Congressional Record, Senate, March 17, 2021, Page S1611
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A page of the Congressional Record, Senate, dated March 17, 2021, at page S1611. Under Confirmation of Isabella Casillas Guzman, Mr. Van Hollen speaks in support of Isabel Guzman to lead the Small Business Administration, saying small businesses are a cornerstone of Maryland's economy and that she will administer relief programs including the Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program and the Paycheck Protection Program. The page begins with the end of remarks on Xavier Becerra's work as California attorney general. Mr. Young remembers Larry Clisby, a Purdue sports announcer, and Mr. Cramer pays tribute to Margaret Huettl of Minot, North Dakota's first female Eagle Scout.
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March 17, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S1611
increased access to affordable prescrip- CONFIRMATION OF ISABELLA toric moments, including one Big Ten
tion drugs and better public health. As CASILLAS GUZMAN Tournament title, nine Big Ten Cham-
California attorney general, he inves- Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. President, I pionship Seasons, 28 NCAA Tour-
tigated and brought enforcement ac- rise today to support the confirmation naments, and three Elite Eight appear-
tions against drug manufacturers’ anti- of Isabel Guzman, a dedicated public ances. In 2018, he was inducted into the
competitive business practices to help servant and successful small business- Indiana Sportswriters and Sports-
reduce drug prices and ensure that peo- woman, to lead the Small Business Ad- casters Hall of Fame, and he received
ple have access to the drugs they need. ministration. one of Indiana’s highest honors, the
In March 2020, he led a bipartisan group Small businesses are a cornerstone of Sagamore of the Wabash, from Gov-
of 46 States attorneys general who suc- Maryland’s economy, creating jobs, ernor Eric Holcomb in 2020.
cessfully advocated before the U.S. Su- driving innovation, and anchoring com- From the Purdue sports staff to the
preme Court to uphold the rights of munities. Isabel Guzman’s extensive team players, everyone saw Larry as a
States to regulate and address the ris- leadership experience serving at SBA true, dedicated Boilermaker and not
under the Obama administration and just a typical play-by-play announcer.
ing cost of prescription drugs.
running her own small businesses posi- Throughout his career, Larry devoted
The United States must do more to his charisma, talents, and life to the
tions her well to support our small
ensure that new technologies have ap- Lafayette community, and I believe his
business communities as we finish the
propriate privacy and security protec- work will serve as a benchmark for
fight against the COVID–19 pandemic
tions for health data. At a September those who aspire to join the field of
and address the unique challenges
2020 hearing on the need for Federal faced by women- and minority-owned sports radio.
data privacy legislation, Attorney Gen- small businesses across Maryland. I ask my colleagues to join me in ex-
eral Becerra told me and other mem- In her new role as SBA Adminis- tending our sympathies to Larry’s
bers of the Senate Committee on Com- trator, she will inherit an economic wife, Michelle; his children, Chad and
merce, Science, and Transportation crisis compounded by a mismanaged Carly; his sister, Carol; his step-
that ‘‘every consumer should be able to pandemic that has devastated the children and grandchildren; and all of
own and control his or her data’’ and small business community from retail his family and friends as they mourn
that ‘‘if we decide that we don’t want to restaurants and bars to sole-propri- his loss. And to Larry’s Purdue Univer-
anyone to use [our data], it’s our etorships. She will be charged not only sity family, I wish his beloved Boiler-
choosing.’’ His testimony was reas- with administering critical small busi- makers many, many ‘‘Bullseye!’’ mo-
suring, and I look forward to working ness relief programs, including the ments in the years to come.
with him to ensure consumers can have Economic Injury Disaster Loan Pro- f
a peace of mind when it comes to the gram and the Paycheck Protection ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS
security of their personal health data. Program, but also with building back
better to shape the environment for a ---
Given the pandemic’s spotlight on
thriving small business community. I TRIBUTE TO MARGARET HUETTL
the vulnerability of our Nation’s sen-
iors, I am eager to work with the Biden look forward to working closely with ∑ Mr. CRAMER. Mr. President, as we
her to ensure that we build an inclu- observe National Women’s History
administration to improve the safety
sive economy that encourages and sup- Month throughout March, it gives me
and weTI-being of older Americans.
ports local entrepreneurs. great pleasure to recognize one of
When my 92–year-old dad living in a
memory care facility was diagnosed f North Dakota’s own history makers.
with COVID–19 last year, I was only Margaret Huettl from Minot has be-
REMEMBERING LARRY ‘‘CLIZ’’ come my State’s first female Eagle
able to visit him through a window. He CLISBY Scout and is a member of the inaugural
recognized me, but he just didn’t un-
Mr. YOUNG. Mr. President, today I class of young women to receive this
derstand why we couldn’t be in the
wish to honor and recognize the distin- high honor across the United States.
same room together. Tens of thousands
guished legacy of Larry ‘‘Cliz’’ Clisby, Margaret is a member of Scout Troop
of families have been through these who passed away on February 27, 2021, 5401 of the Northern Lights Council. A
wrenching situations over the past at the age of 74 after a valiant fight recent graduate of Minot High School,
year and want to see the Federal Gov- against cancer. Famously known Margaret is currently studying biology
ernment doing more. Attorney General across the State of Indiana as the leg- education at Minot State University.
Becerra recently moved to make the endary Voice of the Boilermakers, he Despite the coronavirus pandemic,
California Department of Justice Med- will forever be remembered for his un- which limited many Scouting group ac-
icaid Fraud Control Unit a full-fledged matched play-by-play commentary of tivities over the past year, she contin-
division, underscoring his commitment Purdue basketball and his trademark ued pressing on toward her goal of
to protecting seniors and people with ‘‘Bullseye!’’ calls during crunch time. completing the merit badges necessary
disabilities. I know his leadership will Born and raised in Ohio, Larry grad- to earn the award. For her Eagle Scout
place the needs of seniors front and uated from Warren Howland High project, she spent 238 hours building a
center. School and Kent State University. pit for gaga ball, which is a variation
Attorney General Becerra has the ex- Shortly after college and service in the of dodgeball, for outdoor activities at
pertise and experience and the enforce- U.S. Army, Larry started his broad- her home church, Zion Lutheran.
ment and regulatory savvy to handle casting career in Paducah, KY. How- She said earning the 21 merit badges,
the job of protecting public health, ever, his time in Paducah was brief, as along with completing her project and
strengthening our hospitals and he moved to West Lafayette, IN, to the other requirements for the Eagle
healthcare system, making sure people work for WLFI-TV in the sports de- Scout Award, helped her further de-
partment in 1977. During his early ca- velop leadership, time management,
have access to quality, affordable
reer in the Lafayette area, Larry called and communication skills. She intends
healthcare, and supporting our
high school basketball games and as- to continue her involvement with
healthcare workers. And as the first
sisted during Purdue sports broadcasts. Troop 5401, transitioning to an adult
Latino to lead the Department of
It wasn’t until 1982 that Larry became leader this year.
Health and Human Services, he will
the full-time radio announcer for the I congratulate Margaret on achieving
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bring a personal understanding of the Boilermakers. this award through hard work and per-
immediate need for equitable access to Over the course of nearly 40 years, sistence and a being a trailblazer for
care. Larry called a total of 1,890 Purdue other young women who have an inter-
With that, I ask my colleagues to men’s basketball games, including doz- est in the Scouting program. With only
support the nomination of Xavier ens of high-profile Indiana vs. Purdue 6 percent of all scouts attaining the
Becerra to be Secretary of Health and rivalry games. Since the 1980s, Larry rank of Eagle Scout, she now will be
Human Services. was involved in many of Purdue’s his- recognized alongside the 2.5 million
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