Congressional Record, Senate — Page S4939, August 5, 2020
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Page S4939 of the Senate section of the Congressional Record for August 5, 2020. A tribute describes Bob Halstead's work as executive director of the Nevada Agency for Nuclear Projects on nuclear waste and the Department of Energy's shipment of weapons-grade plutonium to the Nevada National Security Site. Warner commemorates the 25th anniversary of Virginia Organizing. Another tribute to JWR Construction Services, led by Jerry and William, says the firm finished construction projects throughout Florida over 35 years, and that Jerry's son Dustin, a U.S. Navy veteran, is chief operating officer. Executive reports of nominations are submitted by Crapo for the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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August 5, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4939
2001, Bob has served as the executive Over the next 35 years, JWR Con- 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF VIRGINIA
director for the Nevada Agency for Nu- struction finished construction ORGANIZING
clear Projects, where his watchful eye projects throughout Florida. They have ∑ Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, I wish
and his inexhaustible passion for pro- built affordable multi-family housing, to commemorate the 25th anniversary
tecting our State has been an invalu- healthcare facilities, and senior living of Virginia Organizing, a nonpartisan
able resource. centers, along with commercial and in-
grassroots group committed to chal-
On numerous occasions, Bob has dustrial facilities. Notably, JWR Con-
lenging injustice by empowering people
stood before the State and the U.S. struction has completed projects for
in local communities across the Com-
Congress to share his expertise on the the University of Miami, Johnson &
monwealth to work together, demo-
subjects of nuclear waste, radioactive Wales University, Nova Southeastern
University, and Florida Atlantic Uni- cratically and nonviolently, for
materials, and nuclear waste transpor-
versity. change.
tation.
We owe Bob Halstead a debt of grati- JWR Construction creates dignified For a quarter century, Virginia Orga-
tude for the crucial work he has done work for their employees and contrac- nizing has led the debate on the most
to protect Nevadans and the State tors, ensuring social mobility and sup- important issues of our time, including
itself from becoming the Nation’s nu- porting the skilled trades. They em- economic security for families, equal
clear dumping ground. phasize hiring veterans including Jer- opportunity in education, a sustainable
Bob also has defended the state be- ry’s son, Dustin, who is a U.S. Navy environment, access to healthcare, and
yond the Yucca Mountain fight. Two veteran. Dustin served for 5 years as a the guarantee that every person is en-
years ago, when it came to light that machinist mate and special warfare titled to have their voice heard.
the Department of Energy had secretly combatant-craft crewman. He joined Virginia Organizing and I share a
shipped a half ton of weapons-grade the family business in 2009 and cur- common goal, one that I have spoken
plutonium to the Nevada National Se- rently serves as its chief operating offi- about many times, that all Virginians
curity Site, Bob led the charge to right cer. and all Americans should have a fair
this incredible wrong committed Through their leadership and service, shot at success. We share the belief
against our State. JWR Construction has advocated for that all people should be treated fairly
I am deeply grateful for Bob’s tireless the contracting industry and south and with dignity in all aspects of life,
work to protect the health and safety Florida community. In addition to regardless of race, class, gender, reli-
of our community and our environ- earning several local industry awards, gion, sexual orientation, age, ability,
ment. He has been a source of great JWR Construction is active in the As- or country of origin.
support for me and my staff, offering sociated Builders and Contractors Flor- Now more than ever, I am proud to
his unmatched knowledge of the com- ida East Coast chapter, with two mem- serve alongside a group that embraces
plex history of Yucca Mountain and bers serving on the local 2020 board of and celebrates diversity. This year, to
our State’s fight against the ill-advised directors. JWR Construction has celebrate their 25th anniversary, I
proposal, to which Nevadans have partnered with dozens of community would like to again recognize and
never consented. organizations, including the Boys and thank the leaders, members, and staff
Even though Bob is taking a step Girls Club, the Deerfield Beach Little of Virginia Organizing, who continue
back from his work and is beginning a League team, and the Broward Navy to work tirelessly to provide children,
well-deserved retirement, I know that Days. Jerry serves on the board of Re- low-income residents, immigrants, vet-
he will remain a continued source of building Together Broward, which revi- erans, retirees, people with disabilities,
inspiration, knowledge, and passion as talizes homes for low-income individ- and other underrepresented groups
we continue in our fight to defend Ne- uals, especially veterans. with the resources that they need to
vada. I thank Bob Halstead for a life- Like many Floridian small busi- have a fair shot. I am so grateful for
time of service, and I wish him and his nesses, JWR Construction Services their work for the people of the Com-
family all the best in this new chapter stepped up to support its community monwealth and wish them well as they
of life.∑ during the coronavirus pandemic. embark on their next quarter-century.∑
f When the Deerfield Beach Housing Au-
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thority hosted its seventh Annual Des-
RECOGNIZING JWR CONSTRUCTION tination Graduation for local low-in- MEASURES PLACED ON THE
SERVICES, INC. come high school seniors, JWR Con- CALENDAR
∑ Mr. RUBIO. Mr. President, as chair- struction helped organize a drive- The following bill was read the first
man of the Senate Committee on Small through graduation celebration. They and second times by unanimous con-
Business and Entrepreneurship, each provided a laptop for each graduating sent, and placed on the calendar:
week I recognize a small business that student, donating a total of $14,000 in
exemplifies the American entrepre- H.R. 6395. An act to authorize appropria-
graduation gifts. tions for fiscal year 2021 for military activi-
neurial spirit at the heart of our coun- When the U.S. Small Business Ad- ties of the Department of Defense, for mili-
try. It is my privilege to recognize a ministration launched the Paycheck tary construction, and for defense activities
family-owned small business that Protection Program, Jerry and William of the Department of Energy, to prescribe
builds high-quality projects and is ac- applied immediately. The PPP provides military personnel strengths for such fiscal
tively involved in several community forgivable loans to impacted small year, and for other purposes.
organizations. This week, it is my businesses and nonprofits who main- f
pleasure to honor JWR Construction tain their payroll during the COVID–19
Services, Inc., of Deerfield Beach, FL, pandemic. In April 2019, JWR Construc- MEASURES READ THE FIRST TIME
as the Senate Small Business of the tion received a PPP loan, which en- The following bill was read the first
Week. abled them to keep 37 employees paid time:
In 1985, Jerry DuBois and William and allowed them to safely continue S. 4461. A bill to provide for a period of
Gallo founded JWR Construction Serv- their essential work in south Florida. continuing appropriations in the event of a
ices in Deerfield Beach, FL. Recog- JWR Construction Services is an in- lapse in appropriations under the normal ap-
nizing a need for well-built commercial credible example of how hard work and propriations process, and establish proce-
buildings, they combined Jerry’s strong values can create a business dures and consequences in the event of a fail-
project management expertise and Wil- that is both successful and beneficial ure to enact appropriations.
liam’s architectural skill to start their
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general contracting and construction commend their important work. Con-
management firm. From the beginning, gratulations to Jerry, William, Dustin, EXECUTIVE REPORTS OF
Jerry and William established passion, and the entire team at JWR Construc- COMMITTEE
respect, ownership, service, and safety tion Services. I look forward to watch- The following executive reports of
as the core values of their company. ing your continued growth and invest- nominations were submitted:
They prioritized customer service and ment in the south Florida commu- By Mr. CRAPO for the Committee on
community involvement. nity.∑ Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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