E1540 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 14, 2012 

and many of the government’s policy decisions have not improved conditions. We look 

for actions the House Small Business Committee can take to reduce burdensome rules 

and regulations that will help small business 

gain faster access to credit, reduce bureaucratic oversight, and promote a tax structure that encourages small businesses to 

grow in both revenue and employment. 

Small business is the cornerstone of the 

great American success story where personal 

sacrifice can lead to a better life for all the 

citizens of America. 

With Respect, 

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STEPHANIE RUMFORD. 

PERSONAL EXPLANATION 

HON. EARL BLUMENAUER OF OREGON

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Friday, September 14, 2012 

Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. Speaker, due to the 

birth of my daughter’s first child, my first 

grandchild, I was unable to be in Washington, 

DC for votes on Thursday afternoon and Friday, September 13 and 14, 2012. Had I been 

present for votes those days, I would have 

voted as follows: 

Rollcall vote 576: I would have voted in 

favor of the Van Hollen motion to recommit 

with instructions, legislation that would eliminate sequestration entirely, provided that subsequent deficit reduction is enacted that 

equals or exceeds sequestration’s deficit reduction over 10 years. The Motion would also 

provide that such subsequent deficit reduction 

legislation be balanced by requiring upper income taxpayers pay their fair share, protecting 

middle class tax cuts, and including targeted 

spending cuts. 

Rollcall vote 577: I would have voted 

against H.R. 6365 that would irresponsibly 

have offered a cuts-only approach to deficit reduction and placed the enormous burden of 

those cuts solely on the non-defense discretionary budget and, by extension, squarely on 

the backs of the most vulnerable. 

Rollcall vote 578: I would have voted in 

favor of the Barber motion to recommit that 

would add a provision to the bill that extends 

the funding for Military, Reserve, and National 

Guard personnel for the full fiscal year, as well 

as extending coverage of disability examinations and the treatment and additional services 

for homeless and mentally ill veterans. 

Rollcall vote 579: Despite certain reservations, I would have voted in favor of H.J. Res. 

117—Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 

2013 to continue funding the government’s operations for six additional months. 

Rollcall vote 580: I would have voted in 

favor of S. 3245 bill to extend by 3 years the 

authorization of the EB–5 Regional Center 

Program, the E-Verify Program, the Special 

Immigrant Nonminister Religious Worker Program, and the Conrad State 30 J–1 Visa 

Waiver Program. 

Rollcall vote 581: I would have voted in 

favor of the DeGette Amendment to make 

changes to the findings section of the bill, 

demonstrating that the loan restructuring complied with the law and highlighting that the 

projects funded to date are expected to create 

60,000 jobs. 

Rollcall vote 582: I would have voted in 

favor of the Waxman Amendment allowing the 

program to continue to provide financing to innovative energy projects. 

Rollcall vote 583: I would have voted in 

favor of the Motion to Recommit, which would 

require that 75 percent of any materials used 

in projects receiving funding under the Incentives for Innovative Technologies program be 

produced in the United States. In addition, the 

Motion to Recommit would require the enactment of H.R. 6213 to be contingent on extension of the Production Tax Credit, which would 

further stimulate the clean energy economy. 

Rollcall vote 584: I would have voted 

against H.R. 6213, the No More Solyndras 

Act, which arbitrarily picks winners and losers 

in the alternative energy field. By setting a cutoff date of December 30, 2011, House Republicans are prioritizing older technologies— 

those most likely to fail—at the expense of 

newer, more innovative projects. 

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PERSONAL EXPLANATION 

HON. GWEN MOORE OF WISCONSIN

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Friday, September 14, 2012 

Ms. MOORE. Mr. Speaker, I was absent for 

one vote in the House of Representatives on 

Thursday afternoon (September 13). 

Had I been present, I would have voted 

‘‘yea’’ on rollcall No. 575—H.R. 1775—Stolen 

Valor Act of 2011. 

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HONORING MARSHALLS 

DISTRIBUTION CENTER 

HON. HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR. OF GEORGIA

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Friday, September 14, 2012 

Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I 

submit the following proclamation. 

Whereas, we encourage viable businesses 

in our community to provide our citizens with 

the goods and services they need to survive 

and thrive; and 

Whereas, in 1982, Marshalls Distribution 

Center set up shop in Decatur, Georgia to 

serve the citizens of DeKalb County, Georgia 

and communities far and near; and 

Whereas, the lives of thousands have been 

touched by this good corporate citizen which 

is an active partner in the community; and 

Whereas, Marshalls Distribution Center continues to be a resource for citizens in DeKalb 

County with excellent service, providing employment opportunities and providing products 

that contribute to the local and national economies; and 

Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the 

Fourth District of Georgia is officially honoring 

and congratulating Marshalls Distribution Center on their 30th Anniversary as a business 

anchor in our District; 

Now therefore, I, HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR. do hereby proclaim September 14, 

2012 as Marshalls Distribution Center Day in 

the 4th Congressional District of Georgia. 

Proclaimed, this 14th day of September, 

2012. 

A TRIBUTE TO IOWA’S RED BULLS 

HON. TOM LATHAM OF IOWA

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Friday, September 14, 2012 

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

recognize and congratulate the Iowa National 

Guard’s own Red Bulls for being awarded the 

Citizen Patriot Unit Award by the U.S. Department of Defense. The Citizen Patriot Award 

for Distinguished Service is a prestigious 

award that is given annually to only one individual and one military unit across the entire 

Department of Defense. 

The Iowa National Guard’s Red Bulls, formally known as the 2nd Brigade Combat 

Team, 34th Infantry Division, set themselves 

above the rest through their substantial contributions to the security and defense of the 

nation while serving in Afghanistan in support 

of Operation Enduring Freedom. The Red 

Bulls have a storied history as some of the 

most dependable soldiers in the Army, and the 

Citizen Patriot Award truly reflects the nation’s 

gratitude for what they have accomplished together. 

In July 2010, the Red Bulls’ unit departed 

Iowa in one of the largest single deployments 

since World War II. After arriving in Afghanistan in November of that year, Task Force 

Red Bulls conducted comprehensive counter 

insurgency operations and also partnered with 

the Afghan National Security Forces. These 

men achieved the mission goals they were assigned at the highest possible standard amidst 

the painful loss of four servicemembers who 

gave the ultimate sacrifice for their country. 

Sergeant Brent M. Maher of Honey Creek, 

Specialist Donald L. Nichols of Shell Rock, 

Staff Sergeant James A. Justice of Grimes, 

and Sergeant 1st Class Terry L. Pasker of 

Cedar Rapids are Iowan heroes who will 

never be forgotten. 

Mr. Speaker, I am in awe of the Red Bulls’ 

commitment and sacrifices in order to make 

our country safer. Each and every member of 

this elite unit represents the best of Iowa’s 

work ethic and patriotism. They make me 

proud to be an Iowan, and I thank them from 

the bottom of my heart. I invite my colleagues 

in the House to join me in congratulating the 

Red Bulls on attaining the Citizen Patriot Unit 

Award and welcoming them home. We will forever appreciate their extraordinary service. 

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HONORING VIRGINIA CHAMBLEE’S 

40 YEARS OF PUBLIC SERVICE 

HON. KENNY MARCHANT OF TEXAS

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Friday, September 14, 2012 

Mr. MARCHANT. Mr. Speaker, it is with 

great pride that I recognize Virginia Chamblee 

for her 40 years of service as a City of Bedford employee. It is an honor for me to celebrate Ms. Chamblee’s remarkable career with 

my fellow colleagues in Congress. 

Virginia Chamblee began her career with 

the City of Bedford on May 5, 1972, working 

at the city library. In 1982, the City of Bedford 

opened a new senior center located at 2819 

R.D. Hurt Parkway. Prior to the opening of the 

senior center, the Bedford city leadership 


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