, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A26MR8.071 E26MRPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with REMARKS E318 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 26, 2021 to 18–20-year-olds. This bipartisan amend- H.R. 1, the For The People Act, which the achievement that can be attained with hard ment was the culmination of young activists of House passed this month, would strengthen work and perseverance. It is essential stu- all political parties and backgrounds coming the 26th Amendment by requiring online voter dents at all levels strive to make the most of together to fight for their democratic right. registration, making absentee ballots more ac- their education and develop a work ethic It was reported that some in Washington cessible, sending federal funds for colleges which will guide them for the rest of their lives. called the effort a ‘‘children’s crusade.’’ But and universities to appoint a ‘‘campus vote co- I extend my deepest congratulations to those naysayers quickly learned one of Wash- ordinator’’ to educate students on how they Ericka Carias Valenzuela for winning the Ar- ington’s most important lessons: never doubt can vote and improve voter participation on vada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassador for America’s youth. campus, and ensure formerly incarcerated in- Youth award. I have no doubt she will exhibit With the proud support of California’s former dividuals have their right to vote restored the same dedication and character in all of her Members of Congress Don Edwards, Jerry when they reenter society. The bill also allows future accomplishments. Waldie, Pete McCloskey, Ab Mikva and oth- 16- and 17-year-olds to preregister to vote, ers, the Amendment passed the House 401– engaging future voters at a young age to en- f 19, after Senate approval by a 94–0 vote, and courage higher participation in the future.