June 27, 2018 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E935 colleagues throughout the state of North Caro- HONORING THE LEGACY OF THE Army Warrant Officers serve as technical ex- lina, particularly at Western Carolina Univer- 53RD WEATHER RECONNAIS- perts, combat leaders, trainers, or advisers sity. Dr. Belcher’s wife, Susan Belcher, the SANCE SQUADRON who fall into one of two categories: Aviators or Belcher family, and the community of Western Technicians. Army Warrant Officers serve on Carolina University are in my prayers during HON. CHARLIE CRIST active duty, U.S. Army Reserve, and Army Na- this time. It was a privilege to know Chancellor OF FLORIDA tional Guard. I am proud that candidates are Belcher and, on behalf of the people of West- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES trained at the Warrant Officer Candidate ern North Carolina, I am honored to celebrate School (WOCS) administered by the Warrant his life and recognize his many outstanding Wednesday, June 27, 2018 Officer Career College at Fort Rucker in the achievements. Mr. CRIST. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Wiregrass region of Alabama’s Second Con- honor the legacy of the 53rd Weather Recon- gressional District. f naissance Squadron, the famed ‘‘Hurricane I recently introduced House Resolution 947, Hunters.’’ This group of brave men and legislation to designate July 9th as ‘‘Warrant FAIRNESS IN POLITICAL women from across the country save count- Officer Day.’’ Since the Corps’ establishment, ADVERTISING ACT less lives each year by literally ‘‘flying into the Army Warrant Officers have continually dem- eye of the storm,’’ to collect data unattainable onstrated superb expertise and profes- by other means. In communities across Flor- sionalism in carrying out the objectives of the HON. MARCY KAPTUR ida, we have seen firsthand how critical this U.S. Army. This resolution is a small token of OF OHIO information is to hurricane preparedness and appreciation for the service and sacrifices of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES recovery. the brave men and women who have and are The ‘‘Hurricane Hunters’’ are a component currently serving as Army Warrant Officers. Wednesday, June 27, 2018 of the 403rd Wing at Keesler Air Force Base Mr. Speaker, it is my privilege to acknowl- Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to in Biloxi, Mississippi. Serving the Eastern Gulf edge the Army Warrant Officer’s centennial reintroduce my bill, the Fairness in Political of Mexico, they are the only operational unit in anniversary and to celebrate this special occa- Advertising Act. It’s time to level the playing the world, flying weather reconnaissance on a sion with those who serve. field for viable candidates to compete against regular basis. Their 20 aircrews consistently f campaigns bankrolled by special interests. My fly into tropical storms and hurricanes to fulfill their mission when and where it is most criti- IN RECOGNITION OF COLONEL bill would provide this access. It would require JOSEPH M. MURRAY television stations to make available 2 hours cally needed. of free advertising broadcast time during each Early and accurate detection is key to pro- even-numbered year, to each qualified political viding millions of Americans ample time to HON. ROBERT J. WITTMAN candidate in a statewide or national election. prepare and evacuate. The 53rd Weather Re- OF VIRGINIA connaissance Squadron is on constant stand- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The direction we are headed, only million- by, and can be deployed to up to three storms aires or corporate interests will have a seat at Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at once—crucial during a busy storm season. the representative table. This is unacceptable The 53rd works closely with the National Hur- Mr. WITTMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to in our democracy. ricane Center and NOAA to collect and relay commend Colonel Joseph M. Murray for his Of the money raised in political campaigns, real-time data from the center of the storm, service as Commander at Marine Corps Base the largest expense for campaigns is adver- the backbone of public weather alerts and Quantico. Colonel Murray has served as Com- tising. Even today in this internet world, most warnings. mander at Marine Corps Base Quantico since dollars are still spent on television ads. In the While modern satellites have greatly im- the summer of 2015, during which time he has 2014 midterms, $2.8 billion was spent on polit- proved our ability to analyze storms at a dis- provided extensive support and leadership for ical television ads. In 2018, Cook Political Re- tance, the data collected through firsthand ob- the Quantico community. port estimates $2.4 billion will be spent on servation provides a level of detail that remote Colonel Murray was born and raised in local broadcast and another $850 million for analysis cannot match. By providing this infor- Washington, D.C., graduating from Gonzaga local cable. mation, the 53rd reduces the ‘‘cone of uncer- College High School in the District. He has The math is clear: to be a viable candidate tainty,’’ projecting the storm’s path, by nearly long been dedicated to serving our great Na- in America today, you need an incredible 30 percent. These enhanced projections pro- tion, as he was commissioned as a Second amount of capital. Our Fathers would be vide critical lead time to prepare and respond, Lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps ashamed of this truth. enhancing the protection of lives and property. following his graduation from Ohio Wesleyan University. Since commissioning, he has held We must return to an era of access for all. In a typically male-dominated field, the 53rd many operational assignments, including tours Mr. Speaker, I urge you to bring the Fairness Squadron also stands out. With six female offi- with 2nd Marine Division Camp Lejeune, North in Political Advertising Act to the floor for a cers, they serve as role models for little girls Carolina with 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, vote today and work to level the playing field everywhere who love science and dream of 1st BN 2nd Marines, and 2nd Light Armored for all candidates who want to participate in serving their country. Reconnaissance Battalion. He also served as our democracy. Access should not require a I am humbled to honor the legacy of our the Deputy G–3, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, campaign bankrolled by special interests. I Hurricane Hunters, who put their lives on the and commanded 2nd Supply Battalion during urge all my colleagues to support this legisla- line every day to protect Floridians and the Operation Iraqi Freedom. Serving as Com- tion. American people from tropical storms and hur- ricanes. I thank them for all that they do, risk- mander of Marine Corps Base Quantico is the ing their lives in service to the public. newest adornment to his extensive list of mili- f tary accomplishments, and I am extremely f PERSONAL EXPLANATION grateful for Colonel Murray’s service to Marine HONORING THE 100TH ANNIVER- Corps Base Quantico and our great Nation. SARY OF THE ARMY WARRANT I am fortunate to have had the opportunity HON. DOUG COLLINS OFFICER CORPS to work with Colonel Murray on several dif- OF GEORGIA ferent occasions on behalf of our men and women in uniform residing in Virginia’s First IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. MARTHA ROBY OF ALABAMA Congressional District. I extend my best wish- Wednesday, June 27, 2018 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES es to Colonel Joseph M. Murray as his Change of Command approaches and he em- Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, on Wednesday, June 27, 2018 barks on his next journey with the Marine Friday, June 22, 2018, I missed votes be- Mrs. ROBY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Corps. He has proven a phenomenal leader, cause I was unavoidably detained due to a honor the 100th anniversary of the Army War- and I am certain that he will continue to lead death in the family. rant Officer Corps. with the confidence and commitment he has Had I been present, I would have voted The Army Warrant Officer Corps was estab- shown as Commander of Marine Corps Base NAY on Roll Call No. 287; and YEA on Roll lished on July 9, 1918, to serve as the tech- Quantico as he continues his career as a Ma- Call No. 288. nical foundation for the U.S. Army. Today, rine. VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:20 Jun 28, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A27JN8.023 E27JNPT1 E936 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 27, 2018 Mr. Speaker, I request you and my col- her support of national and community service Security and Foreign Policy at Wofford Col- leagues to join me as we congratulate Colonel programs by representing The Links, Inc. in lege in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Joseph M. Murray’s service to Marine Corps other major service organizations such as the The Hipp Center provides experiential learn- Base Quantico. National Association for the Advancement of ing options for students interested in inter- f Colored People (NAACP), the National Urban national relations, which includes student op- League, Opportunities Industrialization, Inc., portunities for internships in national security HONORING PAULINE A. ELLISON, and the NAACP Legal Defense and Edu- and foreign policy and an upcoming exchange THE 6TH NATIONAL PRESIDENT cational Fund. One of her biggest accomplish- program. Van founded the Hipp Lecture Series OF THE LINKS, INC. ments was the fulfillment of The Links’ pledge on International Affairs and National Security to contribute half a million dollars to the United in 2011 which has since hosted many great HON. ROBERT C. ‘‘BOBBY’’ SCOTT Negro College Fund (UNCF).