Honoring Annette Taylor (Cong. Rec., March 26, 2021)
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A page of the Congressional Record, Extensions of Remarks, dated March 26, 2021, at page E308, made up of tributes and statements inserted by Representatives. One honors Annette Taylor of Vallejo, California, for her community leadership, her work with small businesses and her service in the city's economic development division. Mr. Correa introduces a resolution recognizing the heritage, culture and contributions of Latinas in the United States, and a Representative from Michigan marks the 50th anniversary of Bangladesh's independence. Mr. Perlmutter congratulates Jamie Gonzalez on a youth service award, and Mr. Pence honors Jim Thatcher of Dearborn County, Indiana.
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E308 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 26, 2021
WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital. On behalf stan to become an independent state. Ban- important contributions to California’s 5th Con-
of Pennsylvania’s 13th District, I congratulate gladesh became independent from Pakistan gressional District in Arts and Culture, Profes-
Rachel on this achievement and thank her for on March 26, 1971, and since then, March sional Achievement, Entrepreneurship and In-
her service to our community. 26th has been observed as a national holiday novation or Community Service.
f in Bangladesh. It is a day when people in Born in Savannah, Georgia, Ms. Taylor’s
Bangladesh as well as people around the family moved to Vallejo in 1958. She attended
JAMIE GONZALEZ world of Bangladeshi descent remember those the University of San Francisco and graduated
who lost their lives in the brutal 1971 war for in 1987 with a Bachelor of Science in Organi-
HON. ED PERLMUTTER independence and celebrate Bangladesh’s vic- zational Behavior. A member of the Vallejo
OF COLORADO tory as a new independent nation. Chamber of Commerce and the Solano Coun-
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The people of Bangladesh and the ty Black Chamber of Commerce, Ms. Taylor
Bangladeshi diaspora, including Bangladeshi has prioritized nurturing local small businesses
Friday, March 26, 2021
Americans in Michigan’s 9th District, are ob- toward success and advocating for equity and
Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise serving the golden jubilee of the Independ- equality for all. These efforts have not gone
today to recognize and applaud Jamie Gon- ence Day and celebrating throughout the unnoticed, earning her dozens of accolades.
zalez for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge month of March. The 50th anniversary of Ban- Most notably, she was the recipient the
Service Ambassadors for Youth award. gladesh’s independence is deeply meaningful Assemblywoman Pat Wiggins Woman of
Jamie Gonzalez is a student at Jefferson to those with connections to Bangladesh, Achievement Award, not once but twice, in
Jr./Sr. H.S. and received this award because there and abroad. I encourage my colleagues 2000 and 2002 and the Athena Award in 2004
her determination and hard work have allowed to join me in recognizing those working to from the Vallejo Chamber of Commerce.
her to overcome adversities. honor Bangladesh’s history by holding special Over the course of her life as a community
The dedication demonstrated by Jamie Gon- events around the world, and in congratulating leader, Ms. Taylor has had an immense im-
zalez is exemplary of the type of achievement the people of Bangladesh and all Bangladeshi pact on the people of Vallejo. A lifetime mem-
that can be attained with hard work and perse- Americans on this historic day. ber and former president of the Vallejo Section
verance. It is essential students at all levels f of the National Council of Negro Women, Ms.
strive to make the most of their education and Taylor has proven herself a leader amongst
develop a work ethic which will guide them for INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTION others. She has been an effective community
the rest of their lives. RECOGNIZING THE HERITAGE, advocate for communities of color in her roles
I extend my deepest congratulations to CULTURE, AND CONTRIBUTIONS as a life member and the former first vice
Jamie Gonzalez for winning the Arvada Wheat OF LATINAS IN THE UNITED president of the National Association for the
Ridge Service Ambassador for Youth award. I STATES Advancement of Colored People’s (NAACP)
have no doubt she will exhibit the same dedi- Vallejo Branch, receiving the President’s
cation and character in all of her future HON. J. LUIS CORREA Award in 1988.
accomplishments. OF CALIFORNIA Ms. Taylor currently serves as the Senior
f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Community Development Analyst in the Eco-
nomic Development Division in the city of
HONORING JIM THATCHER Friday, March 26, 2021
Vallejo. In 2000 and 2020, Ms. Taylor received
Mr. CORREA. Madam Speaker, one in six the California on Location Award as the Em-
HON. GREG PENCE women in the United States is a Latina. There ployee of the Year for Cities for her many
OF INDIANA are currently nearly twenty-nine million His- years of professionally supporting the film in-
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES panic women living in the United States. dustry and their activities. She has utilized her
Latinas have been part of our nation’s fabric personal and professional successes to lift
Friday, March 26, 2021 from the start. They contribute to our nation worthy causes in our community. Further, as a
Mr. PENCE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to through their work in business, education, consummate philanthropist, Ms. Taylor has
honor Jim Thatcher of Dearborn County, Indi- science and technology, medicine, engineer- donated to the arts, public broadcasting and
ana. Jim served as the Republican County ing, mathematics, literature and the arts, the veterans.
Chairman of Dearborn County. He committed military, agriculture, hospitality, and public Madam Speaker, Ms. Annette Taylor is a
his time, talents and energy to the Sixth Con- service at every level of the government. lifelong public servant, dedicated to giving
gressional District and the rest of the Hoosier Latinas have served as essential workers back to our community of Vallejo, and a great
state. I am grateful for his service. A dedicated throughout the COVID–19 pandemic and have friend. It is therefore fitting and proper that we
public servant, Jim also serves Dearborn kept the economy going and the people of the honor Ms. Annette Taylor here today as So-
County as a commissioner and sits on the United States safe. Many have overcome a lano County’s 2020 Woman of the Year.
Planning Commission and Board of Commu- unique set of challenges and have paved their f
nity Mental Health. Jim is a member of the own paths to success. During National Wom-
Bright Lions Club, the Scottish Rite of the Val- en’s History Month, I want to honor the mil- PERSONAL EXPLANATION
ley of Cincinnati, and the Southeastern Indi- lions of Latinas who have contributed to our
ana Shrine Club. Finally, I have gotten to nation. HON. BRADLEY SCOTT SCHNEIDER
know Jim over the last four years, and I am Therefore, I am reintroducing a resolution OF ILLINOIS
grateful for his friendship. I thank Jim Thatch- recognizing the heritage, culture, and contribu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
er. tions of Latinas in the United States. This res-
Friday, March 26, 2021
f olution will recognize their contributions to
American society and further celebrates those Mr. SCHNEIDER. Madam Speaker, I rise
50TH ANNIVERSARY OF who have inspired the next generation. today regarding a vote I missed on March 17,
BANGLADESH’S INDEPENDENCE 2021.
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Had I been present for Roll Call Vote 88 on
HON. ANDY LEVIN HONORING ANNETTE TAYLOR AS the COVID–19 Bankruptcy Relief Extension
OF MICHIGAN THE 2020 WOMAN OF THE YEAR Act of 2021 (H.R. 1651), I would have voted
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES yea. During the COVID–19 pandemic, small
Friday, March 26, 2021
HON. MIKE THOMPSON businesses and American families have strug-
OF CALIFORNIA gled to make ends meet. This bill offers critical
Mr. LEVIN of Michigan. Madam Speaker, I IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES support to businesses by extending the bank-
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rise today to recognize the 50th anniversary of ruptcy relief provisions in the CARES Act for
Bangladesh’s independence, which is being Friday, March 26, 2021 another year. I was honored to vote for these
celebrated on March 26, 2021. Mr. THOMPSON of California. Madam provisions in the CARES Act and am a strong
On March 7, 1971, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Speaker, I rise today to honor Annette Taylor, supporter of extending them. In keeping with
who is called ‘‘Mujib’’ and is also known as the whom I have named the 2020 Woman of the the spirit of this legislation, I will continue to
‘‘Father of the Nation,’’ delivered a speech Year in Solano County, California. Woman of advocate for relief to small businesses and
calling for what was then known as East Paki- the Year recognizes women who have made economic recovery in the wake of COVID.
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March 26, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E309
INTRODUCTION OF THE END OIL SABRINA ZUNIGA Robert spent over four decades at Camp
AND GAS TAX SUBSIDIES ACT Pendleton, which I am proud to represent. He
OF 2021 HON. ED PERLMUTTER served honorably in the Korean and Vietnam
OF COLORADO Wars, where he ran mess halls and trained
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Marines in food service. In 1972, he retired
HON. EARL BLUMENAUER from the Marine Corps at the rank of gunnery
Friday, March 26, 2021
OF OREGON sergeant and received his degree from Pal-
Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise omar College. He spent the following 20 years
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES today to recognize and applaud Sabrina working at Camp Pendleton as a dietic techni-
Friday, March 26, 2021 Zuniga for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge cian at the Naval Hospital.
Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Robert was one of the last surviving
Mr. BLUMENAUER. Madam Speaker, Sabrina Zuniga is a student at Jefferson Jr./ Montford Point Marines in the San Diego area.
America faces a climate crisis. This fact is in- Sr. H.S. and received this award because her Fewer than 400 of the original 20,000
disputable, as is the fact that humans are pri- determination and hard work have allowed her Montford Point Marines are still living. He was
mary cause of the changing climate. But our to overcome adversities. a proud recipient of a Congressional Gold
tax code does not reflect this, instead it show- The dedication demonstrated by Sabrina Medal awarded to all Montford Point Marines.
ers billions of dollars of benefits to profitable Zuniga is exemplary of the type of achieve- Robert was married to his wife Willie Mae
oil and gas companies. Today, I introduced ment that can be attained with hard work and Miles for 56 years before her death in 2004.
the End Oil and Gas Tax Subsidies Act of perseverance. It is essential students at all They had 11 children, 19 grandchildren, 47
2021, legislation that would eliminate nearly a levels strive to make the most of their edu- great-grandchildren, and 10 great-great grand-
dozen of the most egregious tax breaks en- cation and develop a work ethic which will children.
joyed by the oil and gas industry. guide them for the rest of their lives. Robert Moore lived an incredible and full
I extend my deepest congratulations to life. He was a dedicated husband, parent, and
Despite consistent profitability, fossil fuel
Sabrina Zuniga for winning the Arvada Wheat friend. His courage and valor laid the founda-
companies receive billions of dollars in federal
Ridge Service Ambassador for Youth award. I tion for future generations. We are grateful for
tax breaks and subsidies, which underwrite
have no doubt she will exhibit the same dedi- his service to his country.
the costs of oil and gas production. These for-
cation and character in all of her future ac- f
gone revenues undermine the United States’
complishments.
ability to combat the climate crisis and invest
f HONORING LUKE WALDROP
in critical initiatives like education, housing, in-
frastructure, and healthcare. The End Oil and HONORING CELESTE CALVITTO
Gas Tax Subsidies Act of 2021 would not only HON. H. MORGAN GRIFFITH
eliminate 11 of these provisions in the tax HON. GREG PENCE OF VIRGINIA
code, it would also ensure the United States OF INDIANA
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
is no longer providing tax subsidies to oil and Friday, March 26, 2021
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
gas at the expense of clean energy, increas-
Friday, March 26, 2021 Mr. GRIFFITH. Madam Speaker, I rise in
ing the competitiveness of the energy industry.
honor of Louis Stephens ‘‘Luke’’ Waldrop Sr.
I look forward to working with my colleagues Mr. PENCE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to
of Salem, Virginia, who passed away on
in the House and Senate to get this legislation honor Celeste Calvitto of Dearborn County, In-
March 12, 2021 at the age of 97. Mr. Waldrop
enacted into law this year. diana. Celeste served as the Republican
was a real estate developer and philanthropist
County Vice Chairwoman of Dearborn County.
who made a tremendous impact on Salem
f She committed her time, talents and energy to
throughout his long and active life.
the Sixth Congressional District and the rest of
Mr. Waldrop was born on June 11, 1923 to
IN RECOGNITION OF MONICA the Hoosier state. I am grateful for her service.
Alexander Atkinson and Carolyn Bear
DIEHL Not only is Celeste a successful business-
Waldrop. He grew up in Roanoke and at-
woman, she is also a fervent leader and vol-
tended Episcopal High School in Alexandria.
unteer in her community. She founded the
His collegiate studies at the University of Vir-
HON. JOHN JOYCE Dearborn County Anti-Litter Initiative, the One
ginia (UVA) were interrupted by World War II,
Dearborn Economic Development organiza-
OF PENNSYLVANIA in which he served as a Navy medic in the
tion, is a member of the Highpoint Health
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Pacific theater. After completing his service,
Foundation Board, and sponsors the annual
Mr. Waldrop returned to UVA to finish his de-
Friday, March 26, 2021 Mardi Gras Ball to benefit the Children’s Advo-
gree and married Harriett, at the time a senior
cacy Center of Southeastern Indiana.
Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. Madam Speak- Finally, I have gotten to know Celeste over at Mary Baldwin College.
er, I rise today to congratulate Monica Diehl the last four years, and I am grateful for her After a stint in Richmond, Mr. Waldrop
on receiving the Health Care Worker of the friendship. I thank Celeste. moved with his young family back to his native
Year Award from the Greater Chambersburg Roanoke Valley. His brother John introduced
f
Chamber of Commerce. him to R.L. Russ, who educated him in the
HONORING THE LIFE OF real estate business. Mr. Waldrop launched
Monica is the Director of Patient Education MONTFORD POINT MARINE ROB- his own company, L.S. Waldrop Realty, in
and Development at Keystone Health. Prior to ERT MOORE 1956.
the pandemic, her primary duties were admin- Much of our country was remade by the
istrative, but she did not hesitate to tap into housing boom that followed World War II. It
her clinical skills to help the patients amid the HON. MIKE LEVIN
OF CALIFORNIA
was Luke Waldrop that harnessed that boom
crisis. She led a staff outreach and education to remake Salem. With a keen sense for deal
program to ensure the team was following IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
making and closing the sale, he drove forward
safe protocols for treating patients during the Friday, March 26, 2021 residential and business development. Mid-
pandemic. Monica also volunteered to lead a Mr. LEVIN of California. Madam Speaker, I dleton Gardens, West Club Forest,
COVID–19 testing site and later spearheaded rise today to pay tribute to Robert Moore, who Woodbridge, Spartan Square, Salem Terrace
the vaccine operation at the hospital. Under passed away on February 25, 2021, after a at Harrogate, Caroline Forest Apartments, and
her leadership and diligence, Keystone Health lifetime of service to his country. over 900 single family homes resulted from his
has not wasted a single COVID–19 vaccine Robert was born in 1929 in Queens, New professional efforts.
dose.
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York. After enlisting in the Marines in 1946, he Mr. Waldrop was devoted to charitable
Monica exhibits true dedication, compas- became one of approximately 20,000 Black causes and community organizations in Salem
sion, and professionalism to the patients at men to train at the segregated Camp Montford and beyond. Among the educational institu-
Keystone Health. On behalf of Pennsylvania’s Point in North Carolina. The Montford Point tions that benefited from his contributions and
13th District, I congratulate Monica on this in- Marines were regularly subjected to racist at- support for endowed scholarships are his alma
credible work and thank her for her service to tacks from White Marines stationed at Camp mater UVA, Roanoke College, Mary Baldwin
our community. Lejeune. College, Virginia Western Community College,
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