Personal Explanation (Cong. Rec., April 3, 2020)
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Page E350 of the Extensions of Remarks section of the Congressional Record for April 3, 2020. Dan Newhouse of Washington honors Emily Harris-Escamilla of Selah, Washington, a victim of domestic violence, noting a scholarship in the name of the honoree at Perry Technical Institute and a family request for donations to the YWCA. Harley Rouda of California honors General Le Minh Dao, who passed away on March 19, 2020, and describes the Battle of Xuan Loc. Jeff Fortenberry of Nebraska states that, had there been a recorded vote, the speaker would have voted yea on the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, as amended.
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E350 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 3, 2020
critical funding will allow the Treasury Sec- memories of Emily. Shortly following the news Republic of Vietnam during the Vietnam War.
retary to provide loans and loan guarantees to of her death, over 100 members of the com- Outnumbered and fighting against the odds,
businesses of all sizes. munity gathered at a local park to hold a can- General Dao made a heroic stand in what is
Of that $500 billion, $454 billion assists the dle light vigil to honor her and provide comfort now known as the Battle of Xuan Loc, the last
Treasury Department and Federal Reserve in and support to those affected by her death. major struggle before Saigon’s fall on April 30,
loan facilities and programs to help distressed Perry Technical Institute, a local college, es- 1975. For 13 days, the General and his men
businesses. This funding has the potential to tablished a scholarship in her name, which will of the 18th division of the ARVN withstood an
unleash more than $4 trillion in lending to continue Emily’s legacy and passion for help- unrelenting barrage from Communist forces.
businesses of all sizes, consumers, local gov- ing others. The battle would be a showcase of General
ernments, and money market funds. In lieu of flowers, her family requested that Dao’s military brilliance and a testament to his
We know Americans can’t wait for this relief. donations be made to the YWCA to assist unimpeachable courage.
I’m glad the CARES Act is soon headed to the those fleeing domestic violence. Emily’s love
President’s desk for his signature and to the and appreciation for her friends and family and Due to his passionate and inspirational lead-
aid of families across our country. her desire to help others continues to live on, ership, General Dao will forever be recognized
f with people urging each other to ‘‘live like as a hero, both within the Vietnamese commu-
Emily’’. nity and to all of us who hold the ideals of
CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF EMILY I urge my colleagues to send their prayers freedom and democracy above all else.
HARRIS-ESCAMILLA to the Harris family and may we all seek to I ask that all Members join me in honoring
‘‘live like Emily’’. the extraordinary life of General Le Minh Dao.
HON. DAN NEWHOUSE f
OF WASHINGTON
HONORING THE HEROIC LIFE OF f
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
GENERAL LE MINH DAO
Friday, April 3, 2020 PERSONAL EXPLANATION
Mr. NEWHOUSE. Madam Speaker, Emily HON. HARLEY ROUDA
Harris-Escamilla was a shining light through-
out her community of Selah, Washington. Her
OF CALIFORNIA HON. JEFF FORTENBERRY
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
smile would illuminate rooms, and she was a OF NEBRASKA
bright and graceful soul who nobody could for- Friday, April 3, 2020
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
get. Mr. ROUDA. Madam Speaker, I rise today
To the people of Selah, Emily was a loving to recognize the heroic life of General Le Minh Friday, April 3, 2020
mother, daughter, friend, and coach. Trag- Dao, who passed away on March 19, 2020.
ically, she was taken from her family and General Dao spent his 87 years of life fighting Mr. FORTENBERRY. Madam Speaker, had
loved ones as a victim of domestic violence. for freedom and serving his community. there been a recorded vote, I would have
However, her community has chosen not to Born in 1933 in Sai Gon, Vietnam, Le Minh voted yea on H.R. 748, Coronavirus Aid, Re-
let this tragedy overshadow and darken their Dao would go on to serve in the Army of the lief, and Economic Security Act, as amended.
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