Recognizing Lucky Goat Coffee Company (Cong. Rec., Dec. 2, 2020)
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Page S7174 of the Senate section of the Congressional Record for December 2, 2020, with additional statements in interleaved columns. A speaker supports S. 578, which waives a waiting period in the disability program for patients with ALS, while noting the disability trust fund may face depletion, which is that speaker's view. Mr. Blumenthal recognizes Mark Davis on his retirement after five decades in broadcast journalism, nearly 37 years of them with News 8. A statement praises the retiring director of a Small Business Development Center who grew its reach from one office serving five counties to seven offices serving 18 counties.
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“Recognizing Lucky Goat Coffee Company (Cong. Rec., Dec. 2, 2020).”
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S7174 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE December 2, 2020
S. 578 waives a waiting period in the ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS from one office serving five counties,
disability program for the compelling to seven offices serving 18 counties. Ad-
case of patients with ALS. ditionally, SBDC expanded its services
There are, of course, other compel- TRIBUTE TO MARK DAVIS from supporting entrepreneurs, to now
ling cases. ∑ Mr. BLUMENTHAL. Mr. President, enabling clients to grow their existing
And we have to be mindful of the dis- today I wish to recognize Mark Davis small businesses.
ability trust fund which will eventu- on the occasion of his retirement. In her final year as director, Mrs.
ally face depletion. Mark dedicated over five decades to Donaldson faced one of her most dif-
As the Consortium for Citizens with broadcast journalism, including an im- ficult challenges yet. The COVID–19
Disabilities, which is an umbrella orga- pressive near 37 years with News 8. An pandemic forced her office to work re-
nization representing advocates for a award winning-radio news director in motely where they had to quickly ac-
number of disabling conditions, puts it: Boston, Mark quickly adapted to TV climate to the ever-changing economic
‘‘Bills that only fix the problem for some news when he arrived in Connecticut. conditions. Under her leadership, the
people who meet the strict eligibility stand- Throughout his career, he set an exam- SBDC team worked diligently to help
ards for SSDI are likely to lead to interest ple with his honest, unstinting report- small businesses adapt to the pan-
groups requesting waiver of wait periods for ing. Mark covered the administrations demic, advising on financial assistance
other impairments.’’ of seven Connecticut Governors, al- opportunities available, including the
So it is likely that Congress will see ways speaking truth to power. Paycheck Protection Program and
more requests for waivers of waiting His thorough, efficient responses to Economic Injury Disaster Loans
periods for those afflicted with disabil- stories earned Mark the respect of his through the U.S. Small Business Ad-
ities arising from conditions other colleagues. Holding himself to the ministration. This year alone, the cen-
than ALS. highest standard, Mark was always a ter has participated in more than 20,000
Waiting periods in the disability in- consummate professional. Mark’s out-
consulting hours and facilitated the
surance program were put into law for standing and reliable work leaves a re-
awards of approximately $50 million in
various policy reasons. markable legacy in Connecticut jour-
capital to small businesses in her re-
When we waive waiting periods for nalism.
As chief political correspondent, gion.
specific conditions, some of which are Over the years, Mrs. Donaldson has
terribly disabling and even fatal, we Mark remained nonpartisan while dem-
onstrating tireless grit. He was coura- shown paramount dedication to small
change the nature of the disability pro- businesses. She has played a critical
gram. geous and never shied away from ask-
ing the tough questions. At the same role in the economic growth of north-
We change benefits and don’t have east Florida and has nurtured the
any offsetting change to the tax that time, Mark had an uncanny ability to
put politicians at ease, facilitating dis- American dream. Mrs. Donaldson will
funds the disability insurance trust be greatly missed by her colleagues and
fund or any offsetting change to other cussions and ensuring he could provide
a thoughtful, complete story. Trusted the thousands of business owners she
benefits. has assisted throughout her notable ca-
However compelling it is to waive by constituents, he was voted our
State’s best local TV reporter 2 years reer. I wish her the best of luck in all
waiting periods, whenever we do it, we of her future endeavors.∑
accelerate the exhaustion of the dis- in a row by Connecticut Magazine.
Mark’s exceptional record as an in-
ability trust fund. f
sightful, driven, and honest reporter
And that affects people with all
leaves a historic mark and emphasizes
forms of disability.
the vital role he and his fellow report- RECOGNIZING LUCKY GOAT
In order to help make Social Secu-
ers play in keeping people well in- COFFEE COMPANY
rity combined disability and retire-
formed in Connecticut and across the ∑ Mr. RUBIO. Mr. President, chairman
ment trust funds whole, my amend-
Nation. His professional partnership of the Senate Committee on Small
ment would offset the cost of the ALS
with Joe Sferrazza established a model Business and Entrepreneurship, each
bill.
of unmatched teamwork that will have week I recognize a small business that
My amendment simply changes the
an impact for years to come. exemplifies the American entrepre-
minimum monthly withholding thresh- I applaud his lifetime of tenacious
old for recovery of any overpayment of neurial spirit at the heart of our coun-
commitment to comprehensive, fair
Social Security benefits to reflect the try. It is my privilege to recognize a
work focused on uncovering the truth,
increase in benefits we have seen since and I know my colleagues will join me family-owned business that invests
SSA established the current minimum in thanking Mark for his extraordinary heavily in its customers, employees,
of $10 in 1960. contributions to regional reporting.∑ and community. Today, it is my honor
My amendment simply changes the to name the Lucky Goat Coffee Com-
f
threshold amount from $10 to 10 per- pany of Tallahassee, FL, as the Senate
cent of the monthly benefit payable, as TRIBUTE TO JANICE DONALDSON Small Business of the Week.
is already done in the SSI program. ∑ Mr. RUBIO. Mr. President, as chair- In 2010, Ben Pautsch founded Lucky
With this change, SSA would recover man of the Senate Committee on Small Goat Coffee Company as a coffee
overpayments more efficiently and bet- Business and Entrepreneurship, today I wholesale and distribution company.
ter fulfill its stewardship obligations to recognize and honor the career of Jan- Ben, a graduate of Florida State Uni-
Social Security’s trust funds, while re- ice Donaldson, Director of the Small versity—FSU—focused on providing
taining safeguards for beneficiaries Business Development Center—SBDC— high-quality beans to local coffee cafes.
surrounding overpayments. at the University of North Florida, The Tallahassee-based business grew
Guardrails to protect beneficiaries to UNF. At the end of this month, she will quickly as orders poured in. Their rep-
ensure that collections don’t create retire after serving the small business utation for roasting the best grounds
hardships are maintained. community for 31 years. led to the creation of the first Lucky
Nothing in my amendment leads to Since 1981, Mrs. Donaldson has sup- Goat coffee shop in 2015. The appealing
benefit cuts of even a penny that a re- ported small business owners and en- storefront and large warehouse allowed
tiree or disabled worker has earned. trepreneurs in the Jacksonville area. Lucky Goat to spread their knowledge
This policy is something that has After graduating from the University and passion for coffee through various
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been in numerous budgets of the Presi- of Georgia in 1980, Janice joined the classes and tours, strengthening their
dent, including President Obama and SBDC at UNF as editor of the office customer relationships in the process.
now President Trump. newsletter. After 21 years with the of- Today, Lucky Goat Coffee has grown
I urge my colleagues to support my fice, Mrs. Donaldson took over as direc- to include five coffee shops in Tallahas-
amendment, to ensure that we protect tor in 2002 and has been a resilient see and a franchise location in Jack-
the integrity of Social Security’s trust leader throughout her years of service. sonville. Their Tallahassee-based head-
funds while also protecting bene- During her tenure as director, the quarters provides more than 350 whole-
ficiaries. center’s service area grew immensely, sale customers across the country with
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December 2, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S7175
premium coffee beans. Ben keeps his EXECUTIVE AND OTHER port of a rule entitled ‘‘Hearings Held by Ad-
strong relationship with FSU. Lucky COMMUNICATIONS ministrative Appeals Judges of the Appeals
Goat Coffee products are featured on Council’’ (RIN0960–AI25) received during ad-
The following communications were journment of the Senate in the Office of the
campus, and Ben regularly hires FSU laid before the Senate, together with President of the Senate on November 20,
students and alumni. From the start, accompanying papers, reports, and doc- 2020; to the Committee on Finance.
Ben has been committed to creating uments, and were referred as indicated: EC–5984. A communication from the Direc-
dignified work. He prioritizes career EC–5976. A communication from the Presi- tor, Office of Federal Contract Compliance
development and professional growth dent of the United States, transmitting, pur- Programs, Department of Labor, transmit-
for his employees, with one-time suant to law, a report relative to the ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en-
baristas moving up to serve in senior issuance of an Executive Order declaring a titled ‘‘Nondiscrimination Obligations of
Federal Contractors and Subcontractors:
management within the company. national emergency to deal with the threat
posed by the People’s Republic of China Procedures to Resolve Potential Employ-
Over the years, Lucky Goat Coffee ment Discrimination’’ (RIN1250–AA10) re-
has been recognized for its growth and (PRC) increasing exploitation of United
States Capital to resource and to enable the ceived in the Office of the President of the
remained committed to investing in its Senate on November 12, 2020; to the Com-
development and modernization of its mili-
community. In 2017, then-Governor tary, intelligence, and other security mittee on Health, Education, Labor, and
Rick Scott recognized Lucky Goat Cof- apparatuses which continues to allow the Pensions.
fee with a Governor’s Business Ambas- EC–5985. A communication from the Direc-
PRC to directly threaten the United States
sador Award. As one of the 100 fastest tor, Office of Federal Contract Compliance
forces overseas, including by developing and
Programs, Department of Labor, transmit-
growing companies owned or led by deploying weapons of mass destruction, ad-
ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en-
Florida State University alumnus, vanced conventional weapons, and malicious
titled ‘‘Nondiscrimination Obligations of
Lucky Goat Coffee was named to the cyber-enabled actions against the United
Federal Contractors and Subcontractors:
Seminole 100 in 2018, 2019, and 2020. Ben States and its people; to the Committee on
Procedures to Resolve Potential Employ-
Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
mentors young entrepreneurs inter- EC–5977. A communication from the Direc-
ment Discrimination’’ (RIN1250–AA10) re-
ested in the coffee industry, and Lucky ceived in the Office of the President Pro
tor of Legislative Affairs, Federal Deposit
Goat Coffee supports local youth-fo- Tempore of the Senate; to the Committee on
Insurance Corporation, transmitting, pursu-
cused organizations, including local Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
ant to law, the report of a rule entitled EC–5986. A communication from the Acting
Little League teams and Cub Scouts. ‘‘Final Rule - Branch Application Proce- Assistant Secretary, Employee Benefits Se-
They also help Leon County Schools, dures’’ (RIN3064–AF54) received in the Office curity Administration, Department of Labor,
donating much-needed school supplies of the President of the Senate on November transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of
for students and equipment, including 17, 2020; to the Committee on Banking, Hous- a rule entitled ‘‘Registration Requirements
ing, and Urban Affairs. for Pooled Plan Providers’’ (RIN1210–AB94)
coffee, for the teachers. EC–5978. A communication from the Sec-
Like many Florida small businesses, received in the Office of the President of the
retary of the Treasury, transmitting, pursu- Senate on November 17, 2020; to the Com-
Lucky Goat Coffee suffered a severe de- ant to law, the six-month periodic report on mittee on Health, Education, Labor, and
cline in revenue due to the coronavirus the national emergency with respect to seri- Pensions.
pandemic. In April 2020, the U.S. Small ous human rights abuse and corruption that EC–5987. A communication from the Acting
Business Administration launched the was declared in Executive Order 13818 of De- Assistant Secretary, Employee Benefits Se-
Paycheck Protection Program, a small cember 20, 2017; to the Committee on Bank- curity Administration, Department of Labor,
business relief program that I was ing, Housing, and Urban Affairs. transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of
EC–5979. A communication from the Sec- a rule entitled ‘‘Financial Factors in Select-
proud to author. The PPP provides for- retary of the Treasury, transmitting, pursu-
givable loans to impacted small busi- ing Plan Investments’’ (RIN1210–AB95) re-
ant to law, a six-month periodic report on ceived in the Office of the President of the
nesses and nonprofits who maintain the national emergency with respect to the Senate on November 17, 2020; to the Com-
their payroll during the COVID–19 pan- stabilization of Iraq that was declared in Ex- mittee on Health, Education, Labor, and
demic. A PPP loan gave Lucky Goat ecutive Order 13303 of May 22, 2003; to the Pensions.
the support it needed to retain its em- Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban EC–5988. A communication from the Board
ployees and survive the pandemic. Affairs. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Farm
EC–5980. A communication from the Regu- Credit Administration, transmitting, pursu-
Lucky Goat Coffee is a notable exam-
lations Coordinator, Centers for Medicare ant to law, the Administration’s Perform-
ple of a small business that provides and Medicaid Services, Department of
dignified work to its employees and in- ance and Accountability Report for fiscal
Health and Human Services, transmitting, year 2020; to the Committee on Health, Edu-
vests in its community. Through their pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled cation, Labor, and Pensions.
passion and generosity, Lucky Goat ‘‘CY 2021 Inpatient Hospital Deductible and EC–5989. A communication from the Chair-
fuels Floridians every day with its deli- Hospital and Extended Care Services Coin- man, International Trade Commission,
cious coffee and supports them through surance Amounts’’ (RIN0938–AU14) received transmitting, pursuant to law, the Commis-
community service. in the Office of the President of the Senate sion’s fiscal year 2020 Annual Financial Re-
on November 16, 2020; to the Committee on port (AFR); to the Committee on Homeland
Congratulations to Ben and the en-
Finance. Security and Governmental Affairs.
tire team at Lucky Goat. I look for- EC–5981. A communication from the Regu- EC–5990. A communication from the Direc-
ward to your continued success.∑ lations Coordinator, Centers for Medicare tor, Office of Acquisition Policy, General
and Medicaid Services, Department of Services Administration, transmitting, pur-
f Health and Human Services, transmitting, suant to law, the report of a rule entitled
pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Federal Acquisition Regulation; Federal
MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT ‘‘CY 2021 Part A Premiums for the Uninsured Acquisition Circular 2021–02, Small Entity
Aged and for Certain Disabled Individuals Compliance Guide’’ (FAC 2021–02) received in
Messages from the President of the Who Have Exhausted Other Entitlement’’ the Office of the President of the Senate on
United States were communicated to (RIN0938–AU15) received in the Office of the November 12, 2020; to the Committee on
the Senate by Mr. Pate, one of his sec- President of the Senate on November 16, Homeland Security and Governmental Af-
retaries. 2020; to the Committee on Finance. fairs.
EC–5982. A communication from the Regu- EC–5991. A communication from the Direc-
f lations Coordinator, Centers for Medicare tor, Office of Acquisition Policy, General
and Medicaid Services, Department of Services Administration, transmitting, pur-
Health and Human Services, transmitting, suant to law, the report of a rule entitled
EXECUTIVE MESSAGES REFERRED
pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Federal Acquisition Regulation; Federal
In executive session the Presiding Of- ‘‘Medicaid Program; Medicaid and Children’s Acquisition Circular 2021–02, Technical
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ficer laid before the Senate messages Health Insurance Plan (CHIP) Managed Care Amendments’’ (FAC 2021–02) received in the
from the President of the United (CMS–2408-F)’’ (RIN0938–AT40) received in Office of the President of the Senate on No-
States submitting sundry nominations the Office of the President of the Senate on vember 12, 2020; to the Committee on Home-
November 16, 2020; to the Committee on Fi- land Security and Governmental Affairs.
which were referred to the
nance. EC–5992. A communication from the Direc-
apppropriate committees. EC–5983. A communication from the Regu- tor, Office of Acquisition Policy, General
(The messages received today are lations Writer, Office of Regulations and Re- Services Administration, transmitting, pur-
printed at the end of the Senate pro- ports Clearance, Social Security Administra- suant to law, the report of a rule entitled
ceedings.) tion, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- ‘‘Federal Acquisition Regulation: FAR Case
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