Congressional Record — Extensions of Remarks, E471 (April 30, 2021)
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Congressional Record, Extensions of Remarks, page E471, April 30, 2021. Stefanik honors the life of Firefighter Peyton Morse of the Watertown Fire Department. Lofgren recognizes Desseray ‘‘Dez’’ Vega, a Program Manager at Alum Rock Counseling Center and a virtual guest to President Biden's Joint Address to Congress on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, and says the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) kept the center from laying off around 80 people. Banks honors Don Theurer on his 100th birthday and his World War II service. Other remarks recognize the Arcadia Valley Tigers girls cross country team and a Texas historical monument dedication.
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April 30, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E471
HONORING THE LIFE OF FIRE- I offer my heartfelt congratulations to Coach Mr. Theurer just celebrated his 100th birth-
FIGHTER PEYTON MORSE OF LA Barzowski and Assistant Coach Paul Royer, day on Monday, April 26. Congratulations on
FARGEVILLE, NY and their championship athletes Erica this wonderful occasion. I hope his heart is
Standefer, Trinity Russell, Ella Weber, Mary filled with joy knowing he has experienced our
HON. ELISE M. STEFANIK Tevis, Alyssa Glanzer, Avery Jones, Emma country’s greatest blessings, including the af-
OF NEW YORK Dettmer and Natalie Stricklin. fection of family and friends over a long, well-
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES It is my great privilege to recognize the Ar- lived life.
cadia Valley Tigers as the Class 2 Missouri Our Nation owes Mr. Theurer a debt of grat-
Friday, April 30, 2021 State Championship Girls Cross Country itude for his dedicated service to our country.
Ms. STEFANIK. Madam Speaker, I rise Team today before the United States House of Serving in the United States Army during
today to honor the life of Firefighter Peyton Representatives. World War II, he landed at Normandy less
Morse of the Watertown Fire Department. On f than 20 days after D-Day, saw combat in Hol-
March 12, 2021, Peyton tragically passed land and took part in the Allied liberation of
away after suffering a medical emergency dur- RECOGNIZING DESSERAY ‘‘DEZ’’
VEGA AND ALUM ROCK COUN- Western Europe and occupation of Germany.
ing a training exercise at the New York State After the war, Theurer returned home to
Academy of Fire Science. SELING CENTER ON THE OCCA-
northeast Indiana, where he attended college,
Peyton’s lifelong dream was to become a SION OF PRESIDENT BIDEN’S
married his sweetheart Thelma, and began
firefighter and help others in any way that he JOINT ADDRESS TO CONGRESS
work at Magnavox, for whom he would work
could. During his time at Siena College, he the entirety of his career. A longtime, active
participated in the associate firefighter pro- HON. ZOE LOFGREN member of Messiah Lutheran Church, Theurer
gram to gain hands-on experience training OF CALIFORNIA
today remains in good health, as he reads
with the Shaker Road Loudonville Fire Depart- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
daily and drives frequently.
ment. When he had the opportunity to attend Friday, April 30, 2021 As one of the oldest veterans in Indiana, I,
the fire academy, Peyton took a leave of ab- and the entirety of Congress, send to him best
Ms. LOFGREN. Madam Speaker, I rise to
sence from his final semester to pursue his wishes as he celebrates this historic mile-
today to recognize Desseray ‘‘Dez’’ Vega, a
passion and eventually became a permanent stone.
Program Manager at Alum Rock Counseling
member of the Watertown Fire Department. The story of Don Theurer is the story of
Center (ARCC) in my Congressional district. I
Peyton officially received his firefighter badge, was proud to invite Ms. Vega to be my virtual American greatness. As a patriot who served
Badge No. 94, while hospitalized in the Inten- guest to President Biden ’s Joint Address to his country in war and community in peace,
sive Care Unit as he fought to recover from Congress on Wednesday, April 28, 2021. this record is a testament to his commitment
his tragic accident. ARCC provides behavioral health and com- to the American people and ideals to which
Peyton’s colleagues remember him as an munity support services for more than 10,000 our Nation strive.
exceptionally dedicated firefighter who was al- children and families in Santa Clara County f
ways enthusiastic in his role. He had a true each year. Before the Joint Address, I spoke
servant’s heart and always put others above to Ms. Vega about the effect the COVID relief RECOGNIZING THE ANNIE E.
himself, even after he passed on as an organ bills have had on ARCC, the counselors she COLBERT-ROSENWALD SCHOOL
donor. The recent celebrations of Peyton’s life manages, her clients, and her family. I was TEXAS HISTORICAL MONUMENT
are proof of the impact he made on those in glad to hear that the Paycheck Protection Pro- DEDICATION
his community. Hundreds of North Country gram (PPP) kept ARCC from laying off around
firefighters, police and other emergency re- 80 people, helping both the employees and HON. BRIAN BABIN
sponders gathered to welcome Peyton’s mo- their families as well as the children they OF TEXAS
torcade home. The community rallied together serve. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
to pay their respects and show their support Ms. Vega works one-on-one with in-need
for Peyton’s family by placing yellow hearts in children in San Jose and manages a team of Friday, April 30, 2021
the windows of homes and businesses. Siena 15 counselors as part of ARCC’s Prevention Mr. BABIN. Madam Speaker, I rise today
College will posthumously present Peyton’s and Early Intervention program. Ms. Vega to recognize the dedication of the Annie E.
family with his diploma at a ceremonial grad- said, ‘‘I was able to see firsthand how the PPP Colbert-Rosenwald School Texas State His-
uation on May 1, 2021. torical Marker in Dayton, Liberty County,
really made a difference. Having income and
On behalf of New York’s 21st district, I am Texas. The text of marker reads as follows:
stability helps us [counselors] be more present
honored to recognize Peyton for his selfless BY 1883, LIBERTY COUNTY MAINTAINED
and helps our clients and their families. During
service to his community. It is my hope that 53 SCHOOLS, INCLUDING 19 AFRICAN
the pandemic, there has been trauma for the AMERICAN SCHOOLS. THE AVERAGE
his fearless spirit and positivity will be carried families we serve, and everything has been in- SCHOOL TERM WAS THREE MONTHS FOR
on by those who knew and loved him, and I consistent except for the therapy we provide. AGES 8–14 BUT THE ONLY SCHOOL FOR
ask this House to remember his sacrifice and From my personal experience, I’m so grateful’’ CHILDREN IN DAYTON WAS LOCATED
legacy forever. for COVID relief legislation. NEAR THE SETTLEMENTS OF STILSON
f Madam Speaker, the truth is, it is us who AND FOUTS
should be grateful for Ms. Vega, counselors IN THE LATE 1890S, THE SCHOOL DIS-
RECOGNIZING THE ARCADIA like her. and organizations like ARCC that TRICT HIRED THEIR FIRST AFRICAN
VALLEY TIGERS serve our communities. It is my pleasure to AMERICAN TEACHER, ANNIE (FAIR-
CHILD) COLBERT (1866–1961). BORN IN
recognize Ms. Vega and her positive contribu-
HON. JASON SMITH tions to the lives of children and families in my
HOUSTON, SHE ATTENDED HOUSTON
SCHOOLS AND THEN TILLOTSON INSTI-
OF MISSOURI Congressional district before, during, and after TUTE IN AUSTIN. SHE TAUGHT AT THE
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the pandemic. I also call on all my colleagues GREGORY SCHOOL UNTIL SHE MARRIED
Friday, April 30, 2021 to join me in continuing to meet the needs of RAILROAD PORTER TONY COLBERT.
communities across the country during and FORBIDDEN TO TEACH SCHOOL IN
Mr. SMITH of Missouri. Madam Speaker, I HOUSTON AS A MARRIED WOMAN, THEY
rise today to honor the Arcadia Valley Tigers after the COVID–19 pandemic.
MOVED TO DAYTON WHERE ANNIE AC-
who are the 2020 Missouri Class 2 Girls Cross f
CEPTED A POSTION AT A ONE-ROOM
Country Team Champions. HONORING FORT WAYNE WORLD SHACK. UPON ARRIVAL, SHE GATHERED
The 2020 Tiger Cross Country team is the WAR II VETERAN DON THEURER) HER STUDENTS AND, TOGETHER, THEY
first in the history of Arcadia Valley to win the BUILT AN IMPROVED ONE-ROOM FRAME
state championship title. In addition to the SCHOOLHOUSE NEAR LUKE AND PRATER
HON. JIM BANKS
ctelli on DSK11ZRN23PROD with REMARKS
state title the Tigers were district champions STREETS. MRS. COLBERT CONTINUED TO
OF INDIANA TEACH THE AFRICAN AMERICAN STU-
with six girls being named all district including
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DENTS OF DAYTON UNTIL 1918, INSTILL-
the Individual district champion, Erica ING THE VALUE OF EDUCATION IN HER
Standefer. Friday, April 30, 2021
STUDENTS AND WITHIN THE COMMU-
Coach Don Barzowski praised his team for Mr. BANKS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to NITY.
their hard work and dedication. Indeed, that honor the service of Mr. Don Theurer of Fort IN 1918, THE AFRICAN AMERICAN
dedication to excellence paid off on the track. Wayne. SCHOOL RELOCATED TO A SITE NEAR
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