Benefits of the American Rescue Plan (Cong. Rec., May 12, 2021)
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Page H2210 of the House section of the Congressional Record for May 12, 2021, made up of one-minute speeches in interleaved columns. Tributes honor Colonel Puckett, who received a Distinguished Service Cross for his actions at Hill 205, and Sergeant First Class Donald Keith Strickland, survived by his wife Antonie and his children, and several speakers recognize National Police Week and thank police officers. Under the heading Benefits of the American Rescue Plan, Mr. Jones calls the plan the most transformative economic legislation for working families in a generation and says the expanded child tax credit will cut child poverty in half, which is his view.
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H2210 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 12, 2021
Though his Active Duty has ended, he holidays, weekends, birthdays, and of Donald’s son, Tony Strickland, who
continues to serve as Honorary Colonel through the COVID–19 pandemic to I served in the legislature with and
of the 75th Ranger Regiment, and he selflessly protect our communities. who has a long relationship with this
still inspires young people in his com- When I was chair of the Orange Coun- great person here.
munity today. ty Board of Supervisors, I introduced a What you see in a legacy with a man
Colonel Puckett was inducted into resolution to recognize Law Enforce- like Donald, who was an Army staff
the Ranger Hall of Fame and received a ment Appreciation Day in Orange sergeant, also known as a drill ser-
Distinguished Service Cross for his ac- County because now, more than ever, geant—which, by the way, the family
tions at Hill 205, in addition to two Sil- we owe these brave officers our support home was known as ‘‘strict land’’ be-
ver Stars, five Purple Hearts, various and appreciation. cause it was very strict there due to
awards from Vietnam and Colombia, I am especially grateful for our Cap- that background. The legacy shows the
and a Distinguished Graduate Award itol Police officers who have been great family that we know with Tony
from West Point. His bravery is a tes- through so much this year with the and his kids and all the wonderful
tament to his strength and patriotism, devastating loss of multiple officers in grandchildren that Mr. Donald Strick-
and he is an inspiration to the people the line of duty. land had.
of the Third District of Georgia, as well Thank you to all police officers for He is survived by his wife, Antonie;
as our country. your continued bravery. I and so many his three children; and many grand-
Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues others are proud to stand with you children and great-grandchildren.
to join me in congratulating Colonel today and every day. The legacy of how we are measured is
Puckett and extending our sincere ap- f truly in your family and what you
preciation to him and all of our men leave behind as you touch your coun-
BENEFITS OF THE AMERICAN try.
and women in uniform. As a nation, we
RESCUE PLAN For our dear friend Tony, our hearts
are forever grateful for their service
and their sacrifice. (Mr. JONES asked and was given per- are with you in the loss of your father,
mission to address the House for 1 and God bless you all.
f
minute.) f
CONGRATULATING THE FIRST Mr. JONES. Madam Speaker, the
CLASS OF GRADUATES FROM HONORING LOCAL POLICE
American Rescue Plan is the most OFFICERS
THE KIRK KERKORIAN SCHOOL transformative economic legislation
OF MEDICINE for working families in a generation. (Mr. WESTERMAN asked and was
(Mrs. LEE of Nevada asked and was Our expansion of the child tax credit given permission to address the House
given permission to address the House will literally cut child poverty in half. for 1 minute and to revise and extend
for 1 minute.) But unless we make the expansion per- his remarks.)
Mr. WESTERMAN. Madam Speaker,
Mrs. LEE of Nevada. Madam Speak- manent, we will find ourselves a year
I recently toured my district to meet
er, I rise today on behalf of the historic from now in the same dire straits that
members of the community nominated
first class of medical students to grad- existed before the pandemic: A country
by their fellow residents who served
uate from the Kirk Kerkorian School where we accept that 11 million people
their fellow citizens extraordinarily
of Medicine at the University of Ne- live in poverty, nearly 15 percent of all
during the pandemic.
vada, Las Vegas. children in this country; a country
During my tour, I had the honor of
Four years ago, the 50 students of where we accept that 25 percent of
meeting Mena Police Chief Tommy
this inaugural class donned their white Black children live in poverty.
Stueart and Bearden Police Chief Na-
coats, pledged their formal oaths, and I have been in Congress for 5 months
than Greeley. These men cared for
began their lifelong medical journeys. and I am already tired of having to
their communities by delivering food
But for southern Nevada, this was vote to reauthorize things that we
and prescriptions and taking care of
more than your average first day of know should be permanent. Expanding
the sick and elderly, all while dealing
school. Nevada has consistently ranked the child tax credit is a moral and eco-
with their own staff shortages.
among the lowest rates in doctors per nomic imperative. It should not have When our local police officers go to
capita; and before this class, Las Vegas an expiration date. work, they wear many hats. Of course,
was the largest metro area in the Na- For the last year, we have talked they are protectors, but they also play
tion without a medical school capable about the impossible choices that fami- the role of nurse, comforter, teacher,
of bestowing M.D. degrees. lies have been forced to make: caretaker, and confidant.
These graduates are pioneers in pro- childcare or healthcare; food or rent. Ask any police officer and they will
viding for the health of our commu- The reality is, these impossible say it is just part of the job, but it is
nity, and their dedication to home is choices existed for millions of families a grave mistake to take this for grant-
clear. Ninety-seven percent of this before the pandemic began, and they ed.
class hails from the Battle Born State, will continue to exist after the pan- Madam Speaker, another grave mis-
and well over one-third of the grad- demic is over. Poverty is a choice that take is the Democrats’ move to defund
uates will stay right here to continue we make here in this Chamber, and we police. This National Police Week, let’s
their education. can choose to end it. honor the heroism and the daily
We cannot thank them enough for f kindnesses shown by our law enforce-
their dedication to the health of our ment, and let’s work to support those
COMMEMORATING THE LIFE OF
community, especially in the midst of brave men and women who protect and
SERGEANT FIRST CLASS DON-
this pandemic. serve.
ALD KEITH STRICKLAND
Congratulations to the UNLV Med- f
ical graduates. (Mr. LAMALFA asked and was given
f permission to address the House for 1 HONORING LAW ENFORCEMENT
minute and to revise and extend his re- (Mr. BAIRD asked and was given per-
RECOGNIZING NATIONAL POLICE marks.) mission to address the House for 1
WEEK Mr. LAMALFA. Madam Speaker, I minute and to revise and extend his re-
(Mrs. STEEL asked and was given rise today to commemorate the life of marks.)
permission to address the House for 1 Sergeant First Class Donald Keith Mr. BAIRD. Madam Speaker, today, I
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minute.) Strickland. Donald passed away re- rise in honor of National Police Week,
Mrs. STEEL. Madam Speaker, today, cently after a long life of service to his a week where we honor the men and
I rise to recognize National Police country, his fellow Americans, and his women who risk their lives every day
Week. family. to protect and serve our neighbor-
Our police officers put their lives on Standing with me today is my good hoods.
the line every single day they go to friend, Representative ALEX MOONEY of I want to take this opportunity to
work. They answer the call of duty on West Virginia. We are both dear friends highlight some of the great work from
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