April 18, 2018 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E497 from underserved communities shatter barriers in the medical field by enrolling at the Univer- RECOGNITION OF THE 70TH ANNI- to academic and professional success. sity of Portland, where he graduated with a VERSARY OF THE FOUNDING OF Each year, TELACU’s Continuum of Edu- Nursing Science degree. During this period, THE STATE OF ISRAEL cation—comprised of the College Readiness he met the love of his life, Marie ‘‘Cookie’’ and College Success Programs—helps more Garaventa and on July 27, 1974, Nick and HON. ALBIO SIRES than 2,000 TELACU Scholars as they pursue Cookie were married. As their family grew, OF NEW JERSEY their high school, college, and graduate stud- Nick worked as a visiting nurse for Contra IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ies. These programs offer scholars critical fi- Wednesday, April 18, 2018 nancial resources and a comprehensive sup- Costa County and then began a 35-year ca- port system to help them achieve their edu- reer working as an office manager for Concord Mr. SIRES. Mr. Speaker, I would like to rec- cational and career goals. Disposal Service. During his tenure, Nick pro- ognize the upcoming 70th anniversary of the Historically, approximately 98 percent of vided exceptional customer service and volun- founding of the State of Israel and the strong high school TELACU Scholars graduate, and teered with many community organizations. bond of friendship between the United States almost all of them pursue higher education. He continued his passion and pursuit for high- and Israel. More than 99 percent of college TELACU er education by earning a master’s degree in The United States and the State of Israel share democratic freedoms and values, and Scholars earn at least a Bachelor’s degree, national security and he enjoyed listening to embrace those values as the cornerstones of with an increasing number going on to seek many audiobooks, until his unexpected pass- advanced degrees. a vibrant democratic society. Israel has contin- ing on March 24, 2018. TELACU Scholars are predominantly ued to stand as a stalwart of democracy and Latinos from some of the most economically Nick is survived by his loving wife, Cookie; a beacon of hope for Jewish immigrants from depressed communities in Los Angeles. Our devoted children: Paul Adler (Lisa), David all over the world. As an immigrant myself, I communities, our state, and our nation are all Adler (Nicole), Nicole Impagliazzo (Maron) & value the democratic principles which are the strengthened when these scholars earn high Angelina Kosich (Greg). Nick’s greatest pas- linchpin of our nation. school diplomas and college degrees. With sion in life was entertaining his beloved eleven I have visited Israel and been fortunate enough to witness the special relationship the TELACU’s help, these graduates become grandchildren: Nicholas, Alessandra, Joseph, U.S. and Israel share. We share the common independent, well-educated professionals and Mark, Michael, Siena, Andrew, Christopher, role models who inspire, empower, and invest goals of peace, freedom, and the pursuit of Arianna, Luke, and Carly. He is also survived in the next generation of Latino leaders. security and prosperity for our citizens and for Today, the TELACU Scholar Alumni network by his brothers: Steven Adler, Michael Adler the region. It is my pleasure to help honor the stretches all over the world. They are re- (Jen) & John Adler (Diana); sisters: Merrie State of Israel on its 70th birthday, and recog- searchers and engineers, entrepreneurs and Stradtner and Jennie Evans (Don), along with nize the importance of the friendship between CEOs, educators and policy-makers. They are numerous nieces and nephews. our two countries. I hope all my colleagues leaders who help to maintain the United His generous loving spirit, strong sense of and fellow Americans will join me in taking pride in the unique contributions that our States’ promise as a place where immigrants faith, funny sense of humor, and quick wit will Israeli community has made to our nation. can use their own talents to pursue their be missed by all who knew him. dreams. Again, congratulations to Israel and its peo- Mr. Speaker, in recognition of the thousands ple all across the world on their 70th inde- f of students, families, and communities that pendence day. have been helped by TELACU, I urge my col- TRIBUTE TO THE DETER MOTOR f leagues to join me in congratulating TELACU COMPANY EXHAUCE KUMESO on its 50th anniversary and the TELACU Edu- cation Foundation on its 35th anniversary. Let HON. ED PERLMUTTER us also celebrate the remarkable TELACU HON. DAVID YOUNG Scholars honored at the foundation’s annual OF COLORADO ‘‘Building the Dream’’ Gala. I wish TELACU OF IOWA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and the TELACU Education Foundation the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wednesday, April 18, 2018 very best as it continues its mission of helping Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise underserved communities pursue socio- Wednesday, April 18, 2018 today to recognize and applaud Exhauce economic equity with the help of educational Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise Kumeso for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge opportunities, community development, and Service Ambassadors for Youth award. economic empowerment. today to recognize and congratulate the Deter Exhauce Kumeso is a student at Arvada K– f Motor Company of Atlantic. The company 8 and received this award because his deter- opened their doors in 1964 with a plan to help mination and hard work have allowed him to RECOGNIZING THE LIFE AND people with their transportation needs. SERVICE OF RAYMOND NICH- overcome adversities. The dedication demonstrated by Exhauce OLAS ADLER The dealership is a full service business and offers numerous brands at its current location Kumeso is exemplary of the type of achieve- on Second Street in Atlantic. The company ment that can be attained with hard work and HON. MARK DeSAULNIER perseverance. It is essential students at all has 32 employees who assist customers in OF CALIFORNIA levels strive to make the most of their edu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sales and service. Rod Deter, manager of the cation and develop a work ethic which will Deter Motor Company, said, ‘‘it is a challenge Wednesday, April 18, 2018 guide them for the rest of their lives. to learn a new business after a career in elec- I extend my deepest congratulations to Mr. DESAULNIER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today tronics and software. Any business is about Exhauce Kumeso for winning the Arvada to recognize the life and service of a longtime helping people no matter what the product is. Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth Concord resident, Mr. Raymond Nicholas I have always liked the car business, because award. I have no doubt he will exhibit the ‘‘Nick’’ Adler. it is a rewarding career to get people into the same dedication and character in all of his fu- Nick Adler was born on March 29, 1946, in ture accomplishments. Evansville, Indiana, to Merrie Claire Northrup vehicle they want and to keep it running prop- and Dr. Raymond Adler. He attended Reitz erly.’’ f Memorial High School and worked for his Mr. Speaker, I commend Rod and his staff PERSONAL EXPLANATION grandfather’s grocery store as a customer for their dedicated service to Atlantic. I ask service clerk. After Nick graduated high that my colleagues in the United States House HON. MARK POCAN school, he entered St. Meinrad Seminary but of Representatives join me in congratulating OF WISCONSIN after much reflection, he chose a different the Deter Motor Company for their many IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES path, earning a history degree from the Uni- versity of Evansville. achievements in the auto industry and in wish- Wednesday, April 18, 2018 Nick worked as a school teacher for a pe- ing Rod, his family, and employees nothing Mr. POCAN. Mr. Speaker, on April 16, 2018 riod of time, but eventually pursued a career but the best. I was not able to participate in the 6:30 p.m. VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:20 Apr 19, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A18AP8.013 E18APPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with REMARKS E498 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 18, 2018 vote series. I would like to reflect how I would cation of numerous committed groups outside stronger, as they continue to love, cherish, have voted if I were present: ‘‘Yea’’ on Roll Congress that have made food security and and honor one another for many years to Call No. 140 and ‘‘Yea’’ on Roll Call No. 141. nutrition their priority, from advocates to imple- come. f menters—especially and including faith-based Mr. Speaker, I commend this great couple organizations who perhaps work the closest to on their 65th year together and I wish them GLOBAL FOOD SECURITY REAU- the small-holder farmers and women who ben- many more. I ask that my colleagues in the THORIZATION ACT OF 2018 MARK- efit in particular from our food security efforts. United States House of Representatives join UP I thank them for their support and look forward me in congratulating them on this momentous to working with them more in this process. occasion. HON. CHRISTOPHER H. SMITH I’d also like to compliment our federal agen- cies tasked with implementing the GFSA—in f OF NEW JERSEY particular USAID under the leadership of Beth PERSONAL EXPLANATION IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Dunford. The professionalism and dedication Wednesday, April 18, 2018 of Beth and many others is critical to the over- all success of the program. HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO Mr. SMITH of New Jersey.