In Recognition of Jesus Morales (Cong. Rec., April 28, 2021)
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Congressional Record, Extensions of Remarks, page E465, April 28, 2021. A correction concerns a letter of withdrawal from Contestant Rita Hart, which the Committee on House Administration entered into the record of its Markup on April 28, 2021. Newman honors Jesús Morales, a union hospitality worker and guest to President Biden's Address to a Joint Session of Congress, and credits the American Rescue Plan with letting laid off union workers stay on employer health plans until the fall. Allen congratulates Dr. Sandra Carraway on retirement as Superintendent of the Columbia County School System, and Barr honors Coach Craig Skinner and the University of Kentucky Volleyball Team on the 2021 NCAA Division I National Championship.
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April 28, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks CORRECTION E465
disposition of the motion to dismiss. On The Wildcats won the Southeastern Con- CONGRATULATING DR. SANDRA
March 31, 2021, Contestant Hart announced ference for the fourth straight year. Defeating CARRAWAY ON HER RETIREMENT
she would withdraw her contest. A letter of Texas in the title game in Omaha, Nebraska,
withdrawal from Contestant Rita Hart,
mailed on March 31, 2021, was transmitted to
U.K. ended the season 24–1. These impres- HON. RICK W. ALLEN
the Committee on House Administration by sive student-athletes stayed focused through- OF GEORGIA
the Clerk of the House on April 8, 2021. out the 2021 season and earned the cham- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
After a review of House and Committee pionship on April 24th. Madison Lilley was
precedent in contested elections cases in named the tournament’s Most Outstanding Wednesday, April 28, 2021
which the contestant withdraws, I have de- Player and also the AVCA Player of the Year. Mr. ALLEN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to
termined no further House or Committee ac- Coach Craig Skinner has led the Volleyball thank Dr. Sandra Carraway, Superintendent of
tion is required to dismiss the contest. The the Columbia County School System, for her
Team at the University of Kentucky since
contestant’s letter of withdrawal was en-
2005. He was named the AVCA Coach of the commitment to our students’ education, and to
tered into the record of the Committee on
House Administration’s Markup on April 28, Year and brought great excitement to the congratulate her on her upcoming retirement.
2021, and the Committee will take no further volleyball program. I thank him for his leader- Dr. Carraway has dedicated her life to edu-
action on this contest. ship and his dedication to these student-ath- cation, starting as a teacher and working her
Sincerely, letes. He has built an excellent program of way up to superintendent. Both the county and
ZOE LOFGREN, which all Kentuckians can be proud. school district saw growth while under her
Chairperson. leadership, and she will be remembered for al-
Congratulations to Coach Skinner, the staff,
f and all the outstanding members of the 2021 ways prioritizing the well-being of our stu-
NCAA Division I Volleyball National Cham- dents—including in the midst of unprece-
IN RECOGNITION OF JESÚS dented challenges.
MORALES pionship team
She led the school district as it was one of
f the first in Georgia to reopen following the
HON. MARIE NEWMAN COVID–19 outbreak. Thanks to her leader-
OF ILLINOIS HONORING WILLIAM ‘‘BILL’’ ship, Columbia County students were able to
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SPRINGER continue learning and stay on track academi-
Wednesday, April 28, 2021 cally. I know parents are eternally grateful for
her actions to get students back in the class-
Ms. NEWMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise to HON. LARRY BUCSHON room in such a prompt and safe manner.
honor my guest to President Biden’s Address OF INDIANA Congratulations, Dr. Carraway, on an in-
to a Joint Session of Congress, Jesús Mo- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES credible career. I wish her the very best as
rales, who is a union hospitality worker in Illi- she enters a well-deserved retirement
nois’ Third District and a member of UNITE Wednesday, April 28, 2021
f
HERE Local 1. Thanks to the passage of the Mr. BUCSHON. Madam Speaker, I rise
American Rescue Plan, laid off union workers today to honor my dear friend, William ‘‘Bill’’ CELEBRATING THE RETIREMENT
are now able to stay on their employers’ Springer, for his more than thirty years of work OF MICHAEL SPELLMAN
health plans until the fall, providing critical re- advocating for the betterment of his commu-
lief to workers like Jesús who was struggling nity. HON. JOE COURTNEY
to pay for the daily medicine and care his fam- A true son of Sullivan County, Indiana, Bill, OF CONNECTICUT
ily needs. his two sisters, and two brothers were raised IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Millions of union workers like Jesús—who in that community. Bill and his beloved wife,
have given decades to their work—saw their Wednesday, April 28, 2021
Rita, raised their two sons in Sullivan. He
jobs taken away by this pandemic only to see demonstrated his dedication to the youth of Mr. COURTNEY. Madam Speaker, I rise
their employer health plans taken away too. the community each year by his involvement today to honor the outstanding 34-year career
Without work and without relief from their gov- in annual events like the Easter Egg Hunt at in public safety of the City of Groton Police
ernment, these workers struggled between City Park and the annual Halloween Walk Chief Michael Spellman. Chief Spellman re-
paying their families’ urgently needed medi- Around the Square. cently announced his retirement, after serving
cine and putting food on the table. Thanks to In recent years, Bill has operated the Sul- the public as a member of law enforcement in
the American Rescue Plan, workers like Jesús livan County Indiana News on social media, a various capacities including resident state
are now able to stay on their employer’s source that his community has relied on for trooper for 25 years, followed by a stint as a
health plans at no cost through the end of important local information. detective in the statewide narcotics squad,
September. Bill has been dedicated advocate for re- and culminating in his appointment to the
Our union workers have given everything to sponsible government. He led his political Chief of the Groton force. Throughout that
our city and country, and it is time we honor party for thirty years and assisted with federal, long tenure he upheld the highest standards of
them in return. That is why I am proud to state, and local campaigns. His tireless efforts ethics, professionalism, and compassion,
honor Jesús this week as my virtual guest to have helped several people take on leadership never losing focus on his mission ‘‘to protect
President Biden’s Address to a Joint Session roles in Sullivan County. and serve.’’
of Congress. We will not stop fighting to en- A lifelong proud resident of the Pawcatuck
I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring
sure our workers and struggling families are section of Stonington, Michael is a proud
William ‘‘Bill’’ Springer, a native son of Sullivan
receiving the relief they need to survive this alumnus of Stonington High School where he
County dedicated to improving the lives and
pandemic. was involved in student government, a multi-
communities of his fellow Hoosiers
f sport Varsity letterman, and an honorable
mention as an Offensive Guard on the 1980
IN HONOR OF THE UNIVERSITY OF f
New Haven Register All State Team. Michael
KENTUCKY VOLLEYBALL TEAM PERSONAL EXPLANATION demonstrated his leadership skills early in life
and took his talents to Central Connecticut
HON. ANDY BARR HON. CHERI BUSTOS
State University where he would earn his B.A.
in political science and public administration.
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OF KENTUCKY
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
OF ILLINOIS After earning his degree, Michael decided to
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dedicate himself to working on the front lines
Wednesday, April 28, 2021 to protect the public as a law enforcement offi-
Mr. BARR. Madam Speaker, I rise today to Wednesday, April 28, 2021 cer. In 1987, Michael graduated from the 96th
honor Coach Craig Skinner and the members Mrs. BUSTOS. Madam Speaker, I was un- Training Troop of The Connecticut State Po-
of the University of Kentucky Volleyball Team able to vote on the Legislative Day of April 19, lice—the rest, they say, is history. Starting his
on winning the 2021 NCAA Division I National 2021. For public safety reasons, had I been career as a state trooper at Troop E in
Championship. This is the first national title for present for the roll call vote H.R. 1996—SAFE Montville, Michael served the community as a
this outstanding program, located in Lexington, Banking Act of 2021, I would have cast the state police officer in East Lyme, Danielson,
Kentucky. following vote: Roll Call 120: Yea. and Meriden. While simultaneously working as
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