Congressional Record — Extensions of Remarks, E408 (May 1, 2020)
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Page E408 of the Extensions of Remarks section of the Congressional Record for May 1, 2020, in interleaved columns. One statement says investments in global health and development will help contain the crisis and prevent new outbreaks in the U.S., and another notes that the National Institute of Building Sciences found in April that adopting modern building codes helps protect the public. A further statement conveys encouragement to the Congressional Caucus of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and thanks General Milford Beagle. A tribute credits Dr. Dubois with leading UNC Charlotte through unprecedented growth.
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E408 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 1, 2020
crisis and reduce its potential destabilizing im- With natural disasters increasing in fre- encouragement to members of the Congres-
pacts, but it will also help prevent new out- quency and severity, building codes include sional Caucus of the Kingdom of the Nether-
breaks here in the U.S. important safeguards to protect the public from lands. The alliance of the Netherlands and the
In the long run, the work to prevent future snowstorms, tornadoes, and earthquakes. In United States is strong and appreciated to de-
outbreaks and combat the next pandemic is April of this year, the National Institute of feat the Wuhan Virus.
never-ending. The investments we make today Building Sciences (NIBS) found adopting mod- General Milford Beagle, Commander of Fort
in global health and development will help de- ern building codes saves $11 for every $1 in- Jackson, with Army Chief of Staff Major Gen-
termine our ability to prevent and combat fu- vested. This means fewer casualties, property eral James McConville have been pro-active
ture outbreaks. For decades, unfortunately, damage, business interruptions, and insurance to protect the lives of new recruits and the
this work has been underfunded. We have to costs. dedicated personnel at Fort Jackson. The in-
increase our funding for global health security Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to stallation trains nearly 50 percent of all Sol-
to strengthen health systems in developing join me in thanking the International Code diers and more than 60 percent of all women
countries so they are better prepared to con- Council Board President and Chief Building entering the Army each year.
tain diseases and prevent outbreaks. Invest- Officer for Thornton, Colorado, Greg Wheeler, Cecil Staton, President and CEO of the
ments in development and economic assist- ICC’s Chief Executive Officer Dominic Sims, Asian American Hotel Owners of America,
ance, global health, and humanitarian relief ICC’s members and staff, and ICC’s partners with Vice President Chirag Shah have worked
are also vital for countries to improve their out- in the construction and design community tirelessly to promote the gruesomely impacted
break response and recovery. Efforts to cut across the country as we all recognize Build- hospitality industry. AAHOA is the largest hotel
these programs and gut key agencies such as ing Safety Month. owner’s association in the world with 20,000
USAID, the State Department, and the CDC f members owning half of hotels in America.
are short-sighted and harm the long-term Walgreens Drug Stores with the dedicated
HEROES IN THE WUHAN VIRUS staff in West Columbia is appreciated for fea-
health and economic wellbeing of the U.S.
PANDEMIC turing ‘‘Thanks to our frontline heroes.’’ On
In the coming months and years, a lot of at-
tention will be given to questions around how Saturday, first responders, law enforcement,
the COVID–19 pandemic unfolded and how HON. JOE WILSON doctors and nurses will receive 30 percent off
OF SOUTH CAROLINA Walgreens brands and 20 percent off other
we prevent and better mitigate future out-
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES brands. Drug stores, grocery stores, conven-
breaks. We must use this opportunity to rein-
Friday, May 1, 2020 ience stores and grocery stores, truckers, and
force the value of U.S. global leadership and
other essential enterprises have been vital
make the case for strengthened investments Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Madam service for communities.
in global health and development. If anything, Speaker, in the midst of the National Emer-
the COVID–19 pandemic has been a stark re- f
gency being successfully faced by President
minder that these investments are critical to Donald Trump and Vice President MIKE RECOGNIZING LESLIE WILLIAMS
protecting the health, economic, and security PENCE, there have been so many citizens FOR SEEING A NEED IN THE MO-
interests of the U.S. stepping forward to help fellow neighbors in LINE COMMUNITY AND MAKING
f need. I am grateful to recognize heroes who OVER 1,200 MASKS FOR ANYONE
are making a difference. WHO NEEDS ONE
INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL Journalist Kara Gormley Meador has initi-
(ICC) ated highlighting innovative citizens efforts to HON. CHERI BUSTOS
address the Wuhan Virus with former S.C. OF ILLINOIS
HON. ED PERLMUTTER Revenue Director Burnie Maybank of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
OF COLORADO Nexsen-Pruet Law Firm, there is free stream- Friday, May 1, 2020
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing at www.buzzpodcast.com. The first con-
versation was with President Lou Kennedy of Mrs. BUSTOS. Madam Speaker, I rise today
Friday, May 1, 2020 to honor Leslie Williams for recognizing a
Nephron Pharmaceutical where she explained
Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise retooling her operation almost overnight to re- need in Moline, Illinois for protective masks
today to recognize Building Safety Month and spond to the virus. She has been welcomed to and making over 1,200 of them for police, fire-
the men and women of the International Code the WVOC Radio in the Midlands with Gary fighters and all who need them.
Council (ICC) for their dedication to public Leslie is currently out of work as a server
David and Christopher Thompson.
safety. Dale Hatchell and Elizabeth Burt of Lex- and owner of a cleaning company; but is using
Building Safety Month is sponsored by the ington have organized Support a Nurse to pro- her time to help others by creating masks dur-
International Code Council and its partners to vide ‘‘Light of Love’’ care kits to nurses on the ing the COVID–19 pandemic. The masks are
remind the public about the role our code offi- front lines. These kits are donations of nutri- meant to go to first responders, front liners
cials’ play in ensuring safe, efficient, and liv- tional and immunity products with a support and all who need them. She says there is al-
able buildings. The theme this year is ‘‘Safer message helping the Dorn Veterans Adminis- ways something we can do to help others and
Buildings, Safer Communities, Safer World,’’ tration Hospital, Lexington and Prisma hos- that mentality is why she is a Hometown Hero.
and encourages all of us to raise awareness Leslie is using her forced time off to do good
pitals, and Department of Juvenile Justice.
of the importance of safe and resilient con- Talk radio host Kevin Cohen has been re- in the world and in her community. I commend
struction, fire prevention, disaster mitigation, lentlessly providing important updates for the Leslie for her efforts to help others and I wish
and new technologies in the construction in- Midlands of South Carolina, fulfilling his goals her all the best in her future endeavors.
dustry. It is because of leaders such as Leslie Wil-
on The Point promoting charities and local
The International Code Council brings to- liams that I am especially proud to serve Illi-
events.
gether local, state and federal officials to de- Halsey Cook, Chief Executive Officer of nois’ 17th Congressional District. Madam
velop an international standard to protect us in Milliken & Company of Spartanburg is con- Speaker, I would like to again formally recog-
the buildings we live, work, and play in. Those tinuing the visionary tradition of the late Roger nize Leslie Williams for her generosity during
standards are then implemented year-round Milliken. Milliken & Company of Spartanburg is the COVID–19 pandemic.
by building safety officials, architects, engi- developing the manufacturing process for a f
neers, and laborers to ensure the safe con- new nanofiber with antiviral properties in co- RECOGNIZING THE FISCAL IMPACT
struction of buildings. operation with retired Colonel David Lobb of OF THE CORONAVIRUS PAN-
Building and fire prevention departments are Aiken and Ascend Materials of Florida. DEMIC ON THE TOWN OF SCOTCH
essential to the U.S. response to the Scott Gottlieb of the American Enterprise In- PLAINS, NEW JERSEY
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coronavirus pandemic by protecting the health stitute in The Wall Street Journal (April 12)
and welfare of building occupants. They en- has thoughtfully presented a plan to reopen
force regulations requiring sanitation of hos- the economy for jobs with companies diag-
HON. TOM MALINOWSKI
OF NEW JERSEY
pitals, plumbing systems, and adequate facili- nosing coronavirus cases in the workplace. He IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
ties for handwashing. They inspect existing in- understands healthy citizens need a healthy
frastructure, including plumbing, mechanical, economy. Friday, May 1, 2020
ancillary, and fire safety systems to verify safe Ambassador Andre Haspel of the Kingdom Mr. MALINOWSKI. Madam Speaker, I rise
maintenance. of the Netherlands has thoughtfully forwarded today to recognize the devastating impact the
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May 1, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E409
coronavirus pandemic continues to have on help states and local governments of all sizes the construction of UNC Charlotte Center City,
the Town of Scotch Plains, New Jersey and from falling off the above described budgetary the Energy Production and Infrastructure Cen-
many local governments throughout my district cliff. Therefore, I strongly urge you to include ter (EPIC), and industry collaborative POR-
and the country. The coronavirus has deci- in any future Coronavirus relief package my TAL. Dr. Dubois’ efforts to build the Univer-
mated local revenues and increased costs and bill, H.R. 6467, which would provide $250 bil- sity’s visibility and enrich the student experi-
only Congress can provide a lifeline to small lion in stabilization funds to localities with pop- ence led to the implementation of the football
towns through direct and flexible funding. ulations lower than 500,000. program in 2013 and a historic partnership
Scotch Plains is a 9 square mile town of f with the City of Charlotte to bring light rail to
about 24,000 people. It has a medium-sized campus.
downtown of about 200 small businesses with RECOGNIZING KRISTA WYNES FOR Exemplary of Dr. Dubois’ commitment to
an additional 100 businesses spread through- CREATING HEARTS HUNTERS academic excellence, he spearheaded initia-
out other commercial corridors of our town. tives that saw the University make significant
The town is in the process of planning a revi- HON. CHERI BUSTOS strides in endowment, research awards, enroll-
talization of the downtown in conjunction with OF ILLINOIS ment, and graduation rates. In the past 15
providing affordable housing. The town has a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES years, UNC Charlotte awarded over 92,000
Aaa bond rating and the budget is lean. degrees and offered 36 new academic pro-
The coronavirus has hit Scotch Plains hard. Friday, May 1, 2020 grams to students across the globe.
As a result of the State’s stay at home order, Mrs. BUSTOS. Madam Speaker, I rise today The greatest test to Dr. Dubois’ leadership
just about all the small businesses are closed, to honor Krista Wynes for her efforts with the came on what he described as our Univer-
and the businesses that remain open for take- group she created called Heart Hunters, which sity’s ‘‘darkest day.’’ On April 30, 2019, two
out/curbside pickup are barely surviving. Very encourages parents and children to create students were killed and four others wounded
few of the businesses received assistance hearts to display in their windows to encour- in a shooting in a classroom on campus. Dr.
from the first round of the CARES Act due to age personal connection even while social Dubois’ courage, strength, and his humanity
their small size and lack of credit history with distancing. The group was started on March led a brokenhearted student body, faculty, and
banks. A Scotch Plains Business Resource 21st and now has over 580,000 members community through the pain and the grief.
Group comprised of volunteers and concerned worldwide. Renee and I would like to extend our most
citizens has been formed to assist the small Ms. Wynes is married to Dave Wynes and heartfelt appreciation to Dr. Dubois for his
businesses community navigate the various is the mother of two children, Lincoln and Har- years of exemplary service at UNC Charlotte.
federal and state assistance programs. At- rison, and lives in Galesburg, Illinois. She I know I speak for all of Niner Nation in wish-
tached is my four-point plan to assist those works as an ophthamalic technician in Peoria, ing he and his wife Lisa continued success
businesses that can remain open during the and created the group on Facebook to reach and happiness as they move on to their next
stay at home executive orders. out to neighbors while staying home and so- great adventure.
Similarly, the town residents have been hit cial distancing. Heart Hunters reminds people Madam Speaker, please join me today in
hard. Many of them have been furloughed throughout different towns, states and nations honoring Dr. Philip L. Dubois upon his retire-
from their jobs or forced to work at home at that we are all in this together and none of us ment as Chancellor of the University of North
reduced hours. The closure of the schools has are alone. I commend Ms. Wynes on her work Carolina at Charlotte.
added additional difficulty for our residents to to bring people together in these rough times. f
manage children as well as maintain employ- She has shown kindness, resilience, and com- TRIBUTE TO REV. DR. WILLIAM P.
ment. It is difficult to gage the percentage of munity building. DIGGS
residents who have been economically ad- It is because of leaders such as Ms. Wynes
versely affected, but it appears to be substan- that I am especially proud to serve Illinois’
tial. 17th Congressional District. Madam Speaker, I
HON. JAMES E. CLYBURN
OF SOUTH CAROLINA
The township budget has been introduced would like to again formally recognize Krista
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
on April 21, 2020 with a reduction in fore- Wynes for her work to bring people together
casted nonproperty tax revenue and a reduc- through her Facebook group, Heart Hunters. Friday, May 1, 2020
tion in expense. However, the big unknown is f Mr. CLYBURN. Madam Speaker, I rise
the ability of our residents to continue to pay today to pay tribute to a great man of faith and
property taxes given the adverse effects of the HONORING DR. PHILIP L. DUBOIS a true community servant. Rev. Dr. William P.
corona virus on the economy. FOR HIS YEARS OF SERVICE AS Diggs, Sr. Dr. Diggs transitioned in Florence,
Under State law, the township must first CHANCELLOR OF THE UNIVER- South Carolina on April 25, 2020. Although he
fund the schools, counties and then the mu- SITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT is no longer with us in person, his legacy lives
nicipality. For 2020, the township has an obli- CHARLOTTE on through his tremendous work.
gation to fund the schools and the county at William Diggs, Sr. was born in Columbia,
$69.5 million and $22.7 million, respectively. HON. RICHARD HUDSON South Carolina and grew up in Rock Hill. He
The municipal budget is $26 million. OF NORTH CAROLINA earned his bachelor’s degree from Morehouse
With a total obligation to raise $109 million IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES College and a Master’s from Atlanta Univer-
in property taxes, a 5 percent loss in the col- sity. He found his calling in the ministry and
lection of these taxes would be almost $5.5 Friday, May 1, 2020
earned a Master of Divinity from Colgate-
million dollars with the responsibility of the mu- Mr. HUDSON. Madam Speaker, I rise today Rochester Divinity School and a Doctor of
nicipality to pay the county and school taxes to honor Dr. Philip L. Dubois for 20 years of Ministry from McCormick Theological Semi-
first. Therefore, the municipal budget would service, including 15 years as Chancellor at nary in Chicago.
have a 21 percent deficit leading to a signifi- the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He began his career in his hometown of
cant reduction of municipal services and mu- As a proud 49er myself, I have seen his ex- Rock Hill, where he served as an Assistant
nicipal staff. A 10 percent loss in property tax traordinary leadership firsthand and know how Professor of Sociology at Friendship Junior
revenue would lead to an $11 million loss or much he means to students, faculty and staff. College. While there, he helped students orga-
a 42 percent reduction in municipal funds, se- When I was Student Body President, Dr. nize a sit-in that launched the Jail No Bail
verely impacting the municipal government’s Dubois was a mentor and has since become movement in 1960.
ability to deliver essential town services. a friend. He began his academic career in In 1962, Rev. Dr. Diggs joined Trinity Bap-
Given the current economic situations, esti- 1976 at the University of California, Davis and tist Church in Florence, South Carolina, where
mates of 5 to 10 percent loss in property tax retires after over two decades of combined he served as head pastor for 50 years before
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collection are probable. In addition, state aid service to UNC Charlotte. After being ap- retiring in 2012. He left his imprint on the
of approximately $2 million is potentially being pointed Chancellor in 2005, he immediately church through several initiatives. Under his
deferred from August to as late as December began the important work that would one day supervision, the church parsonage was com-
of 2020. transform both our institution and the sur- pleted in 1964, the church property was ex-
The township’s ability to secure short term rounding community. panded, and many additions and improve-
bonds to cover these types of potential rev- A titan among his peers in higher education, ments were made to the complex over his ten-
enue shortfalls would be non-existent. Only Dr. Dubois led UNC Charlotte through a time ure. He also added a fully accredited pre-
the federal government has the capacity to of unprecedented growth. He is credited with school and chartered a federal credit union.
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