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[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 66 (Thursday, April 20, 2023)] [House] [Page H1890] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
Date: 2023-04-20
Chamber: HOUSE
Ms. GARCIA : I rise today to celebrate Thomas Street Health Center's legacy as the first freestanding HIV clinic in Houston and the Nation. Since 1989, Thomas Street Health Center has been a vital source of care for over 5,000 patients living with HIV/AIDS. This outstanding achievement is a testament to the exceptional research and collaboration between healthcare providers, patients, and the broader healthcare community. Thomas Street Health Center is moving to a new facility next month. This is a significant step forward, opening many possibilities for enhancing the patient experience. We bid farewell to this historic old location as it created many positive memories and contributions to the community. The Northside community will miss the people and the patients, but the building will forever remain as a reminder of the work that created such a difference in the lives of so many people at that site. We look forward to a bright future for Thomas Street Health Center in this new era. We congratulate them and we bid them well.
[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 66 (Thursday, April 20, 2023)] [House] [Page H1890] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
Date: 2023-04-20
Chamber: HOUSE
Mr. ALFORD: I rise today to stand against the push for TikTok to infiltrate our White House. My colleagues and I have sent a letter expressing our deep concern that the President is considering inviting TikTok influencers into the White House to promote his agenda and give them their own briefing room. This action poses a serious national security threat. It is tantamount to the rooster inviting the fox into the henhouse. CCP is spying on millions of American citizens. By allowing these influencers access to the White House, we could be facilitating espionage efforts. TikTok has access to your pictures, your text messages, your keystrokes, your microphone, your camera, your search history, and so much more. Mr. Speaker, I am sad to say it has come to this, but we are literally begging the President of the United States not to use a spy tool developed and created by the CCP. This administration owes the American people a response to our letter.
[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 66 (Thursday, April 20, 2023)] [House] [Pages H1889-H1890] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
Date: 2023-04-20
Chamber: HOUSE
Ms. DEAN : I come to the floor exhausted and fearful--fearful for women who watch every month as their rights are stripped away, fearful for my daughters-in-law, my granddaughters and yours as we deal with the fallout of the Supreme Court's Dobbs decision, removing decades of freedom, privacy, and dignity. After the Dobbs decision, we warned that other freedoms would follow. Now, a Texas Federal judge is openly undermining the FDA; a Federal judge, not a doctor. Control and cruelty is the point, and they are only getting started. Today, it is an abortion drug. Tomorrow, it is IUDs or hormonal implants, then birth control medications. All of these things, which are used to prevent pregnancy or end one, are lifesaving medical tools that can treat avariety of painful, devastating conditions, including miscarriages. Judges have no right to overrule the personal and professional choices of women and their doctors. Politicians have no right to take options and freedoms away. I trust FDA's 23-year approval. Mostly, Mr. Speaker, I trust medical professionals, and I trust women.
[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 66 (Thursday, April 20, 2023)] [House] [Page H1889] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
Date: 2023-04-20
Chamber: HOUSE
Mr. OGLES: you would hope that during a time of high inflation and energy prices, that the U.S. Treasury Department would focus on promoting economic policies that support the American taxpayer. Unfortunately, common sense is not a common trait with the Biden administration. Instead, the hard-earned tax dollars of the American people are being spent by the Treasury Department to promote garbage, exclusionary, and profoundly racist DEI ideology. This evil and grotesque concept threatens to tear our country apart, and this President clearly couldn't care less. Efforts to promote so-called equity and diversity have already contributed to the failure of businesses and banks in the private sector. We have just seen that. Yet, this administration is unfazed and as focused as ever on pitting fellow citizens against each other on the basis of race. The Democrats' woke, radical agenda is hurting our children, it is hurting our families, and is destroying the American economy. Mr. Speaker, the American people deserve better. Woke garbage is not--I repeat, is not--a substitute for fiscal policy.
[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 66 (Thursday, April 20, 2023)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E343] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
Date: 2023-04-20
Chamber: EXTENSIONS
Ms. TLAIB: today I want to recognize Olavon Farmer- Griffin, a long-time resident of Detroit in Michigan's 12th District Strong, as we mourn her recent passing. Born in 1939 in Oklahoma City, Olavon Farmer-Griffin knew from an early age that she wanted to pursue a career in music. She got her start singing gospel music in Oklahoma City with an all-girls gospel group called The Holy Juniorettes. As a gifted singer known as Lady Olavon, she traveled from coast to coast and everywhere between, performing in clubs and venues such as the renowned Apollo Theatre. She worked with artists such as Ray Charles, Sam Cooke, Etta James, and the Whispers. Lady Olavon's example inspired others to fulfill their artistic dreams. Above all, Olavon loved her family dearly. She was proud of her four sons James, Ardie, Clyde, and Ra. We thank Lady Olavon for her musical legacy and the impact she has had on our cultural history and district. Please join me in recognizing Ms. Olavon Farmer-Griffin's numerous contributions to our community as we honor her memory.
[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 66 (Thursday, April 20, 2023)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E343] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
Date: 2023-04-20
Chamber: EXTENSIONS
Mr. GAETZ: I rise to honor the Pace High School Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps with the following proclamation. Whereas: Pace High School Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (Pace NJROTC) was established in 1993 at Pace High School, Pace, Florida. Whereas: Pace NJROTC has previously distinguished itself as NJROTC Nationals Academic, Athletic & Drill Champions in competition in both 2021 and 2022. Whereas: The NJROTC Nationals Academic, Athletic & Drill Championships remain the most comprehensive test of overall JROTC training and performance in existence today, hosting the top-25 out of over 600 NJROTC Units in the Nation. Whereas: Under the supervision of Commander Patrick Vegeler (USN, Retired) and First Sergeant John Baker (USMC, Retired) and leadership of Cadet Commander Sadie Resmondo and her Battalion Staff, Pace NJROTC returned to the NJROTC National Academic, Athletic & Drill Championships for the seventh consecutive year. Whereas: On Friday, March 31, 2023, and Saturday, April 1, 2023, Pace High School competed representing Area 8 in the 2023 NJROTC National Academic, Athletic & Drill Championships at Naval Air Station Pensacola, Pensacola, Florida. Whereas: Pace NJROTC placed 1st in Personnel Inspection; 1st in Unarmed Basic Drill; 2nd in Academics; 3rd in Color Guard Drill; 4th in Unarmed Exhibition Drill; 4th in Curl-ups Team Overall; 5th in Push-ups Team Overall; and 1st in Unit Overall. Whereas: In the face of stiff competition, Pace NJROTC came away victorious and successfully defended their title for the third consecutive National Championship. Now, therefore, be it resolved: That Pace High School Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps has brought pride to Northwest Florida, and we applaud their dedication, determination, and patriotism while distinguishing themselves as exemplary students, remarkable athletes, and inspiring citizens upon the occasion of their third consecutive victory at the NJROTC National Championship. Their achievements have brought great pride and recognition to all of Florida's First District, the State of Florida, and the United States of America. Go Patriots.
[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 66 (Thursday, April 20, 2023)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E342-E343] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
Date: 2023-04-20
Chamber: EXTENSIONS
Mrs. BOEBERT: I had to fly back home to be there for the birth of my first grandchild. Had I been present, I would havevoted YEA on Roll Call No. 188 and YEA on Roll Call No. 189.
[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 66 (Thursday, April 20, 2023)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E342] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
Date: 2023-04-20
Chamber: EXTENSIONS
Ms. ROSS: I missed votes on April 19, 2023 due to a family medical situation. Had I been present, I would have voted NAY on Roll Call No. 188 and YEA on Roll Call No. 189.
[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 66 (Thursday, April 20, 2023)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E342] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
Date: 2023-04-20
Chamber: EXTENSIONS
Mr. GRAVES : from congressional intern with Congressman Jerry Lewis, to senior staff member with Congressman Lamar Smith on the Science, Space, and Technology Committee, and now Deputy Staff Director of the Science Committee, Ms. Jennifer Wickre has led an impressive career on Capitol Hill. Even though she mistakenly tried to sneak away to the private sector for a brief lapse in judgement, Jennifer quickly realized that nothing could be as fulfilling as working at the United States Capitol. This career choice to come back to the Hill is a clear indication of the superior nature of her character: she is a true public servant who leads with a servant's heart. The Capitol Hill community was shocked to learn of Jennifer's cancer diagnosis. When we speak of the staffers who have metaphorically ``given their life to the job,'' it becomes a sobering moment to witness a woman who has quite literally laid down her life in the service of others. She has been an inspiration to our staff, a dear friend and mentor to Ms. Sarah Jorgenson, and a shining example of what it means to give of oneself. Let us all pray for a much-deserved miracle so that Ms. Jennifer Wickre's time here can last a bit longer. If a miracle is not in the works, let us all admire the miracle that has already occurred: Congress was honored by Ms. Jennifer Wickre's presence in the first place.
[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 66 (Thursday, April 20, 2023)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E342] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
Date: 2023-04-20
Chamber: EXTENSIONS
Mr. NEAL: had I been present, I would have voted NAY on Roll Call No. 188 and YEA on Roll Call No. 189.
[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 66 (Thursday, April 20, 2023)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E341-E342] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
Date: 2023-04-20
Chamber: EXTENSIONS
Mr. DAVIS : I rise today to recognize the exceptional service of Christine James-Brown, the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Child Welfare League of America (CWLA), who recently announced her retirement as President. CWLA is an outstanding organization that works to improve the quality and availability of child welfare and related services through standard-setting and advocacy. Ms. James-Brown began her tenure as President of CWLA in April 2007, assuming the leadership of the nation's oldest and largest membership-based child welfare organization. Ms. James-Brown has served as the eighth President of this 103-year-old organization. With more than sixteen years of service, she is the second-longest serving President of CWLA. Ms.James-Brown is a national leader in efforts to protect children and strengthen families, and she has led CWLA through historic accomplishments and challenging times. Ms. James-Brown led CWLA's advocacy efforts to help enact critical child welfare laws, including the Fostering Connections to Success and Promoting Adoptions Act of 2008 and the Family First Prevention Services Act of 2018. Her leadership continued CWLA's policy work in areas including kinship care, adoption and foster care services, prevention services, and residential care. Under Ms. James-Brown's leadership, CWLA worked with members and experts across the country during 2012 and 2013 to develop the CWLA National Blueprint for Excellence in Child Welfare that presents a vision for the future of child welfare where all children grow up safely in loving families and supportive communities. Her service includes her work as a member of the Congressionally- mandated National Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine panel with the mission of making recommendations to reduce child poverty in half over ten years. I and other policymakers used those recommendations and the science behind them to champion legislation that helped reduce child poverty during the global pandemic. During her tenure, Ms. James-Brown helped CWLA continue its leadership and engagement of its network of public and private agencies and partners to advance policies, best practices, and collaborative strategies that result in better outcomes for children, youth, and families. She led the organization through 16 national conferences, including a celebration of 90 years in 2010 and a virtual conference during the pandemic on the organization's 100th anniversary I join with members of the Child Welfare League of America and the child welfare community to thank Ms. Christine James-Brown for her exceptional service to the children and families of our nation and to wish her health and happiness in her well-deserved retirement.
[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 66 (Thursday, April 20, 2023)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E341] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
Date: 2023-04-20
Chamber: EXTENSIONS
Mr. EMMER: I rise today to honor the life of Dale Schneider, who passed away on April 14, 2023, at the age of 76. Born in St. Cloud, Dale took over the family-owned Sal's Bar and Grill in St. Joseph, Minnesota from his parents in 1971. Sal's is at the  =========================== NOTE ===========================  On April 20, 2023, page E341, in the third column, the following appeared: owned Sal's Bar and Grill in St. Josepb Minnesota from his parents in 1971. Sal's is at the The online version has been corrected to read: owned Sal's Bar and Grill in St. Joseph, Minnesota from his parents in 1971. Sal's is at the  ========================= END NOTE ========================= crossroads of St. John's University and the College of St. Benedict where all things Johnnies and Bennies reign supreme. For over 50 years, Dale kept thirsty students, faculty, and community members well-hydrated and fed. Dale had a steel trap of a memory that helped him remember names of college alumni years after graduation and in some cases their outstanding bar tabs. I had the pleasure of getting to know Dale during many visits to Sal's over the years. No trip to a Johnnies football game was complete without a post-game beer at Sal's. There is some solace in the fact that the next time I'm at Sal's, I'll likely see his son, Kyle, tending bar just like his dad We pray that Dale's lasting memory will give his wife, Diane, and the rest of the family comfort in this difficult time.
[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 66 (Thursday, April 20, 2023)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E341] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
Date: 2023-04-20
Chamber: EXTENSIONS
Mr. MILLER : had I been present, I would have voted Yea on Roll Call No. 183 and Yea on Roll Call No. 184.
[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 66 (Thursday, April 20, 2023)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E341] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
Date: 2023-04-20
Chamber: EXTENSIONS
Ms. SCHOLTEN: I rise today to honor Korean Connection, a nonprofit organization in Michigan's Third Congressional District working to build awareness and appreciation for Korean culture and community in West Michigan. This year, on the 10th anniversary of their founding, Korean Connection is commemorating the 70th anniversary of the signing of the Armistice Agreement between South and North Korea which ended the Korean War. During the Korean War, hundreds of thousands of South Korean civilians perished, along with troops from South Korea, the United States, and the United Nations who gave their lives to keep South Korea free from a communist takeover. I'm proud to stand with Korean Connection as they honor the sacrifices made for freedom and democracy--values we all hold dear. While this year holds particular significance for this historical moment and our values, it's also important for me to recognize just some of the ways our shared lives are enhanced when we celebrate Korean cultural heritage: Korean Connection organizes Korean language classes, cooking classes, and annual celebrations. My hometown of Grand Rapids recently recognized Gangnam-gu as a Sister City, and we're proud to share art and music across the world, as well as partner in business and medicine. Because of the work of Korean Connection, my district has enhanced respect for cross cultural connection, business ties, and the diversity that enriches us all. On this historic day, we remember those who sacrificed everything to defend freedom and democracy. We hold space for the experiences of those with Korean heritage in West Michigan, and we commit ourselves to the good work of building a welcoming community for all.
[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 66 (Thursday, April 20, 2023)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E341] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
Date: 2023-04-20
Chamber: EXTENSIONS
Mrs. SYKES: I proudly represent Ohio's 13th District, the birthplace of champions. I rise today to congratulate Ohio 13's champion of the week: the Hudson Middle School Science Olympiad team, which recently placed first and second at the Eastern Regional tournament at the University of Akron. Against 11 teams, Hudson Middle School dominated, winning 22 out of the 23 events and earning 44 sets of medals out of a possible 46. This team's hard work, dedication, and perseverance has truly paid off, and I am honored to acknowledge this incredible achievement. By winning the Eastern Regional tournament, they have not only demonstrated their exceptional talent and intelligence, but they have also proven that with focus and hard work, anything is possible. As a member of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee, I applaud the entire team's dedication and passion for science. They have set a wonderful example for their peers, and I have no doubt that these students will be future leaders and innovators in the STEM field. Once again, congratulations to Hudson Middle School Science Olympiad team on this well-deserved victory.
[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 66 (Thursday, April 20, 2023)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E340-E341] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
Date: 2023-04-20
Chamber: EXTENSIONS
Mr. CROW: I rise today to honor the victims of the horrific mass shooting that occurred at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado 24 years ago. It has been 24 years since 12 teenagers and one teacher went to school and never made it home. It's been 24 years since Daniel Rohrbough's mom gave him a hug and kiss goodbye before he walked out of their home one last time. It's been 24 years since Dave Sanders placed the lives of over 100 students above his own before he was murdered. It's been 24 years since Steven Curnow's greatest concern was when he could finally see Star Wars: the Phantom Menace. It's been 24 years since John Tomlin held the hand of his classmate to comfort her as they hid under a table in the library. It's been 24 years since Daniel Mauser was shot and killed two weeks after he expressed concern to his dad about America's gun laws. Daniel asked his dad about the loopholes in the Brady Bill that allow individuals to obtain guns online or at gun shows. Daniel's life was taken by a gun purchased through one of those loopholes. I ask: What has changed since Columbine? The gun show loophole remains open to this day. Gun violence in this country is the worst it's ever been. Our children fear going to school every single day, and Republicans in Congress refuse to take the necessary steps to protect them. Americans have had enough. I've had enough. A quote etched into the side of the Columbine Memorial reads: ``It brought the nation to its knees but now that we've gotten back up how have things changed; what have we learned? We can and must do more to protect our children and our communities from gun violence. We must ban assault weapons and ensure these weapons of war are inaccessible to the general public.  As Members of Congress, we have a responsibility to act and to ensure that a tragedy like the one that occurred at Columbine never happens again.
[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 66 (Thursday, April 20, 2023)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E340] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
Date: 2023-04-20
Chamber: EXTENSIONS
Mr. MIKE GARCIA : I rise today to honor a giant of the Antelope Valley and historic leader who is celebrating his 90th birthday, Bishop Henry W. Hearns, Sr., of Lancaster. Bishop Hearns is a model for younger generations and exemplifies what it means to truly to be a man of service. As our community congregates to celebrate the 90 wonderful years Bishop Hearns has spent with us, we also gather to commemorate and reflect on his accomplishments from his military service to his public service to his community service. Bishop Hearns came from humble beginnings, growing up a sharecropper in Mississippi. Going on to serve his nation with honor in the U.S. Army, and having served overseas in Korea, he came home determined to pursue new opportunities and make a bona fide difference in any way he can. He settled on engineering, first attending Tennessee State University and later earning a master's degree in environmental engineering from the University of Southern California. He went on to lead a groundbreaking career at Edwards Air Force Base. It was during this time, when he was immersed in his passion and providing for his family that he answered a higher calling, to serve as the Senior Pastor of what would become Living Stone Cathedral of Worship. Upon his retirement in 1989 from Edwards Air Force Base, Bishop Hearns decided to carry on his charge of service by becoming the first elected African American official in Lancaster, California. Elected multiple times by his peers. including as Mayor, Bishop Hearns sought to make our community an incredible place to live. Even as he now serves as Mayor Emeritus, he continues to volunteer his time by serving on the boards of multiple service organizations. So as the Antelope Valley community gathers to celebrate Bishop Hearns' birthday, we also thank him for his lifetime of continued service. We salute his resolve and his patriotism, and we look forward to his future contributions to the city that he loves so much.