In Recognition of David Elliot (Cong. Rec., May 7, 2021)
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A page of the Congressional Record, Extensions of Remarks, dated May 7, 2021, at page E490, made up of tributes inserted by Representatives. Ms. Leger Fernandez honors David Elliot of Taos, New Mexico, for his community work, including the Enchanted Circle COAD, and notes he was her virtual guest for the President's address to a Joint Session. Mr. Norman commemorates the Worthy Boys and Girls Camp in Rock Hill, South Carolina, which has served York County youth since 1950, and Ms. Tlaib recognizes journalist Vickie Thomas. Mr. Wittman recognizes National Nurses Week, and Ms. Jackson Lee recognizes Cinco de Mayo.
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E490 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 7, 2021
CELEBRATING THE WORTHY BOYS ers have made huge personal sacrifices as IN RECOGNITION OF VICKIE
AND GIRLS CAMP well. Despite living with the fear of contracting THOMAS
COVID–19 themselves or potentially bringing
HON. RALPH NORMAN the virus home to their loved ones; these HON. RASHIDA TLAIB
OF SOUTH CAROLINA healthcare workers still manage to do their OF MICHIGAN
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
jobs and protect our communities. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Friday, May 7, 2021 In celebration of National Nurses Week, I Friday, May 7, 2021
encourage everyone to take the time to thank
Mr. NORMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today our nurses for choosing selflessness over self- Ms. TLAIB. Madam Speaker, I rise today to
to commemorate the honorable work of the preservation and rising to the challenge of recognize the outstanding contributions of
Worthy Boys and Girls Camp in Rock Hill, COVID–19. Therefore, Madam Speaker, I ask award-winning journalist Vickie Thomas, a
South Carolina. that you rise with me to celebrate National proud daughter of Michigan’s 13th Congres-
Since 1950, the Worthy Boys and Girls Nurses Week. sional District.
Camp has provided a week-long opportunity Ms. Thomas was raised in Highland, Park
for York County youth to experience the out- f Michigan and first became interested in jour-
doors each summer. It is the only free over- nalism as a student at Detroit Henry Ford High
night camp in the area, planned and organized IN RECOGNITION OF DAVID School. She went on to graduate with honors,
entirely by the Rock Hill Police Department. ELLIOT earning her degree in broadcast journalism
Through a variety of sports activities and from Wayne State University. Ms. Thomas is
trainings, children build upon their strengths to best known in southeast Michigan as the voice
improve individual self-esteem, develop new HON. TERESA LEGER FERNANDEZ of WWJ NewsRadio, where she reported on
interpersonal skills, and gain a greater appre- OF NEW MEXICO
local news and events.
ciation for their surrounding community. Ms. Thomas’ work has garnered local and
Aside from providing a safe and supportive IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES national accolades. She has earned awards
environment, camp staff instill in young boys Friday, May 7, 2021 from the Detroit Press Foundation, the Michi-
and girls a sense of consistent teamwork, gan Association of Broadcasters, the Associ-
commitment, and sharing. Nearly 200 children Ms. LEGER FERNANDEZ. Madam Speak- ated Press, and the National Association of
are exposed to new ideas, places, and friend- er, I rise today to honor David Elliot from Black Journalists. Ms. Thomas is a recipient of
ships every summer that will teach them les- Taos, New Mexico. On Wednesday, April 28, the national ‘‘Gabriel Award’’ from UNDA–USA
sons they’ll carry forward through life. 2021, President Biden delivered his first ad- for the WWJ Black History Month Series ‘‘The
The Worthy Boys and Girls Camp is a shin- dress to a Joint Session of Congress, 100 African-American Church: The Heart and Soul
ing example of the sense of community felt days into his first term. of Metro Detroit’s Black Community.’’ She is a
across Rock Hill. When President Biden took the oath of of- member of the National Association of Black
Locals enjoy supporting the camp through fice, he pledged that help was on the way. Journalists.
their donations and various volunteer efforts. Thanks to our work together to enact the Please join me in paying tribute to Vickie
Week-long sessions are staffed by police offi- American Rescue Plan, help is finally here. Thomas’s numerous achievements and hard
cers, department staff members, and volun- work in bringing news and stories of local in-
teers of all ages who dedicate long hours and The hardworking people in New Mexico and
terest to the people of southeast Michigan.
resources to ensuring the camp’s continued all across the country have also shown us
what true community looks like. David is one f
success. Many police officers who attended
the program as students, like Rock Hill Police of those community heroes. RECOGNIZING CINCO DE MAYO
Chief Chris Watts, now serve as camp coun- In a typical year, I would invite him to join
selors. me in the House Chamber for the Joint Ad- HON. SHEILA JACKSON LEE
The lifechanging work of the Worthy Boys dress. COVID–19 safety protocols mean this OF TEXAS
and Girls Camp has created positive relation- year’s in-person attendance will be limited and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
ships between local law enforcement officers we will be watching from our beautiful New
Mexico. But I did not want to miss this impor- Friday, May 7, 2021
and youth for decades. The camp plays an in-
tegral role in developing Rock Hill’s youngest tant opportunity to honor David. Ms. JACKSON LEE. Madam Speaker, I rise
talent into promising leaders. I congratulate David’s commitment to serving others is in- today to recognize the holiday of Cinco de
the Worthy Boys and Girls Camp on a suc- spiring. His work to bring people and organiza- Mayo commemorating the victory of the Mexi-
cessful 72 years, and I look forward to watch- tions together to establish the Enchanted Cir- can Army 1862 over France at the Battle of
ing them serve our community’s children in the cle of Community Organizations Active in Dis- Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War.
future. aster is the embodiment of community. The The fifth day of May, or Cinco de Mayo, is
f Enchanted Circle COAD helped others in a special day because it represents the impor-
Taos, Colfax, Santa Fe counties and beyond. tance of freedom, liberty and determination for
IN RECOGNITION OF NATIONAL the people of Mexico and for Mexican-Ameri-
They have donated millions of dollars directly
NURSES WEEK cans.
and in kind to their neighbors. During the initial
phases of the COVID–19 response, David It was on that day, May 5, 1862, that un-
HON. ROBERT J. WITTMAN also served as the Deputy Director of the NM trained, outnumbered, and outgunned Mexican
OF VIRGINIA State Emergency Operations Center. His pas- forces—determined to protect their land—suc-
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sion for emergency management has also led cessfully defended the town of Puebla against
him to serve his community as a volunteer the French.
Friday, May 7, 2021 The quest for an independent Mexico start-
firefighter, volunteer Fire Chief, and as Emer-
Mr. WITTMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise gency Management Coordinator for Taos and ed on September 16, 1810, when the people
today to recognize National Nurses Week, a Santa Fe County. of Mexico, following the will to become a free
celebration to acknowledge our nurses for nation, refused to submit to Spanish rule.
their unwavering courage, hard work and dedi- David pointed out to me that he was hon- The struggle went on for 10 years.
cation. Our frontline heroes have been at the ored to view this address as my guest on be- Finally, in 1821, the first independent Mexi-
forefront of this global pandemic, and their half of the countless New Mexicans, busi- can government was established.
sacrifice is well-deserving of recognition. nesses, non-profits, and organizations who do- But being an independent nation was not
For many healthcare workers, this past year nated their time, effort, and money to help easy.
New Mexico recover during this extremely dif-
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has been the toughest challenge of their ca- Over the years, Mexico received economic
reer. Despite these unprecedent obstacles, ficult time. support from several nations, France and Eng-
they have continued to show bravery and self- I’m proud to invite him as my virtual guest land among them.
lessness by risking their own health to provide to the Presidential Address. He truly rep- Later on, even Spain supported the new
patients with the utmost care. resents the best that New Mexico has to offer, country.
Along with the fear of the unknown and the and I thank him for his selflessness and life- Thus, Mexico became heavily indebted to
rigorous work schedule, our frontline line work- saving work. foreign powers.
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