Congressional Record, Senate, October 22, 2020, Page S6400
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A page of the Congressional Record, Senate, dated October 22, 2020, at page S6400, with additional statements and executive communications. One tribute honors a Utah ophthalmologist, Alan Crandall, who pioneered surgical techniques and founded the Global Outreach Division of the Moran Eye Center, and another honors a teacher and school counselor at Highland High School in Salt Lake City whose time has spanned more than 63 graduating classes and more than 30,000 students. A statement marks the retirement of Margie, leader of Kentucky Right to Life, and Mr. Rubio recognizes Scotlynn USA Division, Inc., of Fort Myers, Florida, as the Senate Small Business of the Week. A list of executive communications ends the page.
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S6400 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 22, 2020
his educational pursuits, graduating Dr. Crandall was senior vice chair and nization. Last week, Margie announced
from East High School in 1945 and later director of glaucoma and cataract at her retirement. We celebrate alongside
from the University of Utah in 1956. Be- the University of Utah John A. Moran her that countless lives have been
fore completing his time at the Univer- Eye Center. saved through the efforts of Kentucky
sity of Utah, Dean served a 3-year mis- Alan was born on June 13, 1947. In Right to Life over the past five dec-
sion in Sweden for The Church of Jesus 1969, he received his undergraduate de- ades. She leaves a strong organization
Christ of Latter-day Saints. Upon his gree from the University of Utah, in place that will continue to protect
return, he was drafted into the Korean where he stayed to earn his medical de- the unborn who are, in Margie’s words,
war and stationed in Germany due to gree in 1973. He later returned to the ‘‘unique, living human beings, made in
his knowledge of both Swedish and University of Utah as a professor and the image of God.’’∑
German. Once he graduated from the chairman of the Department of Oph- f
University of Utah, Dean was given his thalmology and Visual Sciences.
In his career, Crandall pioneered sev- RECOGNIZING SCOTLYNN USA
first teaching job at a then brandnew
eral surgical techniques and partici- DIVISION, INC.
school called Highland High School in
Salt Lake City. Little did he know at pated in clinical studies used to impact ∑ Mr. RUBIO. Mr. President, as chair-
the time that serving this school would the future of ophthalmology and used man of the Senate Committee on Small
end up being his whole life’s mission. his skills to further the next genera- Business and Entrepreneurship, each
During Dean’s time at Highland High tion of ophthalmologists through week I recognize a small business that
School, he has taught the subjects of training and mentoring surgeons. As exemplifies the American entrepre-
math, English, yearbook, student gov- founder of the Global Outreach Divi- neurial spirit at the heart of our coun-
ernment, German, and Russian; acted sion of the Moran Eye Center and past try. It is my privilege to recognize a
as a cheerleading adviser; and is now a president of the American Society of small business with award-winning in-
school counselor. His time at Highland Cataract and Refractive Surgery, Dr. novation that provides high-quality
has spanned more than 63 graduating Crandall spent nearly four decades service and is active in its community.
classes and more than 30,000 students. helping those in need access high-qual- This week, it is my pleasure to honor
He is an avid football fan and has yet ity eye care. Dr. Crandall’s service to Scotlynn USA Division, Inc., of Fort
to miss a single Highland High football the field of ophthalmology continued Myers, FL, as the Senate Small Busi-
game in the school’s entire history. as a member of the National Board of ness of the Week.
You will often see him selling tickets Medical Examiners and the American Ryan Carter founded Scotlynn USA
for sporting events, dances, plays, and Board of Ophthalmology. Division, Inc., in 2010, the year after
any other community events at the His philanthropy was widespread, the Great Recession ended. Ryan
school. He has been a father figure to performing free surgeries in his local worked for a Cincinnati freight broker-
thousands and helped students in need community and in dozens of developing age firm and identified a market de-
of clothing, food, and financial assist- countries around the globe. I traveled mand for reliable, customer-focused de-
ance, including for those serving a with Dr. Crandall to Guatemala and livery of time-sensitive perishable
church mission. Dean never married or Haiti to help perform vision restoring goods. Together, Ryan and his younger
had children of his own, but instead cataract surgeries and saw firsthand brother, Brad, established Scotlynn
dedicated his life to the children of his compassion and commitment to USA in Fort Myers as a transportation
Highland High School. curing preventable diseases. and logistics provider in southwest
My own staffer, Matt Holton, was a Dr. Crandall’s humanitarianism was Florida. The business grew quickly,
student of Dean’s in the early 2000s and so renowned that he received numerous moving in 2012 from their original 900-
got to experience Dean’s extraordinary international awards for his work. He square-foot office into their current
dedication to his students firsthand. is the only physician to have received 12,000-square-foot building.
While Matt was a freshman, his father four of the most prestigious humani- Today, Scotlynn USA has grown into
was deployed with the U.S. Army in tarian awards in ophthalmology from an award-winning logistics firm oper-
Operation Iraqi Freedom. Dean saw a the American Glaucoma Society, the ating a truck fleet and freight broker-
student in need of additional care and American Academy of Ophthalmology, age that distributes perishable foods
so took Matt under his wing, becoming the American Society of Cataract and nationwide. Ryan serves as the execu-
a crucial mentor and father figure in Refractive Surgery, and the Chang tive vice president, and Brad is in a
his life. To this day, they remain close Family Foundation. Additionally, Ro- managerial role. They foster a sense of
friends. tary International awarded him with community among their employees, re-
Dean was also a teacher of a dear both the Health Care Heroes Award for sulting in high employee retention
friend of mine, former Governor of the Excellence in Health Care and Commu- rates, and they prioritize hiring vet-
State of Utah, U.S. Ambassador to nity Outreach and the Vocational Ex- erans. Ryan serves on a number of non-
China, and U.S. Ambassador to Russia cellence Award for Humanitarian Serv- profit boards and volunteers with sev-
Jon Huntsman. Dean often teaches the ice. eral organizations, including Big
students of Highland High School that On behalf of all ophthalmologists, to- Brothers Big Sisters, Habitat for Hu-
failure is a critical ingredient to suc- gether we mourn the loss of an out- manity, and St. Matthews House.
cess, using the example that Jon standing surgeon and even greater Uniquely, Scotlynn USA provides its
Huntsman, who ran and lost for stu- man. Alan was a steadfast ambassador employees 16 hours of annual leave to
dent body president, later achieved the to the field of ophthalmology, and his volunteer with local organizations.
highest offices of public service. true selflessness will certainly never be Scotlynn USA has received industry
Dean is an undeniable institution not forgotten.∑ recognition for its entrepreneurship
only at Highland High School, but f and innovation. Notably, it received
throughout the entire State of Utah. early help from the Florida Small
TRIBUTE TO MARGIE Business Development Center—SBDC—
He is a Utahn from the Greatest Gen-
MONTGOMERY located at Florida Gulf Coast Univer-
eration, embodying the best of the
American spirit; and it is my privilege ∑ Mr. PAUL. Mr. President, 50 years sity, FGCU. They provided Scotlynn
to honor him today.∑ ago—several years before the landmark resources, including mentorship, busi-
f Roe v. Wade decision—a young mother ness planning, and access to capital ad-
was so moved by a news story calling vice to help them establish their busi-
REMEMBERING DR. ALAN for the legalization of abortion in Ken- ness. In 2019, the Florida SBDC at
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CRANDALL tucky that she began to share her con- FGCU awarded Ryan the Distinguished
∑ Mr. PAUL. Mr. President, today I cerns with family, friends, and anyone Entrepreneur of the Year title. This
wish to pay tribute to Dr. Alan who would listen. Out of her passion, year, Ryan was named as the 2020 U.S.
Crandall, of Salt Lake City, Utah, who the Kentucky Right to Life was born, Small Business Administration—SBA—
passed away on October 2, 2020. A lead- and for 50 years, Margie Montgomery Florida Small Business Person of the
er in the ophthalmologic community, has nurtured, grown, and led this orga- Year and was named first runner-up for
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October 22, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6401
the SBA 2020 Small Business Person of ment and Budget (OMB) Circular A–123; to Aviation Administration, Department of
the Year. the Committee on Homeland Security and Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to
Like many Floridian small busi- Governmental Affairs. law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Standard
EC–5693. A communication from the Chair- Instrument Approach Procedures, and Take-
nesses, Scotlynn USA rose to the occa- man of the National Transportation Safety off Minimums and Obstacle Departure Proce-
sion and supported their community Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, the dures Miscellaneous Amendments; Amdt. No
during the coronavirus pandemic. Board’s fiscal year 2020 Federal Activities In- 3914’’ ((RIN2120–AA65) (Docket No. 31322)) re-
Working with Feeding America, they ventory Reform (FAIR) Act submission of its ceived during adjournment of the Senate in
raised funds for charity and distributed commercial and inherently governmental ac- the Office of the President of the Senate on
more than 3,500 free meals. Partnering tivities; to the Committee on Homeland Se- October 13, 2020; to the Committee on Com-
with Community Cooperative and Mid- curity and Governmental Affairs. merce, Science, and Transportation.
EC–5694. A communication from the Direc- EC–5702. A communication from the Man-
west Food Bank, Scotlynn USA do- tor, Office of Acquisition Policy, General agement and Program Analyst, Federal
nated logistical support and truck Services Administration, transmitting, pur- Aviation Administration, Department of
space, enabling these two food banks to suant to law, the report of a rule entitled Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to
distribute approximately 2 million ‘‘Federal Acquisition Regulation; Federal law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Standard
pounds of food to Floridians in need. Acquisition Circular 2021–01, Introduction’’ Instrument Approach Procedures, and Take-
As an essential business, Scotlynn (FAC 2021–01) received during adjournment of off Minimums and Obstacle Departure Proce-
the Senate in the Office of the President of dures Miscellaneous Amendments; Amdt. No
USA managed to stay open, keep their
the Senate on October 8, 2020; to the Com- 3911’’ ((RIN2120–AA65) (Docket No. 31319)) re-
employees safe, and play a key role in ceived during adjournment of the Senate in
mittee on Homeland Security and Govern-
keeping our Nation’s supply chains mental Affairs. the Office of the President of the Senate on
running smoothly. In April 2020, the EC–5695. A communication from the CEO October 13, 2020; to the Committee on Com-
SBA launched the Paycheck Protection and Director of the United States Agency for merce, Science, and Transportation.
Program—PPP—a small business relief Global Media, transmitting, pursuant to law, EC–5703. A communication from the Man-
program I was proud to author. The the Agency’s fiscal year 2020 Federal Activi- agement and Program Analyst, Federal
ties Inventory Reform (FAIR) Act submis- Aviation Administration, Department of
PPP provides forgivable loans to im- Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to
pacted small businesses and nonprofits sion of its commercial and inherently gov-
ernmental activities; to the Committee on law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi-
who maintain their payroll during the ness Directives; Bell Textron inc. (Type Cer-
Homeland Security and Governmental Af-
coronavirus pandemic. Thanks to their fairs. tificate Previously Held by Bell Helicopter
PPP loan, Scotlynn USA was able to EC–5696. A communication from the Agen- Textron Inc.) Helicopters; Amendment 39–
retain 214 jobs and continued serving cy Representative, Patent and Trademark 21194’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA–
their customers and community. Office, Department of Commerce, transmit- 2018–0598)) received during adjournment of
ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- the Senate in the Office of the President of
Scotlynn USA exemplifies the crit-
titled ‘‘Facilitating the Use of the WIPO’s the Senate on October 13, 2020; to the Com-
ical role that small businesses play in mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor-
investing in community development. ePCT System to Prepare International Ap-
plications for Filing with the United States tation.
Their leadership and commitment to Receiving Office’’ (RIN0651–AD43) received in EC–5704. A communication from the Man-
their customers and employees is com- the Office of the President of the Senate on agement and Program Analyst, Federal
mendable, especially during these un- Aviation Administration, Department of
October 5, 2020; to the Committee on the Ju-
precedented times. Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to
diciary.
EC–5697. A communication from the Super- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi-
Congratulations to Ryan, Brad and ness Directives; Rolls-Royce Corporation
the entire team at Scotlynn USA Divi- visor of the Regulations and Dissemination
Team, Employment and Training Adminis- (Type Certificate Previously Held by Allison
sion, Inc. I look forward to your con- Engine Company) Turbofan Engines’’
tration, Department of Labor, transmitting,
tinued success in Florida and through- pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA–2020–0679))
out the United States.∑ ‘‘Strengthening Wage Protections for the
received during adjournment of the Senate
f in the Office of the President of the Senate
Temporary and Permanent Employment of
on October 13, 2020; to the Committee on
Certain Aliens in the United States’’
EXECUTIVE AND OTHER Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
(RIN1205–AC00) received during adjournment EC–5705. A communication from the Man-
COMMUNICATIONS of the Senate in the Office of the President agement and Program Analyst, Federal
The following communications were of the Senate on October 8, 2020; to the Com- Aviation Administration, Department of
laid before the Senate, together with mittee on the Judiciary. Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to
accompanying papers, reports, and doc- EC–5698. A communication from the Chief
law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi-
of the Regulatory Coordination Division,
uments, and were referred as indicated: ness Directives; Airbus Helicopters; Amend-
Citizenship and Immigration Services, De- ment 39–21178’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No.
EC–5689. A communication from the Sec- partment of Homeland Security, transmit-
retary of Education, transmitting, pursuant FAA–2018–0214)) received during adjournment
ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- of the Senate in the Office of the President
to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Interim titled ‘‘Strengthening the H–1B Non-
Final Regulations - Rulemaking and Guid- of the Senate on October 13, 2020; to the Com-
immigrant Visa Classification Program’’ mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor-
ance Procedures’’ (34 CFR Part 9) received in (RIN1615–AC13) received during adjournment
the Office of the President Pro Tempore of tation.
of the Senate in the Office of the President EC–5706. A communication from the Man-
the Senate; to the Committee on Health, of the Senate on October 13, 2020; to the Com- agement and Program Analyst, Federal
Education, Labor, and Pensions. mittee on the Judiciary. Aviation Administration, Department of
EC–5690. A communication from the Execu- EC–5699. A communication from the Assist- Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to
tive Director, Office of General Counsel, Fed- ant Attorney General, Office of Legislative law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi-
eral Retirement Thrift Investment Board, Affairs, Department of Justice, transmit- ness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes;
transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of ting, pursuant to law, two (2) reports relative Amendment 39–21172’’ ((RIN2120–AA64)
a rule entitled ‘‘Additional Withdrawal Op- to vacancies in the Department of Justice, (Docket No. FAA–2020–0337)) received during
tions’’ (5 CFR Part 1631) received during ad- received in the Office of the President of the adjournment of the Senate in the Office of
journment of the Senate in the Office of the Senate on October 19, 2020; to the Committee the President of the Senate on October 13,
President of the Senate on October 8, 2020; to on the Judiciary. 2020; to the Committee on Commerce,
the Committee on Homeland Security and EC–5700. A communication from the Man- Science, and Transportation.
Governmental Affairs. agement and Program Analyst, Federal EC–5707. A communication from the Man-
EC–5691. A communication from the Chair- Aviation Administration, Department of agement and Program Analyst, Federal
man of the National Transportation Safety Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to Aviation Administration, Department of
Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, the law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Standard Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to
Board’s 2019 Annual Report to Congress; to Instrument Approach Procedures, and Take- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi-
the Committees on Homeland Security and off Minimums and Obstacle Departure Proce- ness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes;
Governmental Affairs; and Commerce, dures Miscellaneous Amendments; Amdt. No Amendment 39–21173’’ ((RIN2120–AA64)
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Science, and Transportation. 3913’’ ((RIN2120–AA65) (Docket No. 31321)) re- (Docket No. FAA–2018–0588)) received during
EC–5692. A communication from the Chair- ceived during adjournment of the Senate in adjournment of the Senate in the Office of
man, National Transportation Safety Board, the Office of the President of the Senate on the President of the Senate on October 13,
transmitting, pursuant to law, the Board’s October 13, 2020; to the Committee on Com- 2020; to the Committee on Commerce,
annual submission regarding agency compli- merce, Science, and Transportation. Science, and Transportation.
ance with the Federal Managers’ Financial EC–5701. A communication from the Man- EC–5708. A communication from the Man-
Integrity Act and revised Office of Manage- agement and Program Analyst, Federal agement and Program Analyst, Federal
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