E1440 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks November 14, 2019 their collegiate football program on November HONORING THE MEMORY OF Mr. Heaton serves on the board of the county 15, 1890 and have played at Folsom Field GORDON SCOTT BRACE food bank and volunteers there regularly. since 1924. In 1990, CU won the National I ask my colleagues to join me today in Championship and currently has all-time HON. ZOE LOFGREN commending Roland Heaton for his service record of 697–479–36. OF CALIFORNIA and dedication. I extend my deepest congratulations to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f NCAA football on their 150th anniversary. Go Thursday, November 14, 2019 RECOGNIZING TREE CITY USA Buffs. Ms. LOFGREN. Madam Speaker, I rise DESIGNATIONS f today to recognize the life of Gordon Scott Brace and his service to the House. HON. VAN TAYLOR HONORING VIVECA LOHR Many dedicated public servants work behind OF TEXAS the scenes to support the vital work of this IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES body and our work as Members. That is true Thursday, November 14, 2019 HON. JIMMY PANETTA for what may be the most significant charge we have: casting our vote here on the floor on Mr. TAYLOR. Madam Speaker, today, I rise OF CALIFORNIA behalf of our constituents. to recognize eight cities in Texas’ Third Con- gressional District who have received this IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Brace helped make that possible. Dur- ing his 17 years with the Office of the Clerk as year’s Tree City USA designation by the Arbor Thursday, November 14, 2019 a senior systems engineer, Mr. Brace was pri- Day Foundation. marily responsible for maintaining all aspects Allen, Fairview, Frisco, McKinney, Murphy, Mr. PANETTA. Madam Speaker, I rise today of the Electronic Voting System (EVS). When- Plano, Prosper, and Wylie—all located within to recognize Viveca Lohr for her 33 years of ever the House was in session, Mr. Brace Collin County—have proven they care about service to Meals on Wheels of the Monterey made certain that the EVS was in full working ensuring the environment around them is thriv- Peninsula, including 32 years as Executive Di- order, manually checking all 54 voting sta- ing and full of life. rector. The 20th Congressional District of Cali- tions, the tally clerk station, electronic display These Collin County cities understand that fornia appreciates Viveca Lohr’s dedication to board, and the EVS equipment in the cloak- trees serve an integral purpose in our commu- her community on the central coast of Cali- rooms. nity, including improved health, clean air and fornia and the great efforts she has made to To put this in perspective, during Mr. water, and a positive impact on businesses serve seniors and disabled adults on the Mon- Brace’s tenure the House completed more and homes in the area. Not only are these terey Peninsula. than 12,300 roll call votes. Considering the in- communities dedicated to providing necessary Viveca Lohr began her work with Meals on dividual vote of each Member of the House on municipal tree care, but they are encouraging Wheels of the Monterey Peninsula in Novem- each of those roll call votes, Mr. Brace played their residents to do the same. I commend ber of 1986 and quickly became a leader in a central role on a team with the responsibility these cities for their investments in green in- the organization, rising to Assistant Executive to track more than 5,350,500 individual votes. frastructure and for creating a lasting and Director in May of 1987 and Executive Direc- Every single one of those votes had to be positive impact for generations to come. tor in November of 1987. Ms. Lohr now over- tracked swiftly, accurately, and without doubt. I ask my colleagues in the House of Rep- sees the day-to-day operations of this critically Moreover, every one of those votes represents resentative to join me in congratulating these important organization that strives to promote a small, but important, part of our nation’s his- eight communities on their efforts to maintain the well-being and independence of clients on tory. healthy and green environments in their neigh- the Monterey Peninsula by providing home-de- Mr. Brace is remembered fondly by his co- borhoods. livered meals, welfare checks, and group workers and friends here in the House not just f meals. During her 32 years as Executive Di- for his technical skills, but for his kindness and LETTERS OF ENDORSEMENT FOR rector, Ms. Lohr has overseen the Meals on generosity. I know I speak on behalf of his co- H.R. 1595, THE SAFE BANKING ACT Wheels Home Delivered Meals Program as it workers and my colleagues in honoring his has grown to deliver over 190,000 meals an- memory and his important contributions to the nually to more than 500 homebound clients operations of the House. Our thoughts are HON. DENNY HECK who cannot shop or cook for themselves. with his wife, Kristin, sons Wyatt and Dillon, OF WASHINGTON IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Viveca Lohr has worked with a tireless team and all of his loved ones. of staff, Board Members, and volunteers who f Thursday, November 14, 2019 make this critical service possible. Through RECOGNIZING ROLAND HEATON Mr. HECK. Madam Speaker, I include in the generous donations and fundraising events in FOR THE 2019 MONTANA CON- Record the following letters of endorsement the community on the Central Coast, pro- GRESSIONAL VETERAN COM- for H.R. 1595, the SAFE Banking Act, which grams can be administered to guarantee the MENDATION passed the House on September 25, 2019. continued health and well-being of individuals NATIONAL CANNABIS INDUSTRY who may not otherwise be able to remain ASSOCIATION, independent without Meals on Wheels. The HON. GREG GIANFORTE March 26, 2019. program not only serves food and conversa- OF MONTANA House Committee on Financial Services, tion to its clients, but also provides more than IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Washington, DC. 20,000 hours of exercise, health, and enrich- The National Cannabis Industry Associa- Thursday, November 14, 2019 tion (NCIA), the largest and oldest national ment classes at its headquarters, the Sally Mr. GIANFORTE. Madam Speaker, I rise trade association dedicated to protecting Griffin Learning Center, to promote and main- today to recognize Roland Heaton of Town- state-legal cannabis businesses, defending tain healthy aging. This facility is named after send for the Montana Congressional Veteran state laws, and advancing federal policy re- the Meals on Wheels program’s dedicated Commendation for his service to his country forms, would like to offer its support of H.R. founder, Sally Judd Griffin. 1595, the Secure and Fair Enforcement and dedication to the community. (SAFE) Banking Act of 2019. On behalf of our Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues Mr. Heaton served in the U.S. Army as a members, we thank the committee and join me in congratulating and thanking Viveca maintenance technician in Vietnam and Japan. Chairwoman Waters for the opportunity to Lohr for her 33 years of service and leader- He received multiple commendations for his markup this legislation and further discuss ship on the central coast of California. Her service, including the Good Conduct Medal providing fair access to banking and finan- tireless commitment to improving the lives of and the Vietnam Campaign award. cial services for state-licensed cannabis cul- seniors and disabled adults in California’s 20th Mr. Heaton’s heart to serve lead him to cre- tivators, processors, and retailers through- Congressional District will not be forgotten, ate a project that generates funding to assist out the country. Founded in 2010, NCIA represents nearly and her legacy in the community will certainly the community’s first responders with the pur- 2,000 member-businesses and tens of thou- be long lasting. On behalf of Central Coast chase of non-budget equipment. This allows sands of cannabis professionals committed to residents, I thank Ms. Lohr for her contribution them to better serve the community. Since it replacing criminal marijuana markets with to our community and wish her a long and was created, it has raised over $15,000 to a responsible and regulated cannabis indus- healthy retirement. purchase the needed equipment. Additionally, try. VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:53 Nov 15, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K14NO8.014 E14NOPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with REMARKS November 14, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1441 Currently, our industry supports hundreds these businesses have been unable to access tions to provide banking services to the Can- of thousands of jobs, tens of millions in tax traditional financial services, causing mas- nabis industry, it is highly likely that many revenue, and billions in economic activity. sive public safety problems and business op- of these businesses will be forced to continue In 2017, the five states that had taxed and erations challenges. operating outside of the financial main- regulated adult-use sales (Alaska, Colorado, The SAFE Act deftly rectifies this problem stream. That outcome increases the poten- Nevada, Oregon, and Washington) collected by allowing legitimate, licensed cannabis tial of lost tax revenue, increases the likeli- more than $790 million in state tax revenue businesses to access financial services. It hood of criminal thefts in our communities, that year. However, per current federal law, provides clarity for financial regulators and and deprives both state and federal law en- cannabis remains a Schedule 1 drug under opportunity to entrepreneurs by creating a forcement with important information about the Controlled Substances Act. This blocks system of accessible capital.