Congressional Record, Extensions of Remarks, July 28, 2021, Page E834
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A page of the Congressional Record, Extensions of Remarks, dated July 28, 2021, at page E834, made up of statements inserted by Representatives. One honors Chris, who spent most of a 30-year career with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and served as Director of its Budget Office, describing him as kind, humble and unflappable. Another remembers Sergeant Fuller, a father and proud immigrant whose end of watch has come. A further tribute is headed In Recognition of Colonel Gregory Gibbons. A statement on an amendment says it would cut through red tape so small businesses can get money from the SBA.
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E834 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 28, 2021
52. Chris was a dedicated civil servant with a Especially in such a challenging year, the Fuller, and loving daughter Becky Cara Fuller.
brilliant mind, a vast well of patience, and last thing small business owners need is con- He will always be remembered as a hero, a
boundless compassion. He spent most of his fusion and uncertainty. fantastic father, a man dedicated to his work,
30-year career with the National Oceanic and My office was able to step in and help hun- and a proud immigrant who lived out his
Atmospheric Administration and served most dreds of constituents access their cash, but American dream as he was always so proud
recently as the Director of NOAA’s Budget Of- the lack of transparency and access to real- to call himself an American.
fice. time updates on their status from the SBA Sergeant Fuller’s end of watch has come,
Chris created an environment of trust and slowed the process down. but he has served faithfully, proudly, and with-
collegiality everywhere he went. He was This amendment will help cut through red out hesitation. His family and friends are for-
unflappable in navigating the budget and ap- tape and get folks the money they need to ever grateful for his love and dedication. May
propriations process and always applied a keep their doors open and their employees on he rest peacefully.
calm and thoughtful approach to achieving payroll. f
NOAA’s mission. Through it all, Chris was As we look ahead and work toward con-
unfailingly kind and humble. His gentle leader- tinuing our economic recovery, it’s time to IN RECOGNITION OF COLONEL
ship inspired his team—and those around bring the SBA into the 21st Century. GREGORY GIBBONS
him—to be better people, leaders, and public We created these SBA programs to support
servants. Americans in their greatest time of need. This HON. JOHN JOYCE
Chris was a proud graduate of Syracuse amendment will continue to respond to the di- OF PENNSYLVANIA
University’s Maxwell School of Citizenship and rect needs of small businesses in the Hudson
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Public Affairs, where last year he had the Valley and in every district across the Nation.
honor of leading the graduating class in recita- I urge my colleagues to join me in support Wednesday, July 28, 2021
tion of the Athenian Oath. True to the oath he of this amendment. Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. Madam Speak-
held so dear, Chris ‘‘strived unceasingly to f er, I rise today to congratulate Colonel Greg-
quicken the public sense of civic duty.’’ We ory Gibbons on his appointment to command
are grateful for his service. HONORING THE LIFE OF NYPD
SERGEANT MICHAEL ST. CHRIS- the Letterkenny Army Depot.
f A New York native, Colonel Gibbons is a
TOPHER FULLER
PERSONAL EXPLANATION graduate of the Army War College, where he
received a Master’s in Strategic Studies.
HON. NICOLE MALLIOTAKIS His first military assignment was in 1997 as
HON. RODNEY DAVIS OF NEW YORK
a platoon leader, and later executive officer of
OF ILLINOIS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
A Company, 123rd Main Support Battalion, 1st
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wednesday, July 28, 2021 Armored Division, Germany. Upon completing
Wednesday, July 28, 2021 Ms. MALLIOTAKIS. Madam Speaker, I rise his tour in Germany, Colonel Gibbons served
Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Madam today to honor the life of Sergeant Michael St. at multiple posts, including Okinawa, Japan
Speaker, I was unavoidably detained. Had I Christopher Fuller. Sergeant Fuller was born with the Special Operations Command, and in
been present, I would have voted NAY on Roll on the island of Jamaica and immigrated to Istanbul, Turkey with the NATO Rapid Deploy-
Call No. 219, YEA on Roll Call No. 220, and the United States with the dream of becoming ment Corps.
YEA on Roll Call No. 221. a police officer. That dream became a reality During his career, Colonel Gibbons has de-
f in 1995 when he graduated from the police ployed to areas of critical interest for our na-
academy at the age of 33 years old, Over the tional security around the globe including,
LABOR, HEALTH AND HUMAN Bosnia, Iraq, and Afghanistan.
course of his career, Sergeant Michael S.
SERVICES, EDUCATION, AGRI- Throughout his time in the Army, Colonel
Fuller served in the following posts and units:
CULTURE, RURAL DEVELOP- Gibbons has led the soldiers under his com-
The 13th Precinct located in the Southern por-
MENT, ENERGY AND WATER DE- mand with honor and distinction. He is a re-
tion of Midtown Manhattan, the Cabaret Unit
VELOPMENT, FINANCIAL SERV- cipient of the Bronze Star with Oak leaf cluster
which focused on vice crimes, the 94th Pre-
ICES AND GENERAL GOVERN- and has qualified as an Army Ranger after
cinct located in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, The In-
MENT, INTERIOR, ENVIRONMENT, completing the grueling eight-week leadership
spections Unit, The Chief of Patrols Office,
MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, VET- course to earn his Ranger Tab.
Manhattan South Task Force, and Manhattan
ERANS AFFAIRS, TRANSPOR- I am grateful for Colonel Gibbons’ service to
South Evidence Collection.
TATION, AND HOUSING AND On September 11, 2001, Sergeant Fuller defend our nation. On behalf of the people of
URBAN DEVELOPMENT APPRO- was enjoying a day off from work when he re- Pennsylvania’s 13th Congressional District, I
PRIATIONS ACT, 2022 ceived the news about the terror attacks that congratulate Colonel Gibbons on his appoint-
SPEECH OF were occurring across the nation. He imme- ment to lead the Letterkenny Depot, and I
diately changed into his uniform, picked up his wish him, and the soldiers stationed at
HON. SEAN PATRICK MALONEY children from school, and jumped into a police Letterkenny every continued success.
OF NEW YORK van to respond to the attacks in Lower Man- f
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES hattan. His heroic actions of that day and the
Tuesday, July 27, 2021 rescue/recovery mission over the following RECOGNIZING THE ONE HUN-
weeks would prove to be fatal as he was diag- DREDTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE
Mr. SEAN PATRICK MALONEY of New CHAUTAUQUA BLIND ASSOCIA-
York. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of nosed with Pancreatic Cancer due to his serv-
ice on December 31, 2019. Despite being di- TION
my amendment number 131 to En Bloc 5 of
H.R. 4502. agnosed with a deadly form of cancer, Ser-
My amendment to the Financial Services geant Fuller continued to be positive and was HON. TOM REED
and General Government division addresses steadfast in his decision to respond to the at- OF NEW YORK
the lack of transparency for applicants and re- tacks on September 11, 2001. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
cipients of the Paycheck Protection Program In the 90’s, Sergeant Fuller received an FBI
Wednesday, July 28, 2021
(PPP), Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL), Commendation for aiding in the rescue of a
Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG), kidnapped girl by recognizing the vehicle Mr. REED. Madam Speaker, today I rise to
and other critical SBA programs. which the girl had last been seen in while he recognize the one hundredth anniversary of
These SBA loans saved thousands of jobs was on duty. the Chautauqua Blind Association, now known
and stopped businesses from shuttering their Sergeant Fuller was a decorated law en- as CBA Vision Rehabilitation Services.
ctelli on DSK11ZRN23PROD with REMARKS
doors throughout this crippling pandemic. forcement officer who served proudly for twen- CBA Vision Rehabilitation Services was es-
But all too often, I hear from my constituents ty years receiving a ‘‘Good-guy Letter’’ upon tablished in 1921 as the Southwestern Tier
that they have been left in the dark as they try retirement in 2015. He had never received a Association for the Blind, Inc. In 1983, the or-
to access and apply for these programs. command discipline or had disciplinary actions ganization became known as the Chautauqua
Currently, the loan application process does taken against him. Blind Association. In 2013, the organization
not allow constituents to view the status of Sergeant Fuller is survived by his loving became CBA Vision Rehabilitation Services to
their application. wife Sunni Beth Fuller, loving son Jesse Ethan better explain their programming and offerings
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