Congressional Record, Extensions of Remarks, December 16, 2021 — House Office of the Legislative Counsel
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Page E1379 of the Congressional Record Extensions of Remarks for December 16, 2021, in interleaved columns. Mr. Ryan of Ohio honors Meredith Smith, and another tribute recounts a physicist's path from a church mission and the University of Utah to a Ph.D. in High-Energy Nuclear Physics from the University of California, Berkeley in 1964. A remark about a congressional staff member notes guidance on more than 7,000 measures introduced in the House, and a further tribute asks that the life and legacy of Richard Banbury be immortalized, noting a career as State's Attorney for Hartford.
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December 16, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1379
EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS
HONORING MEREDITH SMITH After serving a church mission to the North- guidance on not just the ‘‘American Rescue
eastern United States and graduating from the Plan Act,’’ the ‘‘For the People Act,’’ the ‘‘Build
HON. TIM RYAN University of Utah, Mr. Lind went on to pursue Back Better Act,’’ or the ‘‘National Defense
OF OHIO
a Ph.D. in High-Energy Nuclear Physics from Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022,’’ but
the University of California, Berkeley in 1964. also more than 7,000 measures introduced in
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
During this time, he held the rank of Com- the House.
Thursday, December 16, 2021 mander in the Naval Reserve as an aviator My fellow committee chairs and I have
Mr. RYAN. Madam Speaker, I rise to honor and logged more than 4,500 flight hours. joined in a letter thanking the office, led by
and pay tribute to Meredith Isaac Smith, 76, Don began working at NASA in 1964 during Wade Ballou, which I include in the RECORD
who passed on Friday, November 26, 2021. a time of intense competition when America’s along with a roster of the entire HOLC staff.
He was born on July 28, 1942, in Cleveland, dominance in space was still in question. He CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES,
son of Osceola Smith and Consuela Evans. quickly set himself apart and was selected into Washington, DC, December 16, 2021.
Meredith was a 1960 graduate of Sollers Point NASA Astronaut Group 5 just two years later. E. WADE BALLOU, Jr.,
Commander Lind’s proficiency in developing House Legislative Counsel, Office of the Legisla-
Junior/Senior High School in Maryland and a tive Counsel, House of Representatives,
1964 alum of the University of Maryland East- tools for use on the lunar surface, studying the Washington, DC.
ern Shore, a historically black university, properties of low-energy particles in interplan- DEAR MR. BALLOU: The committee chairs
where he earned a bachelor’s degree in kine- etary space, and developing payloads for early of the House of Representatives would like
siology. space missions made him an invaluable mem- to express our profound thanks to you and
Upon graduating, Meredith would return to ber of the group. the entire staff of the House Office of the
academia, teaching physical education at In 1985, Commander Lind became the final Legislative Counsel (HOLC) for your extraor-
member of the ‘‘Original Nineteen’’ to go to dinary work during the First Session of the
Southern High School for 40 years. He would
117th Congress.
become the boys’ basketball coach, holding space when he served as Mission Specialist 1 Since its authorization more than a cen-
the position for 21 years and finishing with a on STS–51–B. This important mission was in- tury ago, HOLC has offered professional,
398–144 record. Although he never personally strumental in capturing images of the Earth’s nonpartisan, and confidential advice on
played any sport in both high school and col- aurora and deploying the Northern Utah Sat- drafting legislation to all Members and com-
lege, Meredith’s passion for coaching would ellite, which was designed to measure an- mittees of the House. Few Congresses in that
lead him to win a Maryland Scholastic Asso- tenna patterns of L-band radars. The program time have been as legislatively active and
faced immense adversity, yet Don’s deter- demanding as the 117th. Amid a pandemic,
ciation A Conference title in 1990 and three
your talented and patriotic non-partisan
Maryland Public Secondary Athletic Associa- mination ensured its success.
staff has helped our committees and all
tion state titles in 1993, 1994, and 1996. His Following his time with NASA, Commander Member offices draft more than 7,000 pieces
success would lead him back to his alma Lind returned to his home state of Utah and of legislation. The body of work produced by
mater, the University of Maryland Eastern moved to Cache Valley, where he inspired HOLC includes some of the most broadly sig-
Shore, in 2004, serving as an assistant coach countless students as a professor at Utah nificant and transformational measures our
for three seasons before becoming the pro- State University. Nation has ever seen, which include the
gram’s interim head coach during the 2007– Back home, Don continues to serve others ‘‘American Rescue Plan Act,’’ the ‘‘For the
by magnifying church callings and loving his People Act,’’ the ‘‘Build Back Better Act,’’
2008 season.
and the ‘‘National Defense Authorization
While helping his athletes achieve athletic seven children and many grandchildren.
Act for Fiscal Year 2022,’’ as well as addi-
greatness, Meredith’s compassion also in- Today, Commander Lind, now 91, resides in tional measures that were significant prior-
cluded being a mentor to the youth. When he Smithfield, Utah and remains an icon of Utah’s ities for each of our committees.
knew that coaching high school basketball many contributions to space exploration. What follows are committee-specific state-
was his calling, Coach Meredith gave his all to I join with Americans across our nation in ments of appreciation of your counsels’ ex-
his athletes, treating them like his own chil- thanking Commander Lind for his dedication to pert work, which together with the names of
dren. While a coach at Southern, Meredith de- our community, to our greatest ideals, and to the HOLC attorneys and staff whose work we
acknowledge here, will be included in the
manded academic excellence from his ath- the state of Utah. The sacrifices of men and
Congressional Record:
letes and wanted his students to continue their women like Don Lind have buoyed our collec-
COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE
education past high school. Several of his re- tive conscience, encouraged our nation
The Committee on Agriculture would like
markable players were able to continue their through times of great uncertainty, and lifted to thank the non-partisan staff at the House
careers in college, which was one of his major our eyes and minds to the endless possibilities Office of the Legislative Counsel for their ex-
priorities. that surround us. traordinary work supporting our commit-
Meredith is survived by his children Ali f tee’s legislative priorities. We are grateful
Smith, Darryl Smith, Atman Smith, Lydia Jack- for the invaluable legal and legislative draft-
son, and Lisa Robinson; two brothers, James THANKING THE HOUSE OFFICE OF ing expertise of HOLC’s agriculture and nu-
Smith, and Carlton Smith; two sisters, Mary THE LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL trition attorneys: Michelle Vanek, Kathryn
Swiss, James Grossman, Kakuti Lin, and
Livingston, and Alexis Smith; 12 grand-
Jean Harmann. Their expertise, profes-
children; and nine great-grandchildren. HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON sionalism, and tireless commitment to pub-
f OF MISSISSIPPI lic service has been key to our committee’s
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES work, including the agriculture components
IN RECOGNITION OF COMMANDER of the American Rescue Plan Act and the
DON LIND Thursday, December 16, 2021 Build Back Better Act, as well as the 10 bi-
Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Madam partisan measures that this committee fa-
HON. BLAKE D. MOORE Speaker, I join with my fellow committee vorably reported or successfully advanced to
the House floor this session of Congress.
OF UTAH chairs in thanking the House Office of the Leg-
islative Counsel for their incredible work during These efforts could not have been accom-
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES plished without HOLC and its dedicated non-
the First Session of the 117th Congress. They partisan staff.
Thursday, December 16, 2021 have produced landmark legislation amid DAVID SCOTT,
Mr. MOORE of Utah. Madam Speaker, some of the most challenging working condi- Chairman, Committee on Agriculture.
today I rise to recognize Mr. Don Lind of Utah; tions Congress has ever known.
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COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
a proud Naval Aviator, esteemed scientist, and In just the First Session of the 117th Con- On behalf of the Committee on Appropria-
veteran astronaut who has contributed signifi- gress, attorneys within the House Office of the tions, I would like to recognize and express
cantly to our nation’s exploration of space. Legislative Counsel have provided steadfast our deep appreciation for the House Office of
∑ This ‘‘bullet’’ symbol identifies statements or insertions which are not spoken by a Member of the Senate on the floor.
Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor.
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the Legislative Counsel. We thank the Of- Better Act. Additionally, HOLC provided COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS
fice’s attorneys and staff for their dedication round-the-clock support throughout the year The House Foreign Affairs Committee
to public service, for their professionalism to ensure the Committee advanced key legis- would like to express our deepest gratitude
and expertise, and for their indispensable lative priorities for the American people, in- to the House Office of the Legislative Coun-
contributions and service to the House of cluding legislation to strengthen workers’ sel, especially to Mark Synnes, Mathew
Representatives. We are especially grateful collective bargaining rights, prevent child Eckstein and Kalyani Parthasarathy and
for the assistance of Wade Ballou, Noah abuse and neglect, and address workplace their clerks. Their talent, commitment and
Wofsy, Tom Cassidy, Kalyani Parthasarathy, discrimination. The Committee would like mastery of foreign affairs statutes have re-
and Donalene Roberts and the Office of the to give special thanks to Wade Ballou, Anna sulted in over 75 measures passed by the
Legislative Counsel team for providing the Shpak, Justin Gross, Brenna Culliton, Susan Committee this year. I want to particularly
support necessary for the Committee to craft Fleishman, Brendan Gallagher, Karl
thank them for the work on the State De-
appropriations bills. Hagnauer, Jean Harmann, Paul Kubicki,
partment Authorization Act and the EAGLE
ROSA L. DELAURO, Molly Lothamer, Donalene Roberts, Adam
Act. The work by this team has given the
Chair, Committee on Appropriations. Schilt, Jessica Shapiro, Kathryn Swiss, and
United States Congress a voice in serious
Adrienne Thomas.
COMMITTEE ON ARMED SERVICES matters of security, peace, development,
ROBERT C. ‘‘BOBBY’’ SCOTT,
The Committee on Armed Services is very human rights and democracy abroad. Count-
Chairman, Committee on Education
grateful for the tremendous contributions of less individuals and countries have benefited
and Labor.
the House Office of the Legislative Counsel from their work supporting the House For-
COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND COMMERCE
to the committee’s legislative efforts, espe- eign Affairs Committee, which has enabled
cially the HOLC’s prodigious contributions The nonpartisan Office of the Legislative America to lead and build lasting relation-
to the National Defense Authorization Act Counsel has played a critical role in the ships around the globe. We salute all of the
for Fiscal Year 2022. The committee com- work of the Committee on Energy and Com- Office of the Legislative Counsel for a job
mends Hadley Ross, Tony Sciascia, Thomas merce this year, including efforts to address well done and look forward to our continued
the COVID–19 pandemic, make prescription work together.
Anderson, Tom Cassidy, Ken Cox, Mathew
drugs more affordable, invest in efforts to GREGORY W. MEEKS,
Eckstein, Brendan Gallagher, Brenna Marie
modernize the nation’s infrastructure, and Chair, Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Gautam, Greg Kostka, Keith Nemeth,
combat the climate crisis. Such work re-
Kalyani Parthasarathy, Veena Srinivasa, COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY
quired your staff to dedicate many late
and Mark Synnes of the HOLC’s amazing de- The Committee on Homeland Security has
nights, early mornings, and weekends. While
fense group and Karen Anderson, Marshall benefitted greatly from the excellent work of
that work took place out of the public
Barksdale, Hallet Brazelton, Jordyn Coad, several counsels, but we would specifically
view’s, your superb drafting and technical
Lisa Daly, Michael Sribinder, Billy Wilson, expertise was vital to the passage of legisla- acknowledge the contributions of three sen-
Noah Wofsy, and everyone on the indispen- tion that responds to the needs of the Amer- ior attorneys that provided invaluable coun-
sable HOLC team for sharing their critical ican people. For that, the Committee is ex- sel, Mat Eckstein, Hadley Ross, and Tom
expertise and their extraordinary devotion tremely grateful. In particular, I would like Cassidy. With the support of the talented
to public service with the committee. to thank those who have contributed di- HOLC team, the Committee has successfully
ADAM SMITH, rectly to the Committee’s work: Warren advanced 30 measures to the House floor
Chair, Committee on Armed Services. Burke, Casey Ebner, Karl Hagnauer, Alison under suspension of the rules and the ‘‘Na-
COMMITTEE ON THE BUDGET Hartwich, Kakuti Lin, Chris Osborne, Adam tional Commission to Investigate the Janu-
The Committee on the Budget is extremely Schilt, Brandon Senger, Jessica Shapiro, ary 6 Attack on the United States Complex
grateful for the entire hardworking, non-par- Adrienne Thomas, Michelle Vanek, and Sally Act’’ (H.R. 3233) under a rule. In addition to
tisan staff of the HOLC that worked on the Walker. the homeland security components of the
American Rescue Plan Act as well as the FRANK PALLONE, JR., ‘‘Build Back Better Act’’ and the ‘‘National
Build Back Better Act. Budget Reconcili- Chairman, Committee on Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
ation is, necessarily, a multicommittee and Energy and Commerce. 2022,’’ the HOLC team provided the Com-
a multi-counsel effort, and our committee COMMITTEE ON FINANCIAL SERVICES mittee with expert advice on other impor-
appreciates the complexity of this task and As Chairwoman of the House Financial tant priorities, such as the ‘‘Rights for the
all of your staffs contributions. This effort Services Committee, I am grateful for the TSA Workforce Act of 2021’’ (H.R. 903), the
was ably led by the talented, hardworking, tireless work and counsel that your staff ‘‘DHS Reform Act of 2021’’ (H.R. 4357), the
and relentlessly cheerful team of Tom Cas- provided our Committee during the First ‘‘State and Local Cybersecurity Improve-
sidy and Parker Johnson. Their work over Session of the 117th Congress. Specifically, ment Act’’ (H.R. 3138), and the ‘‘Cyber Inci-
weekends, early mornings, and late at night I’d like to thank Paul Callen, Marshall dent Reporting for Critical Infrastructure
was invaluable. Barksdale, Veena Srinivasa, Sarah Rens Act of 2021’’ (H.R. 5440), to name just a few.
JOHN YARMUTH, Zavislan, Kathryn Swiss, Jim Grossman, and BENNIE G. THOMPSON,
Chair, Committee on the Budget. Lauren Anderson, all of whom worked with Chairman, Committee on Homeland Security.
SELECT COMMITTEE ON THE CLIMATE CRISIS my Committee staff throughout the session. COMMITTEE ON HOUSE ADMINISTRATION
The House Select Committee on the Cli- They helped prepare many pieces of legisla-
As Chairperson of the Committee on House
mate Crisis greatly appreciates the invalu- tion for our hearings and markups and
Administration, I extend the sincere grati-
able guidance and advice provided by the worked into the dead of night to draft key
tude of our Committee’s Members and staff
House Office of the Legislative Counsel pieces of legislation in our jurisdiction. No-
for the exceptional work of the House Office
(HOLC). One constant in climate forward leg- tably, they were essential in ensuring the
of the Legislative Counsel. Among other
islation across jurisdictions, is the thorough, housing provisions in the Build Back Better
issues, our committee’s jurisdictional re-
professional and essential work of the HOLC. Act, our amendments to the National De-
sponsibilities include oversight of federal
While we are not a traditional legislative fense Authorization Act for FY 2022, and the
Financial Services pieces of the American elections. The talented HOLC team has pro-
committee, our role in helping the House and vided invaluable technical assistance in our
the standing committees tackle the climate Rescue Plan were ready for inclusion and
carefully written. Additionally, they assisted drafting of and contributions to major legis-
crisis head-on requires innovative, cross-cut- lation to strengthen our democracy and pro-
ting policy that is not always easily trans- my staff in preparing several critical pieces
of housing legislation, including ‘‘The Hous- vide access to the franchise for all Ameri-
lated into legislative text. HOLC’s drafting cans, including the ‘‘For the People Act,’’
the bills passed by the House this Congress ing is infrastructure Act,’’ ‘‘The Ending
Homelessness Act,’’ ‘‘The Down-payment To- the ‘‘John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advance-
has already led, and will continue to lead, to ment Act,’’ and other important measures.
immeasurable improvements to the lives of ward Equity Act,’’ and the ‘‘Expediting As-
sistance to Renters and Landlords Act.’’ In addition, HOLC staff provide significant
so many across this country, especially as it assistance when we consider measures re-
They were also instrumental in turning
relates to the climate crisis. We extend our lated to the internal procedures and prior-
the Committee’s policy into a reality, using
gratitude to the entire HOLC staff and wish ities of the daily operations of the institu-
their unparalleled knowledge of consumer
you a restful holiday season. tion, including legislative branch agencies
protection law on legislation such as the
KATHY CASTOR, and offices that provide vital services to
‘‘Comprehensive Debt Collection Improve-
Chair, Select Committee on the Climate Crisis. Members, staff, and the public. Among the
ment Act,’’ legislation to regulate America’s
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND LABOR largest banks and improve credit reporting. many experts on the HOLC staff who provide
The House Office of the Legislative Coun- Once again, I want to thank everyone for invaluable assistance to Members and com-
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sel (HOLC) has been invaluable to the work their work on these key pieces of legislation mittees every day, from the perspective of
of the Education and Labor Committee this over the past year, and I look forward to the Committee on House Administration, we
year. Thanks to the dedication and patience their continued work with us in the upcom- take this opportunity to thank and recognize
of HOLC’s expert staff, the Committee was ing year. in particular Wade Ballou, Noah Wofsy, and
able to include historic relief for students, MAXINE WATERS, Parker Johnson. I have seen firsthand how
workers, and families through both the Chairwoman, Committee on their technical expertise improves the work
American Rescue Plan and the Build Back Financial Services. of all Members, in turn, improving the work
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December 16, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1381
we perform for our constituents. We are on Oversight and Reform excellent service there to lend their sharp legal minds to our
grateful for their outstanding public service. throughout the strenuous first session of the legislative efforts. Our office knows them as
ZOE LOFGREN, 117th Congress. From the American Rescue consummate experts in small business law,
Chairperson, Committee on Plan, to Postal Service Reform, the Build among many others such as government pro-
House Administration. Back Better Act, and D.C. Statehood, the ex- curement and financial services. Their work
PERMANENT SELECT COMMITTEE ON
pertise, guidance, and drafting services of with our committee’s legislation, in addition
HOLC, especially Tom Cassidy, Sally Walk- to other major bills like the National De-
INTELLIGENCE
er, Casey Ebner, and Noah Wofsy, have been fense Authorization Act highlights their
Drafting legislation can be a complex, de- dedication to this institution and our coun-
invaluable. The hard work and dedication of
manding, and technical enterprise; drafting try. Lastly, I’d like to thank Wade Ballou for
all the attorneys at HOLC is greatly appre-
intelligence legislation can be especially so. his leadership of this critical office. HOLC is
ciated. Thank you!
Yet time and again, attorneys from the a vital component in the legislative process.
House Office of the Legislative Counsel CAROLYN B. MALONEY,
Chairwoman, Committee on Without their services, Congress would be
(‘‘HOLC’’) have provided expert assistance to
Oversight and Reform. much less efficient in fulfilling our duties to
the House Permanent Select Committee on
COMMITTEE ON RULES
the American people.
Intelligence (‘‘HPSCI’’)—at all hours and on
NYDIA M. VELÁZQUEZ,
the tightest of deadlines. Their efforts have Each week, the House Rules Committee re- Chairwoman, Committee on Small Business.
run the gamut of intelligence and related lies on the expertise of the talented staff at
subject matter, from foreign interference in COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND
the House Office of the Legislative Counsel
U.S. elections, to human rights, to cyberse- INFRASTRUCTURE
to move legislation to the House floor. Quite
curity, to counterintelligence, and to the simply, we couldn’t do it without you. On be- The non-partisan staff of the House Office
protection of Intelligence Community whis- half of the Members and staff of the Rules of the Legislative Counsel have provided the
tleblowers. Whatever the subject or the Committee, I write to thank each and every Committee on Transportation and Infra-
project, HOLC lawyers consistently have attorney and staff person at HOLC for their structure with expert legislative drafting
been extraordinary. dedicated service to the House of Represent- and guidance over the years. Their hard
HPSCI wishes, in particular, to recognize atives. We call upon you late at night, early work has been essential to the Committee’s
the tremendous contributions by Tony in the morning, on weekends, and every time contributions this Congress to major pieces
Sciascia and Brenna Marie Gautam—who in between to produce legislative text that of legislation including the American Rescue
have been vital to the drafting of the Intel- will help the lives of people across the coun- Plan Act and the Build Back Better Act, as
ligence Authorization Act, including under try. You’ve drafted thousands of amend- well as the INVEST in America Act, a five
the extreme conditions imposed by the ments and revisions that enable the voices of year surface transportation reauthorization
COVID–19 pandemic. The enormity of their Members across the Congress—Democratic that passed the House in July. We’d like to
contribution cannot be overstated. HPSCI is extend particular thanks to Karen Anderson,
and Republican alike—to be heard. Some-
deeply grateful. Robert Casturo, Jordyn Coad, and Kakuti
times, we need this text at a moment’s no-
ADAM B. SCHIFF, Lin, who worked extensively with the Com-
tice, and you never fail to deliver. In par-
Chairman, Permanent Select mittee during the 117th Congress. We appre-
ticular, I’d like to thank Wade Ballou for his
Committee on Intelligence. ciate the dedication, attention to detail, and
incredible leadership of HOLC, as well as
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY Noah Wofsy and Bob Weinhagen who have professionalism of the entire HOLC staff.
The Committee on the Judiciary is very worked over multiple holidays to help our PETER A. DEFAZIO,
grateful for the expertise, professionalism, committee finalize rules packages at the Chair, Committee on Transportation
and patience of our House Office of the Leg- start of the past two Congresses. and Infrastructure.
islative Counsel (HOLC) colleagues. We deep- JAMES P. MCGOVERN, COMMITTEE ON VETERANS’ AFFAIRS
ly appreciate the work of Hallet Brazelton, Chairman, House Committee on Rules. The Committee on Veterans’ Affairs is
Megan Chasnoff, Ebony Holder, and Allison COMMITTEE ON SCIENCE, SPACE, AND grateful to the dedicated staff of HOLC for
Gilley, the HOLC team that has worked so TECHNOLOGY their invaluable work during the first ses-
well with us this year to draft and report a sion of the 117th Congress. The Committee
steady stream of legislation on such issues The Committee on Science, Space, and
has a significant legislative agenda each
as criminal justice, civil rights, and bank- Technology is grateful for the incredibly
year and could not accomplish its work on
ruptcy reform. Because antitrust reform has hard work of the House Office of the Legisla-
behalf of veterans without the outstanding
been a focus this year, we are also grateful tive Counsel during the 117th Congress. This
work of Hadley Ross, Tony Sciascia, Ken
for Jean Harmann’s expert assistance. Fi- has been a very active year for the Com-
Cox, and Brenna Marie Gautam. The Com-
nally, we express our sincere thanks to mittee, with comprehensive authorizations
mittee is particularly fortunate to be able to
Susan Fleishman for working with us on im- of most of the major research agencies in ad-
collaborate with counsels who are well-
migration legislation, especially the immi- dition to the complex and difficult work as-
versed on veterans matters and Title 38. The
gration language included in the Build Back sociated with the Build Back Better Act.
Committee is grateful for the work of our
Better Act. Through all this legislative activity, the
HOLC counsels—through many redrafts and
JERROLD NADLER, counsels and staff of the Office of the Legis-
late nights—on the ‘‘American Rescue Plan
Chairman, Committee on Judiciary. lative Counsel have been integral players in
Act’’ and the ‘‘Build Back Better Act of
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES
advancing the Committee’s work. Quite lit-
2021’’. We are deeply appreciative of Hadley
erally, the Committee’s legislative work
The Committee on Natural Resources owes and Tony’s willingness to attend bicameral
would not have been possible without
much of its success to the dedicated staff at meetings to bring their expertise to thorny
HOLC’s dedicated staff. Frequently this ses-
the HOLC. Under the leadership and expert legislative drafting issues.
sion, this work included long nights and The HOLC team assisted the Committee in
guidance of Lisa Daly and her team mem-
weekends working with Committee staff on developing legislation in support of military
bers, Brandon Senger, Michael Sribinder,
legislation. In spite of these difficult hours toxic exposure presumptions, burial benefits,
Kathryn Swiss, and Billy Wilson, the Com-
mittee on Natural Resources has success- and circumstances, the staff and counsels of and other disability benefit program en-
fully ordered to be reported 63 bills and the HOLC have always engaged with the hancements this year, like the ‘‘Mark
passed 30 bills under suspension of the rules. Committee with the utmost professionalism. O’Brien VA Clothing Allowance Improve-
During the first session of the 117th Con- Paul Kubicki, Justin Gross, and Donalene ment Act’’. The Committee would like to
gress, Daly and her team provided invaluable Roberts have all assisted the Committee dur- specifically thank Tony Sciascia and Brenna
subject matter expertise and drafting assist- ing the 117th Congress, and their hard work Marie Gautam for their efforts in developing
ance for House passage of the Committee’s is very much appreciated. the Committee’s comprehensive military
historic, nearly $20 billion-dollar, reconcili- EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON, toxic exposure package. The ‘‘Honoring our
ation measure included in the ‘‘Build Back Chairwoman, Committee on Science, PACT Act’’ would not be possible without
Better Act’’, the ‘‘Protecting America’s Wil- Space, and Technology. the support and hard work of these individ-
derness and Public Lands Act’’ (H.R. 803), COMMITTEE ON SMALL BUSINESS uals. The HOLC team was excellent in draft-
and several measures for the betterment for The non-partisan staff at the House Office ing the ‘‘Responsible Education Mitigating
the Indigenous Peoples of the United States. of the Legislative Counsel provide invaluable Options and Technical Extensions (RE-
HOLC’s efforts, often requested through late services fundamental to the work of the MOTE) Act’’. Their due diligence means
nights and weekends, were integral to the House Small Business Committee. Veena 50,000 veterans will have housing during
passage of legislative measures that will Srinivasa and Thomas Anderson are dedi- their next school term. It also means many
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benefit the American people and our envi- cated public servants with a work ethic rare- School Certifying Officials will be able to do
ronment for years to come. ly matched on Capitol Hill. Throughout the their job better, and finally it will save the
RAÚL M. GRIJALVA, COVID crisis, our committee has sped to pro- jobs of hundreds of educational employees
Chairman, Committee on Natural Resources. vide relief to struggling small businesses. As from schools around the nation. The Com-
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT AND REFORM my staff and I worked late nights and early mittee is also grateful to the HOLC team for
The staff of the House Office of the Legis- mornings to meet the urgency of the mo- its work on technology-related legislation,
lative Counsel has provided the Committee ment, Veena and Tom have always been to include the ‘‘VA Electronic Health Record
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E1382 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks December 16, 2021
Transparency Act of 2021’’ and the ‘‘Demo- Paul Kubicki Richard’s legal career evolved throughout
graphic Data Collection Improvement Act.’’ Kakuti Lin the years, as he began to find new areas in
Finally, the HOLC team has been incredibly Matt Loggie
which he could make an impact. Amidst this
responsive and collegial in drafting multiple Molly Lothamer
pieces of legislation on mental health and re- Luke Mansfield evolution, Richard was chosen in a highly se-
search, to include the ‘‘STRONG Veterans Preble Marmion lective process to become a Guggenheim Fel-
Act’’ and the ‘‘VA VIPER Act of 2021’’. Nancy McNeillie low at Yale Law School from 1976 through
MARK TAKANO, Kelly Meryweather 1977. This respected fellowship allowed Rich-
Chairman, House Committee on Tom Meryweather ard to further delve into his legal passions and
Veterans’ Affairs. Carroll Neale
develop legal academia. Richard’s next legal
Keith Nemeth
COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS
Chris Osborne pursuit began with Rome McGuigan, P.C. in
Over the last year, the Office of the Legis- Kalyani Parthasarathy Hartford, where he worked as a civil litigator,
lative Counsel has worked alongside the staff Angelina Plater an arbitrator, and defense counsel. As a de-
of the House Committee on Ways and Means Scott Probst fense counsel, Richard represented the Mohe-
as we undertook the herculean task of mov- Elonda Rich gan Tribe and the Mohegan Tribal Gaming
ing both the American Rescue Plan and Donalene Roberts
Build Back Better Act through the com- Authority located here in Southeastern Con-
Hadley Ross
mittee and on to the House floor. This proc- Hank Savage necticut. Throughout these years, Richard
ess has been anything but straightforward Adam Schilt served an additional twenty-five years on the
and has required late nights, last minute Tony Sciascia Connecticut Bar Examining Committee as well
drafting sessions, and even work through Brandon Senger as thirty years as the Executive Director and
holidays and weekends. Throughout, this Jessica Shapiro Counsel to the Council on Probate Judicial
learned band of legislative counsels with Anna Shpak
Conduct in Connecticut. Throughout each and
deep expertise across the varied jurisdiction Michael Sribinder
of the Committee has provided expert advice Veena Srinivasa every one of his legal endeavors, Richard con-
and drafting assistance. Their unfaltering Craig Sterkx tinuously held himself and the practice of law
commitment to their craft and continued Alex Swindle itself to higher standards of success, improv-
professionalism under extraordinary pres- Kathryn Swiss ing upon the quality of representation available
sure distinguish them as true public serv- Mark Synnes throughout the region and beyond. On a per-
ants. The Committee on Ways and Means Peter Szwec
sonal note, I first met Richard at the Hartford
thanks you and the following members of Alex Thierer
Adrienne Thomas Superior Court at 95 Washington Street when
your staff for tireless work on behalf of the
American people: James Grossman, Jessica David Topper I was an intern in the public defender’s office
Shapiro, Scott Probst, Henry Christrup, Michelle Vanek in 1978 and had a chance to watch him argue
Mark Synnes, Justin Gross, Paul Kubicki, Sally Walker cases before judges and juries. He stood out
Megan Hawkins, Michael Sribinder, Adam Billy Wilson as a very effective advocate who conveyed a
Schilt, Adrienne Thomas, Karl Hagnauer, Noah Wofsy
deep grasp of the law and a friendly but very
Kalyani Parathasarathy. Sarah Rens Zavislan
strong persona that connected with his audi-
RICHARD E. NEAL, f
ence. Later, after I passed the bar and en-
Chairman, Committee on Ways and Means.
HONORING THE LIFE OF RICHARD countered him as a young lawyer, he always
HOUSE OFFICE OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL, had an encouraging word in the hallways of
117TH CONGRESS
BANBURY
--- the courthouse that I will never forget and still
Ashley Anderson
Karen Anderson HON. JOE COURTNEY deeply appreciate. Years later, in 2006 he was
Lauren Anderson OF CONNECTICUT
a staunch supporter of my race for Congress
Tom Anderson which succeeded by only 83 votes out of
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Wade Ballou 241,000. He was a tireless campaigner and
Marshall Bellsdale Thursday, December 16, 2021 once again, I will be forever grateful to him for
Debby Birch Mr. COURTNEY. Madam Speaker, I rise his friendship and good counsel.
Joe Birch
Hallet Brazelton today to ask the members of the House to join Richard lived a life of service, actively par-
Warren Burke me in mourning the passing of Richard Ban- ticipating on various town committees in Marl-
Paul Callen bury, a highly respected attorney, dedicated borough and the town’s Democratic Town
Tom Cassidy public servant, loving husband, father, and Committee. He used his voice to advocate for
Rob Casturo grandfather, and a cornerstone of the Marl- the well-being of his community members and
Megan Chasnoff borough community for decades. Richard
Henry Christrup for the issues he was passionate about, in-
sadly passed away on December 2, 2021, at cluding through his published editorials in the
Jordyn Coad
Ken Cox
the age of 83. He represented the pinnacle of Hartford Courant. His active engagement tran-
Mairead Crotty civic and community engagement, leaving be- scended politics, and he spent substantial time
Brenna Culliton hind a legacy of service and commitment to fostering a community with his graduating
Brian Cunningham others. His service in the legal and political class of Yale. He found enjoyment through
Lisa Daly spheres will be held in high regard by all those service and the many pastimes he enjoyed, in-
Rachel Davis he impacted.
Tom Dillon cluding swimming in the beautiful Lake
A son of Connecticut, Richard was born in Terramuggus. His passion for life was admi-
Monique Ducksworth
Hartford in 1938. He excelled academically, rable and showcased the wealth and joys of
Casey Ebner
Mat Eckstein attending Yale University where he graduated
community.
Susan Fleishman with his Bachelor’s in Economics in 1960.
Brendan Gallagher Upon graduation, Richard remained at Yale to All those who had the pleasure of knowing
Rosemary Gallagher pursue his passion in law, later graduating Richard saw firsthand his tireless work ethic
Brenna Marie Gautam from Yale Law School in 1963. Immediately, and love of life. He is survived by his wife of
Allison Gilley Richard began making an impact within the twenty-seven years, Nicolette Banbury, six
Justin Gross children—Michael, Anthony, Andrea, Jennifer,
legal field, serving as the Chair of the Jerome
Jim Grossman Samantha, Thomas, and twelve grandchildren.
Karl Hagnauer Frank Legal Aid Society in 1963 where he
Jean Harmann guided the organization in providing legal as- He has left an immeasurable impact on his
Alison Hartwich sistance to those who could not afford private beloved Marlborough community and the en-
Kevin Hauff attorneys. He continued this passion into his tirety of Eastern Connecticut. I am honored to
have known Richard and have felt the impact
dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with REMARKS
Megan Hawkins budding career, serving as a Law Clerk to As-
Ebony Holder sociate Justice John P. Cotter, of the Con- of his life’s work. As a chamber, please join
Parker Johnson necticut Supreme Court. As a result of his un- me in sending our deepest condolences to the
Miekl Joyner
Mike Kim wavering dedication to helping others through Banbury family and expressing our greatest
Rebecca Kim the law, Richard became a State’s Attorney respect for Richard’s work. Madam Speaker,
Toni King and later Chief Assistant Attorney for Hartford to that end, I ask that we immortalize the life
Greg Kostka County, where he served for nearly a decade. and legacy of Richard Banbury.
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