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HONORING THE 2022 IKE ZERINGUE ENGINEER OF THE YEAR CHRIS SAUCIER
Diana Harshbarger (Republican, TN) \u2014 2022-10-25

. Madam , I rise to recognize The Tennessee Valley Authority's Chris Saucier, a Resources Management and Operations Services engineer with 12 years of service, who will receive the utility's highest engineering honor--the Ike Zeringue Engineer of the Year award. prgtoken Chris serves as the technical director for the budgeted $450 million Boone Dam remediation project. Chris leads a team of 60 engineers, geologists, and geographic information specialists. His team is responsible for design, construction oversight, dam safety performance monitoring, and quality assurance for the largest dam safety modification project in TVA history. With Chris's leadership, the Boone Dam project is scheduled to be completed on-time and under budget. prgtoken Each day, Chris helps ensure TVA's network of 49 dams operates at the highest levels of reliability to protect public safety and generate electricity to power the region's growing economy--while keeping TVA's power rates among the lowest in the nation. prgtoken Chris is also one of the top 10 finalists for the Federal Engineer of the Year Award, which will be presented February 24 at a ceremony in Washington, D.C. prgtoken Chris is a graduate of Mississippi State University and holds Master of Engineering degrees from Johns Hopkins University and Mississippi State University. Chris has also published papers in multiple engineering journals. prgtoken The Boone Dam Project is the largest dam safety project in TVA history and Chris's strategic leadership helped shape the successful outcome of the project that will benefit our region for many years to come.
HONORING MRS. GLORIA MORENO OF CAMERON PARK, BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS
Mayra Flores (Republican, TX) \u2014 2022-10-25

. Madam , I rise today to honor Mrs. Gloria Moreno of Cameron Park, Brownsville, Texas on her amazing work as the community leader of Cameron Park. prgtoken Mrs. Moreno currently serves as the community leader of Cameron Park, Brownsville. For the past 45 years, Mrs. Moreno has served her colonia by lobbying her local and state officials for the needs of her community. Her work as a community leader has brought many needed utilities to her neighborhood such as the paving of the streets and the installment of running water and sewer lines. Mrs. Moreno is the prime example of a community leader who is focused on helping her community grow. prgtoken Mrs. Moreno has served Cameron Park faithfully by being a voice for her fellow residents and advocating for the needs of Cameron Park and beyond. Her commitment to her home and her community deserves honor, praise, and gratitude. It is only fitting that Mrs. Moreno celebrates amongst her friends and family as her impact will be felt by generations to come. prgtoken Madam , it is my honor to recognize Mrs. Moreno for her accomplishments.
HONORING CAROLYN HELMS AS MOORE COUNTY WOMAN OF THE YEAR
Richard Hudson (Republican, NC) \u2014 2022-10-25

. Madam , I rise today to recognize Ms. Carolyn Helms as the recipient of the Moore County Woman of the Year Award. prgtoken The Woman of the Year Award is a prestigious honor presented annually by the Moore County Community Foundation to individuals that have impacted Moore County through charitable works and community service. Since 2007, Ms. Helms' leadership roles with FirstHealth of the Carolinas and Moore Regional Hospital have greatly strengthened and improved the capabilities of these organizations to provide exemplary service to all in our community. After becoming a member of both FirstHealth's board of directors and Moore Regional Hospital's board of directors in 2007, Ms. Helms became chair of the Moore Regional Hospital Board in 2010 and later became the first female chair of FirstHealth's board in 2017. She held the latter position until 2019 and now currently serves as the CARE liaison for the Foundation of FirstHealth. Through her outstanding leadership over the course of her career, she has served as a trailblazer and been an invaluable role model for all healthcare professionals in our community. prgtoken In addition to this important work, she remains a board member for many state and local organizations such as the Sandhills/Moore Coalition for Human Care and The Baptist Retirement Homes of North Carolina. She has previously held numerous leadership roles at multiple local churches as well as working as a nursing instructor at Sandhills Community College. In 1993, she was awarded the Distinguished Service Award by the Southern Pines Jaycees on account of her exceptional community service. prgtoken Ms. Helms has made an immeasurable impact on our community and is deserving of the Moore County Woman of the Year Award. I would like to offer my sincerest appreciation and wish her success as she continues to serve our community. prgtoken Madam , please join me today in honoring Ms. Carolyn Helms for her service to our community and being named the Moore County Woman of the Year.
RECOGNIZING COCOA POLICE DEPARTMENT'S K-9 BEAR FOR HIS YEARS OF BRAVE SERVICE TO RESIDENTS OF COCOA, FLORIDA
Bill Posey (Republican, FL) \u2014 2022-10-25

. Madam , I rise today to recognize the retirement and brave service of K-9 Bear to the Cocoa Police Department and to our Congressional District. K-9 Bear, the 9-year-old German Shepherd, not only fulfilled his duty to protect his partner, K-9 Officer Dan Rhoades, but protected his community for more than eight years. prgtoken K-9 Bear started in 2014 working as a dual-certified patrol K-9 at the Cocoa Police Department. There he underwent comprehensive trainings in everything from tracking fleeing suspects to locating missing persons, as well as finding illegal drugs and other evidence in criminal cases. K-9 Bear also served alongside the elite Cocoa Police Department's SWAT team. prgtoken During his career, K-9 Bear worked to recover illegal drugs, taking them off the streets, keeping our families and neighborhoods safe. Many say fleeing suspects gave up the fight at just the sound of K-9 Bear's ferocious bawl. K-9 Bear and K-9 Officer Dan Rhoades' close relationship produced results, and K-9 Bear's exemplary skills and dedication proved to be a valuable asset to the department and the community. prgtoken America's Top Dog, on A&E Network, a show where the most elite police K-9 teams compete, even highlighted K-9 Bear and Officer Rhoades' special partnership. Team Bear, demonstrating their most excellent skills, won the competition and brought home a $10,000 prize to donate to the Cocoa High Athletics Department for an improvement project. Because of K-9 Bear's efforts, America's Top Dog made an additional $5,000 donation to the charity of their choice, the Space Coast K-9 Competition, presented by the Cocoa Police Department in partnership with Space Coast Police K-9 Foundation. prgtoken K-9 Bear was not just a tool to help his human police officer. K-9 Bear was, and will always be, a loyal friend. Today we celebrate K-9 Bear's tenure at the Cocoa Police Department and commend him for always doing his duty to protect our community. I urge my colleagues to join me as we wish K-9 Bear well in retirement.
HONORING THE CAREER OF MAYOR JIM BRAINARD
Victoria Spartz (Republican, IN) \u2014 2022-10-25

. Madam , I rise today to recognize the public service career of Jim Brainard as he completes his seventh term as the Mayor of Carmel, Indiana. prgtoken Under his tenure, Carmel has experienced tremendous growth and received numerous awards. It is considered to be one of the fastest growing cities in the United States and the development of an Arts & Design District, a downtown City Center and a Midtown project has helped create a vibrant, walkable city. Additionally, Carmel is home to over 130 corporate business headquarters. prgtoken Carmel has received multiple awards for its high quality of life. Including Money Magazine's No. 1 ``Best Place to Live in America'' and No. 1 ``Best Place to Retire in the U.S.'' and Newsweek's No. 1 ``Best Place to Live in the Midwest.'' prgtoken The Mayor graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in History from Butler University and a Doctor of Jurisprudence from Ohio Northern University. He also received a diploma from the Oxford Institute on International and Comparative Law from the University of San Diego. prgtoken Mayor Brainard has served as a Trustee of a variety of national taskforces, as President of the Butler University Alumni Association and was named one of the ``Most Powerful Hoosiers in the World'' by Indianapolis Monthly. prgtoken Carmel has the most roundabouts of any city in the country and Mayor Brainard's book, titled `Carmel, `round about right,' shares the story of redevelopment in Carmel during his administration. prgtoken Madam , I would like to again, formally recognize Jim Brainard for his 26 years of service as Mayor of Carmel, Indiana.
HONORING RITA JEANNE HEBERT DOMINGUE ON 100 YEARS OF LIFE
Clay Higgins (Republican, LA) \u2014 2022-10-25

. Madam , I rise today to honor Rita Jeanne Hebert Domingue of Lafayette, Louisiana, on 100 years of life. Jeanne, as she is known to loved ones, is a hardworking wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. prgtoken Jeanne was born in Parks, Louisiana on October 22, 1922. Her family moved to Lafayette in the late 1920s, where she attended Mount Carmel High School. After graduation, Jeanne continued her education at Southern Louisiana Institute and earned a degree in secretarial science in 1944. prgtoken After graduating, Jeanne went on to work for Lafayette Power Utilities for three years until Robert Louis Domingue returned from overseas duty during World War II. She and Robert were married in 1946 and went on to have five children: Ron, Rita, Michael, Garry, and Clare. prgtoken At age 45, after the birth of her youngest child, Jeanne began working as a receptionist for a urology clinic in Lafayette. She excelled, using her degree to transcribe medical records. She impressed the office with her skill and discipline, and she was even tasked with taking X-rays for the doctors. After six years, she retired to spend more time with her family. prgtoken Jeanne is a devout Catholic. She has lived a life characterized by devotion to her faith, family, and friends. She is a loving wife to her late husband Robert, a caring mother to her five children, and a doting grandmother to her eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild. prgtoken Madam , on behalf of the citizens of Louisiana's 3rd District, I honor Rita Jeanne Hebert Domingue for 100 years well lived. I wish her happiness and joy in the years to come. May God bless her and her loving friends and family.
TRIBUTE TO THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL OF THE AMERICAS
Jay Obernolte (Republican, CA) \u2014 2022-10-25

. Madam , I rise today to honor the 100 year anniversary of Soroptimist International, a worldwide volunteer service organization for women who work to provide access to education and training to achieve economic empowerment. Soroptimist was formed in 1921 in Oakland, California, when women were not permitted to join service organizations. The name Soroptimist--loosely translated from Latin means best for women. prgtoken Today the organization has over 72,000 members and supporters in over 120 countries and territories across the world. The Golden West Region of Soroptimist International of the Americas provides administrative support to clubs in California, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas, with multiple locations inside California's 8th Congressional District, including in Big Bear and Twentynine Palms. In total, the Golden West Region has 38 clubs and nearly 1,000 members, all working to improve the lives of women and girls. prgtoken Organizations like Soroptimist International provide vital services to our community and we owe them tremendous gratitude for the work they do to support women. Their fundraising efforts have allowed the various clubs across California to raise millions of dollars to improve the lives of Southern Californian locals through their various projects and programs. I congratulate this amazing organization on their 100 years of service to our communities and hope that they continue the great work they do for many years to come.
RECOGNIZING CAROLYN BARGER'S CAREER IN PUBLIC SERVICE
Ted Budd (Republican, NC) \u2014 2022-10-25

. Madam , I rise today to congratulate Carolyn Barger on her upcoming retirement from a remarkable career of public service in Rowan County. prgtoken Carolyn's career in local government began in 1994 in the Town of Cleveland as a part-time clerk. Due to her strong work ethic and heart for serving the community, she was soon hired as a deputy clerk for Rowan County in 1999. Within just a few years, she was promoted to Clerk to the Rowan County Board of Commissioners in 2005. As Clerk to the Board of Commissioners, Carolyn played an essential role in local government. She officially recorded all documents, ordinances, leases, resolutions, and contracts considered or adopted by the Board. From dutifully preparing agendas and attending Board meetings, to ensuring full and accurate accounts of all actions taken by the governing body were recorded, Carolyn guaranteed the operations of Rowan County ran smoothly for over two decades. prgtoken To better serve both the Board of Commissioners and the citizens of Rowan County, Carolyn earned many professional certifications during her career. In 2010, she received the designation of North Carolina Certified County Clerk through the North Carolina School of Government. Four years later, she received the professional designation of Master Municipal Clerk as conferred by the International Institute of Municipal Clerks. Finally, in January 2016, the UNG School of Government bestowed upon her the designation of Master County Clerk, the highest certification a county clerk can achieve. prgtoken Beyond her work in Rowan County, Ms. Barger has been active statewide in the North Carolina Association of County Clerks. She has served as a member of the Board of Directors, Secretary, Vice-President, and President of the Association. In each of these roles, she has worked tirelessly to help clerks across the state support their elected officials. In recognition of her many contributions to Rowan County and the North Carolina Association of County Clerks, Ms. Barger was awarded the Howard Holly Outstanding Clerk of the Year Award in 2014. prgtoken Madam , please join me in recognizing Carolyn Barger for her many years of service to Rowan County.
HONORING CONGRESSIONAL LIAISON FROM INDIANA LOIS J. WAGONER
James R. Baird (Republican, IN) \u2014 2022-10-25

. Madam , today I rise to honor Congressional Liaison Lois J. Wagoner on her sixty years of government service. prgtoken Ms. Lois J. Wagoner began working as a civilian clerk typist at Fort Sill, Oklahoma in 1961. Ten years later, she came to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to work in the Finance Division of the Indianapolis Regional Office as a program support clerk. prgtoken Further on in her career, she became a Veterans Benefits Counselor and eventually was named the Congressional Liaison in 1990. This position required Ms. Wagoner to work and communicate regularly with Veterans and the offices of D.C. government officials. prgtoken I am pleased to add that Ms. Wagoner was recognized with many awards including the Indianapolis Regional Office's Employee of the Year award in 2009 and two awards from the Disabled American Veterans titled the National Commanders' Award for the Veterans Benefits Administration in 2020 and the Award of Excellence in 2021 at their annual convention. prgtoken Ms. Wagoner has been a valuable resource for countless American heroes by directly supporting Veterans and providing families with the knowledge they need to care for their loved ones. Her passion for public service is unparalleled, and I believe her journey will act as inspiration for those who wish to follow in her footsteps. prgtoken While Ms. Wagoner has traveled all across the country to serve, it is within The Hoosier State where she has made a distinctive impact. I, along with other Veterans in Indiana's 4th Congressional District, am proud of all she has done for those who fearlessly defended freedom and democracy. prgtoken On behalf of all Hoosiers, I want to congratulate Ms. Lois J. Wagoner, we truly value her six decades of dedicated public service.
IN RECOGNITION OF THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ASIAN COMMUNITY CENTER OF SACRAMENTO VALLEY
Doris O. Matsui (Democrat, CA) \u2014 2022-10-28

. Madam , I rise today in recognition of the Asian Community Center of Sacramento Valley (ACC) as they celebrate their 50th anniversary. I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring the hardworking staff, volunteers, and supporters of ACC, who have ensured that this valued organization has continued to provide valuable senior health and social services to Sacramento's seniors. prgtoken When the formation of the Asian Community Center originally began in 1972, it was known as the Japanese Community Center. In 1980, ACC decided to rely on community support to establish a facility that could properly care for their families with the support of countless key community members, including my late husband Robert Matsui, Jimmie Yee, Phil Isenberg, and many more. These incredible efforts led to the opening of the first ACC facility in 1987, called the Asian Nursing Home. Now, with four amazing facilities, ACC continues to offer an array of services and programs dedicated to improving the lives of Sacramento's seniors and their families. prgtoken Since 2010, ACC continues to operate Sacramento County's Meals on Wheels program. Not only do they provide meal delivery, but they have partnered with local restaurants and food trucks throughout the years to make diverse meals more accessible to seniors in our community, serving 2,000 home-bound seniors and older adults each week. prgtoken In 2021, ACC established a senior escort program, available five days a week, in response to the rising anti-Asian hate crimes. They offer their services to all seniors in the Sacramento community, to make them feel comfortable in public when going to appointments, grocery stores, and even leisurely strolls. prgtoken Madam , today we honor ACC on its 50th Anniversary for their long-lasting commitment and contributions to the community and their continued tradition of supporting Sacramento's seniors and vulnerable citizens.
RECOGNIZING THE NEW JERSEY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Carolyn B. Maloney (Democrat, NY) \u2014 2022-10-28

. Madam , I rise to recognize the New Jersey Institute of Technology for its incredible work, expertise, and assistance in creating and transporting a temporary medical care unit to Astoria Houses for COVID-19 vaccinations and tests. prgtoken The New Jersey Institute of Technology has always been a hub for innovation, and this was made even more clear during the COVID-19 pandemic. In July 2020, the New Jersey Institute of Technology, the University Hospital in Newark, and The Tuchman Foundation collaborated to develop temporary medical care facilities to be placed in areas with COVID-19 outbreaks and other disasters as well as regions without adequate health care infrastructure. prgtoken These containers are 32 by 40 feet long and were made from recycled shipping containers. When I heard about this incredible creation, I reached out to see if we could work together to bring one of these units to Astoria Houses in New York's Twelfth Congressional District, which I have the privilege to represent. prgtoken At the time, there were no vaccination sites within half a mile of Astoria Houses, and of the vaccination sites within a mile of Astoria Houses, none of them had vaccines in stock. With limited public transportation options to reach the existing vaccination sites, residents were forced to walk, which was not a practical option for many of the senior residents, who account for a large percentage of the development population. prgtoken But the New Jersey Institute of Technology came to the rescue and agreed to donate one of their units. Donating the unit was one thing but getting it from New Jersey to New York City was another whole process, and the New Jersey Institute of Technology was instrumental in coordinating logistics, including a truck and a crane. prgtoken Health care is and should always be a human right, and the New Jersey Institute Technology helped to make that a reality for so many New Yorkers by creating and providing this health care unit to the people of Astoria Houses. prgtoken Madam , I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing the amazing work being done by the New Jersey Institute of Technology and look forward to seeing what inventive projects they come up with next.
IN CELEBRATION OF THE NEW HAMPSHIRE JEWISH MUSEUM
Chris Pappas (Democrat, NH) \u2014 2022-10-28

. Madam , I rise today to commemorate the opening ceremony of the New Hampshire Jewish Museum, or the NHJM. With a mission to collect, preserve, and display the Jewish history of our state, the NHJM will serve as both an educational center and a cultural preservation site intended to celebrate the important contributions of Jews to our state history. I'm thrilled to see that the NHJM's first exhibit will be dedicated to the life of New Hampshire hero, Dr. Benjamin Bronstein. A Lieutenant in the Navy Medical Corps, Dr. Bronstein was the first Naval officer to die in defense of our nation in WWII. In tandem with the recognition of Dr. Bronstein, the museum will also be honoring all New Hampshire Jewish veterans and current service members. prgtoken Established by the Jewish Federation of New Hampshire, the NHJM will provide Granite Staters with a comprehensive overview of Jewish history here in our state. Its curated exhibits will deepen community understanding of Jewish culture while working to deconstruct harmful stereotypes. By preserving Jewish heritage in our local communities, we inspire current and future generations to embrace and celebrate the unique diversity found throughout our state. The museum will assure the continuity of the Jewish people and broaden awareness of issues concerning Jews within the state and abroad. prgtoken The Museum of New Hampshire Jewish History is a welcome addition in honoring the state's rich and diverse culture, and I look forward to visiting soon to learn more about the amazing historical figures from the Jewish community whose contributions to our state have made it one of the best places to live, work, and play. On behalf of my constituents in New Hampshire's First Congressional District, I congratulate the New Hampshire Jewish Museum on its opening, and I wish them the best of luck in the years to come.