E1392 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks August 2, 2012 

Kingdom, the United States, the United Nations, and the European Union. Moreover, Turkey’s membership to the European Union, 

which the United States enthusiastically supports, is unfortunately being impacted because 

of the impasse over Cyprus. 

In 2003, it looked like we were on the cusp 

of a resolution when Cypriots voted on the 

United Nations backed Annan Plan which 

would have created the United Cyprus Republic, as a loose confederation of two component 

states—the Greek Cypriot State and the Turkish Cypriot State. 

That plan provided a strong framework for a 

bi-zonal, bi-communal unified Cyprus; and the 

U.S. House of Representatives strongly endorsed the plan by unanimously approving a 

Sense of the House to that effect. Regrettably, 

the Annan Plan did not succeed when put to 

a referendum. 

Ultimately, the Cypriots themselves are the 

ones who must make the tough decisions that 

will ensure a peaceful future for their island. 

Nevertheless, I urge the administration to work 

with all stakeholders to ensure that a future 

unified Cyprus is a Cyprus that respects 

human rights and the fundamental freedoms 

for all Cypriots. Any unnatural or unnecessary 

artificial limitations imposed on either community are a recipe for future disaster. 

Mr. Speaker, I truly believe that a lasting, 

fair and comprehensive solution to the conflict 

on Cyprus is possible. If we avoid inflammatory rhetoric and political statements and 

instead work in unison to bolster the efforts of 

the Greek Cypriots and the Turkish Cypriots to 

work together in good faith for the future of all 

Cypriots; the future will be bright for Cyprus. 

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RECOGNIZING THE 175TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FOUNDING OF 

CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 

HURON OHIO 

HON. MARCY KAPTUR OF OHIO

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Thursday, August 2, 2012 

Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the sesquicentennial anniversary of Christ 

Episcopal Church, located in Huron, Ohio. The 

congregation comes together with the community in celebration of this milestone event on 

August 3, 2012. 

Organized in 1837, the church cornerstone 

was laid on May 23, 1938. The church building is in a beautiful setting overlooking Lake 

Erie and parkland. A steeple was completed in 

1876, followed by the placement of a bell in 

1881. That bell has called worshippers over 

the centuries through the present day. As its 

congregation grew and changed with the modern day, the church added classrooms, a 

kitchen, fellowship hall, choir room, offices, 

meeting rooms, library, a chapel and columbarium. In 1975 a new steeple was erected 

along with a modern impressionist stained 

glass window of the Living Christ behind the 

altar. Though modernized, the church has retained its original feel. As one of Ohio’s oldest 

churches, Christ Church is on the National 

Register of Historic Places. 

Of note, in its 175 years the parish has 

been served by only nineteen rectors with long 

pastorates marking their service. Each brought 

a leadership distinct and dynamic. A truly 

faith-filled parish, the members of Christ 

Church have never locked its doors. Since its 

earliest days, the church is always open for 

prayer and meditation. The church and its 

members hold true to Christ’s message explained in Matthew 18:20, ‘‘Where two or three 

are gathered together in my name, there I am 

in the midst of them.’’ Faith and fellowship 

have guided the congregation nearly since our 

region’s founding. We proudly commemorate 

this 175th anniversary while looking forward to 

Christ Church’s future. 

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DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PAIN-CAPABLE UNBORN CHILD PROTECTION ACT 

SPEECH OF

HON. CHRIS VAN HOLLEN OF MARYLAND

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Tuesday, July 31, 2012 

Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today 

in opposition to H.R. 3803, which unfairly targets the District of Columbia for a prohibition 

on abortions after 20 weeks, with no exception 

to protect a woman’s health. This bill is simply 

another in a long line of attempts by House 

GOP to undermine a woman’s fundamental 

right to choose. 

H.R. 3803 directly contradicts Roe v. Wade 

by prohibiting pre-viability abortions and making no exception to protect a woman’s health. 

The narrow exception in this bill that allows for 

an abortion when it’s necessary to save a 

woman’s life is completely inadequate. H.R. 

3803 does not include an exception for abortions that would prevent severe harm to a 

woman’s health, or for survivors of incest or 

rape. 

Finally, the nature of this legislation derides 

the democratic process by empowering politicians to make health decisions for citizens that 

they do not represent. The singling out of District citizens—who have never had the opportunity to elect a voting Member of this body— 

is a cynical move that ignores their wishes 

and undermines the locally elected City Council and Mayor. I urge my colleagues to oppose 

this misguided legislation. 

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CONGRATULATING ABBY 

JOHNSTON 

HON. STEVE STIVERS OF OHIO

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Thursday, August 2, 2012 

Mr. STIVERS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 

congratulate Upper Arlington resident, Abby 

Johnston, on winning an Olympic silver medal 

in the women’s 3-meter springboard synchronized diving competition at the 2012 London Olympic Games. On July 29, 2012, Miss 

Johnston and her diving partner, Kelci Bryant, 

took home America’s first-ever Olympic medals for this event. 

In Columbus and Central Ohio, we take our 

sports very seriously. Abby Johnston was 

cheered on by her fans both here at home 

and abroad. In London, her parents, Elaine 

and David Johnston, as well as former coaches and teammates from Upper Arlington High 

School and the local U.S. Elite Diving Academy rooted for her poolside. Back in Ohio, 

Abby’s accomplishment is a true point of pride 

for our city and it brings us together to celebrate as a community. 

An athlete works hard, dedicates many 

hours to practice, and puts forth a great deal 

of effort, but an Olympian takes all of that to 

a much higher level. I ask that all Members of 

Congress join me in offering my congratulations to our very own hometown Olympian, 

Abby Johnston, on winning her silver medal at 

the 2012 London Olympic Games. 

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HONORING THE LIFE OF CHAD 

FOSTER 

HON. FRANCISCO ‘‘QUICO’’ CANSECO OF TEXAS

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Thursday, August 2, 2012 

Mr. CANSECO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 

honor the life of Chad Foster. Chad passed 

away this past Saturday after a battle with 

cancer at the age of 63. He is survived by his 

wife Jill and their son Chad Jr. and daughter 

Savannah. 

Chad was a true public servant, who will be 

remembered as a committed leader and 

strong supporter of the Eagle Pass community. After serving three terms as Eagle Pass 

mayor, Chad went on to serve the community 

by leading numerous local and state organizations, including as the chairman of the Texas 

Border Coalition. 

Chad was passionate about the advancement of our border communities. He focused 

his life on encouraging education, border security, health care, and other development 

programs that supported the people of South 

Texas. Chad will be sorely missed in our community, but his passion and legacy will certainly live on. 

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HONORING WESTERN NEW YORK 

OLYMPIANS 

HON. KATHLEEN C. HOCHUL OF NEW YORK

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Thursday, August 2, 2012 

Ms. HOCHUL. Mr. Speaker, on July 27, 

2012, Olympic athletes from all over the world 

paraded into the stadium in London to officially 

launch the 2012 Olympics. 

I am so proud to say that eight American 

Olympians hail from Western New York: 

volleyball player Matt Anderson, born in Buffalo; archer Jake Kaminski, from Elma; swimmer Ryan Lochte, born in Rochester; rower 

Meghan Musnicki, from Naples; rower Henrik 

Rummel, formerly of Pittsford; current number 

one ranked pole vaulter Jenn Suhr, from 

Churchville; 10-meter air pistol shooter Jason 

Turner, formerly of Rush; and two time U.S. 

Soccer Female Athlete of the Year Abby 

Wambach, from Rochester. Throughout their 

lifetimes of training, hard work, and sacrifices, 

these athletes embody what it means to be an 

American. 

They carry with them to London the pride of 

Western New York and the entire nation. 

As we wish them and the entire team good 

luck, my hope is that a sense of common purpose joins all of us as Americans during the 

Olympics. 


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