E942 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 16, 2016 Many of them work for us in our offices as jun- The Eagles triumphed at Friday’s state HONORING RYAN GATTERMEIR ON ior staff members, congressional fellows, or in- meet, where two Eden Prairie routines—short BEING NAMED PRESIDENT OF terns and they do amazing work for and on trio team and long team—were rewarded first- THE MISSOURI ASSOCIATION OF behalf of the constituents we are privileged to place finishes. It was a close competition, but REALTORS represent. Eden Prairie’s excellent figure scores put them I rise today to pay tribute and bid fond fare- over the edge to secure both wins. HON. BILLY LONG well to Sharef Al Najjar, an exceptional young OF MISSOURI man who has done incredible work in my of- This Eden Prairie team was determined to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fice in service to my constituents in the Eight- defy odds from the start of the season. They Thursday, June 16, 2016 eenth Congressional District of Texas. competed in a number of close battles this Sharef’s, who joined my team in 2011, will be spring, including one against Hopkins High Mr. LONG. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Ryan Gattermeir, who has recently relocating to Atlanta, Georgia with his fiance´e, School where they won by 0.02 points. They Gillian Robinson, where they will both pursue been named President of the Missouri Asso- ended the season with a strong stroke to bring ciation of REALTORS. graduate studies at Emory University’s home a championship for the school and for Goizueta Business School. The president serves as a part of the 5- From the moment he joined my staff, the community. member leadership council for the Missouri Sharef’s talents and aptitude for logistics, in- Mr. Speaker, this synchronized swimming Association of REALTORS, which is an advo- formation technology, project management, team is fortunate to have so many talented cacy group representing the interests of real- and administration were apparent for all to ob- members who have worked hard to get to this tors in our state. The president serves on a serve. These gifts, combined with Sharers point. But even more than that, we commend volunteer basis for a one year term, and is a role that is instrumental in the day-to-day op- winning personality and cooperative spirit these student athletes for living up to their ob- erations and policy goals of the organization. made him an invaluable teammate, mentor, ligations in both the classroom and in our and valued friend to his colleagues, who all Ryan has long been an influential force in community. will miss his good cheer and Zen but wish him the Missouri real estate community. Growing and Gillian well in their future endeavors, Congratulations again to the athletes, up as the son of a realtor, he has been im- which I am confident will include continued coaches, families, and fans of the Eden Prairie mersed in the industry since he was young. service in furtherance of the public interest. High School Synchronized Swimming Team. After graduating from Westminster College in Mr. Speaker, I believe there is no higher 1996, he went to work with his father’s real calling than the call to serve a cause larger f estate business. Eight years later, he struck than ourselves. That is why I sought public of- out on his own and was met with great suc- fice. I was inspired to serve by President Ken- TRIBUTE TO THE CITY OF cess. In addition to his thriving real estate nedy who said, ‘‘Ask not what your country GLENWOOD business, Ryan is on the Board of Directors can do for you, ask what you can do for your for the National Association of REALTORS, as country,’’ and by the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther well as chairing five committees in the local King, Jr. who said: HON. DAVID YOUNG Missouri chapter. ‘‘Everybody can be great because anybody Mr. Speaker, Ryan Gattermeir has built a can serve. You only need a heart full of OF IOWA long and successful career in the real estate grace. A soul generated by love.’’ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES industry, and has proven to be a capable lead- By this measure, there are many other great er among his peers. I’m confident that he will young men and women who served as volun- Thursday, June 16, 2016 represent the realtors of Missouri to the very teers this year in my offices. They may toil in best of his ability and will spare no effort in Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise obscurity but their contributions to the constitu- advocating on their behalf. I urge my col- ents we serve are deeply appreciated. today to recognize the City of Glenwood, Iowa leagues to join me in congratulating Ryan on Mr. Speaker, the energy, intelligence, and for its recognition as a 2015 Tree City USA his appointment, and wish him luck over his idealism of young people like Sharef Al Najjar, sponsored by the Arbor Day Foundation in co- term as president. and those working in the offices of my col- operation with the National Association of f leagues, help keep our democracy vibrant. State Foresters and the U.S. Department of HONORING MR. PAUL SCHAPIRO The insights, skills, and knowledge of the gov- Agriculture Forest Service’s Urban and Com- ernmental process they gain from their experi- munity Forestry program (the Forest Service). ences will last a lifetime and prove invaluable HON. MIKE THOMPSON to them as they go about making their mark in The City of Glenwood has met the core OF CALIFORNIA this world. standards for tree care during the past year. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Because of persons like Sharef Al Najjar Over 135 million Americans live in Tree USA Thursday, June 16, 2016 communities. In its 40th year of celebration, and Gillian Robinson the future of our country Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, is bright and its best days lie ahead. I wish the Tree City USA program is critical to the I rise today to honor the life of Paul Schapiro, them well. U.S. Forest Service. This federal partner deliv- who passed away on June 3, 2016, after 58 Mr. Speaker, I am grateful that such ers technical and financial resources to states, remarkable years. thoughtful committed young men and women cities and communities across the nation with Paul left an indelible mark on our Napa Val- like Sharef Al Najjar and Gillian Robinson can each community adhering to a State Action ley community with his friendly demeanor and be found working in my office, those of my Plan, guiding investments in each state while profound generosity. He volunteered his time colleagues, and in every community in Amer- accomplishing local projects and programs. for civic causes with the American Canyon ica. Their good works will keep America great, Lions Club, and was a leader in the local The U.S. Forest Service and Arbor Day good, and forever young. Democratic community, serving as Treasurer f Foundation cooperate with communities to es- for the Napa County Democratic Central Com- tablish healthy forests, improve air and water CONGRATULATING EDEN PRAIRIE mittee. He was an outspoken activist and reg- SYNCHRONIZED SWIMMING quality and contribute to important national en- ularly attended peace vigils to bring aware- CHAMPIONSHIP ergy conservation goals. These local invest- ness to causes close to his heart. ments create long term major environmental Paul’s dedication to bringing about meaning- HON. ERIK PAULSEN improvements nationwide. When communities ful change in our society set an impressive ex- ample that we should all strive to emulate. A OF MINNESOTA like Glenwood are recognized it makes me IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES proud to represent our great state in the passionate proponent of sustainability, Paul United States Congress. rode his bike to work every day, eventually Thursday, June 16, 2016 winning the Napa County Bicycle Coalition’s Mr. PAULSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Mr. Speaker, I commend the City of Glen- Bicycle Commuter of the Year Award in 2014. congratulate the members of the Eden Prairie wood and urge my colleagues in the U.S. Impressively, his bike had more mileage on it Girls’ Synchronized Swimming Team, who re- House of Representatives to join me in con- than his car. cently won the Minnesota High School State gratulating them for receiving this award and Those close to Paul agree he was a joy to Championship. wishing them nothing but continued success. be around and had a welcoming and gentle VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:59 Jun 17, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A16JN8.038 E16JNPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with REMARKS June 16, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E943 nature. Paul loved baseball and as a native Hall of Milo, Iowa for recognition as a Dele- HONORING KELLY M. DARDEN, JR. New Yorker, he cheered for the New York gate at the Congress of Future Medical Lead- Mets, and for his adopted home team, the San ers, sponsored by The National Academy of Francisco Giants. Future Physicians and Medical Scientists. HON. DEBBIE WASSERMAN SCHULTZ Mr. Speaker, Mr. Schapiro led by example Summer is one of six State of Iowa honor stu- OF FLORIDA when it came to making a difference in our dents selected to attend. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES community, and in doing so, he inspired oth- Summer is an exceptional student, high- Thursday, June 16, 2016 ers to do the same.