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medal. He was one of the truly inspirational 

stories of these games. So inspirational in 

fact, that his teammates selected him to serve 

as the U.S. flag bearer for last night’s closing 

ceremonies. 

Lt. Snyder is symbolic of the indomitable 

spirit of our men and women in uniform in our 

all volunteer force. He volunteered to attend 

the U.S. Naval Academy and upon graduation 

he volunteered for assignment to the dangerous explosive ordinance disposal team. 

With injuries that would have devastated most 

people, he found the courage to reenter the 

pool to represent our nation in front of the 

world in such a dramatic manner. 

You will recall that Brad was selected as the 

Captain of the Naval Academy Swim Team 

because his coaches, teammates, and fellow 

sailors all recognized his exceptional work 

ethic and trustworthy behavior. After graduating in May 2006, Lt. Snyder became an Explosive Ordinance Officer. He served for six 

months in Iraq and was deployed to Afghanistan on April 11, 2011. While his unit was on 

patrol there on September 7, 2011, the front of 

the patrol team set off an IED. While providing 

aid, Lt. Snyder stepped on a pressure plate, 

detonating another unseen IED. The second 

blast inflicted severe burns and permanently 

blinded him. 

Less than two months after losing his sight, 

Lt. Snyder returned to the swimming pool and 

swam several hundred meters on his first attempt. Appropriately enough, it was one year 

to the date of his injuries that Brad won his 

second gold medal at the London Games. 

As I said in July, I was struck when I went 

back and read Brad’s candidate statement to 

me from 11 years ago as part of his application to the Naval Academy. In it he wrote, ‘‘Initially it was Olympic gold that I dreamed of, 

but as reality set in I realized that the military 

was a more realistic dream. Today I dream 

that I will be an officer in the best Navy the 

world has ever seen, and I hope that my contributions to the Navy can help it grow strong.’’ 

Mr. Speaker, Lt. Brad Snyder has achieved 

his goals on both fronts—serving our nation 

with honor as a United States Naval officer, 

and winning Olympic gold. Far greater though, 

is the way in which he demonstrated to the 

world the courage and commitment of all U.S. 

service members when he entered that pool 

and when he carried the Stars and Stripes into 

the Olympic Stadium. This is a remarkable 

young man with a remarkable story and he 

deserves the thanks and appreciation of all of 

the members of this House for a job well 

done. 

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JOB CREATION 

HON. PHIL GINGREY OF GEORGIA

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Monday, September 10, 2012 

Mr. GINGREY of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I 

stand before you today to urge Senate Democrats to halt President Obama’s job-killing tax 

hike. According to one study, this massive tax 

increase would eliminate 700,000 jobs, raise 

taxes on the middle class, and deal a massive 

blow to our nation’s economic engine, small 

businesses. 

The President and his czars continue to burden our nation’s job creators with onerous, 

anti-growth regulations. Along with his tax 

hikes and burdensome regulations, President 

Obama’s health care law threatens patient access, raises taxes, and takes over one-sixth of 

the U.S. economy. 

In the meantime, House Republicans have 

maintained a laser-like focus on jobs, passing 

more than 30 pro-growth jobs bills, which continue to stack up on Senator REID’s desk. 

Mr. Speaker, President Obama’s economic 

policies have failed. This massive tax hike on 

the middle class is unsustainable and a hindrance to growth and job creation. I urge my 

colleagues in the Senate to take up our jobs 

bills and stop the tax hike. 

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HONORING THE LIFE OF NORTHWEST FLORIDA’S BELOVED 

THOMAS SOLOMAN (T. SOL) 

JOHNSON 

HON. JEFF MILLER OF FLORIDA

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Monday, September 10, 2012 

Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the United States Congress, it is an 

honor for me to rise today to recognize the life 

of Northwest Florida’s beloved Thomas 

Soloman (T. Sol) Johnson. 

T. Sol Johnson was a lifelong resident of 

Northwest Florida who gained a well-earned 

reputation as one of the finest and most respected attorneys in Santa Rosa County. Mr. 

Johnson was raised in a household that respected and revered our Nation’s legal system. His father, A.L. Johnson, established a 

successful practice in Santa Rosa County, in 

addition to his service as County Judge. After 

graduating from the University of Florida 

School of Law in 1963, T. Sol returned to his 

native Milton, Florida to join his father’s practice, where he quickly distinguished himself as 

an exceedingly qualified and honest attorney. 

T. Sol was a tireless advocate for his clients, and he often performed pro bono work to 

ensure that all those in need of legal counsel 

had access to the highest quality representation. In addition to his successful private practice, he served his community in multiple public capacities. He served on the Milton City 

Council from 1970–77, as attorney for the 

Santa Rosa Beach Administration from 1967– 

73, and as Santa Rosa County Attorney from 

1977–81. 

Outside of the courtroom, Mr. Johnson was 

a loving and committed family man with an unwavering devotion to the Lord. He was a 

member of First Baptist Church in Milton, and 

he served his church in various capacities as 

a Trustee, Sunday School Teacher, R.A. 

Leader, and constant volunteer on mission 

trips. Mr. Johnson is survived by his wife of 31 

years, Mary; his four sons, Robert, Jon, Bradley, and Steven; fourteen grandchildren; and 

four great-grandchildren. 

To some, T. Sol Johnson will be remembered as a world class attorney of impeccable 

repute. To others, he will be remembered as 

a leader in the Northwest Florida community. 

To his friends and family, he will be remembered most fondly as a loving and devoted 

family man. His tireless work and immense 

contributions to the community cannot be 

overstated. Northwest Florida has truly suffered a great loss with his passing. 

Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the United States 

Congress, it gives me great pride to honor the 

life and service of Thomas Soloman Johnson. 

My wife Vicki joins me in extending our most 

sincere condolences to the entire Johnson 

family. 

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SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS 

Title IV of Senate Resolution 4, 

agreed to by the Senate on February 4, 

1977, calls for establishment of a system for a computerized schedule of all 

meetings and hearings of Senate committees, subcommittees, joint committees, and committees of conference. 

This title requires all such committees 

to notify the Office of the Senate Daily 

Digest—designated by the Rules 

Ccommittee—of the time, place, and 

purpose of the meetings, when scheduled, and any cancellations or changes 

in the meetings as they occur. 

As an additional procedure along 

with the computerization of this information, the Office of the Senate Daily 

Digest will prepare this information for 

printing in the Extensions of Remarks 

section of the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD

on Monday and Wednesday of each 

week. 

Meetings scheduled for Tuesday, September 11, 2012 may be found in the 

Daily Digest of today’s RECORD. 

MEETINGS SCHEDULED 

SEPTEMBER 12 

9:30 a.m. 

Energy and Natural Resources 

To hold hearings to examine S. 3469, to 

establish a new organization to manage 

nuclear waste, provide a consensual 

process for siting nuclear waste facilities, ensure adequate funding for managing nuclear waste. 

SD–366 

10 a.m. 

Environment and Public Works 

Clean Air and Nuclear Safety Subcommittee 

To hold a joint oversight hearing to examine the Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s (NRC) implementation of recommendations for enhancing nuclear 

reactor safety in the 21st century. 

SD–406 

Foreign Relations 

To receive a closed briefing on an intelligence update on Syria and Iran. 

SVC–217 

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs 

To hold hearings to examine the future 

of the General Services Administration. 

SD–342 

Judiciary 

To hold hearings to examine the Citizens 

United court and the continuing importance of the ‘‘Voting Rights Act’’. 

SD–226 

Veterans’ Affairs 

Business meeting to consider pending 

calendar business. 

SR–418 

2 p.m. 

Commerce, Science, and Transportation 

To hold hearings to examine the path 

from low-Earth orbit (LEO) to Mars. 

SR–253 

2:45 p.m. 

Foreign Relations 

To hold hearings to examine the nominations of Joseph E. Macmanus, of New 


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