Honoring the Volunteers (Cong. Rec., Dec. 10, 2020)
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This is E1129 of the Congressional Record, Extensions of Remarks, December 10, 2020, with interleaved columns. Mr. Thompson of California honors Supervisor Rob Brown for more than 20 years of public service in Lake County on the occasion of his retirement, noting his role in the response to the 2015 Valley Fire and his plans to distribute CARES Act funding to businesses. Another extension pays tribute to Representative Leslie Love of Michigan. Under the heading Honoring the Volunteers of the Iowa Mask Brigade, Mrs. Axne says the volunteers have produced almost 8,000 masks since March and have sent masks to people in need all over the United States, with the views attributed to the members.
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December 10, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1129
EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS
HONORING SUPERVISOR ROB to the people she serves in Michigan’s Tenth volunteers who have collectively produced al-
BROWN House District. Rep. Love was born, raised, most 8,000 masks since its inception in
and educated in the City of Detroit and her March.
HON. MIKE THOMPSON community roots run deep. She is passionate One of those volunteers is Ray Getting, who
OF CALIFORNIA in her approach to securing resources for the handles much of the logistics within the Bri-
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES residents of Redford Township and the City of gade. In a recent conversation, he mentioned
Detroit. As a legislator, she counts among her everyone who has received a mask is so in-
Thursday, December 10, 2020
successes, securing financial resources that credibly appreciative. The group maintains ex-
Mr. THOMPSON of California. Madam provide much-needed technology to public tremely high standards for quality, and if a
Speaker, I rise today to honor Supervisor Rob schools, public parks, and after school pro- mask wasn’t perfect, it wasn’t sent out. He’s
Brown for more than 20 years of dedicated gramming for young people. Rep. Love has been able to send high quality masks to peo-
public service in Lake County on the occasion also championed auto insurance reform, a pol- ple he cares about in places he knows it’s
of his retirement. In his five terms as County icy that would have a profound impact on resi- going to make a difference.
Supervisor, he has displayed a practical, sen- dents. Further cementing her commitment to As the organization has grown, their mask-
sible approach to leadership that has en- public service, Rep. Love has connected with making has become more innovative. When
deared him to his colleagues and constituents. residents throughout the Tenth House District the Brigade ran out of elastic bands for ear
A Lake County native, Supervisor Brown on countless occasions, whether it’s attending loops, they turned to hairbands. Today, they
has made it his mission to address the most community events or hosting town halls or cof- have purchased over 25,000 hairbands for
important issues facing his life-long home. In fee hours. their masks, and they have shared this tech-
response to the devastating 2015 Valley Fire, In short, Representative Leslie Love has nique, as well as many others they have de-
he stepped up to lead the county’s response served the public admirably. Please join me in veloped, with other mask-making organiza-
and recovery efforts and personally oversaw tribute to her service. tions.
the evacuation of Clearlake Riviera when law The Iowa Mask Brigade has sent masks to
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enforcement was overstrained. Never a man people in need all over the United States.
to leave things unfinished, he spearheaded HONORING THE VOLUNTEERS OF From the Iowa’s Dallas County Hospital to
extended land management assistance under THE IOWA MASK BRIGADE San Antonio to the Navajo Nation in Arizona,
the Benefit Zone initiative and brought volun- for whom they have created a custom design
teers together under the ‘‘1,000 Hands HON. CYNTHIA AXNE to fit their preferences. Now, the Brigade
Project’’ to mitigate future wildfire risks. When OF IOWA mostly serves low income housing, hospitals,
the Coronavirus pandemic threatened lives and nursing homes, such as the APEHA sen-
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
and livelihoods, he once again rose to the ior living apartments in Johnston, Iowa.
challenge, developing plans to distribute more Thursday, December 10, 2020 In honoring the Iowa Mask Brigade today, I
than $1 million in CARES Act funding to busi- Mrs. AXNE. Madam Speaker, as millions of want to underscore the values of hard work,
nesses in need. individuals, families, and essential workers dedication, persistence, and problem-solving
Even in more certain times, Supervisor struggle to obtain the proper personal protec- that Iowans demonstrate in spades during this
Brown never became complacent, tirelessly tive equipment (PPE) required to keep them difficult time. As Connie Klug said, ‘‘A unique
pursuing projects to benefit his constituents. safe during these difficult times, volunteer or- characteristic of Iowans is that we don’t get
He was instrumental in securing private fund- ganizations like the Iowa Mask Brigade have defeated easily. We just went to work and
ing for the construction of the Children’s Multi- stepped up to provide these critical items to overcame it. That to me is Iowans: we don’t
Disciplinary Interview Center for the District At- keep our citizens and communities safe. That get discouraged; we just get to work. We’re
torney’s Office, which has gained recognition is why today, I rise to ask the House of Rep- not helpless. We rolled up our sleeves and
as a powerful tool to improve child welfare. Al- resentatives to join me in recognizing the Iowa said, there are not problems that we can’t fig-
ways attuned to the need to preserve our nat- Mask Brigade as this week’s Iowan of the ure out.’’
ural and historic heritage, he led the acquisi- Week. I am so proud to recognize the Iowa Mask
tion of Mt. Konocti as a County Park and the The Iowa Mask Brigade was founded earlier Brigade for their outstanding work and their
establishment of the Ely Stage Stop Agricul- this year by Connie Klug after she received a unwavering willingness to help all those in
tural Museum. Even while working diligently to distressed call from her niece, an emergency need. It is my hope that other individuals and
accomplish these goals, Supervisor Brown room doctor in desperate need of PPE. organizations are inspired to take action of
made a name for himself as a uniquely hu- Connie immediately got to work researching their own. The volunteers powering the Iowa
morous, compassionate community member, protective masks and found that filters were Mask Brigade have not only given protective
partner, father, and grandfather. the most important feature that made them ef- gear to people in need, but also instilled hope
Madam Speaker, Supervisor Rob Brown fective. Although commercial face mask filters when we need it most. It is my honor to share
has distinguished himself as a civic leader were not available, Connie used her problem- the Iowa Mask Brigade’s story and recognize
with integrity, intellect, and savvy. It is there- solving skills to create her own. She began the group as our Iowan of the Week.
fore fitting and proper that we honor him here cutting furnace filters from the company 3M,
today. f
the same company that produces the coveted
f N95 masks. Sandwiching this filter in between RECOGNIZING POET LAUREATE
two layers of high-quality cotton fabric, Connie ROSA MARIA CEBALLOS DE LLANO
RECOGNIZING LESLIE LOVE
produced her first mask in a process the New
HON. RASHIDA TLAIB York Times would later consider the best HON. HENRY CUELLAR
method of making homemade masks. Connie, OF TEXAS
OF MICHIGAN
a quilter, enlisted the help of two of her seam- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
stress friends, who enlisted the help of their
Thursday, December 10, 2020 friends, and an organization instantly formed Thursday, December 10, 2020
Ms. TLAIB. Madam Speaker, I rise today to as volunteers coalesced around one simple Mr. CUELLAR. Madam Speaker, I rise today
recognize the lasting impact of the work of idea: to provide masks to those who need to honor Rosa Maria Ceballos de Llano on
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Michigan State Representative Leslie Love as them. being named the City of Laredo’s 2020–2022
she enters into retirement. In their first month of operation, the Iowa Poet Laureate.
Over the years, I have witnessed Rep- Mask Brigade used over 75 furnace filters. Rosa was born in Nuevo Laredo, México to
resentative Love’s hard work and commitment Today, the Iowa Mask Brigade consists of 35 parents Manuel Ceballos and Evangelina
∑ This ‘‘bullet’’ symbol identifies statements or insertions which are not spoken by a Member of the Senate on the floor.
Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor.
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