Recognizing Chuck Broadway (Cong. Rec., June 25, 2020)
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Page H2425 of the House section of the Congressional Record for June 25, 2020, made up of several short House floor statements. One recognizes Chief Broadway and his 24 years of service, and another is Mr. Spano's statement on the rights of the unborn. Another statement by a Representative from North Carolina discusses people killed by police, and a further statement congratulates a student named Julia on becoming President of the Indiana FFA.
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“Recognizing Chuck Broadway (Cong. Rec., June 25, 2020).”
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June 25, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2425
was born on July 4, 1940, in Springfield, ald was 17. Tamir Rice was 12. Aiyana Each time I interact with those on
Massachusetts. Stanley-Jones was just 7. the front lines, whether it is law en-
Fred attended trade school, and after In Mecklenburg County in my dis- forcement or fire and medical per-
completing his education, he entered trict, we have too many names, over 50 sonnel, I am reminded that it is be-
the United States Navy in 1961. After since the year 2000, people of every race cause of their sacrifice that our com-
boot camp, Fred was assigned to the and background. Keith Lamont Scott munities live in harmony. I am grate-
first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, was 43. Reuben Galindo was 29. ful for those who protect, and I com-
the USS Enterprise, where it was ulti- Danquirs Franklin was 27. Clay McCall mend Chief Broadway for his leadership
mately deployed to Vietnam. During was 26. Jonathan Ferrell was 24. Darryl and his vision. Chief Broadway’s con-
Frederick’s time aboard the carrier, Turner was 17. Laquan Brown was 16. tributions to this new group will be in-
the ship crossed the equator, where he Since January 1, 2015, at least 155 valuable, just as his 24 years of service
joined King Neptune’s motley crew, people have been shot and killed by po- already have been.
making him an official Shellback. lice in my home State of North Caro- DEFENDING THE RIGHTS OF THE UNBORN
Fred was honorably discharged in lina, and at least 5,428 people have been Mr. SPANO. Mr. Speaker, I rise
1965 and continued to serve his country shot and killed by police across the today as a proud Representative of
by joining the Navy Reserves. After 30 United States. Florida’s 15th District to defend the
years of service in the United States David McAtee, 53, was killed by the rights of the unborn.
Navy, Fred retired from the Navy Re- Kentucky National Guard while pro- For entirely too long, our Nation has
serve Readiness Command on March 1, testing these injustices. Eric Garner, turned deaf ears and cold hearts to the
1994. 43, and George Floyd, 46, were put in most vulnerable among us. Since Roe
Fred’s work career as a civilian chokeholds. They begged they couldn’t v. Wade was enacted nearly 50 years
began with being hired by the U.S. breathe. ago, over 61 million Americans have
Post Office, where he was a tractor- Imagine how many of these killings been aborted. That is 61 million lives
trailer operator for over 21 years. Fred didn’t have to happen. Imagine how that will never be.
and his family moved to Rock Hill, many years of life we could give back This month, I was proud to fight for
South Carolina, in 2007, where he to these men, women, and children. the inclusion of Hyde Amendment pro-
joined the esteemed group of patriots Imagine what God will say to us on tections in any Federal funding or tax
known as the Rolling Thunder Chapter judgment day if we fail to act. credits that may be used to address the
1, where he served as chairman of the The George Floyd Justice in Policing healthcare needs of unemployed Ameri-
board for over 10 years. This group of Act is a first step to righting these cans.
men and women offer comfort and aid wrongs. Importantly, the bill bans I also fought against Planned Parent-
to local veterans and their families as chokeholds so that a death like George hood and their improper application for
they become integrated into their re- Floyd’s or Eric Garner’s never has to Paycheck Protection Program funds,
spective communities. happen again. as well as their despicable sale of
Fred has continued his service by be- Additionally, it will force police de- aborted body parts and fetal tissue.
coming a member of the American Le- partments nationwide to reexamine the This modern-day genocide must end.
gion Post 34, where he has served as use of chemical agents like tear gas, That is why I am proud to support
chairman of the board for the last 10 bringing us closer to a day when President Trump’s appointment of pro-
years. protestors exercising their constitu- life Justices to the Supreme Court, and
Fred Del Buono is a shining example tional right won’t choke, both figu- I look forward to the day where we can
of the motto ‘‘Service Above Self,’’ and ratively and literally, on injustice. finally put this atrocity behind us.
his willingness to help others will long It was a tragedy that George Floyd
AMERICA MUST HOLD CHINA ACCOUNTABLE
be remembered for many years to will, in the words of Roxie Washington,
Mr. SPANO. Mr. Speaker, I rise
come. never get to walk his daughter down
today to add my voice to the millions
f the aisle. But like their 6-year-old
in our country demanding that the
daughter, Gianna, said, ‘‘Daddy
ENOUGH IS ENOUGH communist Chinese Government be
changed the world.’’
The SPEAKER pro tempore. The So let’s do right by Gianna. Let’s held accountable for its deception re-
Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from make good on her promise of change, garding the coronavirus, COVID–19.
North Carolina (Ms. ADAMS) for 5 min- and let’s pass the Justice in Policing China lied and Americans died. It is
utes. Act. Let’s pass it today. really that simple.
Ms. ADAMS. Mr. Speaker, I rise For too long, our own national lead-
f
today to speak in support of H.R. 7120, ers have looked the other way as China
the George Floyd Justice in Policing RECOGNIZING CHUCK BROADWAY has taken advantage of American inge-
Act. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The nuity and naivete. They have contin-
Enough is enough. Injustice any- Chair recognizes the gentleman from ually countered our interests around
where is a threat to justice every- Florida (Mr. SPANO) for 5 minutes. the world, and it is our companies and
where. Too many of our neighbors have Mr. SPANO. Mr. Speaker, I rise our citizens that have paid the price.
died at the hands of law enforcement. today to recognize the city of China intentionally mislead the
Valuable people, beloved people, people Clermont’s police chief, Chuck Broad- international community about what
who were siblings and coworkers and way, for his appointment to an impor- it knew regarding the deadliest pan-
parishioners, members of our commu- tant subcommittee of the Florida Po- demic our world has seen in over 100
nities, parents, children, grandchildren lice Chiefs Association. years. COVID–19 has since caused the
are now hashtags. They are household The Subcommittee on Account- deaths of over 100,000 Americans and
names who would have all traded that ability and Societal Change aims to re- over 9 million people worldwide.
fame for just one more day, one more build trust between law enforcement China’s complicity in this crisis has,
day with their friends, their families and communities through increased likewise, brought ruin to economies
and loved ones. consistency, accountability, and trans- around the globe while increasing their
Across this country we have learned parency, and I know Chief Broadway relative advantage, and for this they
too many names, but not as many peo- will represent our district well. must answer. I have introduced and
ple know their ages. As a proud supporter of law enforce- joined numerous legislative initiatives
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Walter Scott was 50. Tony McDade ment across our district and Nation, I to do just that, and I ask my col-
was 38. Alton Sterling was 37. Philando believe it is now more important than leagues to join me to do the same.
Castile was 32. Sandra Bland was 28. ever to have these conversations and to China must and will be held account-
Breonna Taylor was 26. Botham Jean bring unity and safety where fractures able.
was 26. Freddie Gray was 25. Ahmaud have emerged. That was a priority for IN SUPPORT OF THE SECOND AMENDMENT
Arbery was 25. Stephon Clark was 22. me as a Florida State representative, Mr. SPANO. Mr. Speaker, I rise
Michael Brown was 18. Laquan McDon- and it remains a critical need today. today in strong support of our rights
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H2426 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 25, 2020
under the Second Amendment, which around the edges. We are going to pass CONGRATULATIONS TO PRECISE TOOLING
are under continual attack. this bill today to create stronger sys- SOLUTIONS
The tragic death of George Floyd has tems of transparency and account- Mr. PENCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today
brought to surface many important ability in policing across this country. to congratulate Precise Tooling Solu-
issues that demand our attention, but But just as our problems with polic- tions for winning the 2020 MoldMaking
if there is one thing that has become ing run deeper than the actions of a Technology Leadtime Leader Award.
clear during the subsequent weeks of few officers in Minneapolis, the frac- Based in my hometown of Columbus,
social unrest, rioting, destruction, and tures in our country demand more Indiana, Precise Tooling strives to cre-
further deaths, it is the importance of from us than police reform. It is not ate a ‘‘Team First’’ working environ-
being able to protect ourselves, our police reform alone that has brought ment that leads with customers and
families, our homes, and our busi- people out into the streets in the mid- quality.
nesses. dle of a pandemic that disproportion- I congratulate my friend, Don
For far too long, gun-grabbing poli- ately kills people of color. What is Dumoulin, and the Precise Tooling
cies at the State and local levels across called for in this moment is the coura- team on this tremendous accomplish-
our Nation have targeted our ability geous and comprehensive reckoning ment.
and our right to defend ourselves. Now, with racism in America past, present,
SUPPORTING RURAL COMMUNITIES’ NEED FOR
as the idea of autonomous and police- and future. It is Congress’ job to de- BROADBAND SERVICE
free zones gain momentum, law-abid- liver policy that answers the call for
ing citizens must retain the ability to this transformation. Mr. PENCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today
protect their loved ones and their way I am the first person of color that Il- to urge my colleagues to support rural
of life. linois’ 14th District has sent to D.C. to communities during this difficult time.
Gun control and censorship always serve them in this Chamber. I co- Last week at the Transportation and
proceed tyranny; just ask our neigh- founded the Black Maternal Health Infrastructure Committee markup of
bors in Venezuela. But the citizens of Caucus and recently introduced a pack- NANCY PELOSI’s infrastructure bill, I
Florida’s 15th District will have none age of Black maternal health bills be- offered two commonsense amendments
of it, nor will I. The Constitution is cause, here in the United States where to enhance broadband in rural dis-
clear, and the events of this spring and we spend more money on healthcare tricts.
summer are foreboding. We must retain than any other country in the world, I was disappointed that the Demo-
the right to protect ourselves. the risk of a pregnancy-related death crats rejected these attempts to bring
f for Black women is three to four times the benefits of broadband service to the
higher than for White women. These remote areas of our country, especially
LET’S MAKE OUR women’s deaths are preventable, and during the COVID–19 pandemic.
GRANDCHILDREN PROUD their lives matter. It is critical that every family in
The SPEAKER pro tempore. The We need to ban chokeholds and end America have access to broadband
Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from no-knock warrants for drug charges, internet connection, no matter their
Illinois (Ms. UNDERWOOD) for 5 minutes. and I am proud that this bill does just ZIP Code.
Ms. UNDERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, I that. But after we do, Black households Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to
rise today in support of the George will still own one-tenth of the wealth support the inclusion of rural America
Floyd Justice in Policing Act and to of White households. We must reform in future legislation, because it is our
call upon my colleagues to cast a vote qualified immunity, and when we do, duty to keep America connected for
today that will make their grand- this pandemic will still take the lives generations to come.
children proud. and our jobs at staggering rates.
SUPPORTING HOOSIER LAW ENFORCEMENT
Our Nation is facing a critical mo- Let’s pass this bill, and then let’s
ment of reckoning. We consider hun- keep going because there is much more Mr. PENCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today
dreds of important bills in this Cham- work to be done to meaningfully ad- to show my support for law enforce-
ber every year, but it is not every day dress the many inequalities in health, ment in the Hoosier State and all
that tens of thousands of Americans education, economic status, justice, across America.
take to the streets in the middle of a and safety that Black people in this Hoosier law enforcement officers
deadly pandemic to demand our atten- country have faced for centuries. keep our families and loved ones safe,
tion, and so I want you to pay atten- At this pivotal moment in our Na- and they deserve our support.
tion. tion’s effort to confront its own his- I 100 percent oppose defunding the po-
We are here today to vote on the tory, I urge my colleagues to make lice and limiting qualified immunity.
George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, choices that rise to the gravity of the It is absolutely the wrong thing to do.
but not just because one police officer situation and our responsibility to the I support the President’s executive
pressed his knee into a handcuffed American people. It is long past time order on Safe Policing for Safe Com-
Black man’s neck for over 8 minutes. to bend this arc towards justice in po- munities, and I believe the right steps
We are here to vote on this bill be- licing and beyond. are being made to protect our commu-
cause, during those 8 minutes, three f nities.
other officers stood by and because the Mr. Speaker, I thank all the men and
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man who killed George Floyd had 18 women who wear a badge to protect
prior complaints against him, and yet CONGRATULATING JULIA and keep our country safe.
he was still allowed to wear a badge HAMBLEN
SHOWING UP TO WASHINGTON, D.C.
that should signify a community’s The SPEAKER pro tempore. The
trust. Mr. PENCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today
Chair recognizes the gentleman from
We are here today because Black to urge my colleagues on both sides of
Indiana (Mr. PENCE) for 5 minutes.
lives matter. We are here because the aisle to show up here in Congress
Mr. PENCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today
Rayshard Brooks and Tony McDade to work for the American people.
to congratulate Julia Hamblen of Shel-
and Breonna Taylor and Stephon Clark byville, Indiana, on her new role as In- Nurses, doctors, first responders, food
and Deborah Danner and Philando Cas- diana FFA President. supply workers, and so many others
tile and Natasha McKenna and Tamir A 2020 graduate of Shelbyville High are showing up to work every day. Why
Rice and Laquan McDonald and Eric School, Julia will be taking a gap year is the House of Representatives not
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Garner and Aiyana Stanley-Jones and so she can serve as President of the In- doing the same?
so many others are not here—because diana FFA before attending Purdue I am here working on behalf of the
their lives matter. University to study ag education. people of Indiana’s Sixth District, and
We are here because police kill 1,000 Congratulations, Julia. You are a I will always do so by showing up in
Americans every year, which indicates true role model to so many students Washington, D.C.
a system so profoundly broken that it and you are making the Sixth District It is time for the House to show up
cannot be fixed by simply tinkering proud. right here in this Chamber.
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