Recognizing National Rural Health Day (Cong. Rec., Nov. 19, 2020)
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A page of the Congressional Record, House, dated November 19, 2020, at page H5940, with one-minute speeches and a recess. Mr. Arrington recognizes Gene Arrington, a West Texas basketball star and the most recent inductee into the Texas Panhandle Sports Hall of Fame. Mr. García of Illinois honors Maria Cerda, who died on November 8 of COVID-19, the first Puerto Rican woman and first Latina appointed to the Chicago Board of Education. The House recesses until noon and the Chaplain, the Reverend Patrick Conroy, then offers the prayer. Mr. LaMalfa recognizes National Rural Healthcare Day and another Member pays tribute to a Wheeling businessman and community leader.
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“Recognizing National Rural Health Day (Cong. Rec., Nov. 19, 2020).”
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H5940 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE November 19, 2020
Mr. ARRINGTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise He is our hero. God bless, and go Mr. GARCÍA of Illinois. Madam
today to recognize a very special con- West Texas. Speaker, on November 8, we lost a
stituent, a legendary west Texan, and a f trailblazer for the Latino community
great American and the most recent in- due to COVID–19.
ductee into the Texas Panhandle RECESS Maria Cerda was the first Puerto
Sports Hall of Fame, Gene Arrington. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Rican woman and first Latina ap-
At 6-foot-6, ‘‘Big Air,’’ as his friends ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair pointed to the Chicago Board of Edu-
call him, is a giant of a man with a declares the House in recess until noon cation.
larger-than-life story. today. In that role, she secured funding for
He was raised by a single mom on the Accordingly (at 10 o’clock and 45 bilingual education programs and cul-
south side of Amarillo, Texas, with lit- minutes a.m.), the House stood in re- turally responsive curricula that
tle more than a roof over his head. In cess. helped children like me, whose first
spite of his humble beginnings, God language was not English, succeed.
f She went on to cofound the Latino
blessed him with an abundance of
athleticism and drive that helped him b 1200 Institute and later served as an ap-
achieve tremendous success in the pointee to President Jimmy Carter’s
sport of basketball. AFTER RECESS National Council on Educational Re-
In 1956, Arrington led the Palo Duro The recess having expired, the House search.
Dons to their first State championship was called to order by the Speaker pro In the 1980s, Mayor Harold Wash-
basketball title, averaging 20 points a tempore (Ms. HOULAHAN) at noon. ington appointed Maria Cerda to head
game, and named to both the all-State the Office of Employment and Training
f
and all-tournament teams. He was the to oversee Federal job training pro-
only Texan to be invited to play in the PRAYER grams.
North versus South All-Star Game in The role she played in turning Chi-
The Chaplain, the Reverend Patrick
Murray, Kentucky. cago into a sanctuary city also de-
J. Conroy, offered the following prayer:
After high school, Arrington joined serves recognition.
God of Heaven and Earth, we give Maria was once accosted by immigra-
Polk Robison’s Texas Tech Red Raid- You thanks for giving us another day.
ers, where he started for 3 years, scored tion agents in a clear case of racial
Bless the Members of the people’s profiling. The incident prompted
652 points, and pulled down 409 re- House with focus and purpose as they
bounds in 71 games. Mayor Washington to issue the Na-
gather these few days before Thanks- tion’s first ordinance preventing har-
His greatest feat, Mr. Speaker, while giving. May their efforts give true
playing ball at Texas Tech was winning assment of people of immigrant back-
cause for Americans to gather to give ground.
the heart of a young coed from Austin, thanks.
Texas, Betty Lee Cook, who is now his We celebrate her for her outstanding
As infections continue to spread and commitment to social, educational,
wife of over 50 years. hospitals nationwide are pressed to
If you asked my dad about his great- and economic equity for Latinos in
their limits, look with mercy upon Chicago and throughout our country.
est achievements, he wouldn’t ref- Your people. May we all, together, be Rest in power, Maria Cerda. We are
erence championship titles, all-star mindful of the part we can play in ad- eternally grateful for your work.
games, or all-State and all-conference dressing the spread of coronavirus.
teams. He wouldn’t mention a single f
May all that is done be for Your
athletic achievement or accolade. greater honor and glory. RECOGNIZING NATIONAL RURAL
Instead, he would talk about the day Amen. HEALTH DAY
he met Jesus and joined God’s kingdom (Mr. WILLIAMS asked and was given
team and what joy and blessing and f
permission to address the House for 1
peace and purpose he experienced from THE JOURNAL minute.)
that relationship. Mr. WILLIAMS. Madam Speaker, I
He would talk about his most impres- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu-
ant to section 4(a) of House Resolution rise in honor of National Rural Health
sive score of convincing my mom to Day and to commend our healthcare
marry him and spend over 50 years 967, the Journal of the last day’s pro-
ceedings is approved. providers across the 25th District of
doing life with him and how she has Texas for their determination during
been such a faithful friend and partner f
this once-in-a-generation public health
and such a hardworking woman and an PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE crisis.
amazing mother. Throughout COVID–19, these men and
He would talk about coaching three The SPEAKER pro tempore. Will the
women have stepped up to continue
boys to be men and how proud he is of gentleman from Texas (Mr. WILLIAMS)
serving Texans and protecting the well-
all three of us and how he prayed every come forward and lead the House in the
being of our families.
day—every day—for our happiness in Pledge of Allegiance. I am proud to closely partner with
life and in the Lord. Mr. WILLIAMS led the Pledge of Al- rural health facilities in our district
He would talk about his all-star legiance as follows: like Goodall-Witcher in Clifton and
friends and what a blessing they have I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the Baylor Scott & White in Marble Falls,
been and how sweet life has been and United States of America, and to the Repub- and to provide them with tangible re-
how they have helped him be more suc- lic for which it stands, one nation under God,
indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
lief and resources under the CARES
cessful. Act.
I am proud of my dad’s induction f To further support their mission, I
into the Texas Panhandle Sports Hall introduced the Ensuring Telehealth
ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER
of Fame, but, Mr. Speaker, the most Expansion Act that would help ensure
PRO TEMPORE
important thing to my dad is not being ease of care for both physicians and
a Hall of Fame athlete. It is being the The SPEAKER pro tempore. The their patients, especially during the
best husband, father, and friend that he Chair will entertain up to 15 requests pandemic.
can be. for 1-minute speeches on each side of As our world becomes more depend-
So I congratulate my dad on his Hall the aisle. ent on technology for healthcare deliv-
of Fame honor. But, more importantly, f ery, it is crucial we adapt by creating
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I congratulate him on realizing his policies that ensure the highest quality
deepest desires and his biggest dream HONORING MARIA CERDA of care possible.
of being a world-class father and teach- (Mr. GARCÍA of Illinois asked and To our central Texas doctors, nurses,
ing his boys the game of life, the love was given permission to address the physicians, first responders, and all
of God, and the true meaning of suc- House for 1 minute and to revise and other medical professionals, we simply
cess. extend his remarks.) say thank you.
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November 19, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H5941
May God bless you, may God bless as well as numerous other organiza- But I am going to remember Tom the
Texas, and may He continue to bless tions. most because he was my neighbor.
the United States of America. His active role in political circles After every single snowfall, since I
In God we trust. earned him the nickname of ‘‘Mr. Re- lived right by him, and all of us on the
f publican.’’ same street, we would never have to
Lee was a proud supporter of conserv- wake up to an unplowed driveway be-
RECOGNIZING TRANSGENDER DAY ative values and principles. But most cause that is just what Tom did.
OF REMEMBRANCE importantly, Lee worked hard to try to I am going to miss seeing Tom with
(Ms. SCANLON asked and was given make Wheeling, West Virginia, a his dog on his golf cart rolling down
permission to address the House for 1 strong and vibrant community for gen- our street, but he is also going to be
minute.) erations to come. mostly remembered for the love of his
Ms. SCANLON. Madam Speaker, He and his wife, June, touched the kids and grandkids.
today, I rise to recognize Transgender lives of thousands in our area. His passing is a loss for Taylorville
Day of Remembrance and honor the Our thoughts and prayers are with and everyone who had the pleasure of
memories of far too many transgender his family, their three children, and six knowing him.
or gender-nonconforming people, at grandchildren as we all mourn his pass- Shannon and I send our thoughts and
least 36 of whom were lost this year to ing. prayers to his wife, Fran; his kids,
fatal violence, the majority of whom Lee, you made a difference. You will Cheryl and Jerry; his grandkids, Joel,
were Black and Latinx transgender be missed. Anna, and Jillian; and his sister, Glo-
women. f ria.
I want to take a moment to lift up Tom, we will miss you, man. May
REJECTION OF DEMOCRAT
the names and stories of a few of the you rest in peace.
POLICIES
Black transgender women who faced vi- f
olence this year in the city of Philadel- (Mr. GUEST asked and was given per-
mission to address the House for 1 CHINA TASK FORCE
phia to honor their memory, because
when we fail to acknowledge this issue, minute and to revise and extend his re- (Mr. HILL of Arkansas asked and was
we cannot begin to address it. marks.) given permission to address the House
Mr. GUEST. Madam Speaker, today, for 1 minute and to revise and extend
Dominique ‘‘Rem’mie’’ Fells was
I rise to welcome my new colleagues his remarks.)
murdered on July 9. A friend described
who will join the 117th Congress. This Mr. HILL of Arkansas. Madam
her as a beautiful and unique soul. We
group includes individuals from diverse Speaker, I rise today to commend the
are heartened by the fact that an ar-
backgrounds, including a historic num- work of Republican Leader KEVIN
rest in her murder has finally occurred.
ber of conservative women. MCCARTHY and Foreign Affairs Com-
Tracy ‘‘Mia’’ Green was murdered on
The ideals that these conservative mittee Ranking Member MIKE MCCAUL
September 28. Her friends and family
Members stand for are a rejection of for their hard work on the China Task
shared how ‘‘her smile was so perfect
the ideals of the radical left. Force.
and so contagious’’ and how she always The American people have spoken After months of meetings and inves-
made people laugh. and voted against defunding the police, tigations, the task force released 82
Kendall Stephens was brutally at- against overreaching legislation to key findings and 430 associated rec-
tacked in her own home on August 24. take election independence away from ommendations. That number of rec-
As she was beaten, her attackers yelled our States, against adding Justices to ommendations demonstrates the im-
transphobic slurs and said they would the Supreme Court, and against mov- portant work that we have to do as a
‘‘come back to finish the job.’’ Thank- ing our country toward the failed poli- Congress to address China’s refusal to
fully, Kendall survived the assault and cies of socialism. play by the rules as a global power.
dedicates her work to healing the Instead, the American people are in- What was most disappointing,
transgender community in Philadel- terested in issues that will move our Madam Speaker, was that Speaker
phia. country forward, like supporting our PELOSI refused to participate in this ef-
This violence is motivated by anti- veterans, securing our border, address- fort.
transgender bigotry, and the intersec- ing our aging infrastructure, and en- Many of the recommendations, and
tions of employment, housing, and suring our country remains a safe place legislation linked with the rec-
other forms of discrimination put too to live, worship, and raise a family. ommendations, are bipartisan. I have
many transgender people, particularly In short, the American people want heard it directly from my Democratic
transgender women of color, at risk of and deserve from their leaders real so- colleagues with concerns about China’s
violence. lutions to problems facing our Nation, actions in a variety of areas, from
This Transgender Day of Remem- and I will continue to work with others human rights, intellectual property
brance, we honor those lost, honor toward finding those solutions and ad- theft, and military incursions in the
their survivors. As an ally, I rededicate vancing our conservative principles. South and East China Seas, just to
myself to working for change to pro- f name a few.
tect this community from discrimina- Tackling China as an issue should be
tion and violence. HONORING THOMAS LOWRY a bipartisan one, and I hope my Demo-
f (Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois cratic colleagues will come to the table
asked and was given permission to ad- in the coming months to collaborate
HONORING LEE PAULL III
dress the House for 1 minute and to re- with Republicans on the proper strat-
(Mr. MCKINLEY asked and was given vise and extend his remarks.) egy to counter China’s decision to
permission to address the House for 1 Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. threaten the global system.
minute.) Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor f
Mr. MCKINLEY. Madam Speaker, I Tom Lowry of Taylorville, my friend,
rise today to honor the life of my long- who passed away last Sunday. RECOGNIZING NATIONAL RURAL
term friend, Lee Paull III, of Wheeling, In 1971, Tom opened a Kentucky HEALTHCARE DAY
West Virginia, who passed away earlier Fried Chicken restaurant in our home- (Mr. LAMALFA asked and was given
this month. town and operated it until he retired in permission to address the House for 1
There was nothing Lee loved more 2015. Tom will be remembered in the minute and to revise and extend his re-
than his family and being from Wheel- community for his dedication to run- marks.)
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ing. He was an absolute pillar in the ning the KFC and making everyone Mr. LAMALFA. Madam Speaker, I
community, a successful business who walked through the door feel like rise to recognize National Rural
owner, an active member of the Wheel- family. Healthcare Day.
ing Chamber of Commerce and Rotary, For a long time, he was also on the One in five Americans calls rural
and a passionate supporter of the board of directors at First National America home, including the great
Linsly School and Wheeling Hospital, Bank. people of northern California.
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