Congressional Record, Extensions of Remarks — October 2, 2020, E918
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This is page E918 of the Congressional Record, Extensions of Remarks, October 2, 2020, with interleaved columns. Ms. Johnson of Texas congratulates Melanie Kennedy on her election to the Board of Directors of the National Association of Federally-Insured Credit Unions, and another extension honors Beverly Myers on her retirement after service to Fairfax City. Under the heading North American Wetlands Conservation Extension Act, a speech of Ms. Eshoo says the updated Heroes Act is $1.2 trillion less than the original bill passed in March and lists its provisions, including an additional $600 per week in unemployment insurance through January 2021, a second round of $1,200 checks to most taxpayers, and $75 billion for testing, tracing and treatment. Other tributes honor Dr. James Bartling and Hajj Mohamad Mehanna. The views are attributed to the members.
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E918 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks October 2, 2020
her on her retirement following decades of today’s Heroes Act is $1.2 trillion less than the CONGRATULATING MELANIE
service to Fairfax City and our Northern Vir- original bill we passed in March. Although KENNEDY
ginia community. smaller, today’s bill still meets the needs of
As Chairman of the Fairfax City Independ- the American people by putting money in their HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON
ence Day Celebration Committee, Beverly has pockets to strengthen our economy and pro- OF TEXAS
donated her time, skills, and talent with faithful viding the resources we need to crush the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
displays of leadership and commitment. Fair- virus. Specifically, the updated Heroes Act in- Friday, October 2, 2020
fax City’s Independence Day Celebration con- cludes the following:
tinues to be one of the biggest and best cele- An additional $600 per week in Unemploy- Ms. JOHNSON of Texas. Madam Speaker,
brations of our nation’s birthday in the Com- ment Insurance through January 2021; I rise today to congratulate Melanie Kennedy
monwealth of Virginia. Its signature event, the on her recent election to the Board of Direc-
A second round of $1,200 checks to most
Independence Day Parade, attracts partici- tors of the National Association of Federally-
taxpayers and $500 for their dependents;
pants and spectators from throughout the re- Insured Credit Unions (NAFCU).
$75 billion for testing, tracing, and treatment Ms. Kennedy is the President and CEO of
gion and is an event that I have had the privi- to get COVID–19 under control;
lege of participating in for years. Every year Southwest Financial Federal Credit Union in
$436 billion to state and local governments Dallas, Texas, where she has served for near-
the parade has continued to grow and flourish, who employ heroes like first responders and
and due to Beverly’s efforts, all who attend are ly 14 years. Known for her collaboration and
health care workers who are at risk of losing networking skills, she has the unique ability to
guaranteed to have a wonderful time. their jobs;
Beverly has also dedicated her time serving help others achieve greatness.
$225 billion for K to 12 school, colleges, and Ms. Kennedy recognizes the role credit
as Chairman of the Chocolate Lovers Festival
universities to address the challenges of dis- unions play in a functioning economy and is
Committee. Her leaderships with this festival,
tance learning in the new school year; thoroughly dedicated to the success of the in-
another event that I have enjoyed attending
over the years, has helped increase the fes- $71 billion for renters and homeowners to dustry. Her wealth of financial services knowl-
tival’s popularity and attendance. Because of ensure they don’t lose their housing during the edge opened up leadership opportunities, in-
Beverly’s tireless work behind these events, pandemic; cluding her most recent position as the Treas-
the City of Fairfax benefited tremendously in Over $15 billion for connectivity, including urer and Executive Committee member of the
reputation, city visits, and economic gain. $12 billion to close the homework gap, $3 bil- Cornerstone Resources Board of Directors.
Through Beverly’s work, she has brought to- lion to keep low-income Americans connected, Ms. Kennedy attended the University of
gether the community and enhanced vol- and $200 million for telehealth. Texas at Arlington and is also an active mem-
unteerism. Because of her selfless dedication, The new Heroes Act is proof that the House ber of her community—volunteering at the
she has received several community honors is willing to compromise in order to deliver Promise House, an organization helping
and awards recognizing her efforts. These desperately needed relief to the American homeless youth in Dallas.
people. It’s time for the Senate and the White Madam Speaker, on behalf of Texas’s 30th
honors include the PRAB Exemplary Service
House to meet us halfway so we can protect Congressional District, I’d like to wish Ms.
Award (2020), Volunteer of the Year Award
American lives and livelihoods. Kennedy the best of luck in her new role on
(2017), Mayor’s Award for Outstanding Com-
the NAFCU Board of Directors. I am confident
munity Service and Dedication to Volunteerism
f that her skill set will complement the board
(2012) and VFW Post No. 8469 Americanism
and its associated credit unions for years to
Award Citation (2010) to name a few of her
DR. JAMES ‘‘JIM’’ WALTER come, and I look forward to working with her.
accolades.
BARTLING f
I often say that the health and happiness of
a community can be measured in part by the IN HONOR OF THE MEMORY OF
spirit of community and volunteerism that ex- HON. EARL L. ‘‘BUDDY’’ CARTER THE LATE HAJJ MOHAMAD
ists. Beverly embodies this spirit of service OF GEORGIA MEHANNA (ABU IMAD)
and we have all benefited from her service. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join
Friday, October 2, 2020
HON. DEBBIE DINGELL
me in honoring Beverly Myers and in thanking OF MICHIGAN
her for her years of selfless service to our Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Madam Speaker, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
community. As Beverly retires and returns I rise today in remembrance of a true health
home to Missouri, we wish her continued Friday, October 2, 2020
care hero, Dr. James ‘‘Jim’’ Walter Bartling,
health, happiness, and success. who passed away on September 24 at the Mrs. DINGELL. Madam Speaker, I rise
f age of 70. today to recognize and honor the esteemed
life of the late Hajj Mohamad Kamal Mehanna
NORTH AMERICAN WETLANDS Jim dedicated his life to being an amazing
(Abu Imad). He will forever be remembered for
CONSERVATION EXTENSION ACT son, brother, husband, father, teacher, coun-
his tremendous service to our community, and
selor, pharmacist, and friend.
he will be deeply missed.
SPEECH OF His life was marked by his contributions to Hajj Abu Imad was a true embodiment of
the practice of pharmacy as soon as he grad-
HON. ANNA G. ESHOO uated from Mercer University Southern School
the American dream. In 1988, he immigrated
OF CALIFORNIA to the United States from Lebanon and quickly
of Pharmacy with a Bachelor of Science de- dedicated himself to supporting his local com-
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gree in Pharmacy, as well as a Doctorate in munity in the Metro Detroit region. He was a
Thursday, October 1, 2020 Pharmacy degree. founder and board member of the Islamic In-
Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, over four months Jim practiced at Doctors Memorial Hospital stitute of Knowledge, an organization that
ago, the House passed the Heroes Act to sup- in Atlanta before being named Director of Ad- strives to support the spiritual, informational,
port our nation’s heroes and everyday Ameri- missions, Job Placement, and Continuing Edu- educational, and social needs of Michigan’s Is-
cans to meet the challenges of the COVID–19 cation at Mercer University, and eventually be- lamic community. Hajj Abu Imad committed
pandemic. came the Dean for Student Affairs and Admis- himself to furthering the vision and mission of
Unfortunately, the Senate has refused to sions and served in that role for 38 years until the Islamic Institute of Knowledge, and he
take up this vital legislation, and many sen- he retired in 2016. served as the Chairman for the Public Rela-
ators seem to believe that Congress has al- He was also committed to counseling and tions Committee for many years. Even after
ready done enough. The truth is that the supporting pharmacists, student pharmacists, immigrating to the United States, Hajj Abu
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needs of our country have only increased. and pharmacy technicians with substance Imad remained faithful to honoring his heritage
Today 13.6 million Americans are unemployed abuse disorders. and supporting Lebanon. He made several
and 200,000 Americans have died from As a pharmacist myself, I am immensely trips to Lebanon to meet with the President
COVID–19, with cases rising again around the grateful for the work he did to leave a lasting and Prime Minister to discuss ways to pro-
country. impact on the pharmacy profession and the mote progress and meet the evolving needs of
The House is serious about providing relief countless lives he touched. the Lebanese community.
to Americans and reaching a compromise with His legacy will surely continue for many Throughout Michigan, Hajj Abu Imad was
the Senate and the White House which is why years to come. recognized as a humble, kind, and dapper
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