Congressional Record, Extensions of Remarks, December 2, 2021, Page E1308
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A page of the Congressional Record, Extensions of Remarks, dated December 2, 2021, at page E1308, made up of tributes inserted by Representatives. One honors Mr. Nesse, who served as Executive Director of the Edison Sheltered Workshop and as Vice President of Government Affairs for ACCSES New Jersey and was a husband, father and grandfather. Another praises Senator Newton, saying his work with the North Carolina Travel Industry Association led to a provision in House Bill 196 making tourism development authorities in North Carolina eligible for the federal Payroll Protection Program. A further tribute lists volunteer service, including Operation Christmas Child and The Little Lighthouse. The statements are those of the Representatives who inserted them.
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E1308 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks December 2, 2021
empathetically and effectively. He was recog- Feed the Hungry—Talked to, prayed with, tion with the North Carolina Travel Industry
nized for his service in 2019 and was awarded and assisted with serving lunch to those who Association, Senator Newton’s leadership ef-
the Unsung Hero Award from Inroads to Op- were hungry in Poindexter Park; fectuated the inclusion of a specific provision
portunities and the Larry Barker Spirit of State Operation Christmas Child (Shoebox Proc- in House Bill 196 that makes tourism develop-
Use Award from the State Use Programs As- essing Center in Texas)—Worked with a team ment authorities in North Carolina eligible for
sociation. to pack shoeboxes and ensure that the items the federal Payroll Protection Program (PPP).
Over the course of his career, Mr. Nesse in the shoeboxes met the safety requirements This quick and impactful response to the eco-
served as the Executive Director of the Edison to be shipped to the children who needed nomic struggles brought on by the COVID–19
Sheltered Workshop, the President and CEO them; and Pandemic has effectively reduced layoffs and
of the Center for Vocational Rehabilitation, The Little Lighthouse—Worked with special allowed businesses in the hospitality and tour-
and most recently as the Vice President of needs children by assisting teachers with pri- ism industries to remain economically stable
Government Affairs for ACCSES New Jersey. mary lessons, feeding the children lunch, and so they may continue providing services to
Beyond his advocacy, Mr. Nesse was a car- supervising recess. Also assisted with creating visitors and all members of their communities.
ing husband, father, and grandfather, finding ‘Thank You’ cards for their 5K race. I would like to extend my most heartfelt ap-
great joy in spending time with his family. He During Sydney’s tenure at Hinds Community preciation to Senator Newton for his exem-
was also a man of deep faith, and on Sun- College-Utica Campus, she has maintained a plary service to the tourism and hospitality in-
days, you could find him with a guitar in hand cumulative 4.0 grade point average, and has dustries in Cabarrus County and North Caro-
leading the worship team at his local con- been named a President’s Scholar. She is cur- lina as a whole. It is an honor and a privilege
gregation. rently a member of the Yearbook and Robot- to serve and represent the people of Cabarrus
Floyd Nesse passed away on October 19, ics Clubs. Sydney is a STEM student and is County by his side. I know I speak for our en-
2021. His legacy will live on in his family and a member of the Louis Stokes Mississippi Alli- tire community in wishing him continued suc-
in the lives of all he served. I am grateful for ance for Minority Participation. In addition, cess and happiness.
all Mr. Nesse did to ensure we live in more in- Sydney is a Mississippi INBRE (Idea Network Madam Speaker, please join me today in
clusive communities. He will be dearly missed. of Biomedical Research Excellence) Scholar. congratulating Senator Paul Newton as the
f Mississippi IDeA Network of Biomedical Re- Cabarrus County Convention and Visitors Bu-
search Excellence (INBRE) is a network of reau Outstanding Ambassador of the Year
PERSONAL EXPLANATION colleges and universities, designed to build a Award recipient and wish him well as he con-
biomedical research infrastructure in Mis- tinues to address the needs of his constitu-
HON. MIKE BOST sissippi. The mission is to reach out to Mis- ency.
OF ILLINOIS sissippians in order to improve health through- f
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES out the state and to engage talented research-
HONORING DARIN JOHNS
ers and students in biomedical research
Thursday, December 2, 2021
projects that will increase the state’s research
Mr. BOST. Madam Speaker, I was unavoid- competitiveness as well as impact the health HON. AUGUST PFLUGER
ably detained and missed one vote on Decem- OF TEXAS
of citizens of Mississippi.
ber 1, 2021. As an INBRE scholar, she had the oppor- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Had I been present, I would have voted tunity to be an intern with My Brother’s Keep- Thursday, December 2, 2021
YEA on Roll Call No. 390. er. She presented the outcomes of her work Mr. PFLUGER. Madam Speaker, I rise
f entitled, ‘‘Potential Mistrust of the COVID–19 today to offer sympathy and prayer to the
Vaccine Among African-Americans in Mis- community of Andrews, as well as the family
HONORING SYDNEY NOEL BURKS
sissippi,’’ during the Mississippi Health Dispari- of Darin Johns, who was tragically killed in a
ties Annual Conference 2021 in Biloxi, MS. bus crash while traveling with the Andrews
HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON Also, she is the Mississippi-Louisiana Vice- High School Band to a Mustangs playoff game
OF MISSISSIPPI President of Phi Theta Kappa International two weeks ago.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES College Honor Society. Phi Theta Kappa Darin Johns was the beloved band director
Thursday, December 2, 2021 (PTK) recognizes the academic achievement for Andrews High School. In the weeks since
of college students and provides opportunities the accident, we have seen an outpouring of
Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Madam for its members to grow as scholars and lead- testimonies about Mr. Johns from former stu-
Speaker, I rise today to honor a tenacious and ers. dents, friends, colleagues, and other band di-
ambitious young lady, Sydney Noel Burks. Recently, Sydney was named as one of the rectors across the entire state of Texas.
Sydney is a Sophomore at Hinds Commu- Historically Black College and University As I learn more about the life that Mr. Johns
nity College-Utica Campus majoring in Chem- Scholars. led, I am continually encouraged by the quality
istry/Pre-Pharmacy. She was a May 2020 Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join of service that he gave to his community and
graduate of Park Place Christian Academy me in recognizing Ms. Sydney Noel Burks for the quantity of people whose lives he touched.
(PPCA), where she graduated as a Highest the outstanding work and accomplishments Mr. Johns was an active member of the An-
Honor graduate with a 4.0 GPA. During her she has made thus far. drews community who dedicated his life to his
time at PPCA, she was inducted into the Na- faith, loved his wife Karen and family and
f
tional Honor Society and served as Secretary friends deeply, and invested in his natural tal-
of the Beta Club. HONORING OUTSTANDING AMBAS- ent and deep love of music. He was a gifted
Sydney also believes in giving back to the SADOR OF THE YEAR AWARD musician who could play almost any instru-
community and helping those who are less RECIPIENT NORTH CAROLINA ment he touched. In his free time, he played
fortunate. Her service and leadership have not SENATOR PAUL NEWTON in a Christian band and directed the church
only given her experiences she will cherish for praise band as an active member of the Cal-
a lifetime but has also enabled her to become HON. RICHARD HUDSON vary Baptist Church.
an advocate for others and to promote issues OF NORTH CAROLINA Mr. Johns deepest passion was encour-
that are of importance. Some of the commu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES aging the younger generations. For over 30
nity service events she was involved in during years, he taught others to love music as a
high school and continue to be involved in- Thursday, December 2, 2021
high school band director. Over his impressive
cludes the following: Mr. HUDSON. Madam Speaker, I rise today tenure, Mr. Johns led three different high
We Will Go—Organized community closet to honor North Carolina Senator Paul Newton school marching bands to the State Marching
and assisted the neighbors with bagging gro- for his recognition as Outstanding Ambas- Contest. He lent all his time and energy to
dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with REMARKS
ceries and clothing and picked up trash and sador of the Year by the Cabarrus County building up the dreams and talents of those
debris around the city; Convention and Visitors Bureau. around him.
Stewpot—Assisted with packing and serving Outstanding Ambassador of the Year is pre- Andrews ISD and our communities across
lunches; sented by the Cabarrus County Convention West Texas are mourning the loss of Mr.
Feed the Need—Worked as a team member and Visitors Bureau to an individual who rep- Johns.
to pack and bag food to later be shipped to resents Cabarrus County by providing excep- Camille and I are sending our support and
those who are food insecure; tional service to visitors. Working in coordina- prayers to Andrews and Mr. Johns’ family.
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