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Grace O’Donnell, Sheryl Alonso, Carlos 

Arboleya, Sallie C. Byrd, Gail Ash Dotson, 

Ellen Siegel, and Margarita Villoch; and the 

Executive Management: Sally Boggess, Patsy 

Schmidt-Cozier, Pauline Russell, Lance 

Balding, Luisa Lander, Julia Onnie-Hay, Eva 

Berbrick, Ansley Ross, Maria Santos, and Ana 

Delgado, for being part of this national celebration, and I commend the hard work they 

put forth to make a long-lasting impact on our 

community and environment, while cultivating 

strong values in its members. 

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PERSONAL EXPLANATION 

HON. MICHAEL K. SIMPSON OF IDAHO

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Friday, September 21, 2012 

Mr. SIMPSON. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall No. 

590, to suspend the rules and pass the bill 

H.R. 6429, the STEM Jobs Act of 2012, my 

vote didn’t register. Had I been present, I 

would have voted ‘‘aye.’’ 

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U.S. SERVICES SECTOR 

HON. GREGORY W. MEEKS OF NEW YORK

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Friday, September 21, 2012 

Mr. MEEKS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to bring to 

the attention of my colleagues an important 

matter for the U.S. economy: Services. I am 

pleased that there have been several important discussions this week on the topic of the 

U.S. services sector. This week the Coalition 

of Service Industries hosted the Global Services Summit, the Global Services Coalition 

met, and House Ways and Means held a 

hearing on the benefits of expanding U.S. 

services trade through an International Services Agreement. 

As co-chair of the Congressional Services 

Caucus, I hope my colleagues will join me and 

the 63 members of the caucus as we continue 

to push for greater awareness of the importance of the services industry to our nation’s 

economic wellbeing. Services make up the 

majority of the workforce in every congressional district. 

Services jobs accounted for over 83 percent 

of U.S. private sector employment, and U.S. 

services exports in 2011 reached $588 billion 

with a surplus of $193.5 billion—a new annual 

record. We have a good story to tell. 

Congress must be on the forefront in the effort to break down barriers and increase market access for the services sector. We cannot 

relent until this sector gets the respect it deserves at the WTO, in bilateral and multilateral 

agreements and beyond. 

I know that in my hometown, New York City, 

services are the lifeblood of the economy. 

Services in our city account for the bulk of private sector employment, and financial services 

are particularly critical. The strength of New 

York’s services industry isn’t just a benefit to 

New York. There is a multiplier effect in the 

U.S., and globally. We know that other sectors 

like manufacturing and agriculture benefit 

when the services industry is strong. We also 

know that nations with whom we are interdependent benefit when the services industry 

is strong. 

One of the best champions for U.S. services 

is Bob Vastine. Bob Vastine was president of 

the Coalition of Service Industries for 16 

years. This week marked the passing of the 

torch from Bob to Peter Allgeier who has been 

a champion for U.S. trade in his own right. 

Peter and the team at CSI are great partners 

in the Congressional Services Caucus’ mission to raise awareness about the critical 

issues that impact the services sector. 

The work of CSI was on display this week 

during the Global Services Summit. The entire 

lineup was on the pulse of the issues we are 

considering in Congress. TPP, the EU–US 

high level working group, cross border trade, 

restrictions on services trade—India—China— 

all right on the pulse. I commend CSI, the 

Global Services Coalition, and my colleagues 

on Ways and Means for making this a great 

week for U.S. services. 

I wish my friend Bob Vastine best of luck in 

his future endeavors. I’m confident that whatever they may be, they will encompass his 

passion and commitment to advancing the 

U.S. services sector and in so doing advance 

us all. Godspeed. 

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IN HONOR OF THE CITY OF BROOK 

PARK 

HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH OF OHIO

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Friday, September 21, 2012 

Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in 

honor of the City of Brook Park, Ohio, an exemplary community within Northeast Ohio. 

Brook Park first became a village in 1914 

when residents of the area decided to separate themselves from the Berea school district 

and politics. The first school in Brook Park 

was built in 1917. Following World War II, a 

population boom occurred in the area, increasing the population from 2,600 to 13,000. Brook 

Park officially became a city in 1950. 

Brook Park is the home to several important 

Cleveland landmarks including the Brook Park 

Ford Co. Plant, The NASA Glenn Research 

Center, and the International Exposition Center, which is home to auto shows, home and 

garden expos and the annual I–X Indoor 

Amusement Park. 

Today, the City of Brook Park is home to 

nearly 20,000 residents who are led by Mayor 

Mark Elliot. Mayor Elliot who had previously 

served as a Councilman, and Athletic Director 

for the city, has been serving as mayor since 

2002. There are eight members on the City 

Council: Mike Gammella, Michael Lane, Pattie 

Astorino, Barry Kirksey, Brian Higgins, Carl 

Burgio, Danny Colonna, Richard Salvatore. 

Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me 

in honoring the City of Brook Park and all of 

its residents. 

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RECOGNITION OF THE SUTTER 

CLUB AND THEIR TRIBUTE TO 

RONALD REAGAN 

HON. DANIEL E. LUNGREN OF CALIFORNIA

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Friday, September 21, 2012 

Mr. DANIEL E. LUNGREN of California. Mr. 

Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Sutter 

Club and their upcoming commemoration of 

Ronald Reagan. 

To those unaware of the Sutter Club’s history, it is located in the heart of Sacramento, 

California and is one of the State’s oldest social clubs. The club was founded in 1889, 

roughly forty years after the historic California 

Gold Rush. 

Located less than two blocks from the California State Capitol, nearly every Governor of 

California has been an honorary member of 

the club. In addition to California’s Governors, 

many state legislators, mayors and dignitaries 

are among the Club’s roster. This list also includes U.S. Senators Booth, Kuchel, Johnson 

and Downey as well as U.S. Supreme Court 

Justices Earl Warren and Anthony M. Kennedy from California. 

As someone who had the privilege to know 

and serve with Ronald Reagan, I am appreciative of the dedication being performed by 

the Sutter Club. Ronald Reagan served our 

State and Country with great distinction and 

he is a source of pride for every Californian. 

As a club member from 1967 to 1975, then 

Governor Reagan frequently used the venue 

for events. Ronald Reagan had a lasting impression on the Club’s history and was honored by the Sutter Club each of the eight 

years of his administration. To this day, club 

members continue to have a deep and lasting 

connection to Ronald Reagan, many having 

served with him as Governor and President. 

On November 9, 2012 the Sutter Club will 

name one of its historic dining rooms the official ‘‘Ronald Reagan Room’’ during a commemoration ‘‘State Dinner’’ at the Club. 

It is my distinct pleasure to submit these few 

words in the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD to recognize the Sutter Club and their commemoration of a national hero. 

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HONORING JOHN E. GILLILAND 

HON. SILVESTRE REYES OF TEXAS

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Friday, September 21, 2012 

Mr. REYES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in 

recognition of the meritorious service of Commander John E. Gilliland, who will retire after 

twenty-three years of dedication to our Nation. 

Commander Gilliland had a long and distinguished career in the United States Navy. 

Upon graduation from Miami University at Oxford, Ohio, he received his commission in 

1990 through the Naval ROTC program. A 

supply corps officer, he served with great distinction both at sea and ashore. At sea, he 

served as Disbursing, Material and Food Service Officer on the USS Jason (AR 8) and Supply Officer on the USS Rushmore (LSD 47). 

Ashore, he served as a Staff Instructor and 

Educational Counselor for the Basic Qualification Course at the Navy Supply Corps School 

and in the Defense Logistics Agency in the 

Logistics and Operations and Readiness Directorate, as well as the Chief of the Director 

of DLA’s Staff Group. 

Commander Gilliland is no stranger to the 

halls and offices of Capitol Hill, having spent 

10 years in Legislative Affairs. His liaison career started in the Navy Legislative Affairs 

(OLA), office where he served the U.S. Senate 

and U.S. House of Representatives on Navy 

Acquisition and procurement policy matters. 


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