Congressional Record, Extensions of Remarks, April 20, 2021, Page E428
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A page of the Congressional Record, Extensions of Remarks, dated April 20, 2021, at page E428, made up of statements inserted by Representatives. One statement introduces H.R. 367, the Homeland Security Acquisition Professional Career Program Act, saying the Department's acquisition programs have faced workforce shortfalls and that the bill would fill frontline and acquisition jobs with veterans and graduates of HBCUs and Hispanic-serving institutions. Mr. Perlmutter congratulates John Faczak and Uriah Henry on youth awards, Mr. Danny K. Davis pays tribute to Bishop Charles E. Davis, and Mr. Johnson of South Dakota congratulates Dhwani Kharel on being named South Dakota's 2021 Truman Scholar.
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E428 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 20, 2021
JOHN FACZAK government agencies, should reflect the diver- determination and hard work have allowed him
sity of this country. That is why I rise to offer to overcome adversities.
HON. ED PERLMUTTER H.R. 367, the ‘‘Homeland Security Acquisition The dedication demonstrated by Uriah
OF COLORADO Professional Career Program Act.’’ Henry is exemplary of the type of achievement
Due in large part to the American Rescue that can be attained with hard work and perse-
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Plan, the United States is well on its way to verance. It is essential students at all levels
Tuesday, April 20, 2021 crushing the virus that has plagued us for over strive to make the most of their education and
Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise a year. As a result, domestic travel is increas- develop a work ethic which will guide them for
today to recognize and applaud John Faczak ing. the rest of their lives.
for receiving the Adams County Mayors and Accordingly, we must ensure that airports,
Commissioners Youth Award. like McCarran International in Las Vegas, I extend my deepest congratulations to
John Faczak is an 11th grader at Bennett have the equipment and trained personnel Uriah Henry for winning the Adams County
High School and received this award because they need to safely and efficiently welcome Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award. I
his determination and hard work have allowed travelers. have no doubt he will exhibit the same dedica-
him to overcome adversities. We can and should fill these frontline jobs, tion and character in all of his future accom-
The dedication demonstrated by John ranging from TSA agents to cyber security an- plishments.
Faczak is exemplary of the type of achieve- alysts, with veterans and graduates of HBCUs
ment that can be attained with hard work and and Hispanic-serving institutions. That is ex- f
perseverance. It is essential students at all actly what my bill seeks to do.
levels strive to make the most of their edu- Each year, the Department spends billions TRIBUTE TO BISHOP CHARLES E.
cation and develop a work ethic which will of dollars acquiring the goods and services DAVIS
guide them for the rest of their lives. needed to carry out its many missions. In ad-
I extend my deepest congratulations to John dition to COVID–19 supplies, this includes ev-
Faczak for winning the Adams County Mayors erything from Coast Guard ships to the HON. DANNY K. DAVIS
and Commissioners Youth Award. I have no screening technologies that the Transportation OF ILLINOIS
doubt he will exhibit the same dedication and Security Administration uses to secure our na-
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
character in all of his future accomplishments. tion’s travel infrastructure.
Unfortunately, a Government Accountability Tuesday, April 20, 2021
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Office review found that 51 of these DHS
CONGRATULATING DHWANI major acquisition programs experienced work- Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam
KHAREL ON BEING NAMED force shortfalls. Speaker, Bishop Charles E. Davis was born in
SOUTH DAKOTA’S 2021 TRUMAN In an effort to address said shortages, DHS Leland, Mississippi in 1923, he graduated from
SCHOLAR established the Acquisition Professional Ca- high school in 1940 and migrated to Chicago,
reer Program. Illinois. In 1940 at the age of 19, he joined the
HON. DUSTY JOHNSON This 3-year development program affords in- military and participated in World War II.
dividuals rigorous training and on-the-job ex-
OF SOUTH DAKOTA In the military, Charles Edward Davis spent
perience within DHS.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES time in France, Holland, and Germany. He
It also provides rotations to other compo-
Tuesday, April 20, 2021 was a good soldier and attained the rank of
nents or offices within the Department,
Sergeant. After the war, he returned to Chi-
Mr. JOHNSON of South Dakota. Madam mentorship, and additional career develop-
cago and with his friend James McDonald,
Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Dhwani ment opportunities.
As a result, program participants graduate they opened an upholstery business and
Kharel on being named South Dakota’s 2021 through his friendship with the McDonald Fam-
Truman Scholar. as certified acquisition professionals in their
respective fields, such as contract specialists, ily he was introduced to the Indiana Avenue
The Truman Scholarship was established by Pentecostal Church. He was welcomed into
Congress in 1975 as a living legacy to Presi- cost estimators, and systems engineers.
H.R. 367 will ensure this program remains Indiana Avenue by Elder Charles Ellis and en-
dent Harry Truman to support and inspire the joyed going there and being with the people.
next generation of public service leaders. in place for years to come so that DHS main-
Dhwani was one of 62 Scholars selected from tains a pipeline for qualified acquisition lead- After the passing of Elder Ellis the new Pas-
a record number of 845 applicants. ers. tor Elder Odee Akins recognized the leader-
As a junior at Dartmouth College, Dhwani My bill will also require DHS to provide Con- ship abilities of the young man and assigned
has already demonstrated a commitment to gress with key information on the program for him to leadership roles. He served as Sunday
public service and leadership. She is actively the next 5 years. School Superintendent, Young Peoples Lead-
H.R. 367, if enacted, would help DHS er and President of the Senior Choir, all of the
involved in sexual violence prevention advo-
strengthen and diversify its acquisition work- time growing in spirituality and experiencing
cacy on Dartmouth’s campus and has interned
force by directing recruitment efforts to histori- the call to preach.
at both the Congressional Research Service
cally underrepresented individuals. In 1970, Elder Charles E. Davis was elected
and the Brookings Area United Way.
This will ensure that the Department, spe- Pastor of the Indiana Avenue Pentecostal
I commend Dhwani for her outstanding
cifically including our TSA officials, is more Church after the death of Elder Atkins. He
record of service, hard work, and leadership.
representative and is more sensitive to the soon resigned from his job at Hart, Schaftner
I have no doubt she will excel in the future as
needs, cultural differences, and societal ex- and Marx and became a full-time Pastor and
she plans to pursue a career in the legal field
pectations of our heterogenous population, in- the rest became history.
to advance women’s rights.
cluding the traveling public.
As a Truman Scholar myself, I am honored The church grew, new programs were es-
With that, I urge my colleagues to vote ‘yes’
to congratulate Dhwani on this honor. I look tablished, community outreach took place, the
on its passage.
forward to seeing all that she accomplishes. church acquired property in the area as both
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f Elder Davis and the church rose in religious,
URIAH HENRY social, and political circles.
HOMELAND SECURITY ACQUISI-
TION PROFESSIONAL CAREER Elder Charles Davis and his wife of 43
PROGRAM ACT HON. ED PERLMUTTER years Geraldine Olivia Davis were actively in-
OF COLORADO volved in all aspects of community life and in
SPEECH OF IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 1986 he was elevated to Bishop.
HON. DINA TITUS Tuesday, April 20, 2021
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After the death of his wife Geraldine he was
OF NEVADA Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise blessed to wed again in 2004, to his second
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES today to recognize and applaud Uriah Henry wife Dr. Jessie Bell Ray and they continued to
for receiving the Adams County Mayors and provide great leadership until his death and
Monday, April 19, 2021 Commissioners Youth Award. being on earth for 98 years Bishop Charles
Ms. TITUS. Madam Speaker, the Depart- Uriah Henry is a 12th grader at Legacy High Edwards Davis went home to meet his maker,
ment of Homeland Security’s staff, like all our School and received this award because his May He Rest In Peace.
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