Congressional Record, Extensions of Remarks — December 8, 2021, E1338
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This is E1338 of the Congressional Record, Extensions of Remarks, December 8, 2021. The page begins with the end of an inserted song text, with translations in parentheses, that refers to the San Isidro Movement. Mr. Donalds submits a personal explanation of a missed vote on Roll Call No. 402. Mrs. Walorski honors the 30th anniversary of the Republic of Kazakhstan and supports Permanent Normal Trade Relations for Kazakhstan. Mr. Palazzo honors Lieutenant Colonel Randall P. Mantooth, Deputy Installation Commander at Camp Shelby Joint Forces Training Center, and Mr. Yarmuth begins remarks celebrating the retirement of Ellen Balis, with the views attributed to the Members.
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E1338 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks December 8, 2021
Rompieron nuestra puerta, violaron public, but also to the region. Thirty years LTC Mantooth’s military assignments in-
nuestro templo (They kicked down our door, later, Kazakhstan is a member of the World clude company, battalion, and joint assign-
they violated our temple) Trade Organization and has diligently worked ments. At company level he served as Hous-
Y el mundo está consciente (And the world
to establish a hospitable business and invest- ing officer and commander under garrison
is aware)
De que el Movimiento San Isidro continúa ment climate for foreign investors. Kazakhstan command. At battalion level he served as lo-
puesto (The San Isidro Movement continues became a member of the World Bank’s Inter- gistics officer and supply officer. Assignments
firm) national Center for Settlement of Investment at regiment and brigade level include Division
Seguimos en las mismas, la seguridad Disputes (ICSID) in 1992, and the nation’s Chief and Chief of Integrations. He currently
metiendo prisma (We are in the same situa- commitment to the rule of law has never been serves as The Deputy Installation Commander
tion, state security watching) stronger. Today, U.S. companies are the larg- at Camp Shelby Joint Forces Training Center.
Esas cosas a mı́ como me indignan, se est source of direct foreign investment in LTC Mantooth distinguished himself through
acabó el enigma (These things outrage me; Kazakhstan. exceptional meritorious service as the Deputy
the enigma is over) That’s why I support Permanent Normal
Ya sa’ tu revolución maligna, soy Funky Installation Commander, Camp Shelby Joint
Trade Relations for Kazakhstan and have Forces Training Center. He is responsible for
style, aquı́ tienes mi firma (Enough of your
evil revolution, I am Funky style, here is my joined in a bipartisan effort to pass legislation Master Cooperative Agreement, Integrated
signature) this Congress to ensure that Kazakhstan is lift- Training Area Management Program, Range
Ya ustedes están sobrando, ya no le queda ed from the Jackson-Vanik amendment—a law and Training Land Program, and the Facility
nada, ya se van bajando (You all are useless, meant to target the Soviet Union, a country Management Program to include long/short
you have nothing left, you’re in decline) that no longer exists—and certainly shouldn’t range planning, scheduling, maintenance, re-
El pueblo se cansó de estar aguantando impact fellow WTO members. And I can think pair, rehabilitation, and construction of real
(The people are tired of enduring) of no better time, as Kazakhstan celebrates its
Un nuevo amanecer estamos esperando (We property for the largest National Guard training
30th birthday, to push for such a milestone. I installation in the nation and First Army’s mo-
are awaiting a new dawn)
Se acabó, tu cinco nueve, yo doble dos (It’s
encourage the House of Representatives to bilization force generation installation. Camp
over, your five nine, me, double-twos) pass this legislation as soon as possible. Shelby serves as a training installation for all
Ya se acabó, sesenta años trancado el While I acknowledge that there is still much branches of the military to include National
dominó, mira (It’s over, sixty years of a dom- work to be done in Kazakhstan, I recognize Guard and Active DOD service components.
ino stalemate, watch) that current President Kassym-Jomart LTC Mantooth is a true American patriot
Se acabó, tu cinco nueve, yo, doble dos (It’s Tokayev has been highly focused on pursuing
who chose to answer the call to serve our
over, your five nine, me double-twos) a series of internal reforms focused across al-
Ya se acabó, sesenta años trancando el country. It is an honor to recognize his unwav-
most all sectors of public life in Kazakhstan—
dominó (It’s over, sixty years of a domino ering dedication to our country and to call him
from political and parliamentary reforms to up-
stalemate) my friend.
dates to existing statutes intended to increase
Patria y vida (Homeland and life)
Patria y vida (Homeland and life)
the openness of civil society. Despite external f
Patria y vida (Homeland and life) pressures from influential neighbors,
Kazakhstan has remained a peaceful and sta- PERSONAL EXPLANATION
Sesenta años trancado el dominó (Sixty
years of a domino stalemate) bilizing force in Central Asia for 30 years—this
f is a testament to the nation’s commitment to HON. BYRON DONALDS
democracy and to Western ideals. As the peo- OF FLORIDA
HONORING THE 30TH ANNIVER- ple of Kazakhstan celebrate this great mile- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SARY OF THE REPUBLIC OF stone, I applaud this nation on its 30 years of
Wednesday, December 8, 2021
KAZAKHSTAN independence and look forward to continuing
to strengthen the U.S.—Kazakh bilateral rela- Mr. DONALDS. Madam Speaker, unfortu-
HON. JACKIE WALORSKI tionship in the coming years. nately, I missed yesterday’s vote. Had I been
f present, I would have voted NAY on Roll Call
OF INDIANA
No. 402.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HONORING LIEUTENANT COLONEL
Wednesday, December 8, 2021 RANDALL P. MANTOOTH f
Mrs. WALORSKI. Madam Speaker, this CELEBRATING THE RETIREMENT
month marks the 30th anniversary of the Re- HON. STEVEN M. PALAZZO OF ELLEN BALIS
OF MISSISSIPPI
public of Kazakhstan, which celebrates its
Independence Day on December 16 each IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
HON. JOHN A. YARMUTH
year. The United States was the first nation to Wednesday, December 8, 2021 OF KENTUCKY
formally recognize Kazakhstan’s independ- Mr. PALAZZO. Madam Speaker, I rise today IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
ence in 1991, and the U.S.-Kazakh relation- to honor the outstanding military service of
ship has only improved and strengthened over Wednesday, December 8, 2021
Lieutenant Colonel Randall P. Mantooth.
the past three decades. LTC Mantooth honorably served in various Mr. YARMUTH. Madam Speaker, I rise
In 30 years, Kazakhstan has undergone sig- positrons of increasing responsibility through- today to recognize and honor Ellen Balis, staff
nificant changes—largely overseen by out his unprecedented military career span- director of the House Budget Committee, who
Kazakhstan’s first President, Nursultan ning over thirty-three years, in which he dis- recently retired after 37 years of exceptional
Nazarbayev. Early on, President Nazarbayev played remarkable service to his community, service to the Congress and the Executive
decided to close the Semipalatinsk nuclear State, and Nation. LTC Mantooth has proven branch.
test site and commit Kazakhstan to nuclear to be an invaluable leader within the Mis- Ellen began her career in Federal service at
nonproliferation by dismantling the Soviet-era sissippi Army National Guard, consistently the White House Office of Management and
nuclear program. Despite pressure from other demonstrating professionalism, positive lead- Budget in 1984. She spent more than 20
regional actors, one of the Republic’s first pol- ership, and responsibility to always consider years at 0MB participating in the annual devel-
icy decisions was to stand with the United the wellbeing of his soldiers, state employees opment of the President’s Budget and advising
States and commit itself to a nuclear free fu- and contractors. senior administration officials on budget policy.
ture. Kazakhstan remains as committed LTC Mantooth obtained his Bachelor of In 2007, Ellen joined the Democratic staff of
today—30 years later—to the issue of nuclear Science degree from William Carey University, the House Budget Committee to serve as the
nonproliferation and continues to champion is a graduate of Air Assault School, Quarter- senior budget analyst in charge of all the
this cause globally. master Officer Basic & Advance Courses, ‘‘numbers.’’ In that role, she led development
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Additionally, former President Nazarbayev Combined Arms and Services Staff School, of the estimates for Democratic budget resolu-
took steps early in Kazakhstan’s existence to the Support Operations Course, Theater tions and advised Members and staff on budg-
align the nation with the West on economic Sustainment Course, and Command and Gen- et policy, concepts, and scoring. She quickly
issues—he was committed to creating a free eral Staff College. LTC Mantooth is married to demonstrated her invaluable expertise and be-
market economy in Kazakhstan. From the Lana Mantooth, and they have 5 children, came a go-to person for analysis and advice.
start of the Republic, he understood the impor- Chandler, Lacy, Joseph, Hannah, and Kath- In 2017, when I became the Ranking Member
tance of U.S. investment’’ to not just the Re- erine. of the Budget Committee, I asked her to serve
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December 8, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1339
as our Staff Director. Her knowledge, tempera- IN RECOGNITION OF THE 20TH AN- IN RECOGNITION OF MAJOR
ment, strategic acumen, and drive for thor- NIVERSARY OF CONNECTED NA- AARON GADBOIS
ough and accurate analysis made her the ob- TION
vious choice. HON. KAY GRANGER
OF TEXAS
Ellen is one of the most respected budget HON. BRETT GUTHRIE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
experts in Washington. And during her tenure
as staff director, she was instrumental in the OF KENTUCKY Wednesday, December 8, 2021
development and passage of several key IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ms. GRANGER. Madam Speaker, I rise
pieces of legislation, including the 2021 con- today to recognize Major Aaron Gadbois, who
Wednesday, December 8, 2021 will be leaving my office after a year of distin-
current budget resolution and the American
Rescue Plan Act of 2021. In fact, she delayed guished service to the people of Texas Con-
Mr. GUTHRIE. Madam Speaker, I rise today
her planned retirement for several months to gressional District 12.
to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Con-
Aaron joined my office in January 2021
help shepherd these two critically important nected Nation. Beginning in 2001 at Western through the Department of Defense (DOD)
bills through final passage. She knew we had Kentucky University in Bowling Green, Ken- Legislative Fellowship Program. This highly
the chance to implement transformative tucky, Connected Nation has grown and selective program assigns servicemembers to
change for our country, and she stayed so we evolved to the national non-profit it is today. congressional offices for one year, allowing
could benefit from her expertise and experi- For the past 20 years, the people behind them the opportunity to gain valuable legisla-
ence. This selfless dedication to the work of Connected Nation have devoted their efforts to tive experience and contribute to the work of
the Congress and service to the American expanding access to and the adoption of Congress. Demand for DOD Fellows always
people are emblematic of Ellen’s character broadband and related technologies. The non- outstrips supply, so offices must compete to
and entire career. It is impossible to overstate profit’s work includes job skills training, re- be assigned one. I was lucky to be assigned
what an asset Ellen was to the Budget Com- search, mapping, and free connectivity and a Fellow of Aaron’s caliber.
devices to at-risk youth. Aaron has a tremendous record of service.
mittee and House Leadership overall. To
At 17, he enlisted in the Air National Guard
make public policy that does what it is in- The non-profit’s mission statement reads in
and was assigned to the 114th Fighter Wing,
tended to do, that truly delivers for the Amer- part, ‘‘Everyone belongs in a Connected Na-
South Dakota Air National Guard, before later
ican people, everything must, quite literally, tion.’’ Closing the digital divide is critical for
joining the ‘‘Capital Guardians’’ of the 113th
add up. And when it comes to budget tables Kentuckians and Americans across the coun-
Wing, District of Columbia Air National Guard,
and congressional calculations, there were try. Federal and private partnerships are key
where he earned his commission. In recent
as we work to expand broadband access.
numbers, and then there were Ellen’s num- years, he served in missions to the Korean
Congratulations to Connected Nation on more Peninsula, the Philippine Islands and Poland,
bers. Hers were the gold standard. Always re-
than 20 years serving communities across the and after completing his service in my office,
liable, always dependable—like Ellen herself. country. Aaron will return to the 113th Wing, where he
Over the years, Ellen impacted scores of will continue his service to our Nation.
Capitol Hill staffers who worked for and with f Aaron is one of six children of Barb and
her. From interns to senior analysts, her kind Larry Gadbois—in a family that epitomizes the
and steady leadership has left an indelible CONGRATULATING LARRY J. Air National Guard’s citizen service member
mark on all of those who learned from her and MILLER ideal. Remarkably, all six Gadbois siblings
the example she set as an effective and dedi- served, or are currently serving, in the Air Na-
cated public servant. I want to thank Ellen for tional Guard. A proud South Dakotan, Aaron
HON. LLOYD SMUCKER loves the outdoors. His passion for hunting
her candid advice, thoughtful analysis and
most importantly, her friendship. I wish her OF PENNSYLVANIA and fishing is clear to anyone who has taken
nothing but the best in her hard-earned and a virtual meeting with him and noticed the tro-
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
phies that adorn his home office.
well-deserved retirement.
Wednesday, December 8, 2021 With a Bachelor of Science degree from
South Dakota State University and a Master of
f Mr. SMUCKER. Madam Speaker, I rise Business Administration degree from South-
today to congratulate Larry J. Miller on his re- west Minnesota State University, he has
WELCOME, HUNTER TAYLOR
tirement after fifty years of service to earned impressive civilian qualifications that
WILSON, JR. PeoplesBank, which is headquartered in York have served him well from the private sector
County, Pennsylvania and operates branches to his service as a full-time, active duty mem-
throughout Pennsylvania’s Eleventh District. In ber of the Air National Guard.
HON. JOE WILSON 1971, Larry started his career at PeoplesBank The Appropriations Committee can be a
OF SOUTH CAROLINA as a management trainee and just a decade daunting environment for a Fellow to enter,
later, he became the bank’s president, making but Aaron took to his work methodically and
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
him the youngest person in Pennsylvania to enthusiastically, relishing the opportunity to ex-
Wednesday, December 8, 2021 hold such a position. Larry’s hard work and pand his knowledge and contribute to the leg-
dedication brought him further success as he islative process. Aaron had a leg up in his wife
Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Madam took on the role of Chief Executive Officer for Stephanie, a veteran Committee staff member.
Speaker, happiest congratulations to my both PeoplesBank and its parent company, I suspect she may be partially responsible for
daughter-in-law and son, Dr. Julianne and Codorus Valley Bancorp, serving in each of his quick learning curve in the intricacies of
Hunter Wilson on the birth of their new baby those positions for thirty-five years. the appropriations process. Additionally,
boy. Hunter Taylor Wilson, Jr., who was born Texas’s 12th District is home to numerous
Under Larry’s leadership, PeoplesBank
at 2:00 a.m., on Wednesday, December 8, DOD priorities including the F–35 program,
opened twenty-five new branches, created
2021, weighing 7 pounds and 14 ounces, Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort
mortgage and trust divisions, and grew to hold
Worth, and thousands of Active, Guard, and
measuring 17 inches long at Palmetto Health more than $2 billion in assets. Larry has simi-
Reserve servicemembers. Aaron quickly built
Richland Memorial Prisma Hospital in Colum- larly taken on leadership and community serv-
a relationship with these entities, mastered
bia, South Carolina. ice roles, including positions as Chairman of
their issues, and was essential in helping me
the Board of Directors for several nonprofits,
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Additionally, congratulations to grateful fight for them.
such as the United Way of York County and Aaron made a great impact on his fellow
Hunter’s grandparents Norma Jett and John
the Cultural Alliance of York County. staff members. He brought to my office a level
Jett of West Columbia, South Carolina, and
my wife, Roxanne Wilson of Springdale, South We thank Larry for all that he has done for head, hard-earned wisdom, and a genuine de-
Carolina. We are so grateful for this new addi- the people of Pennsylvania’s Eleventh District sire to mentor and learn from his coworkers.
and wish him a restful and well-deserved re- He integrated seamlessly into the team, join-
tion to the Wilson family.
tirement. ing us for our staff retreat and getting to know
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