Recognizing No Limits Cafe (Cong. Rec., May 19, 2020)
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Senate pages of the Congressional Record for May 19, 2020, beginning at page S2501, with Additional Statements and executive communications. Mr. Crapo congratulates Glen Tait on retiring from INL. Mr. Casey honors Robert William Sealock, who passed away on April 11, 2020, and Mr. Cramer marks William Godman, Jr., turning 100 years old on May 26. Mr. Rubio, as chairman of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, recognizes No Limits Cafe of Middletown, NJ, as Small Business of the Week and says it received a PPP loan in early May. The pages then list executive communications and nominations reported for the Committee on Armed Services.
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May 19, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2501
TRIBUTE TO GLEN TAIT Glen, may retirement afford you I extend my thoughts and prayers to
Mr. CRAPO. Mr. President, along many runs on the beach and great his devoted wife, Donna; his daughter
with my colleagues Senator JIM RISCH, times with your loved ones, including and son-in-law Taylor Sealock-Smith
Representative MIKE SIMPSON and Rep- your wife, Jeannette, and daughters, and husband Taner; two stepchildren
resentative RUSS FULCHER, I congratu- Lindsey Marie and Hailey Madison. Jonathan Peterson and Stephanie Sny-
late Glen Tait, who is retiring from his Congratulations on an outstanding 30- der, Leslie Patterson and husband
position as Idaho National Labora- year career. We will miss your wit and Derek Trohaugh; his parents Patricia
tory’s—INL—Governmental Affairs Di- intellect, and thank you for sharing and James Blaha; his sister Colleen
rector, after nearly 20 years with INL. your talents with Idahoans all these Sealock; his father and mother-in-law
Prior to joining INL in 2001, Glen years. We wish you all the best in your William and Dorothy Fontana; and all
served as my legislative director when retirement. of Chief Sealock’s family and friends as
I was first elected to the Senate. Dur- f they mourn his loss.∑
ing his time guiding my legislative f
ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS
staff, he worked on annual appropria-
tions, nuclear, and other energy issues. TRIBUTE TO WILLIAM GODMAN,
He brought with him significant expe- JR.
REMEMBERING WILLIAM SEALOCK
rience and understanding of our great ∑ Mr. CRAMER. Mr. President, I want
∑ Mr. CASEY. Mr. President, today I
State of Idaho, as he had previously to honor a very special North Dakota
wish to honor the distinguished life
worked as a senior adviser to my prede- resident who is turning 100 years old on
and career of Aliquippa Chief of Police
cessor, Dirk Kempthorne. Prior to May 26. William Godman, Jr., now re-
Robert William Sealock, who passed
serving on my staff, Glen’s first job in sides at the Haaland Estates Assisted
away on April 11, 2020.
Washington, DC, was working for Vice Living Center in Rugby, ND, after liv-
Chief Sealock dedicated his life in
President Dan Quayle. He served on the ing on the family farm north of the
service to his community, his Com-
Vice President’s national security staff community of Churchs Ferry for 98 and
monwealth, and his country. A veteran
as a congressional liaison. a half years. To say this lifelong farm-
When announcing Glen’s retirement, of the U.S. Navy, he later served as a
police officer in the Borough of Bridge- er is one of North Dakota’s great stew-
INL Director Mark Peters recognized ards of the land would not be an under-
Glen’s excellent leadership as he has water and Crescent and Center Town-
ships, located in Allegheny and Beaver statement. At his father’s urging, he
worked with our Idaho congressional did not leave the farm to fight in World
delegation ‘‘throughout the annual ap- counties in western Pennsylvania. At
the time of his passing, he was the War II because his brother had en-
propriations process, securing the par- listed. He stayed behind to raise the
ticipation of INL experts in congres- chief of police for the city of Aliquippa.
Beginning as a patrolman and working food to feed a hungry nation and world
sional hearings, and working with Con- during those difficult years. On his
gress and federal agencies to advance his way up through the ranks of the
Aliquippa Police Force over a period of farm, William has raised crops includ-
legislation and policies important to ing wheat, barley, flax, corn, and
our energy and national security.’’ 23 years, he assumed the role of chief of
police in 2018. Chief Sealock was a canola.
Glen has been instrumental in helping Throughout the decades of his life
us ensure the allocation of needed re- graduate of Moon Area High School
and became a member of the Fraternal across the past century, William has
sources to INL and assisting with Fed-
Order of Police James Naim Memorial experienced great moments in North
eral policy changes to best support nu-
Lodge No. 26 as well as a member of the Dakota’s history. He and his late wife,
clear innovation. For example, we have
Masonic Lodge No. 672. Elaine, raised five children and in-
greatly valued his assistance with the
2018 enactment of S. 97, the Nuclear Chief Sealock’s leadership has been stilled in them the necessity of hard
Energy Innovation Capabilities Act, widely praised by both the public and work and self reliance. He gave back to
and the 2019 enactments of S. 512, the his peers in the law enforcement com- his community in many ways, includ-
Nuclear Energy Innovation and Mod- munity. At a time when his commu- ing being a longtime 4–H leader, church
ernization Act, and S. 174, the Securing nity faced a surge in crime and an volunteer, and Men’s Club member. Al-
Energy Infrastructure Act. These laws understaffed police force, Chief Sealock though his birthday will not bring to-
are important legacies of Glen’s work, stepped up to meet the challenge. In gether as planned all his children,
as they will ensure the research con- just a few short years, Chief Sealock grandchildren, and great-grand-
ducted at INL keeps our Nation at the enhanced the reputation of the police children, I hope he will be able to cele-
forefront of nuclear innovation. These department by working tirelessly to re- brate this great milestone with friends
measures are a nice capstone to his build trust and bridge the gap between and family at other opportunities
years of service and dedication to INL local law enforcement and the commu- throughout the year.
and nuclear energy, ensuring that re- nity it served. He also instituted sev- North Dakota is home to more than
search into advanced nuclear reactors eral programs across multiple city of- 200 centenarians, and we consider them
continues and that research is ulti- fices that were designed to reach Ali- among our most treasured residents.
mately able to be commercialized and quippa’s youth and increase participa- Their pioneer spirit, dignity, and hard
deployed in the private sector. tion in group activities. work have brought them through many
Glen is dedicated and talented in Chief Sealock led by example. He rec- challenges and personal achievements.
many aspects of his life beyond his ognized and understood how important On behalf of all North Dakotans, I wish
work. He speaks Russian, is an avid it was to police officers to have the William a happy 100th birthday and
gardener, bikes to work, and runs support of their chief and his hands-on hope this is the start of a year filled
daily. He is a big sports fan, with the approach inspired confidence. As a re- with happiness and joy.∑
Washington Nationals and the Cali- sult, his fellow officers had tremendous f
fornia Golden Bears being among his respect for his leadership and endear-
favorite teams to watch. Glen is also ingly referred to him as a ‘‘cop’s cop.’’ RECOGNIZING NO LIMITS CAFE
very generous with people and cares Tragically, Chief Sealock suffered a ∑ Mr. RUBIO. Mr. President, as chair-
greatly about helping young people get medical emergency while on duty man of the Senate Committee on Small
solid footing in Washington, DC. He is which led to his passing. His dedication Business and Entrepreneurship, each
well regarded for his guidance and to the Aliquippa Police Department, week I recognize a small business that
mentorship, as he has helped new- his beloved community, his family, and exemplifies the American entrepre-
comers with job and life skills. He has country were guided by a sincere com- neurial spirit at the heart of our coun-
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taught many of our staff the ins-and- mitment to public service and improv- try. It is my privilege to recognize a
outs of the lab’s research and the ing the lives of people he encountered. small business that not only serves de-
science behind it. His patience and He will be remembered for his compas- licious food, but provides dignified
guidance are deeply appreciated by sion, loving spirit, and warm person- work and promotes inclusivity for indi-
many who were fortunate enough to ality, and his legacy will be felt for viduals with intellectual disabilities.
work with him. many years to come. This week, it is my pleasure to honor
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S2502 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 19, 2020
No Limits Cafe of Middletown, NJ, as can positively impact their commu- law, the Council’s 2019 Annual Report to
the Senate Small Business of the Week. nities. I commend their efforts to pro- Congress; to the Committee on Banking,
No Limits Cafe was created to help vide training and employment for Housing, and Urban Affairs.
intellectually disabled individuals EC–4535. A communication from the Acting
adults with intellectual disabilities, a
Director of the Office of Management and
achieve their full potential. When their historically underserved population. Budget, Executive Office of the President,
daughter, Katie, was born with Down Congratulations to Stephanie, Mark, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on
syndrome, founders Stephanie and and the entire team at No Limits Cafe. discretionary appropriations legislation rel-
Mark Cartier began advocating for I look forward to watching your con- ative to sec. 251(a) (7) of the Balanced Budget
children with intellectual disabilities, tinued growth and success.∑ and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985;
ID. As Katie neared adulthood, Steph- to the Committee on the Budget.
f
anie and Mark were concerned by the EC–4536. A communication from the Sec-
lack of meaningful employment and MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT retary of Energy, transmitting a legislative
job training available for people with proposal entitled ‘‘Amending the American
Messages from the President of the Medical Isotopes Production Act of 2012
ID. They believed dignified work pro- United States were communicated to (AMIPA)’’; to the Committee on Energy and
vided a sense of pride, purpose, and ful- the Senate by Ms. Roberts, one of his Natural Resources.
filment. Employment was empowering. secretaries. EC–4537. A communication from the Assist-
For adults with ID, it could be a life- ant Secretary, Employee Benefits Security
changing opportunity. In 2017, they f
Administration, Department of Labor, trans-
began planning a business that would EXECUTIVE MESSAGES REFERRED mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule
enable adults like Katie to gain valu- entitled ‘‘Extension of Certain Timeframes
As in executive session the Presiding for Employee Benefit Plans, Participants,
able work skills.
Over the next 3 years, the Middle- Officer laid before the Senate messages and Beneficiaries Affected by the COVID–19
town community rallied to support from the President of the United Outbreak’’ (29 CFR Parts 2560 and 2590) re-
what would later become No Limits States submitting sundry nominations ceived in the Office of the President of the
and a withdrawal which were referred Senate on May 14, 2020; to the Committee on
Cafe. After the Cartiers bought an old Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
restaurant, local businesses and orga- to the appropriate committees.
(The messages received today are EC–4538. A communication from the Dep-
nizations donated money, materials, uty General Counsel, Office for Civil Rights,
and labor to transform the building printed at the end of the Senate pro-
Department of Education, transmitting, pur-
into a welcoming and accessible space. ceedings.) suant to law, the report of a rule entitled
No Limits Cafe was chartered as a non- f ‘‘Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in
profit 501(c)(3) organization, reflecting Education Programs of Activities Receiving
MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE Federal Financial Assistance’’ (RIN1870–
its commitment to ‘‘do good’’ in their
community. Stephanie and Mark devel- ENROLLED BILL AND JOINT RESOLUTION SIGNED AA14) received in the Office of the President
At 11:43 a.m., a message from the of the Senate on May 13, 2020; to the Com-
oped a two-phase program to fulfill mittee on Health, Education, Labor, and
their mission of helping adults with ID House of Representatives, delivered by Pensions.
gain working skills and independence. Mrs. Cole, one of its reading clerks, an- EC–4539. A communication from the Senior
First, employ 25–30 adults at the cafe nounced that the Speaker has signed Advisor, Department of Health and Human
with ID. Then, provide restaurant in- the following enrolled bill and joint Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, a
dustry training workshops and place resolution: report relative to a vacancy in the position
trainees within local restaurants. Near H.R. 943. An act to authorize the Director of Director of the Indian Health Service, De-
the end of 2019, more than 30 adults of the United States Holocaust Memorial partment of Health and Human Services, re-
with ID were hired as the nonprofit en- Museum to support Holocaust education pro- ceived in the Office of the President of the
grams, and for other purposes. Senate on May 14, 2020; to the Committee on
terprise prepared to launch. Indian Affairs.
On February 6, 2020, No Limits Cafe H.J. Res. 76. Joint resolution providing for
opened its doors to widespread acclaim. congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of f
title 5, United States Code, of the rule sub-
In addition to gaining marketable EXECUTIVE REPORTS OF
mitted by the Department of Education re-
skills, employees formed friendships, lating to ‘‘Borrower Defense Institutional COMMITTEES
developed independence, and expressed Accountability’’.
a sense of pride in their work. No Lim- The following executive reports of
The enrolled bill and joint resolution nominations were submitted:
its Cafe was profiled in outlets ranging
were subsequently signed by the Presi- By Mr. INHOFE for the Committee on
from local news and radio to ABC
dent pro tempore (Mr. GRASSLEY). Armed Services.
World News Tonight. Their motto of
‘‘Eat Well—Do Good’’ was clearly re- f *Kenneth J. Braithwaite, of Pennsylvania,
to be Secretary of the Navy.
flected in their work. EXECUTIVE AND OTHER *Victor G. Mercado, of California, to be an
Like many other nonprofits, No Lim- COMMUNICATIONS Assistant Secretary of Defense.
its Cafe experienced a sharp decline in *James H. Anderson, of Virginia, to be a
revenue due to the coronavirus pan- The following communications were
Deputy Under Secretary of Defense.
demic. Without enough money to pay laid before the Senate, together with
*Air Force nomination of Gen. Charles Q.
their staff, Stephanie and Mark were accompanying papers, reports, and doc- Brown, Jr., to be General.
forced to lay off all 36 employees. They uments, and were referred as indicated: Air Force nomination of Maj. Gen. Scott L.
donated the cafe’s perishable supplies EC–4532. A communication from the Fed- Pleus, to be Lieutenant General.
to a local food bank, unsure of when eral Register Liaison Officer, Office of the Air Force nomination of Col. Daniel D.
they could afford to reopen. Secretary, Department of Defense, transmit- Boyack, to be Brigadier General.
When the U.S. Small Business Ad- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Air Force nomination of Lt. Gen. Joseph T.
titled ‘‘Service by Members of the Armed Guastella, Jr., to be Lieutenant General.
ministration launched the Paycheck Forces on State and Local Juries’’ (RIN0790– Air Force nomination of Maj. Gen. Gregory
Protection Program—PPP—Stephanie AK35) received in the Office of the President M. Guillot, to be Lieutenant General.
and Mark immediately applied. The of the Senate on May 14, 2020; to the Com- Air Force nominations beginning with
PPP provides forgivable loans to im- mittee on Armed Services. Brig. Gen. Dagvin R. M. Anderson and ending
pacted small businesses and nonprofits EC–4533. A communication from the Sec- with Brig. Gen. Edward W. Thomas, Jr.,
who maintain their payroll during the retary, Division of Corporation Finance, Se- which nominations were received by the Sen-
COVID–19 pandemic. In early May, No curities and Exchange Commission, trans- ate and appeared in the Congressional
Limits Cafe received a PPP loan. As a mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule Record on May 4, 2020.
result, Stephanie and Mark have been entitled ‘‘Temporary Amendments to Regu- Army nomination of Maj. Gen. Dennis S.
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lation Crowdfunding’’ (Release No. 33–10781) McKean, to be Lieutenant General.
able to rehire all 36 of their employees received in the Office of the President of the Army nomination of Maj. Gen. John S.
and will reopen No Limits Cafe for Senate on May 14, 2020; to the Committee on Kolasheski, to be Lieutenant General.
takeout starting Memorial Day week- Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Army nomination of Maj. Gen. Roger L.
end. EC–4534. A communication from the Chair- Cloutier, to be Lieutenant General.
No Limits Cafe is an outstanding ex- man, Federal Financial Institutions Exam- Army nomination of Brig. Gen. Michael L.
ample of how purpose-driven businesses ination Council, transmitting, pursuant to Place, to be Major General.
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