Congressional Record, House, February 2, 2022, Page H337
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A page of the Congressional Record, House, dated February 2, 2022, at page H337, made up of tributes and a farm bill speech. One tribute says Griff Lynch took the helm of the busiest ports in Savannah and Brunswick and steered them through COVID-19 and supply disruptions, adding that if you got your Christmas gifts on time he probably had something to do with it. Another honors Dr. Flood, now 90 years old, who retired from public instruction in 1990 and then led a North Carolina school association. A speaker says that when Congress reauthorizes the farm bill every 5 years it should think carefully about its investment in agriculture. The remarks are the speakers' own.
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February 2, 2022 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H337
ports. Lynch took the helm of our Na- Dr. Flood retired from public instruc- when Congress woke up, realized that
tion’s busiest ports in Savannah and tion in 1990. Since then, he has served above all other concerns, we need to
Brunswick, and in doing so, has faced as executive director of the North eat to survive, and drafted the first
some of the hardest challenges in his Carolina Association of School Admin- ever farm bill.
career. istrators, taught as a visiting professor Now, nearly 100 years later, America
With the breakout of COVID–19, the at multiple North Carolina colleges is the most food-secure country in the
Savannah and Brunswick ports were and universities, and continued to be world because of the strength of our ag
hit hard. But it was Lynch’s steady active in his community, including producers. So when Congress gets the
hand that steered them through these with the Flood Group, a group of peo- opportunity to reauthorize the farm
turbulent times. If you got your ple who meet from across the State. bill every 5 years, we need to think
Christmas gifts on time this year, Griff Now, 90 years old, Dr. Flood has led carefully and critically about the ex-
Lynch probably had something to do an incredible career as a champion for tent and nature of our investment in
with it. equitable education. Today, his agriculture because it is an investment
He has overseen multiple expansion achievements can be seen in schools in both the immediate and the long-
and enhancement projects in the area, statewide as children of all races are term health of our Nation.
allowing our ports to stay ahead of the able to learn and play together and Agriculture is also about freedom. It
increasing demand. And through support each other’s academic success. is extremely difficult for a Nation to be
Lynch’s efforts, our ports have seen a As we begin celebrating Black His- free if it relies on another for its food.
20 percent increase in volume, meaning tory Month, I am honored to share his Therefore, it is essential to America’s
nearly 900,000 additional containers are extraordinary legacy with this body. future that we get ag policy right, so
coming to the area. This means more He enhanced the lives of hundreds of we never ever have to depend on an-
jobs, innovation, and growth for Geor- thousands North Carolinians through other for our food or our freedom.
gia’s First District. His experience, his example and his achievements. The Over the next several months, as we
guidance, and ability to push the enve- people of our State are forever grateful gear up for the 2023 reauthorization of
lope has made him an excellent leader for his remarkable life and lasting leg- the farm bill, I will be standing to
for our ports and a perfect recipient of acy. share some of my thoughts, ideas, and
the Georgian of the Year Award. f amendments on that legislation.
f On behalf of my constituents and
AMERICA’S FUTURE DEPENDS ON every American farmer, rancher, and
HONORING DR. DUDLEY FLOOD AGRICULTURE ag producer, I want to say unequivo-
The SPEAKER pro tempore. The The SPEAKER pro tempore. The cally that I will do everything within
Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from Chair recognizes the gentleman from my power to ensure that the 2023 farm
North Carolina (Ms. ROSS) for 5 min- Kansas (Mr. MANN) for 5 minutes. bill invests powerfully in agriculture.
utes. Mr. MANN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today America’s future depends on it.
Ms. ROSS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to speak about my heroes—America’s f
to honor the service and career of Dr. farmers, ranchers, and agriculture pro-
Dudley Flood, a recipient of North ducers. These people are my family, my ECONOMIC OUTLOOK OF THE
Carolina’s highest civilian award, the friends, my neighbors, and my ances- VIRGIN ISLANDS
North Carolina Award for Public Serv- tors. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The
ice, for his trailblazing leadership in I came to this Congress to defend ag- Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from
desegregating our State’s public riculture because the time I spent on the Virgin Islands (Ms. PLASKETT) for 5
schools. the farm with my father, brother, and minutes.
Born in Winton, North Carolina, and grandfather growing up taught me the Ms. PLASKETT. Mr. Speaker, the
a graduate of North Carolina’s Central most important lessons I have ever 2020 election brought with it tremen-
University, Dr. Flood began his career learned. Agriculture’s core values are dous opportunities for the territories,
as an educator teaching grade school the same as America’s—hard work, particularly, after the devastation of
and eventually becoming a principal. self-determination, responsibility, cre- unprecedented natural disasters in our
Following his teaching tenure, Dr. ativity, others before self, and prayer. global pandemic.
Flood joined the North Carolina De- Therefore, if America is going to The American Rescue Plan of 2021 of-
partment of Public Instruction, where thrive, agriculture must thrive. Of all fered tremendous promise of full, ro-
he made a significant impact during the hardworking, resilient people in bust recovery for our islands. Our is-
his 21 years of dedicated service. In the our country, agriculture producers face land governments will now receive full
years following the landmark 1954 more challenges and uncertainty than Federal funding for important work-
Brown v. Board of Education decision, most of us can imagine as they strive force development tax credits, like the
Dr. Flood and the late Gene Causby to feed, fuel, and clothe our Nation earned income tax credit, child tax
were tasked with facilitating the de- every day. credit, and the child dependent care
segregation of schools in all 100 coun- A late winter snow in Washington, tax credit. This will be significant re-
ties in North Carolina. D.C., means a frustrating commute to lief to budget and revenue offices in
In 1969, Dr. Flood and Mr. Causby work. In Kansas—where it is snowing the territories.
began to travel across the State to help right now—it means essential moisture In the Virgin Islands, my home, the
desegregate North Carolina school sys- for the soil, better hopes for the spring, earned income tax credit alone ac-
tems. Beyond the assistance they pro- profits that might let you buy the trac- counts for almost 40 percent of our tax
vided in navigating this challenging tor you have been needing for 2 years returns in any given year. In addition,
process, it was the visual of these two now, and if there is some money left each of the territories have received at
men—one Black and one White—work- over, an extra birthday present for least $500 million in State and local
ing closely together that made a pow- your daughter in July. government fiscal aid. These funds
erful impression on teachers and stu- Kansas’ own President Eisenhower have broad eligibility, including to pro-
dents alike. said, ‘‘Farming looks mighty easy vide services threatened by declining
Through his honorable work, Dr. when your plow is a pencil and you are revenue; make investments in water,
Flood became a State hero and North a thousand miles from the corn field.’’ sewer, or broadband infrastructure;
Carolina became a model for school de- In Congress, we deal with the laws of support public entities involved in
segregation. By working to ensure that our land, and that is important, but transport of passengers or cargo; spe-
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North Carolina is a place where all stu- the farmers are the caretakers of the cial purpose units of local government,
dents can learn, irrespective of race, land itself. American farmers built our or nonprofits that aid the homeless.
Dr. Flood helped bring together starkly history, sustain our present, and secure The Virgin Islands will also receive
divided communities and effectively our future. investments from the bold Infrastruc-
ushered in a new era for public edu- In the early 1930s, America was suf- ture Investment and Jobs Act that be-
cation in our State. fering from food insecurity. That is came law in November. The EPA, FAA,
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H338 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE February 2, 2022
and the Army Corps of Engineers are vantages for our country. Our young and board member, Advisory Council of
agencies providing substantial support. people disproportionately enter the the Methodist Retirement Commu-
Much of this funding will take us far, military because they want to work. nity—The Crossings. Few have done
however, aside from supplemental They want to be productive. We sit in more than Mr. Guthrie.
funds made available in the act, in the a vortex of alternative energy raw re- Mr. Speaker, it is a privilege to rec-
area of primary formula funds for tra- sources, in a majority minority com- ognize my wonderful friend, James
ditional infrastructure, surface roads munity. Guthrie, today on the House floor. He
and highways, I am afraid the terri- As it says up here on the wall by was a one-of-a-kind leader in the 36th
tories remain significantly under- Daniel Webster, ‘‘Let us develop the re- Congressional District that I have been
funded or under-included. sources of our land, call forth its pow- privileged to represent, who left behind
The territories have endured severe ers. . . . ’’ I am asking my colleagues a legacy that will long be remembered.
infrastructure funding cuts since 1998, in Congress to ensure that the terri- His loyalty and his friendship will be
when the preexisting set-aside formula tories can do that through this Infra- deeply missed by myself and countless
for the Territorial Highway Program structure Investment and Jobs Act. others in our community. My heartfelt
funding was scrapped. Since then, the f prayers remain with his family and
territorial share of overall Federal friends during this difficult time.
highway program funding has progres- HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY
f
sively declined by 50 percent. These se- OF JAMES ALLAN GUTHRIE
vere cuts have negatively impacted ev- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The HARDSHIPS OF SMALL BUSINESS
erything from safety to emergency re- Chair recognizes the gentleman from OWNERS CONTINUE DURING THE
sponse, law enforcement capabilities, Texas (Mr. BABIN) for 5 minutes. PANDEMIC
to commerce, to disaster relief man- Mr. BABIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today The SPEAKER pro tempore. The
agement. to honor the life and legacy of my long- Chair recognizes the gentleman from
The Build Back Better Act would re- time friend and community leader, Minnesota (Mr. PHILLIPS) for 5 min-
store the significant equity investment James Allan Guthrie of Pasadena, utes.
in infrastructure for the territories in Texas, who passed away on December Mr. PHILLIPS. Mr. Speaker, it has
the House-passed bill. It contained $320 18, 2021, at the age of 70. been 2 years, image that, since the be-
million in supplemental funding for the James was born in Houston, Texas, ginning of the pandemic. Two years
Territorial Highway Program in order on April 27, 1951, to James and Loretta marked by hardship that none of us
to restore the investment in the terri- Guthrie. A devoted member of the Zion had ever known and hope we never
tories to a similar share of overall Fed- Lutheran Church in Pasadena, James know again. As the world continues to
eral highway funding that they once was baptized on June 5, 1960, and con- adapt to the challenge, it is my belief
received before 1998. We must continue firmed on June 6, 1965. He attended that there is light at the end of the
to fight for those objectives. Zion Lutheran School in Pasadena, tunnel. Yet, as we continue to push to-
The territories will have a hard time graduated from Lutheran High School ward that optimism, we are reminded
competing for any of the billions in in Houston, and went on to study at every single day that the pandemic is
funding set up in the Infrastructure In- San Jacinto College. At age 18, James not over. It is not over for us; it is not
vestment and Jobs Act for projects of became a real estate broker and he over for the nurses and doctors who
national significance, or the Rural Sur- worked alongside his father in that in- tend to our sick; it is not over for our
face Transportation Grant program be- dustry for 30 years. frontline workers, for teachers, for po-
cause project eligibility under these On May 6, 1977, James married the lice, for families, for anyone.
new programs is mostly tied to States love of his life, Ms. Pamela Ann I am here today to speak for a group
or projects connected to the National Rothermel. Last May marked their of Americans who are too often ignored
Highway System, which by definition, 44th year of marriage. James and Pam in our pandemic discourse, our Na-
does not include the territories. That were blessed with a daughter, Moriah tion’s entrepreneurs and small business
impediment, along with having suffi- Ashlee Guthrie, on October 18, 1984. owners, the bedrock of our economy,
cient private partners to allow us to particularly those who work in public-
b 1045 facing enterprises, like restaurant own-
ramp up, have care, capacity and com-
petence, make it hard for us to go after James, Pam, and Moriah never ers, gym owners, hospitality owners in
the competitive grants. The territories missed an opportunity to serve their the live-events industry. Those whose
will need assistance with vying for the community. They could often be seen livelihoods depend on public gathering
competitive funding that they are eli- side-by-side at many church, commu- in person, whether it is to break bread,
gible for, identifying those programs, nity, and civic functions. James’ pas- to work up a sweat, or to enjoy booths
and connecting those programs to sion for helping people and supporting that you might see in the Minnesota
projects. his community remained throughout State Fair, as my friend and colleague,
The viability and sustainability of his entire adult life. He served on the ANGIE CRAIG, would agree is America’s
energy in the territories is of the ut- following organizations: finest.
most importance for the well-being of Councilman, city of Pasadena, Texas; In 2020 and early last year, both par-
our rural communities. The territories vice chairman, city of Pasadena’s ties worked together to pass pandemic
are not connected to the national grid, Texas Planning Commission; chairman, aid to help keep the lights on at those
and energy costs on our islands are Pasadena Chamber of Commerce; board businesses. It was an aid that was ef-
higher than anywhere else in the coun- member, San Jacinto College Founda- fective in saving countless jobs, and
try. Our geographic locations leave us tion; board member, Pasadena Inde- while not perfect, of course, it did save
vulnerable to climate change but also pendent School District Education our country from economic disaster.
provide opportunities for adoption of Foundation Board; member, Bridge Unfortunately, for those public-facing
innovative energy resources. Over Troubled Waters; founding board industries, that aid has not been
We need help from the Department of member, Habitat for Humanity Pasa- enough, not with the rise of the delta
Energy and Agriculture, and many oth- dena; chairman, Pasadena Phil- variant and then omicron, and poten-
ers, for energy efficiency, energy stor- harmonic Orchestra; founding board tially future variants that we might
age, smart grids, microgrids, as well as member of the Pasadena Kiwanis Club; face in the future.
renewable energy technical training. board member, Preston Trails Home- Last week, I held a roundtable in
Mr. Speaker, Americans living in the owners Association; chairman, Pasa- Minnesota to hear from entrepreneurs
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territories live in areas with dena Salvation Army Advisory Coun- representing those industries in my
brownfields and are susceptible to cli- cil; chairman, Innovative Alternatives; district. Some had a quarter million
mate change unlike other areas. We are board member, Pasadena Rotary Club; dollars in debt, others had lost a quar-
rural-isolated and we have unemploy- board member, Pasadena Community ter million dollars in revenue. Some
ment much higher than others. How- Pregnancy Center; board member, Ar- had taken out government-subsidized
ever, we have geographic strategic ad- mand Bayou Watershed Partnership; emergency loans from the programs
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