Executive and Other Communications (Cong. Rec., June 24, 2020)
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Congressional Record, Senate, June 24, 2020, at S3203 and S3204. Under Additional Statements, Ms. Murkowski remembers Richard Beneville, the mayor of Nome, and Mr. Rubio recognizes Mercedes Scientific as the Senate Small Business of the Week, stating that a Paycheck Protection Program loan allowed the company to keep its 67 employees paid. The page also has Messages from the President, executive messages referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and executive and other communications beginning with EC–4871, followed by petitions and memorials.
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June 24, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3203
guidance and training, a generation of For those of you who have never had plies to local organizations and busi-
CBO analysts think harder, dig deeper, the fortune to visit Nome, there are nesses, as well as educational institu-
and ask more probing questions when only three ways to get there from An- tions nationwide. The company sup-
analyzing the estimated the costs of chorage—airplane, boat, and dog sled. ports international nonprofit missions,
legislation. Kim set high standards for Nome is 2000 miles closer to the North such as helping medical facilities re-
himself and for the Natural Resources Pole than to New York City, and in cover from natural disasters. Closer to
Unit, and we are confident that they 2016 when the Crystal Serenity called on home, Mercedes Scientific is a team
will continue to provide timely and the Port of Nome during its maiden build partner with Habitat for Human-
thorough analyses for the Congress voyage from Seward to Manhattan, the ity in Sarasota, FL. They also work
thanks to what they have learned mayor was there to greet these in- with the Lakewood Ranch Business Al-
under Kim’s leadership. trepid Arctic adventurers. I had the liance to promote local economic de-
I, along with House Budget Com- privilege to travel with Richard to velopment.
mittee Chairman JOHN YARMUTH, wish many Arctic conferences, and it was a Like many small businesses in Flor-
to thank Kim for his years of dedicated joy to watch as he shared his vision for ida, Mercedes Scientific experienced
service to the Congress and extend to Arctic tourism and a positive future supply chain disruptions due to the
him our best wishes for a well-deserved for this fascinating and challenging coronavirus pandemic. As a medical
retirement. part of the world. supply company, they play a critical
f The mayor was a passionate cham- role in securing laboratory supplies,
pion of the Iditarod and I last saw him PPE, and COVID–19 test kits. Mercedes
ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS on Saturday, March 7, in Anchorage at Scientific works tirelessly with labora-
the ceremonial start of the race. He tories and hospitals in Florida and
REMEMBERING RICHARD had just been released from the hos- throughout the Nation to ensure they
BENEVILLE pital, having persuaded his doctors and receive the resources needed to combat
nurses that the ‘‘show must go on’’ to the pandemic.
∑ Ms. MURKOWSKI. Mr. President, I be there for the festivities. When the U.S. Small Business Ad-
rise today to honor the legacy of a He loved people, the arts, flowers, ministration launched the Paycheck
friend and one of Alaska’s truly unique and above all, Nome to the end. His Protection Program, PPP, Mercedes
individuals, the mayor of Nome, Rich- passing is a true loss for my State. I Scientific applied for funding. The PPP
ard Beneville. We lost the mayor last will miss his boundless enthusiasm and provides forgivable loans to impacted
month when he succumbed to pneu- his trademark greeting to all he ran small businesses and nonprofits who
monia in the town he called home for into, ‘‘Hello Central!’’∑ maintain their payroll during the
more than 32 years. Richard’s life story
f COVID–19 pandemic. Thanks to a PPP
was colorful. He left New York City as loan, Mercedes Scientific was able to
a young man struggling with alco- RECOGNIZING MERCEDES
SCIENTIFIC keep their 67 employees paid and re-
holism and searching for a new life. main focused on its mission sourcing
Alaska was as far away as he could go, ∑ Mr. RUBIO. Mr. President, as chair- medical supplies.
and he often said Alaska saved him. He man of the Senate Committee on Small Mercedes Scientific is a notable ex-
spent a few years in Barrow before Business and Entrepreneurship, each ample of the key role small businesses
moving to Nome in 1988, and I think it week I recognize a small business that play in America’s medical supply
is fair to say that the town has never exemplifies the American entrepre- chains. I commend their continued
been the same since. His career began neurial spirit at the heart of our coun- work to provide essential hospital and
on Broadway, and Richard channeled try. It is my privilege to recognize a laboratory supplies as the United
his creative energy to inspire youth woman-owned small business that pro- States confronts the coronavirus pan-
and adults in Nome through the Nome vides critical medical supplies to hos- demic. Congratulations to Noelle, Rob,
Arts Council. He directed more than pitals and laboratories nationwide. Alex, and the whole team. I look for-
three dozen plays, including ‘‘The This week, it is my pleasure to honor ward to your continued success,
Sound of Music,’’ ‘‘Music Man,’’ and Mercedes Scientific of Lakewood growth, and success in the Lakewood
‘‘Fiddler on the Roof,’’ and inspired Ranch, FL, as the Senate Small Busi- Ranch area.∑
generations in the community to ap- ness of the Week.
preciate the stage. In 1991, Noelle Haft and Hank f
Ever the showman, Richard was a Traynor founded Mercedes Scientific in MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT
tireless ambassador for Nome and Arc- New Hyde Park, NY. The two were vet-
tic tourism. He founded Nome Dis- Messages from the President of the
erans of the medical supply industry,
covery Tours in 1994, and he never United States were communicated to
combining their scientific expertise
missed an opportunity to promote the Senate by Ms. Ridgway, one of his
and knowledge of laboratory distribu-
Nome and the surrounding region and secretaries.
tion to start their own small business.
its rich history. Watching him enter- At the time, it was known as Mercedes f
tain a tour group with tales of Nome’s Medical. Drawn by the weather and EXECUTIVE MESSAGES REFERRED
early gold mining days, while he dem- welcoming business regulations, Mer-
onstrated how to pan for gold, audience cedes Medical relocated to Florida in As in executive session the Presiding
captivated, was a real treasure. 1993. When Hank retired, Noelle and Officer laid before the Senate messages
For the past 41⁄2 years, he served as her husband, Rob, continued running from the President of the United
mayor of Nome, and there was no bet- the company along with their daugh- States submitting sundry nominations
ter cheerleader for this remote commu- ter, Alex Miller. which were referred to the Committee
nity. Some of my colleagues may recall Over the next few decades, Mercedes on Armed Services.
running into him in the halls of the Medical remained a family-owned com- (The messages received today are
Hart and Dirksen Buildings, wearing pany as it grew into a notable medical printed at the end of the Senate pro-
his signature ‘‘Hello Central’ knit hat, supplier. The company moved into ceedings.)
a Port of Nome, vest and always sport- their Lakewood Ranch facility in 2018 f
ing his I love Nome! button. Never shy, and expanded to provide laboratory
Richard would greet Senators, staff, equipment and personal protective EXECUTIVE AND OTHER
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and visitors alike, quickly asking them equipment, PPE. They rebranded as COMMUNICATIONS
how their day was and what they were Mercedes Scientific in 2019 due to their The following communications were
up to as he worked the halls and made growing focus on serving the research, laid before the Senate, together with
new friends. His friendly banter and laboratory, and scientific commu- accompanying papers, reports, and doc-
genuine interest in people was refresh- nities. uments, and were referred as indicated:
ing in an environment all too often Mercedes Scientific is active in the EC–4871. A communication from the Fed-
filled with hustle and tension. community. They donate medical sup- eral Register Liaison Officer, Office of the
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S3204 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 24, 2020
Secretary, Department of Defense, transmit- and Containments)’’ received in the Office of POM–208. A resolution adopted by the
ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- the President of the Senate on June 22, 2020; Board of Supervisors of the City and County
titled ‘‘Department of Defense (DoD) Guid- to the Committee on Environment and Pub- of San Francisco, California, urging the
ance Documents’’ (RIN0790–AK97) received in lic Works. United States Congress to pass Emergency
the Office of the President of the Senate on EC–4882. A communication from the Direc- Earned Income Tax Credit; to the Committee
June 22, 2020; to the Committee on Armed tor of Congressional Affairs, Office of Re- on Finance.
Services. search, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, POM–209. A resolution adopted by the
EC–4872. A communication from the Fed- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of Board of Supervisors of the City and County
eral Register Liaison Officer, Office of the a rule entitled ‘‘Regulatory Guide (RG) of San Francisco, California, urging the
Secretary, Department of Defense, transmit- 1.233, Revision 0, Guidance for a Technology- United States Congress to pass H.R. 40 (Com-
ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Inclusive, Risk-Informed, and Performance- mission to Study and Develop Reparation
titled ‘‘TRICARE Pharmacy Benefits Pro- Based Methodology to Inform the Licensing Proposals for African-Americans Act) and
gram Reforms’’ (RIN0720–AB75) received in Basis and Content of Applications for Li- implement a federal commission to study
the Office of the President of the Senate on censes, Certifications, and Approvals for and develop reparations proposals for the Af-
June 22, 2020; to the Committee on Armed Non-Light Water Reactors’’ received in the rican American Act; to the Committee on
Services. Office of the President of the Senate on June the Judiciary.
EC–4873. A communication from the Fed- 22, 2020; to the Committee on Environment f
eral Register Liaison Officer, Office of the and Public Works.
Secretary, Department of Defense, transmit- EC–4883. A communication from the Chief REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- of the Publications and Regulations Branch, The following reports of committees
titled ‘‘TRICARE Coverage and Payment for Internal Revenue Service, Department of the
Certain Services in Response to the COVID– Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the
were submitted:
19 Pandemic (Interim Final Rule)’’ (RIN0720– report of a rule entitled ‘‘Revenue Proce- By Mr. INHOFE, from the Committee on
AB81) received in the Office of the President dure: COVID–19 Relief Under 7701(b)’’ (Rev. Armed Services:
of the Senate on June 22, 2020; to the Com- Proc. 2020–20) received in the Office of the Report to accompany S. 4049, An original
mittee on Armed Services. President of the Senate on June 22, 2020; to bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal
EC–4874. A communication from the Sec- the Committee on Finance. year 2021 for military activities of the De-
retary of Defense, transmitting a report on EC–4884. A communication from the Assist- partment of Defense, for military construc-
the approved retirement of Lieutenant Gen- ant General Counsel for Regulatory Affairs, tion, and for defense activities of the Depart-
eral John C. Thomson III, United States Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, ment of Energy, to prescribe military per-
Army, and his advancement to the grade of transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of sonnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for
lieutenant general on the retired list; to the a rule entitled ‘‘Allocation of Assets in Sin- other purposes (Rept. No. 116–236).
Committee on Armed Services. gle-Employer Plans; Benefits Payable in Ter- By Mr. ROBERTS, from the Committee on
EC–4875. A communication from the Sec- minated Single-Employer Plans; Interest As- Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, with-
retary of Defense, transmitting a report on sumptions for Valuing and Paying Benefits’’ out amendment:
the approved retirement of Lieutenant Gen- (29 CFR Part 4022 and 4044) received in the S. 4054. An original bill to reauthorize the
eral Eric J. Wesley, United States Army, and Office of the President of the Senate on June United States Grain Standards Act, and for
his advancement to the grade of lieutenant 18, 2020; to the Committee on Health, Edu- other purposes.
general on the retired list; to the Committee cation, Labor, and Pensions . f
on Armed Services. EC–4885. A communication from the Assist-
EC–4876. A communication from the Sec- ant General Counsel for Regulatory Affairs, EXECUTIVE REPORTS OF
retary of Defense, transmitting a report on Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, COMMITTEE
the approved retirement of Lieutenant Gen- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of The following executive reports of
eral Daniel J. O’Donohue, United States Ma- a rule entitled ‘‘Adjustment of Civil Pen-
rine Corps, and his advancement to the grade
nominations were submitted:
alties for Inflation’’ (RIN1212–AB45) received
of lieutenant general on the retired list; to in the Office of the President of the Senate By Mr. INHOFE for the Committee on
the Committee on Armed Services. on June 18, 2020; to the Committee on Armed Services.
EC–4877. A communication from the Sec- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. *Joyce Louise Connery, of Virginia, to be a
retary of Defense, transmitting a report on EC–4886. A communication from the Assist- Member of the Defense Nuclear Facilities
the approved retirement of Lieutenant Gen- ant General Counsel for Regulatory Affairs, Safety Board for a term expiring October 18,
eral Charles W. Hooper, United States Army, Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, 2024.
and his advancement to the grade of lieuten- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of *Thomas A. Summers, of Pennsylvania, to
ant general on the retired list; to the Com- a rule entitled ‘‘Eligibility of Students at In- be a Member of the Defense Nuclear Facili-
mittee on Armed Services. stitutions of Higher Education for Funds ties Safety Board for a term expiring Octo-
EC–4878. A communication from the Sec- under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Eco- ber 18, 2025.
retary of Defense, transmitting a report on nomic Security (CARES) Act’’ (RIN1840– Air Force nomination of Col. Kathleen M.
the approved retirement of Lieutenant Gen- AZ04) received in the Office of the President Flarity, to be Brigadier General.
eral Stephen M. Twitty, United States of the Senate on June 22, 2020; to the Com- Navy nomination of Capt. Terry W.
Army, and his advancement to the grade of mittee on Health, Education, Labor, and Eddinger, to be Rear Admiral (lower half).
lieutenant general on the retired list; to the Pensions. Navy nomination of Capt. Patrick S. Hay-
Committee on Armed Services. EC–4887. A communication from the In- den, to be Rear Admiral (lower half).
EC–4879. A communication from the Presi- spector General of the Pension Benefit Guar- Navy nomination of Capt. Eric L. Peter-
dent of the United States, transmitting, pur- anty Corporation, transmitting, pursuant to son, to be Rear Admiral (lower half).
suant to law, a report on the continuation of law, the Inspector General’s Semiannual Re- Navy nomination of Capt. Donald Y. Sze,
the national emergency that was originally port to Congress for the period from October to be Rear Admiral (lower half).
declared in Executive Order 13405 of June 16, 1, 2019, through March 31, 2020; to the Com- Navy nominations beginning with Capt.
2006, with respect to Belarus; to the Com- mittee on Homeland Security and Govern- Stephen D. Donald and ending with Capt.
mittee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Af- mental Affairs. Gregory K. Emery, which nominations were
fairs. EC–4888. A communication from the Dep- received by the Senate and appeared in the
EC–4880. A communication from the Direc- uty Bureau Chief, Wireline Competition Bu- Congressional Record on February 24, 2020.
tor of Congressional Affairs, Office of Re- reau, Federal Communications Commission, Navy nomination of Rear Adm. (lh) Graf-
search, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of ton D. Chase, to be Rear Admiral.
transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Rural Digital Opportunity Navy nominations beginning with Rear
a rule entitled ‘‘Regulatory Guide (RG) Fund Phase I Auction Scheduled for October Adm. (lh) Eugene A. Burcher and ending
1.100, Seismic Qualification of Electrical and 29, 2020; Notice and Filing Requirements and with Rear Adm. (lh) William G. Mager, which
Active Mechanical Equipment and Func- Other Procedures for Auction 904’’ ((RIN3060– nominations were received by the Senate and
tional Qualification of Active Mechanical AK57) (WC Docket Nos. 19–126 and 10–90)) re- appeared in the Congressional Record on
Equipment for Nuclear Power Plants’’ re- ceived in the Office of the President of the February 24, 2020.
ceived in the Office of the President of the Senate on June 23, 2020; to the Committee on Navy nominations beginning with Capt.
Senate on June 22, 2020; to the Committee on William L. Angermann and ending with
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Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Environment and Public Works. Capt. Jeffrey S. Spivey, which nominations
EC–4881. A communication from the Direc- f were received by the Senate and appeared in
tor of Congressional Affairs, Office of Re- PETITIONS AND MEMORIALS the Congressional Record on February 24,
search, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, 2020.
transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of The following petitions and memo- Air Force nomination of Maj. Gen. Michael
a rule entitled ‘‘Regulatory Guide (RG) rials were laid before the Senate and A. Loh, to be Lieutenant General.
1.142, Safety Related Structures for Nuclear were referred or ordered to lie on the Army nomination of Maj. Gen. Jody J.
Power Plants (Other than Reactor Vessels table as indicated: Daniels, to be Lieutenant General.
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