E1216 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 7, 2016 Jumper, Sr., of Cayce, South Carolina. I espe- County as Director of Colorado Local Affairs The Eagle Scout designation is the highest cially appreciate his dedicated model of mili- under Governor Dick Lamm and as Chief Ad- advancement rank in scouting. Approximately tary service in the National Guard. He was an ministrator for Senator Tim Wirth, where she five percent of Boy Scouts earn the Eagle inspiration to me when we served together in famously helped shut down Rocky Flats. Betty Scout Award. The award is a performance- the 218th Mechanized Infantry Brigade as he was named the Leo Riethmayer Outstanding based achievement with high standards that lived up to the highest standards of service by Public Administrator in 1980 and recognized have been well-maintained over the past cen- being the most patriotic, competent, and capa- for her ‘‘outstanding achievement and distin- tury. ble of citizens. guished service’’ as Regional Administrator of To earn the Eagle Scout rank, a Boy Scout A thoughtful obituary was published in The HUD under President Jimmy Carter. In 1992, is obligated to pass specific tests that are or- State newspaper on August 27, 2016: Betty was elected Jefferson County Commis- ganized by requirements and merit badges, as CAYCE.—Kenneth D. Jumper, 89, of Cayce, sioner, where she helped inspire and lead well as completing an Eagle Project to benefit South Carolina passed away peacefully with Jeffco’s first long-term planning efforts that the community. Jared’s Eagle Project involved his family by his side on Thursday, August helped make our community what it is today. community service at Jennie Edmundson Hos- 25, 2016. He was born in Swansea, South Caro- I extend my deepest congratulations to pital in Council Bluffs. Jared led a team of lina to the late Dewey and Myrtis Smith Betty Miller’s family for this well-deserved rec- scouts who collected donations and built carts Jumper. ognition by the West Chamber. to hold entertainment supplies such as books, Kenneth retired from the State Highway magazines, and puzzles for the patients con- Department and The SC Army National f Guard as a Staff Sargent. He was a member fined to the hospital. The work ethic Jared has of Cayce First Baptist Church for over 60 IN HONOR OF THE LADIES BOARD shown in his Eagle Project and every other years. He served several terms on the Cayce OF INOVA LOUDOUN HOSPITAL project leading to his Eagle Scout rank speaks City Council. Kenneth coached Little League volumes of his commitment to serving a cause baseball for many years in Cayce and spent HON. BARBARA COMSTOCK greater than himself and assisting his commu- many days helping his neighbors. He will be OF VIRGINIA nity. long remembered for his Godly character, his Mr. Speaker, the example set by Jared IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES acts of kindness and Christian faith. He will Kaufman and his supportive family dem- be missed by all. Wednesday, September 7, 2016 onstrates the rewards of hard work, dedica- Kenneth is survived by his sons, Kenneth D. (Sally) Jumper, Jr. of West Columbia, Mrs. COMSTOCK. Mr. Speaker, I rise to ac- tion, and perseverance. I am honored to rep- Keith (Emily) Jumper of Lexington, Karl knowledge the Ladies Board of Inova Loudoun resent Jared and his family in the United Jumper of Cayce and Kim (Kimberley) Jump- Hospital, which is commemorating over a cen- States Congress. I know that all of my col- er of Lexington; his brothers, Conley (Jo- tury of nursing in the Leesburg emergency leagues in the U.S. House of Representatives anne) Jumper of Pacolet and Coy (Esca) room. I would like to personally commend join me in congratulating him on obtaining the Jumper of Swansea; his sister, Orene Carter these unselfish women who inspire others Eagle Scout ranking, and I wish him continued of Cayce; and his daughter-in-law, Lisa success in his future education and career. Jumper of Swansea. He also leaves behind through their dedication and generosity in f his 11 grandchildren and 9 great grand- service to their neighbors, friends, and strang- children. ers. These commendable citizens embody the HONORING MS. KATHERINE He was preceded in death by his loving wife very best of this nation’s values through their SCHACK FOR RECEIVING THE of 60 years, Verna B. Jumper and his son, service to our community and exemplary per- PRESIDENTIAL AWARD FOR EX- Kelvin M. Jumper. formance in healthcare practice. The family will receive friends at Thomp- CELLENCE IN MATHEMATICS The Ladies Board of Inova Loudoun Hos- AND SCIENCE TEACHING son Funeral Home of Lexington on Saturday, pital has been ‘‘the heart and soul’’ of the hos- August 27, 2016 from 6–8 p.m. Funeral serv- ices will be held at The Harvest, 4865 Sunset pital since 1912, when it was formed simulta- HON. BLAINE LUETKEMEYER neously with Loudoun’s first healthcare center. Blvd., Lexington, SC on Sunday, August 28, OF MISSOURI Ever since, it has been raising money to sup- 2016 at 2 p.m. Interment will follow in South- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES land Memorial Gardens. port the hospital in renovations and supplies, Wednesday, September 7, 2016 The funeral services were lovingly con- and has been consistently rated in the top one ducted by his son, Pastor Kenneth D. Jumper, percent of patient satisfaction in the nation. Mr. LUETKEMEYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise Jr. Even more recently, the board gifted one mil- today to honor a constituent of mine, Ms. f lion dollars toward the renovation at the Lees- Katherine Schack. She has been selected to burg campus, which was completed three receive the Presidential Award for Excellence BETTY MILLER years ago and continues to make important in Mathematics and Science Teaching. This is strides for the betterment of our Common- a prestigious award that will be presented in HON. ED PERLMUTTER wealth. This is a clear testament to the out- Washington, DC at the Daughters of the OF COLORADO standing work which is conducted by these ex- American Revolution Constitution Hall. In addi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES emplary individuals every day and they are tion to Ms. Schack having the opportunity to deserving of recognition. attend various recognition events and develop- Wednesday, September 7, 2016 Mr. Speaker, it brings me immense pride to ment activities, she will also receive a $10,000 Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise recognize such a fine group, and I sincerely award from the National Science Foundation. today to recognize and applaud Betty Miller for hope that we all can live up to their tremen- A citation from President Obama will be pre- receiving the West Chamber’s 2016 Jefferson dous example. I ask my colleagues to join me sented as well. Ms. Schack is one of only one County Hall of Fame Award. in congratulating the Ladies Board. I wish hundred and eight teachers to receive this When Betty Miller moved in 1959, Jefferson them good luck and hope that they continue to award for the 2014–2015 school year. County gained a selfless public servant who better the future of Loudoun’s exceptional Ms. Schack is receiving this award for her had a significant impact on the community healthcare. work at Lakeview Elementary where she until her death in January of 2012. Betty f taught 2nd Grade. During her twelve years as began her involvement by volunteering with an educator, she has taught first and second both the local League of Women Voters and TRIBUTE TO EAGLE SCOUT JARED grade in the Wentzville School District at PTA, and later turned her attention to resolv- KAUFMAN Lakeview Elementary School. In 2014, Ms. ing school finance and county zoning issues Schack became the first K–8 Mathematics until her election to the Colorado House of HON. DAVID YOUNG Coach/Content Lead in her district. Representatives in 1964. In that role, she OF IOWA The Presidential Awards for Excellence in helped establish the City of Lakewood, and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mathematics and Science Teaching was es- served on the first Lakewood City Council tablished by Congress in 1983. This award is from 1965 to 1975. Wednesday, September 7, 2016 the highest honor bestowed by the United The Lakewood Sentinel recognized Betty’s Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise States Government specifically for educators hard work and awarded her Outstanding today to recognize and congratulate Jared that teach mathematics and science. Since the Woman of 1972 and the Jeffco Board of Real- Kaufman of Council Bluffs, Iowa for achieving establishment of the program, over 4,600 tors named her Citizen of the Year in 1977. the rank of Eagle Scout. Jared is a member of teachers have been recognized for their con- Betty continued her commitment to Jefferson Boy Scout Troop 550 in Council Bluffs. tributions to their students and school districts. VerDate Sep 11 2014 07:00 Sep 08, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A07SE8.052 E07SEPT1 emcdonald on DSK9F6TC42PROD with REMARKS September 7, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1217 Ms. Schack has been involved in local dis- Neil’s, Bosco’s, 50/50 Tower, The Spot, The grandchildren. Ruby Wilson had a unique and trict level committees throughout the years, in- Other Place, Beale Street Blues Club, Elvis incredible voice that Memphis, Beale Street, cluding: Mathematics Curriculum Writing Presley’s (on Beale), and the New Daisy and the entire music community and all of her fans Team, Assessment Writing Team, and Cur- Old Daisy Theaters.