In Recognition of the Care Economy (Cong. Rec., June 15, 2021)
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Page E648 of the Extensions of Remarks in the Congressional Record for June 15, 2021, carrying several tributes and a statement on the care economy. Mr. Calvert honors Roselee Roberts, a former House staff member who was an advocate for America's space program and died on April 22, 2020. Mr. Estes honors Vern Miller, a Kansas lawman who served as Sedgwick County Sheriff, District Attorney and Kansas State Attorney General and died at age 92. Ms. Sherrill remembers an 11-year-old boy from West Orange, New Jersey, and a closing statement urges support for the American Jobs Plan and investment in home and community-based services workers.
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E648 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 15, 2021
HONORING THE LIFE OF FORMER TRIBUTE TO ROSELEE NICHOLS REMEMBERING NIKHIL BADLANI
KANSAS ATTORNEY GENERAL ROBERTS FOR HIS TALENTS, PASSIONS,
VERN MILLER KINDNESS, AND LASTING MEM-
ORY IN NEW JERSEY’S 11TH CON-
HON. KEN CALVERT GRESSIONAL DISTRICT
HON. RON ESTES OF CALIFORNIA
OF KANSAS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. MIKIE SHERRILL
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, June 15, 2021 OF NEW JERSEY
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Tuesday, June 15, 2021 Mr. CALVERT. Madam Speaker, I rise today
to honor and pay tribute to my good friend and Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Mr. ESTES. Madam Speaker, I rise today to Ms. SHERRILL. Madam Speaker, I rise to
former House staff member Roselee Roberts,
honor the legacy of a quintessential Kansas recognize Nikhil Badlani, a talented and com-
who passed away on April 22, 2020 in
lawman, Vern Miller, who passed away at the passionate 11-year old boy from West Or-
McDaniel, MD, on Maryland’s Eastern shore.
age of 92. Mr. Miller’s career in law enforce- ange, NJ whose enthusiasm and laughter
Roselee was a tireless advocate for America’s
ment spanned over 50 years with terms as brought joy to all who met him.
space program and she will be deeply missed
Sedgwick County Sheriff, Sedgwick County Nikhil was an excellent student. He received
by many.
District Attorney, and Kansas State Attorney straight A’s and had an advanced under-
General. Roselee was born on April 24, 1942 in Balti-
more, Maryland. After high school, she at- standing of science and math. From the time
A U.S. army veteran born and raised in tended the University of Miami in 1960 and he was three years old, Nikhil knew all there
Wichita, Mr. Miller’s career in law enforcement graduated with honors and a degree in math was to know about dinosaurs and he brought
began in 1948 when he started as a deputy and economics in 1964. While in college, his passion and curiosity for understanding the
for the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office, even- Roselee ran the campus speaker’s bureau, world into the classroom.
tually serving three terms as Sheriff of Sedg- where she met her future husband, William Beyond his studies, Nikhil was a talented
wick County. ‘‘Art’’ Roberts. After graduating, she was re- musician and at the age of 11 he was already
While serving as Sheriff, Mr. Miller drove the cruited and hired into a management position excelling at both the piano and trumpet. His
155 miles to Oklahoma City University to at- with AT&T’s Southern Bell Co. at their Jack- talent was undeniable and he was accepted to
tend night classes, earning his law degree in sonville, Florida office. About a year later, she play trumpet with the Youth Orchestras of
1966. After passing the bar exam, Mr. Miller and Art wed and moved to Reston, Virginia. A Essex County. Nikhil also loved the theater
was elected as Kansas Attorney General in few years later, Roselee was selected to serve and he was a captivating actor.
1970 and again in 1972, winning all 105 coun- as a Junior Economist on President Lyndon It is impossible to fathom that on June 11,
ties in the state. As Attorney General, Mr. Mil- Johnson’s Council of Economic Advisers. 2011 Nikhil was tragically killed when a dis-
ler vigorously enforced the laws of Kansas, fo- Following positions with the Office of Man- tracted driver failed to stop at a stop sign.
cusing on drug rings and illegal gambling car- agement and Budget and as Rep. Bill Nel- Nikhil is fondly remembered by his friends and
tels throughout the state. son’s (D-Florida) chief aide on the House family for his talent, energy, and kindness.
Mr. Miller was a dedicated public servant Budget Committee, Roselee launched her Nikhil’s life inspired his family to create the
whose work ethic and devotion to the law and space career by serving as a staff member on Nikhil Badlani Foundation in his honor, which
to his fellow Kansans will be deeply missed. the House Science and Technology Commit- provides lessons for musicians, scholarships
My heartfelt condolences go out to his family tee’s Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee. for graduating seniors and brings traffic safety
during this most difficult time. In 1985, she left Capitol Hill for a position in awareness and advocacy to our community.
the McDonnell Douglas legislative affairs of- In the years since his passing, community
f fice, which later merged with the Boeing Cor- members have come together to celebrate his
poration. In that era, the space and aero- life and promote traffic safety in his honor. As
CONGRATULATING KATORI HALL nautics industry was predominantly comprised this year marks ten years since that tragic
of men with military backgrounds. To support day, South Orange Township will commemo-
and encourage women in the industry, rate this milestone with a moment of silence at
HON. STEVE COHEN Roselee helped establish Women in Aero- the crash site before unveiling its new name,
OF TENNESSEE space. The group now includes more than ‘‘Nikhil’s Way.’’ Nikhil will never be forgotten.
2,000 individual and corporate members. f
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
In 2005, I was truly blessed to have IN RECOGNITION OF THE CARE
Tuesday, June 15, 2021 Roselee head back to the House and serve as ECONOMY AND IMPORTANCE OF
Mr. COHEN. Madam Speaker, I rise today the staff director for the House Space and SUPPORTING HOME AND COMMU-
to congratulate Memphis playwright, Katori Aeronautics Subcommittee while I held the NITY-BASED SERVICES
Hall, who was awarded a Pulitzer Prize for gavel as Chairman. With the space shuttle
Drama on Friday for her play ‘‘The Hot Wing program and International Space Station fac- HON. DEBBIE DINGELL
King,’’ which is set in a kitchen in Memphis. ing significant challenges, the space industry OF MICHIGAN
Ms. Hall won the prestigious national recogni- was at an inflection point at that time. Thanks
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
tion as a nominee for a Tony Award for ‘‘Tina: in large part to Roselee’s determination and
The Tina Turner Musical,’’ a Broadway musi- leadership, we were able to successfully pass Tuesday, June 15, 2021
cal about the singer from Nutbush, Ten- and have a NASA authorization bill signed into Mrs. DINGELL. Madam Speaker, I rise
nessee. In its citation, the Pulitzer Board ‘‘The law for the first time in five years. After serving today to recognize the importance of the care
Hot Wing King’’ a ‘‘funny, deeply felt consider- in the House again, Roselee moved over to economy and the need for significant invest-
ation of Black masculinity and how it is per- NASA headquarters for her final government ment in home and community-based services
ceived, filtered through the experiences of a post as the Special Assistant to the agency’s to meet the needs of seniors, people with dis-
loving gay couple and their extended family as Deputy Administrator. abilities, and caregivers who serve them.
they prepare for a culinary competition.’’ Ms. Roselee is survived by her husband, Art, of The vast majority of America’s seniors and
Hall, a graduate of Craigmont High School, 54 years; their children, Elizabeth (Libby) Rob- people with disabilities prefer to receive long-
first gained national acclaim for her 2006 play erts Holah and husband, Greg; and grand- term services and supports in the home or in
‘‘The Mountaintop,’’ set in Room 306 of the daughters Olivia Holah and Violet Holah, and the community. However, there are currently
Lorraine Motel in Memphis, where Dr. Martin Leigh Roberts Melton and husband, John; significant roadblocks to quality, accessible
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Luther King, Jr. spent his last night in 1968. granddaughter Harper Melton and grandson home and community-based services. Many
That play, which debuted in London, won the Hunter Melton. I extend my heartfelt condo- HCBS are provided through Medicaid, which
Laurence Olivier Award for Best New Play. lences to the Roberts family, her friends, and has restrictive eligibility criteria and often has
Hall is the creator of the cable television everyone fortunate enough to have known long waitlists for these services. Additionally,
blockbuster ‘‘P-Valley,’’ set in a Mississippi Roselee. Although she may be gone, the the direct care workforce that provides HCBS
Delta strip club. I wish her well in what is al- many contributions Roselee made to our face low pay and few if any benefits, resulting
ready a very promising career. country will have a lasting impact. in high turnover that impacts the services they
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June 15, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E649
provide. As a result, far too many Americans The Biden American Jobs Plan will help the high-quality care they need in the setting
are unable to access to quality, affordable meet this need by providing $400 billion for of their choosing. More importantly, it will pro-
home and community-based services. While quality home and community-based services vide dignity for all who participate in the care
the American Rescue Plan provided important for seniors and people with disabilities. This economy.
resources for Medicaid HCBS to meet the im- investment will transform the care economy by
mediate needs of the pandemic, more com- investing in the HCBS workforce, allowing I urge my colleagues to support the Amer-
prehensive reforms are needed to ensure that them to receive pay and benefits commensu- ican Jobs Plan and this historic investment in
all Americans can live with dignity in the set- rate with the work they provide. It will allow the care economy.
ting of their choosing. seniors and people with disabilities to receive
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