Congressional Record, Extensions of Remarks Page E383 — April 23, 2020
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A page of the Congressional Record, Extensions of Remarks, dated April 23, 2020, at page E383. Mr. Clyburn of South Carolina honors the life of Bishop Z.L. Grady of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, who died on April 19, calling him a spiritual and political mentor, recounting his civic roles in Charleston and his election in 1992 as the 111th Bishop of the AME Church. Mr. Thompson of Mississippi includes a letter dated April 13, 2020, from the Committee on Homeland Security supporting H. Res. 935, which would create a Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis. A closing tribute honors Evaristo Arce III of Hot Springs Village.
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April 23, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E383
EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS
HONORING THE LIFE OF BISHOP Carolina Juvenile Parole Board, Chairman of have no doubt she will exhibit the same dedi-
Z.L. GRADY the Charleston Community Race Relations cation and character in all of her future ac-
Committee, Member of the Charleston Hous- complishments.
HON. JAMES E. CLYBURN ing Authority, and a Board Member of C&S f
OF SOUTH CAROLINA National Bank and NationsBank. And he
served as an advisor to elected officials on the SUPPORTING H. RES. 935, CRE-
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ATING A SELECT SUB-
municipal, state and federal levels.
Thursday, April 23, 2020 As he rose in church and civic leadership, COMMITTEE ON THE
Mr. CLYBURN. Madam Speaker, I rise Bishop Grady’s work took him outside South CORONAVIRUS CRISIS
today to honor and pay tribute to the life and Carolina to share his talents with the world.
legacy of a great leader in the African Meth- He was elected the 111th Bishop of the AME HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON
odist Episcopal (AME) Church, Bishop Zede- Church in 1992, and served in the 16th, 9th OF MISSISSIPPI
kiah LaZett (Z.L.) Grady who transitioned on and 1st Episcopal Districts. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Sunday, April 19th. Bishop Grady was one of One of my most memorable experiences Thursday, April 23, 2020
my spiritual and political mentors and—like was arriving at the AME University in Mon-
many others—I will always cherish his mem- rovia, Liberia with the Speaker of the United Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Madam
ory. States House of Representatives, NANCY Speaker, I include in the RECORD the following
Z.L. Grady was born the son of Walter and PELOSI, and us being greeted by Bishop letter in support of the creation on the Select
Sylvira Bynum Grady in Loughman, Florida. Grady. He wanted it to be a surprise and it Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis:
Education was extremely important to him, was. COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY,
and he was a life-long learner. He was edu- Bishop Grady retired from his official role at HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Washington, DC, April 13, 2020.
cated in Sanford, Florida public schools and the AME General Conference. His civic mem-
Hon. NANCY PELOSI,
graduated from Crooms Academy. He at- berships included being a life member of the Speaker, House of Representatives,
tended Florida’s Edward Waters College and Beta Mu Sigma Chapter of the Phi Beta Washington, DC.
the B.F. Lee Theological Seminary, where he Sigma Fraternity, Inc. and a life member of the Hon. STENY HOYER,
earned A.A. and B.Th. degrees before earning NAACP. Majority Leader, House of Representatives,
a B.A. degree from Allen University, in Colum- Bishop Grady leaves to cherish his memory Washington, DC.
bia, South Carolina, and a M.Div. degree from his wife Carrie Etta Robertson Grady, a native Hon. JAMES E. CLYBURN,
Dickerson Theological Seminary. He continued of Winnsboro, South Carolina, who served ad- Majority Whip, House of Representatives,
Washington, DC.
his theological studies at the Union Theo- mirably at his side throughout their leadership DEAR SPEAKER PELOSI, LEADER HOYER, AND
logical Seminary in New York and the Urban journey with the AME Church. The two were WHIP CLYBURN: I write today to express my
Training Center in Chicago, Illinois. Bishop parents of four children and five grandchildren, strong support for the creation of the House
Grady was awarded honorary doctorate de- one of whom Carey has followed him into the Select Committee on the Coronavirus Crisis,
grees from Kittrell College, Allen University ministry and was my first Congressional In- and to thank you for your leadership of the
and Edward Waters College. tern. House of Representatives’ ongoing work in
While Bishop Grady was a highly respected Madam Speaker, l ask you and my col- response to the unprecedented public health
AME church leader, his influence spread far leagues to join me in honoring the life of this and economic crises we are facing. I also
thank you for your continued focus on ensur-
beyond the church walls. He was a pastor and religious and community leader and recog- ing effective oversight of the trillions of tax-
an astute administrator who excelled and had nizing the tremendous positive impact Bishop payer dollars that are being directed to sup-
many great successes in both roles. He also Z.L. Grady made in South Carolina and port our nation’s recovery.
wore the mantle of civic organizer, social re- around the world. Although he will be sorely As work continues on the establishment of
former, and teacher. These roles enabled him missed, we are all better for his service the Select Committee, I write to recommend
to make indelible marks on many commu- among us. specific cross-cutting issues regarding imple-
nities. mentation of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and
f
I met Bishop Grady when I was a young Economic Security (CARES) Act, the Fami-
MIAKODA SEYBOLT lies First Coronavirus Response Act, and
public-school teacher in Charleston, South
other legislation addressing the coronavirus
Carolina. Although I was born and had grown pandemic that require sustained oversight
up in a Church of God parsonage, and my HON. ED PERLMUTTER from the Select Committee. My comments
wife, Emily, had been born and grew up in a OF COLORADO encompass three broad areas, as described in
United Methodist Church family, we were IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES more detail below. I appreciate your consid-
drawn to and often attended Morris Brown eration of these recommendations and look
AME Church where Z.L. Grady was pastoring Thursday, April 23, 2020 forward to working closely with you and the
at the time. It was under his influence and tu- Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise Select Committee to address these urgent
today to recognize and applaud Miakoda issues.
telage that we became AMEs.
He demonstrated to us what the Bible Seybolt for receiving the Adams County May- STRUCTURE, OPERATIONS, AND FIRST
PRIORITIES
means by ‘‘faith without works is dead.’’ Not ors and Commissioners Youth Award.
only did he preach the Word on Sundays, he Miakoda Seybolt is a 10th grader at Bennett To be most effective, the Select Committee
must be capable of producing hard-hitting
often played instrumental roles in civic and Middle School and received this award be-
findings and concrete recommendations in
community activities throughout the week. His cause her determination and hard work have near real-time to help shape the course of
role in the infamous 1969 Charleston Hospital allowed her to overcome adversities. the Federal response. The Select Committee
Workers strike was pivotal. He joined with The dedication demonstrated by Miakoda must be organized quickly, and it must be al-
ministers at Emanuel and Ebenezer AME Seybolt is exemplary of the type of achieve- located the robust budget necessary to en-
churches to build affordable housing on Johns ment that can be attained with hard work and sure it is staffed by experts in such fields as
Island, a sea island near Charleston. He insti- perseverance. It is essential students at all public health, economics, public finance, and
tuted a daycare center and kindergarten at levels strive to make the most of their edu- the operations of Federal programs.
As there may be sustained efforts to im-
Morris Brown and our first-born began her for- cation and develop a work ethic which will
pede oversight of the Federal response to the
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mal education in that kindergarten. He began guide them for the rest of their lives. pandemic, the Committee must quickly es-
a radio broadcast of the church services. I extend my deepest congratulations to tablish effective working relationships with
During his time in South Carolina, he served Miakoda Seybolt for winning the Adams Coun- the oversight entities created in CARES and
as Chairman and Vice Chairman of the South ty Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award. I other legislation and with agency Inspectors
∑ This ‘‘bullet’’ symbol identifies statements or insertions which are not spoken by a Member of the Senate on the floor.
Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor.
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E384 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 23, 2020
General. However, the Committee must also of April 9 were African American, while 33% and other investments made in eligible busi-
be prepared on day one to seek relevant doc- were white. African Americans who died nesses in distressed economic sectors under
uments and information, particularly re- from COVID–19 were also far more likely to CARES and other legislation, including the
garding those programs deemed to be at high have had underlying health conditions such covenants, representations, warranties, and
risk, and it must be agile in responding to as cardiovascular disease and diabetes. These other requirements imposed as conditions of
the information it receives. infection, morbidity, and mortality statis- aid. However, because of the Senate’s unwill-
I strongly agree the Committee must work tics demonstrate the disproportionate effect ingness to impose stricter worker-protection
to eliminate ‘‘waste, fraud, and abuse’’ and of COVID–19 on communities of color. criteria, the CARES Act has only limited
‘‘price gouging and profiteering.’’ The Select Unfortunately, the trends observed in Mis- protections to ensure that businesses receiv-
Committee must also be the central mecha- sissippi appear to be prevalent across the na- ing aid prioritize the retention of workers
nism the House uses to measure Federal ex- tion. For example, according to the New ‘‘to the extent practicable.’’ The Committee
penditures against two critical, over-arching York Times, ‘‘The coronavirus is killing must therefore document the full impact of
benchmarks: their effectiveness in sup- black and Latino people in New York City at Federal aid to industry on job retention,
porting recovery among those most affected twice the rate that it is killing white peo- workers’ wages and benefits, and economic
by COVID–19 and their effectiveness in pre- ple’’ according to preliminary date released recovery among low-income and middle-class
venting and preparing for future waves of in- last week by the City of New York. And an Americans, including assessing the trajec-
fection. In addition to examining specific ex- analysis by the Washington Post found that tory of recovery among different income
penditures, the Committee must also closely ‘‘counties that are majority-black have three brackets and the long-term consequences of
examine the responsibilities, authorities, times the rate of infections and almost six potentially uneven recovery on economic in-
and capacities of both Federal and state times the rate of deaths as counties where equality among Americans.
agencies charged with implementing the white residents are in the majority. Keeping
The Committee must also closely assess
CARES Act and other legislation related to in mind that minority communities may
whether Federal aid is comprehensively ad-
the pandemic, and hold senior agency leader- have more limited access to testing for
dressing what may be the profound cascade
ship accountable for managing programs in COVID–19, it is also possible that rates of in-
of economic harms that the prolonged shut-
ways that will achieve national recovery and fection, morbidity, and even mortality
down of economic activity needed to slow
preparedness objectives while effectively among minorities are being under-reported.
The Select Committee must document the the spread of coronavirus will impose on low-
stewarding taxpayer resources. income and even middle-class families. Ac-
There are two key priorities that require disproportionate impact of COVID–19 on
communities of color. All aspects of the cording to the Federal Reserve, even before
immediate attention. First, the Select Com- the pandemic hit, approximately 40% of
mittee must conduct comprehensive over- Committee’s work must be informed by this
data so that the Committee can maintain a Americans reported that they would have
sight of the supply chains through which ‘‘difficulty’’ covering an extra expense of
laser-focus on detailing how Federal policies
personal protective equipment (PPE) and es- $400, and minorities were more likely than
are responding to this disproportionate im-
sential medical supplies and equipment are other groups to report they would face such
pact by addressing the many factors that
distributed to states. The Committee on difficulty. The harms suffered by those who
leave minority communities so vulnerable to
Homeland Security has written to the De- were already living on the margins as a re-
this disease.
partment of Homeland Security (DHS), the The Select Committee must review public sult of this crisis are likely to be severe and
Department of Health and Human Services health strategies to ensure that they address multi-faceted.
(HHS), and the Federal Emergency Manage- the heightened risks of infection and death The direct payments and expanded unem-
ment Agency (FEMA) seeking basic informa- from COVID–19 in minority communities. ployment benefits provided by CARES and
tion on distributions of PPE and essential The Committee must also rigorously assess other legislation will provide essential sup-
medical supplies and equipment from the the extent to which under CARES and other port in the short-term, but the disruptions
Strategic National Stockpile, as well as the legislation, Federal expenditures in the workers and their families face will likely
subsequent Federal role in acquiring PPE healthcare, education, social welfare, and in- lead to unforeseen conditions that may con-
and medical supplies and equipment, sup- dustry rescue sectors address the pandemic’s tinue to destroy household wealth. Newly
porting private supply chains, and actively disproportionate effects on minority commu- unemployed Americans will also be facing
managing the sale of PPE and essential med- nities, including the extent to which expend- challenges unique to this moment, including
ical supplies and equipment to states and itures narrow or exacerbate the inequality the need to seek new work at a time when
counties. prevalent before the crisis, and whether ex- the national economy will likely be con-
To date, DHS, HHS, and FEMA have failed penditures improve resilience among at-risk tracting. The Select Committee must assess
to provide the documents and information communities. Similarly, as part of its review whether Federal expenditures address in a
sought by the Committee. Ensuring that all of small business lending, the Select Com- comprehensive manner the full spectrum of
health care workers have the PPE and med- mittee must carefully review lending pat- harms families may face.
ical supplies and equipment they need to test terns to disadvantaged business enterprises.
and treat patients with COVID–19 is one of Finally, many of those who have lost their
Finally, it is likely that highly vulnerable
the most urgent issues facing the nation at jobs as a result of the pandemic will also lose
populations—such as children, individuals
this time, and yet Congress has little visi- their employer-sponsored healthcare. While
with special needs, and the elderly—may face
bility into the opaque and evolving roles of newly unemployed individuals and families
unique and especially difficult long-term
DHS, HHS, and FEMA in the acquisition and could seek insurance on the exchanges cre-
consequences as a result of the pandemic and
distribution processes. The Select Com- ated by the Affordable Care Act or may even
the economic displacement it causes. Of par-
mittee must quickly initiate oversight over qualify for Medicaid, as you well know, the
ticular concern is addressing the impact of
this issue. ‘‘Trump administration in recent years has
the crisis on children. Just over 16% of chil-
Similarly, the Select Committee must con- also added more red tape and obstacles for
dren in the U.S. lived in poverty in 2018—and,
duct thorough oversight of testing processes, people looking to sign up for those programs
sadly, that figure is likely to spike as a re-
particularly as the country prepares to begin and hasn’t shown any signs it will waive
sult of the coronavirus pandemic. Science is
relaxing social distancing protocols. The those requirements because of the pandemic.
also clear that adverse childhood events
availability of testing kits and effective con- It is imperative that the Select Committee
(ACES) can ‘‘have lasting, negative effects
tact tracing procedures when new cases of examine how the hurdles intentionally
on health, well-being, and opportunity.’’
COVID–19 are diagnosed will be essential to placed in the way of accessing health care
While poverty is not itself an ACE, the Cen-
enabling the nation to safely resume near- under the Affordable Care Act are affecting
ters for Disease Control and Prevention
normal economic activity, and oversight of those who lose health insurance when they
(CDC) identifies it as an associated condition
these processes must be a key priority for become unemployed as a result of the
and warns that together, ‘‘ACES and associ-
the Select Committee. coronavirus.
ated conditions, such as living in under-
FOCUS ON MINORITY COMMUNITIES resourced or racially segregated neighbor- CONCLUSION
DISPROPORTIONATELY AFFECTED BY COVID–19 hoods’’ and ‘‘experiencing food insecurity’’ I truly appreciate your leadership in these
Although additional data are clearly need- can lead to ‘‘toxic stress,’’ which ‘‘can unprecedented times. A Select Committee is
ed, emerging evidence indicates that commu- change brain development’’ in ways that urgently needed to conduct oversight of the
nities of color are disproportionately af- have life-time consequences. At a time when issues of greatest concern to the American
fected by COVID–19, and that mortality may millions of families are losing employment public during our ongoing effort to combat
be much higher among minorities than and struggling to make ends meet—and chil- COVID–19 and restore our economy, and I
dren may be unable to attend school for as
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among other groups. For example, in my thank you for the opportunity to share these
state of Mississippi, approximately 38% of long as half a year—the Select Committee observations and recommendations regard-
residents are African Americans. However, must examine the unique needs of children ing that Committee’s work. Please do not
the State Department of Health has reported during this crisis and assess how Federal aid hesitate to contact me whenever I may be of
that, as of April 9, 2020, 54% of those diag- efforts are meeting these needs. any assistance.
nosed with COVID–19 are African American PRIORITIZING THE PROTECTION OF WORKERS Sincerely,
while 35% are white. Further, 67% of those Obviously, the Select Committee must BENNIE G. THOMPSON,
who had died from COVID–19 in the state as carefully review the loans, loan guarantees, Chairman.
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April 23, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E385
BEST WISHES TO MICK MULVANEY Making sure that the United Kingdom con- come one of the premiere retirement commu-
tinues to vigilantly honor the Good Friday nities and tourist destinations in the United
accords is one of Mick Mulvaney’s central
HON. JOE WILSON tasks. Another is to make certain that Ire-
States.
OF SOUTH CAROLINA Using the expression ‘‘Proud Past and
land doesn’t get ahead of itself when it
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES comes to talk of a unified island. Sinn Fein, Strong Future,’’ the Hot Springs Village 50th
the dominant Catholic political party in the Anniversary Planning Committee strives to
Thursday, April 23, 2020
North, surprised observers and gathered the make this year-long ‘‘party’’ a celebration of
Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Madam most votes in the last election in the Repub- the Village’s rich history and a platform to dis-
Speaker, the people of South Carolina are so lic. Talk of a new border poll, a vote to see cuss its future successes. While the Village
appreciative of the achievements and success if the majority in the North would want to leadership has already hosted several celebra-
of former Congressman Mick Mulvaney serv- unify with the South, immediately ensued. tion events throughout the early part of this
ing as White House Chief of Staff for Presi- But time is not ripe for those discussions.
Let’s see how things develop in the post-
year, local citizens can expect a schedule of
dent Donald Trump. events to celebrate the founding of this close-
I include in the RECORD a deserved tribute Brexit world first.
Mick Mulvaney, whose grandparents hail knit community until December 2020.
published by John Feerhery with his column I take this time to recognize the work of this
from Country Mayo, knows the players and
entitled ‘‘Mulvaney fit for Northern Ireland knows the issues that separate them. He citizenry’s leadership, their commitment to
Post’’ in The HILL on March 10, 2020. knows that America must play the indispen- community, and their 50 years of success. For
To the untrained eye, Mick Mulvaney’s de- sable role in continuing to broker peace and many in the Fourth District of Arkansas, Hot
parture as White House chief of staff and ap- to make sure that Ireland as an island suc- Springs Village serves as a model reminder of
pointment as the president’s special envoy to ceeds both economically and socially.
Northern Ireland might seem to be a bit cu- Serving as chief of staff to President
the values we all hold dear and the homes we
rious and a big demotion for the former con- Trump undoubtedly had its challenges. This all strive to create.
gressman from South Carolina. new assignment will prove to be challenging f
But those who know Irish politics under- too.
stand that this new assignment is very im- HEALTH CARE HEROES
f
portant to the United States and that
Mulvaney is well suited to take it on.
For his entire time in the White House,
JESLYN TERAN HON. JOE WILSON
Mulvaney has developed deep relationships OF SOUTH CAROLINA
within the Irish government and with key HON. ED PERLMUTTER IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
actors in Northern Ireland. These relation- OF COLORADO
Thursday, April 23, 2020
ships became critical as Great Britain nego- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
tiated its departure from the European Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Madam
Union and created a special status for North- Thursday, April 23, 2020 Speaker, all communities are grateful to all our
ern Ireland and its border with the Republic. Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise health care heroes in the State of South Caro-
Most analysts expect that Great Britain lina. Throughout this national emergency, they
today to recognize and applaud Jeslyn Teran
and the United States will start negotiating
a free trade agreement once the dust settles for receiving the Adams County Mayors and have been on the front lines working long
on Brexit. But any FTA must acknowledge Commissioners Youth Award. hours to keep our communities safe. Hospitals
Northern Ireland and the reality of the all- Jeslyn Teran is a 10th grader at Pinnacle and community medical centers are unselfishly
Ireland economy, a reality that some nego- Charter School and received this award be- serving patients with the Wuhan Virus.
tiators might want to ignore. It all gets very cause her determination and hard work have Citizens correctly appreciate Aiken Regional
complicated. allowed her to overcome adversities. Medical Center led by CEO Jim O’Loughlin,
Ireland has done well over the last decade, The dedication demonstrated by Jeslyn Lexington Medical Center under the leadership
bouncing back from the dark days of the 2008
Teran is exemplary of the type of achievement of President and CEO Tod Augsburger,
financial crisis. Unemployment is at historic
lows, property values are at historic highs, that can be attained with hard work and perse- Prisma Health Richland Hospital under guid-
and growth is the strongest of any country verance. It is essential students at all levels ance of President and CEO Mark O’Halla,
in Europe. Multi-national corporations from strive to make the most of their education and Providence Health of Columbia with Terry
around the world, especially the United develop a work ethic which will guide them for Gunn’s leadership as CEO, Regional Medical
States, choose to headquarter in Ireland be- the rest of their lives. Centers Orangeburg Hospital and Bamberg-
cause of its highly trained workforce and its I extend my deepest congratulations to Barnwell Emergency Medical Center, both
very favorable corporate tax rates. Those Jeslyn Teran for winning the Adams County under guidance of CEO Charles Williams, and
corporate tax rates cause heartburn in Brus-
Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award. I Rural Health Services Inc. led by CEO Caro-
sels, but all political parties in Ireland sup-
port them, even the left-leaning Sinn Fein. have no doubt she will exhibit the same dedi- lyn Emanuel-McClain.
Northern Ireland has a good story to tell, cation and character in all of her future ac- From performing tests to helping patients re-
as well. They have a highly educated popu- complishments. cover, they have been and remain leaders in
lation, a favorable regulatory regime and in- f our community. I am grateful to have worked
creasingly close economic ties to their island with my colleagues in the 116th Congress to
neighbor. But they also have the lingering CELEBRATING THE 50TH ANNIVER- provide needed funding for vital personal pro-
legacy of the Troubles, pockets of persistent SARY OF HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE tective equipment and ventilators.
economic hardship, border communities that
lack access to any infrastructure and a frag- f
ile political structure that hasn’t been func- HON. BRUCE WESTERMAN
OF ARKANSAS
EVARISTO ‘‘KIDANE’’ ARCE III
tioning for over three years.
And the reality is that Northern Ireland IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
and Ireland are, at the moment, two dif-
Thursday, April 23, 2020
HON. ED PERLMUTTER
ferent countries with two different outlooks, OF COLORADO
two different attitudes towards the future, Mr. WESTERMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
two different views of the past. Integrating today to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Hot
these two different countries economically Springs Village. The largest gated community Thursday, April 23, 2020
while respecting their different political and
cultural traditions is not going to be easy.
in North America with land spreading across Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise
The Good Friday accords, negotiated by 20,000 acres of Garland and Saline Counties, today to recognize and applaud Evaristo
George Mitchell, another special envoy from Hot Springs Village has long been a commu- ‘‘Kidane’’ Arce III for receiving the Adams
the United States, are the basis for the cur- nity vital to the Fourth District of Arkansas. County Mayors and Commissioners Youth
rent power sharing agreement in Northem April 20, 2020 marks 50 years since the com- Award.
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Ireland. It has been two decades since that munity’s founding by local developer John Evaristo ‘‘Kidane’’ Arce III is a 10th grader
agreement was reached, and for the most Cooper Sr. and his family. at Prairie View High School and received this
part, they have held up pretty well. That the
Boasting an extensive list of recreational ac- award because his determination and hard
United States was central to bringing an end
to the Troubles was no accident. No other tivities, a deep appreciation for local art, cul- work have allowed him to overcome adversi-
country has the ability to serve as an honest ture, and history, beautiful scenery of the ties.
broker to both sides, a role that continues to Ouachita Mountains and nearby Hot Springs The dedication demonstrated by Evaristo
this day. National Park, Hot Springs Village has be- ‘‘Kidane’’ Arce III is exemplary of the type of
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