E PL UR UM IB N U U S Congressional Record United States th of America PROCEEDINGS AND DEBATES OF THE 114 CONGRESS, SECOND SESSION Vol. 162 WASHINGTON, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23, 2016 No. 46 Senate The Senate was not in session today. Its next meeting will be held on Thursday, March 24, 2016, at 11 a.m. House of Representatives WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23, 2016 The House met at 9 a.m. and was May all that is done this day be for old who decided to teach in China, fol- called to order by the Speaker pro tem- Your greater honor and glory. lowing his graduation from UC Berke- pore (Mr. DUNCAN of Tennessee). Amen. ley. f f Tragically, Nick became seriously sick after becoming a Peace Corps vol- DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER THE JOURNAL unteer in China in 2012. He was the vic- PRO TEMPORE The SPEAKER pro tempore. The tim of an inefficient, under-equipped, The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- Chair has examined the Journal of the and unresponsive Peace Corps-led med- fore the House the following commu- last day’s proceedings and announces ical team there. nication from the Speaker: to the House his approval thereof. After being prescribed a broad anti- WASHINGTON, DC, Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- biotic, Nick began to experience dras- March 23, 2016. nal stands approved. tic weight loss, but was told he was I hereby appoint the Honorable JOHN J. f fine. He was then confined to bed, but DUNCAN, Jr. to act as Speaker pro tempore his doctor never recommended he go to on this day. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE the hospital. PAUL D. RYAN, Speaker of the House of Representatives. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Will the After experiencing dangerously low blood pressure, Nick was finally sent to f gentleman from Georgia (Mr. JODY B. HICE) come forward and lead the House the hospital. As the ambulance made PRAYER in the Pledge of Allegiance. its way to him, it got lost. Then, after The Chaplain, the Reverend Patrick Mr. JODY B. HICE of Georgia led the picking him up, Nick stopped breathing J. Conroy, offered the following prayer: Pledge of Allegiance as follows: before the ambulance arrived at the Merciful God, we thank You for giv- I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the hospital. Nick died a few weeks later, ing us another day. United States of America, and to the Repub- in early 2013. Send Your spirit upon the Members lic for which it stands, one nation under God, Investigations revealed the Peace of this people’s House to encourage indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Corps medical team misdiagnosed his them in their official tasks. Assure f illness. This heartbreaking death of a them that in the fulfillment of their re- young man serving our country and the ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER sponsibilities, You provide the grace to world could have been avoided had the PRO TEMPORE enable them to be faithful in their du- Peace Corps staff assisted in having a ties, and the wisdom to be conscious of The SPEAKER pro tempore. The properly trained, equipped, and respon- their obligations, and fulfill them with Chair will entertain up to five requests sive team. integrity. for 1-minute speeches on each side of Mr. Speaker, Peace Corps volunteers As the Congress looks to the upcom- the aisle. are America’s angels abroad. They are ing Holy celebrations of millions of f some of the best that we have. They Americans, may they—and may we are the spirit of humanitarian assist- all—be mindful of Your love for us. PEACE CORPS MEDICAL ISSUES ance, and America must make sure to May we be faithful stewards not only of (Mr. POE of Texas asked and was take care of these amazing people when Your creation, but also Your desire given permission to address the House they serve in lands far, far away so that all people would be free from for 1 minute.) that there are no more deaths like whatever inhibits them being fully Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, Nick Nick Castle’s. alive. Castle was a bright, energetic 23-year- And that is just the way it is. b This symbol represents the time of day during the House proceedings, e.g., b 1407 is 2:07 p.m. Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor. H1555 . VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:31 Mar 24, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4636 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A23MR7.000 H23MRPT1 smartinez on DSK9F6TC42PROD with HOUSE H1556 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE March 23, 2016 CRISIS IN FLINT, MICHIGAN LATIN EXPRESS BAND 40TH This is a reminder that the rights of (Mr. KILDEE asked and was given ANNIVERSARY all Americans must be defended vigi- permission to address the House for 1 (Mr. VEASEY asked and was given lantly by every generation. I commend minute.) permission to address the House for 1 the Supreme Court for its decision and Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, the ongo- minute.) Justice Alito for his concurring opin- ing crisis in my hometown of Flint, Mr. VEASEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise ion that gives individuals in all States Michigan, is a real tragedy. This fail- today to honor a legend since 1976 on a necessary nonlethal option for pro- ure of government has affected 100,000 the Dallas-Fort Worth music scene. tection against violence. people—adults and children—who, after The Latin Express Band is celebrating f months and months, still do not have its 40th anniversary. TRIBUTE TO THE LIFE OF clean drinking water. The Latin Express Band, founded by CONXITA MARTORELL CARRION It is my view that the State of Michi- Carlos and Leo Saenz, comes a long (Mr. GUTIE´ RREZ asked and was gan bears the principal responsibility way from their humble roots of playing given permission to address the House for this crisis and should step up and high school dances. Over the past 40 for 1 minute.) do more. It was the Michigan Depart- years, they have played in music Mr. GUTIE´ RREZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise ment of Environmental Quality that venues throughout the Dallas-Forth to pay tribute to a great woman of failed to a great extent. Worth metroplex and the country. In Puerto Rico, Conxita Martorell Car- I know there are Members who share 2001, they were one of the music groups rion. Along with my wife Soraida and my view that there is responsibility at invited to perform at the Presidential my family, we are deeply saddened by every level of government. We could Inaugural Ball. They were recently in- her loss. argue about how we apportion that re- ducted into the Tejano R.O.O.T.S. Hall Conxita was raised in Barcelona, but sponsibility, but in the meantime, peo- of Fame in 2008. truly adopted Puerto Rico as her home- ple in Flint still can’t drink the water, Along with their musical accolades, land. She loved Puerto Rico and Puerto and they need help. They deserve help the Latin Express Band has inspired fu- Ricans like few people I have ever met. from the State and from the Federal ture generations of local musicians From the beaches to the narrow streets Government. They are citizens of through their support of music edu- of Old San Juan, the island was deeply Michigan, but also citizens of the cation for children, youth, and adults. loved by Conxita. United States, who are facing a dis- On March 31st, the Saenz brothers Conxita and Richard raised a beau- aster, a crisis, and have every right to will perform at Forth Worth’s historic tiful family, but what I remember most expect that their government will step Casa Manana Theatre in honor of Cesar about her is her passion and compas- in to help them, especially when it is Chavez’ birthday. Carlos and Leo have sion for her adopted island home, and clear that it was the government that come a long way from their days play- especially how she donated her time made the decisions that led to this cri- ing at Sadie Hawkins dances back in and love to shelter abused and battered sis. the day, and I am honored to recognize girls. So I ask that we not recess until we their achievements. She is in the thoughts and prayers of take up legislation to provide direct Congratulations to the Latin Express all Puerto Ricans. help to the city of Flint. It is some- Band. thing that I think is our moral respon- And now, just a line or two in Span- sibility. It is unconscionable that we f ish. (English translation of the statement would leave this body without acting. SECOND AMENDMENT RIGHTS made in Spanish is as follows:) f (Mr. GIBBS asked and was given per- Mr. Speaker, my wife and our daugh- LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR V. mission to address the House for 1 ters will deeply miss the great gen- BURWELL minute.) erosity and welcoming spirit Conxita (Mr. JODY B. HICE of Georgia asked Mr. GIBBS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Carrio´ n shared with our family. Here in and was given permission to address to commend the decision by the U.S. the House I wanted to offer my humble the House for 1 minute and to revise Supreme Court earlier this week re- thanks and my sincerest condolences and extend his remarks.) garding the Second Amendment.