Remembering Ronnie Mohr (Cong. Rec., Feb. 25, 2021)

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Page H622 of the House section of the Congressional Record for February 25, 2021, made up of one-minute speeches in interleaved columns. One speaker says that without enforcement of immigration laws borders are meaningless, which is that speaker's view. Mr. Pence marks the anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima and the taking of Mount Suribachi on February 23, 1945, and also calls the Democrats' newest COVID proposal a political statement. Under Remembering Ronnie Mohr, a tribute honors a Florida man dedicated to free and fair elections who was married for 56 years to Marilyn, and another notes sisters' community service in Highland Park.

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H622 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE February 25, 2021
Without enforcement of our immi- munity, generously giving his time, en- trol of Iwo Jima. It was that day that
gration laws, our borders are meaning- ergy, and financial support to many Mount Suribachi was captured and the
less. And if our borders are meaning- local nonprofit organizations. flag was raised for all to see. The Bat-
less, then America ceases to be a na- David’s proudest accomplishment tle of Iwo Jima would become the dead-
tion and instead becomes a vast inter- was his family, especially his 56-year liest battle in the United States Ma-
national territory between Canada and marriage to Marilyn and the sons and rine Corps history. Having visited Iwo
Mexico. grandchildren their happy union pro- Jima during my service, I will always
Mr. Speaker, I fear that is the ulti- duced. remember those sacrifices of my fellow
mate objective of the left and that the May God bless the memory of this marines.
only force that can stop them now is wonderful man, and may God bless his Semper Fi. God bless the Marine
the American people at the ballot box. family, his friends, and all those who Corps and the United States. Oorah.
f loved him. DEMOCRATS’ LATEST COVID BILL
f Mr. PENCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today
EXPANDING CIVIL RIGHTS
REMEMBERING RONNIE MOHR because the Democrats’ newest pro-
The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr.
posal is, yet again, a political state-
QUIGLEY). The Chair recognizes the The SPEAKER pro tempore. The
ment rather than a sincere effort at
gentlewoman from Florida (Mrs. MUR- Chair recognizes the gentleman from
COVID relief.
PHY) for 5 minutes. Indiana (Mr. PENCE) for 5 minutes.
Mr. PENCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Last year’s CARES Act distributed
Mrs. MURPHY of Florida. Mr. Speak-
in remembrance of my friend and fel- money mainly by State population, but
er, I rise in support of the Equality
low Hoosier, Ronnie Mohr. much of the $220 billion for States in
Act, a long overdue measure I cospon-
Ronnie was a 1966 graduate from Han- the new bill will be allocated based on
sored to expand important civil rights
cock Central High School before re- average unemployment over the 3-
protections to every American.
This is personal for me and my dis- ceiving a degree at Purdue and then month period ending in December.
trict. Central Florida is an area that serving in the United States Army In other words, States who fought
prides itself on its diversity, compas- 101st Airborne Division during the COVID–19, took care of their small
sion, and inclusiveness. But tragedy Vietnam war. businesses, and helped their citizens
struck in June 2016, when a gunman Ronnie was a pillar in the Greenfield stay afloat during the pandemic by
walked into the Pulse nightclub and community and a well-respected farm- being open are receiving less funds.
took the lives of 49 innocent individ- er across the State. He was also a Meanwhile, leftwing States—like New
uals. Our community relied on those member of my Agricultural Advisory York, Illinois, and California—are get-
same values—diversity, compassion, Board on top of being a member of the ting rewarded for crushing small busi-
and inclusiveness—to overcome hate Indiana Corn Growers Association, nesses.
and move forward together with love. Hancock County Sheriff’s Merit Board, Relief for hardworking Americans
But despite tremendous progress our NineStar Connect Board, and Hancock must be bipartisan, and it must be fair,
Nation has made toward equality, too County Drainage Board. end of story.
many LGBTQ Americans still live in My thoughts are with his wife, Sarah; MARCH MADNESS
fear. That is because LGBTQ people his three children; and his 10 grand- Mr. PENCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today
across the country remain vulnerable children. Ronnie’s legacy will live on to congratulate Indiana on hosting
to discrimination on a daily basis. The forever. March Madness this year.
Equality Act ensures protections that COLUMBUS, INDIANA’S BICENTENNIAL We are going to have divisions I, II,
already exist for other protected class- Mr. PENCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today and III all over the State. We owe this
es are equally available to all Ameri- in celebration of my hometown, Co- opportunity and achievement to Gov-
cans. It is past time we pass this bill so lumbus, Indiana’s bicentennial. ernor Holcomb and his great work lead-
that no American faces discrimination For 200 years, Columbus has been a ing our State through our fight with
because of who they are or whom they vibrant community sitting between In- COVID. With our Nation’s eyes upon
love. dianapolis and Louisville. Today, it is the Hoosier State, our deep-rooted his-
HONORING DAVID KING world renowned for its modern and con- tory with basketball will be well-rep-
Mrs. MURPHY of Florida. Mr. Speak- temporary architecture. It has been my resented.
er, I rise to honor David King, a con- home for my entire life, and I am proud Congratulations to the NCAA and In-
stituent of mine who passed away re- to be serving my hometown commu- diana. It is sure to be an extraordinary
cently. nity. tournament.
David was born and raised in Ten- Happy 200th birthday to Columbus, f
nessee. He attended Tennessee Tech- Indiana.
nical College and Vanderbilt Law CONGRATULATING INDIANA SECRETARY OF
RECOGNIZING KAPPA RHO ZETA
School, where he was an editor of the STATE CONNIE LAWSON The SPEAKER pro tempore. The
law review. David then served honor- Mr. PENCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from
ably in the Marine Corps, deploying to to congratulate my friend, Indiana Sec- Michigan (Ms. TLAIB) for 5 minutes.
Vietnam. Following his military serv- retary of State Connie Lawson, on her Ms. TLAIB. Mr. Speaker, I rise today
ice, David relocated to Orlando with retirement. to recognize the resilience of the resi-
his college sweetheart, Marilyn, by his Secretary Lawson is a true public dents in my district who have seen the
side. Together, they made central Flor- servant who dedicated her life to help- traumatic impacts of the pandemic but
ida home. ing Hoosiers. Having served 32 years in they continue to show up for each
David was a trial attorney of skill public office, Connie was a champion other.
and integrity, earning the esteem of for secure elections and the first The sisterhood among the women of
fellow lawyers and judges. David woman to serve as majority floor lead- the Zeta Phi Beta’s Highland Park
fought vigorously for his clients but al- er in the Indiana Senate. Michigan chapter, Kappa Rho Zeta, in
ways treated his courtroom opponents Mr. Speaker, I thank Secretary my district are a true testament to our
and the justice system itself with re- Lawson for all the work she has done community’s strength. This sorority
spect. for the State of Indiana, and I wish her was founded with the purpose of up-
David served as lead attorney for the good luck on her future endeavors. holding the tenets of sisterhood and
Fair District Coalition, which worked MOUNT SURIBACHI service. Over the past 40 years, the sis-

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to end partisan gerrymandering in Mr. PENCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today ters have given countless hours of com-
Florida. David was dedicated to the in remembrance of the Battle of Iwo munity service to the people of High-
cause of free and fair elections and to Jima and the taking of Mount land Park.
the principle that every vote matters Suribachi. Their service and charity work has
in our democracy. David was deeply On February 23, 1945, U.S. Marines extended to so many organizations
committed to his central Florida com- were battling the Japanese to gain con- across my district. Even during some

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