Black Maternal Health Week (Congressional Record, House, April 16, 2021, page H1848)
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A page of the House section of the Congressional Record dated April 16, 2021 (page H1848), carrying House floor remarks in interleaved columns. In one, Mr. Emmer rises to remember Lindsay Overbay, who lost her life, with several coworkers injured, in an attack on the Allina Health Clinic in Buffalo, Minnesota on February 9. Another tribute honors a man who passed away on February 28 at the age of 87, and other remarks discuss Sergeant Coolidge and the Medal of Honor.
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H1848 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 16, 2021
Mr. EMMER. Madam Speaker, I rise Downey III of St. Simons Island, Geor- riod of October 24 through October 27,
today to remember and honor the life gia, who passed away on February 28 at 1944, Sergeant Coolidge led a valiant
of Lindsay Overbay. the age of 87. repulsion of German infantry and tank
Lindsay lost her life, and several of Bill was a gentleman in every sense units near the French town of Bel-
her coworkers were injured, in a tragic of the word, and he dedicated his life to mont-sur-Buttant. Prior to that, he
and senseless attack on the Allina serving others. After proudly serving had received the Silver Star for valiant
Health Clinic in Buffalo, Minnesota, on his country in the United States Army, combat in Italy.
February 9. Bill met his wife of 58 years, Beth New- Sergeant Coolidge’s place in Amer-
We continue to pray for Lindsay and ton. ican history deserves the great acclaim
her family and for the full and speedy Service to his community was an in- bestowed on him then with the Medal
recovery of her coworkers. tegral part of Bill’s character. His of Honor, and now. He is truly an
Lindsay was the best Minnesota has kindness and selflessness extended to American hero and will be greatly
to offer. She devoted her life to family every area of his life, including his missed.
and her community, and her career to time as president of the Golden Isles f
caring for people. She was only 37 years Board of Realtors, chairman of the St.
Simons Island Chamber of Commerce, BLACK MATERNAL HEALTH WEEK
old. She leaves behind her husband,
Donnie, and two young children, Gavin chairman of the Airport Commission, (Ms. UNDERWOOD asked and was
and Ava. and chairman of the Board of Frederica given permission to address the House
Special thanks to Wright County Academy. for 1 minute and to revise and extend
Sheriff Sean Deringer and his deputies He was also a member of St. An- her remarks.)
drew’s Episcopal Church, where he Ms. UNDERWOOD. Madam Speaker,
and the city of Buffalo Police Depart-
served as senior warden. Everyone who this week was Black Maternal Health
ment for their immediate and profes-
knew Bill recognized his giving heart Week, an important opportunity to dis-
sional response that ended the threat
and love for the outdoors. My thoughts cuss the disparities affecting Black
and prevented further loss of life.
and prayers are with his family, mothers.
Our community must heal, and we Maternal mortality rates have
will heal from this sad event, but we friends, and all who knew him during
this most difficult time. dropped around the world, but in the
will always remember Lindsay, Donnie, U.S. they have risen, leaving behind
Gavin, Ava, and the entire Allina fam- f
devastated families and children who
ily. HOPE IN THE VACCINE will grow up never knowing their
f (Mr. TAKANO asked and was given moms. And for Black moms and other
VOTER SUPPRESSION permission to address the House for 1 women and birthing people of color,
minute and to revise and extend his re- the crisis is even more severe.
(Ms. GARCIA of Texas asked and was Throughout Black Maternal Health
marks.)
given permission to address the House Mr. TAKANO. Madam Speaker, the Week, I had deeply impactful conversa-
for 1 minute.) COVID–19 pandemic has cast a dark tions with moms, healthcare profes-
Ms. GARCIA of Texas. Madam Speak- sionals, Secretary Becerra, and activ-
cloud over the world. Many have lost
er, I rise today to sound the alarm ists who have poured their hearts into
family members, friends, and other
about the ongoing efforts to pass voter solving this crisis. I was also inspired
loved ones to the virus. And after many
suppression laws across our Nation and by other conversations I saw across the
dark months, hope is here.
in my home State of Texas. With the help of public health ex- country.
Republicans have made it a priority perts and science, we have vaccines to The need to address our Nation’s ma-
to pass so-called ‘‘election integrity protect us and save lives. Democrats ternal health crisis has never been
bills.’’ These misnamed bills are solely fought hard for a robust $20 billion na- more urgent, especially as we continue
aimed at limiting access to the ballot tional vaccination program in the to confront a pandemic that has exac-
box, particularly in urban counties like American Rescue Plan. With these erbated existing health inequities, par-
mine in Harris County. funds, we can ensure that everyone has ticularly for pregnant people. I am es-
In the 2020 election, Harris County access to a vaccine. pecially excited to have the Biden/Har-
saw record turnout despite the ongoing In my district, everyone 16 and older ris administration’s partnership in this
COVID–19 pandemic. We implemented is eligible to get vaccinated. And as of critical work.
drive-through voting, authorized vot- this week, Riverside County reported Madam Speaker, with the American
ing sites to stay open until 10 p.m., and that at least 1.3 million doses have Rescue Plan and solutions like the
several locations were open for 24 been administered and over 400,000 resi- Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act,
hours. Hundreds of thousands of voters dents are fully vaccinated, but to reach we can save lives, end disparities, and
used these options to exercise their herd immunity, everyone must get vac- achieve true equity for all of our
constitutional right without endan- cinated. We are all in this together and moms.
gering themselves or their loved ones. we can beat this virus together. f
Now, Republicans in the State legis-
f THE MASTERS 2021 OMS
lature are trying to ban and limit these
measures under the false premise of IN RECOGNITION OF CHARLES H. (Mr. ALLEN asked and was given
‘‘election integrity.’’ COOLIDGE permission to address the House for 1
Madam Speaker, I strongly urge the (Mr. FLEISCHMANN asked and was minute and to revise and extend his re-
Senate to pass H.R. 1, which would ex- given permission to address the House marks.)
pand access to the ballot box and pro- for 1 minute and to revise and extend Mr. ALLEN. Madam Speaker, during
hibit restrictions on drive-through vot- his remarks.) the first week of April, the world’s top
ing for members of my community and Mr. FLEISCHMANN. Madam Speak- golfers are invited to my hometown of
all the voters across Texas. er, I rise today to honor Technical Ser- Augusta, Georgia, as they compete in
Voting is a right that should be en- geant Charles H. Coolidge of Signal the most prestigious tournament in the
couraged, not restricted. Mountain, Tennessee, and recognize a world known as The Masters. As people
f lifetime of service to our Nation. from around the world visit the Au-
Sergeant Coolidge passed away on gusta National Golf Club or tune in
REMEMBERING BILL DOWNEY III April 6, 2022. Sergeant Coolidge was the from the comfort of their homes, they
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(Mr. CARTER of Georgia asked and second-to-last surviving Congressional get to experience a tradition unlike
was given permission to address the Medal of Honor recipient from World any other.
House for 1 minute and to revise and War II and was the last surviving After the 2020 Masters Tournament
extend his remarks.) Medal of Honor recipient from the Eu- was postponed to the fall with no spec-
Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Madam ropean theater. tators due to the pandemic, there was
Speaker, I rise today with a heavy Born on August 4, 1921, Sergeant Coo- a lot of excitement to be back this
heart to remember and honor Mr. Bill lidge is a national hero. During the pe- year—even at limited capacity.
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