Commending Cold Chain Technologies (Cong. Rec., Feb. 24, 2021)
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This is H600 of the Congressional Record, House, February 24, 2021, a run of one-minute floor speeches. Mr. Auchincloss, under the heading Commending Cold Chain Technologies, supports the President's American Rescue Plan and says the company in Franklin, Massachusetts packages all of Moderna's vaccines. Other speeches back the National Right-to-Work Act, which Mr. Wilson of South Carolina is reintroducing with over 60 original cosponsors, and the Equality Act, honor the 26,700 National Guardsmen and -women, and mark the 100th birthday of Joe Berklich of Hibbing, Minnesota. The page continues onto H601 with further recognitions, with the views attributed to the speakers.
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H600 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE February 24, 2021
what books can be printed, what shows SUPPORTING NATIONAL RIGHT-TO- minute and to revise and extend his re-
can be seen, and what can be said. WORK ACT marks.)
Mr. Speaker, we have debated on this (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina Mr. STAUBER. Mr. Speaker, I rise
floor the things that happen in China. asked and was given permission to ad- today in honor of Joe Berklich, a World
And in China, if you try to buy an air- dress the House for 1 minute and to re- War II veteran and Hibbing, Minnesota,
line ticket you could have the money, vise and extend his remarks.) native, who is celebrating his 100th
but they have an app there. And they Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. birthday today.
say, first, we have to check. Speaker, this week I am reintroducing In 1943, Joe enlisted in the Army and
They have had people in their own the National Right-to-Work Act with courageously served in the Pacific the-
press that were told: I am sorry, you over 60 original cosponsors. ater until the end of the war. In fact,
can’t take the plane. I, along with over 80 percent of the all four of the Berklich brothers were
Why? American people, believe that every proud to serve during our country’s
You have said something that gov- worker should have the power to decide time of need.
ernment doesn’t like. You should whether to negotiate for themselves Upon returning home, Joe married
apologize. with their employer. This bill would the love of his life, Margaret. He still
The reporter apologized but the gov- simply listen to the majority of Amer- lives in the family home in Hibbing,
ernment thought it wasn’t sincere ican workers. Minnesota, where they raised their
enough. South Carolina has seen firsthand four children: Michael, Danny, Timmy,
To me, it is something I would fight the job creation when we protect free- and Mary. Always a family man, Joe’s
because I believe in free speech. doms for American workers. I was favorite memories are spending the
I thought that was farfetched in a present for Michelin Tire Corp.’s Fourth of July at their cabin on Bear
faraway land. I never thought it would groundbreaking with Governor Jim Lake and spoiling his grandchildren on
be written on paper in the U.S. Con- Edwards to develop their largest plant Christmas Eve.
gress, and the powerful members of a in the world. I was with Governor Car-
committee that oversees jurisdiction After the war, Joe worked for U.S.
roll Campbell for the BMW
would threaten people of why they Steel, the Sherman Mine, and Minntac
groundbreaking in Greer for their larg-
carry a network and will they carry in Mountain Iron. He became a fore-
est manufacturing facility. And I was
that network in the future; and if so, man and also traveled the Nation
with Governor Nikki Haley to see the
why? working with vendors of mining equip-
building of Boeing aircraft in Charles-
I never thought I would see Members ment.
ton.
of Congress use their power to threaten Congratulations to Mark Mix, presi- In his free time, Joe has been an ac-
others to go against the First Amend- dent of the National Right to Work tive member of the Hibbing commu-
ment. Legal Defense Foundation, for his suc- nity, serving as a Hibbing city coun-
Mr. Speaker, we will not stand for it, cess in 27 States. cilor to the president of the Hibbing
nor will the American public. This is In conclusion, God bless our troops, Curling Club.
not a partisan issue; this is a constitu- and we will never forget September Mr. Speaker, members of the Great-
tional issue. 11th in the global war on terrorism. est Generation like Joe Berklich are
f f the pride of our communities. As the
Hibbing community gathers today for a
b 1215 EQUALITY ACT WILL BE LIFE-
drive-by past his house to celebrate
CHANGING
THANKING MEMBERS OF this major milestone, I am proud to
NATIONAL GUARD (Ms. JACOBS of California asked and stand here on the House floor to thank
was given permission to address the Joe for his service and wish him the
(Mrs. BUSTOS asked and was given House for 1 minute.) happiest of birthdays.
permission to address the House for 1 Ms. JACOBS of California. Mr.
minute.) Speaker, I rise today in support of the f
Mrs. BUSTOS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to Equality Act.
thank the citizen soldiers and airmen As the proud sister of a trans brother
of our National Guard for upholding and a gender-nonconforming sibling COMMENDING COLD CHAIN
their oath to the Constitution. and the proud representative of Hill- TECHNOLOGIES
Just 1 week after the attack on our crest, the heart of San Diego’s LGBTQ- (Mr. AUCHINCLOSS asked and was
Capitol, the inauguration of President plus community, this bill is deeply per- given permission to address the House
Joe Biden and Vice President KAMALA sonal. for 1 minute.)
HARRIS was peaceful. That is thanks to The protections in the Equality Act Mr. AUCHINCLOSS. Mr. Speaker, I
the 26,700 National Guardsmen and will be life-changing for so many of my rise today in support of President
-women who answered our Nation’s call constituents. Biden’s American Rescue Plan, a crit-
to serve at this moment of need. Mr. Speaker, the first version of this ical tool in the race between vaccines
Their motto is ‘‘Always Ready, Al- bill was filed in 1974, 15 years before I and variants.
ways There.’’ During the past month, was even born. It had one cosponsor
their actions have fully embodied that My district is home to global leaders
and never got a vote. But this week, I
motto. in the life sciences who are helping to
am proud to say we are going to pass
Like Lieutenant Colonel John Bryk, win this race. Last week, I visited one
the Equality Act, cosponsored by the
who juggles his commitment to our Na- of them in Franklin, Massachusetts.
entire Democratic Caucus.
tion with his commitment to the stu- This was made possible by all those Cold Chain Technologies is at the
dents he serves in Orland Park School who marched and protested and raised cutting edge of materials science, pro-
District in my home State of Illinois, their voices, like San Diego’s own ducing insulated packaging to trans-
he is one of more than nearly 1,000 Illi- Larry Baza. Last week, we lost Larry port and store vaccines and other bio-
nois Guardsmen and -women who have to COVID, and today would have been logics. They package all of Moderna’s
been deployed to Washington. There his 77th birthday. Larry demanded jus- vaccines on the critical path of getting
are still 500 here right now. tice and equality and dignity for all. I shots into arms.
I met with some of them this morn- urge my colleagues to support the To defeat this pandemic and prevent
ing. I will meet with more of them to- Equality Act. another, we must enact the American
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morrow. Illinois’ sons and daughters, f Rescue Plan and unlock its investment
who have chosen to serve and protect in life sciences research, development,
this government body and this sacred HAPPY 100TH BIRTHDAY, JOE and manufacturing here in the United
building, we are stronger for their sac- BERKLICH States. My district is an exemplar of
rifice, and I thank them for their serv- (Mr. STAUBER asked and was given the innovation and jobs that are the
ice. permission to address the House for 1 fruits of the life sciences.
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February 24, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H601
RECOGNIZING ROBBY SNELTZER supplies to the East Coast, the shipping nity are heard year-round, not just
(Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania route is supporting good-paying jobs during Black History Month.
asked and was given permission to ad- and a long-hoped-for renaissance in WJBE is an invaluable part of east
dress the House for 1 minute and to re- Chester’s riverfront economy, which Tennessee’s culture, Mr. Speaker, and I
vise and extend his remarks.) can be an economic driver for our en- am proud to share the station’s story
Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. tire region. here on the floor of the House of Rep-
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize I am excited to continue working resentatives.
and thank Robby Sneltzer of Venango with my colleagues in the Friends of
f
County, Pennsylvania. Ireland Caucus and to increase our ties
Robby is a 9-year-old Oil City resi- with Ireland, grow our economy, and JESSIE CLEMENTE CELEBRATES
dent with a kind heart. This holiday create good-paying jobs. 103 YEARS
season, Robby decided to help his f
(Ms. TENNEY asked and was given
neighbors in need by starting a dona- COMMENDING TED McKINNEY permission to address the House for 1
tion drive. minute and to revise and extend her re-
(Mr. BAIRD asked and was given per-
With the help of his stepmother, marks.)
mission to address the House for 1
Angel, Robby began to collect dona- Ms. TENNEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise
minute and to revise and extend his re-
tions of toiletries, snacks, ponchos, today in honor of an inspiring woman
marks.)
hats, and hand sanitizer, stuffing in my community, Jessie Clemente.
Mr. BAIRD. Mr. Speaker, today, I
backpacks full of these much-needed Jessie will be celebrating her 103rd
rise to commend the work of Under
items for those in need. birthday on Thursday with her family.
Secretary of Agriculture for Trade and
Robby’s relatives pitched in with do- Born and raised in Utica, New York,
Foreign Agricultural Affairs Ted
nations, as well as Hasson Heights Ele- Jessie has committed her life to being
McKinney. Ted is the first person to
mentary School and Hope Pediatrics. a loving wife, mother, grandmother,
hold this position, and he set a high
The backpacks were donated to The and great-grandmother. She enjoys
bar for whoever succeeds him.
Pointe. The Pointe is a drop-in center spending time with her family, espe-
His work has been an integral part of
promoting recovery and community cially her beloved 5-month-old great-
shaping trade agreements, including
awareness for individuals who struggle granddaughter, who she enjoys cooking
the successful renegotiation of the
with mental health difficulties. and baking with. Jessie is also incred-
NAFTA into the USMCA. His deter-
Angela Proper, executive director of ibly proud of her great-nephew David,
mination to help American farmers get
The Pointe, said: ‘‘When Robby who is serving our Nation in the U.S.
their products to new markets has not
brought them in and we piled them up, Army.
only helped our American farmers but
it was pretty amazing.’’ The Clemente family has been a pil-
has helped feed the world.
I would like to personally thank Ted’s remarkable passion for agri- lar of the Utica community for many
Robby for his support of his commu- culture began at an early age, growing generations. They own and operate
nity. Acts of kindness like these make up on a farm in Tipton, Indiana, and Clemente Novelties, where Jessie often
our world a better place. was active in 4–H and with the Future helped with day-to-day tasks and sup-
f Farmers of America organization. He ported her son, who is currently run-
then graduated from Purdue University ning the family business.
CELEBRATING NEW SHIPPING I want to wish Jessie a very happy
with a B.A. in agricultural economics
ROUTE TO IRELAND birthday and a safe and healthy year.
and later served as the director of the
(Ms. SCANLON asked and was given Indiana State Department of Agri- Her zest for life and love of her family
permission to address the House for 1 culture. are an inspiration to all of us.
minute.) Thank you, Ted, for your outstanding f
Ms. SCANLON. Mr. Speaker, as we work and devotion to our Nation’s
emerge from the darkest months of the farmers. MOTION TO ADJOURN
COVID–19 pandemic and some pretty f Mrs. GREENE of Georgia. Mr. Speak-
brutal weather, I rise today to offer
RECOGNIZING WJBE AS A er, I move that the House do now ad-
some good news and to celebrate a de-
KNOXVILLE MEDIA CORNERSTONE journ.
velopment that is bringing jobs and
The SPEAKER pro tempore. The
economic development to my district, (Mr. BURCHETT asked and was given
question is on the motion to adjourn
along with a renewed connection to our permission to address the House for 1
offered by the gentlewoman from Geor-
shared heritage with the island of Ire- minute and to revise and extend his re-
gia (Mrs. GREENE).
land. marks.)
The question was taken; and the
Since the founding of our country, Mr. BURCHETT. Mr. Speaker, Feb-
Speaker pro tempore announced that
the Philadelphia region has been ruary is Black History Month, as we all
the noes appeared to have it.
known for some of the best ports and know. Today, I rise to recognize WJBE,
Mrs. GREENE of Georgia. Mr. Speak-
shipyards in America. Also since that Knoxville’s only Black-owned radio
er, on that I demand the yeas and nays.
time, our area has been home to one of station and a media cornerstone in our
The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu-
the largest groups of native Irish and community.
ant to section 3(s) of House Resolution
their descendants in North America. WJBE was originally founded by the
8, the yeas and nays are ordered.
Fully 20 percent of the people in my godfather of soul, James Brown, and
The vote was taken by electronic de-
congressional district claim Irish her- WJBE actually stood for, back then,
vice, and there were—yeas 202, nays
itage, including myself. James Brown Enterprises. It was reor-
214, not voting 15, as follows:
Over the years, this robust commu- ganized in 2013, thanks to the efforts of
nity has developed strong relationships my good friend and former colleague in [Roll No. 33]
with Irish educational, cultural, and the Tennessee General Assembly, Joe YEAS—202
business institutions, including Armstrong, along with his partner and Aderholt Biggs Cammack
through the Irish American Business Allen Bilirakis Carl
station manager, Gene Thomas, Jr. Amodei Bishop (NC) Carter (GA)
Chamber & Network. WJBE has grown into a unique home Armstrong Boebert Carter (TX)
Therefore, I am very proud and ex- for Knoxville’s Black voices. On WJBE, Arrington Bost Cawthorn
cited to celebrate the new weekly ship- musicians showcase their talents, busi- Babin Brady Chabot
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Bacon Brooks Cheney
ping route between the Port of Chester ness owners promote their services, Baird Buchanan Cline
in Delaware County and Cork, Ireland, and public officials share how the lat- Balderson Buck Cloud
which will expand our region’s leader- est policies impact the people they rep- Banks Bucshon Clyde
ship as an entryway to America. In ad- Barr Budd Cole
resent, and that is me included. Bentz Burchett Comer
dition to bringing critical medical, Thanks to this station, the successes Bergman Burgess Crawford
pharmaceutical, food, and raw material and stories of the local Black commu- Bice (OK) Calvert Crenshaw
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