Congressional Record, Extensions of Remarks, March 1, 2022: Page E196
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Page E196 of the Congressional Record Extensions of Remarks for March 1, 2022, in interleaved columns. Tributes describe a man at a financial center at Evelyn K. Davis since 2018, which helps connect people to career goals and financial stability, and a borough official who organized National Night Out and grew the police force to four full-time officers. Another remark honors a varsity basketball coach, Fernando, who instilled discipline, work ethic and integrity in his players, and a further remark thanks Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow and Blount Island Command.
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E196 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 1, 2022
Michael has been with the Financial Em- organizing the Borough’s involvement in Na- varsity basketball coach, Fernando instilled
powerment Center at Evelyn K. Davis since tional Night Out to foster community-police ca- discipline, work ethic, and integrity into his
2018. The organization helps connect people maraderie and the Borough’s Halloween party. players. He was committed to helping his play-
to career goals as well as achieve financial He worked diligently to grow the Borough’s ers succeed and showing them how to win in
stability through job development, career police force to four full-time officers. He also a humble way. Under his strong leadership,
coaching, workforce training, and financial found great joy and fulfillment in performing the Cougars made numerous trips to the play-
education. Many of these free services have weddings, marrying more than 500 couples offs.
made all the difference for our neighbors in during his time in office. I ask my colleagues in the House of Rep-
Des Moines. Michael is also still active with Keith took great pride in his mayoral work resentatives to join me in honoring the life of
the Children and Family Urban Movement and sought to share the wisdom he acquired a respected, beloved, and invaluable member
(CFUM) as an adult advocate. The non-profit on the job, and also to learn from others. He of our community, Fernando Alaniz.
strives to support the potential of Des Moines served as the chair of the Pennsylvania State f
youth and families through educational suc- Mayors Association’s Mayor of the Year Com-
cess, healthy Living, and community engage- mittee. He also regularly worked with mayors RODRIGO HERRERA
ment. Michael firmly believes in CFUM’s ability from Pittston, Hughestown, West Pittston, and
to lift up the community. He began publicly ad- Old Forge. HON. ED PERLMUTTER
vocating for the program when he was still in In addition to his work as mayor, Keith has OF COLORADO
high school and remains passionate about also been employed by the Wilkes-Barre/ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
how individuals can come together to help one Scranton International Airport as a mainte-
Tuesday, March 1, 2022
another, regardless of where they come from. nance firefighter. He additionally has served
As we celebrate Black History Month, it is his community as the treasurer of the Duryea Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise
my honor to recognize Michael Hardat for the Lions Club, president of Duryea Borough today to recognize and applaud Rodrigo Her-
amazing work he is doing for families in great- Sewer Authority, vice president of the Greater rera for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge
er Des Moines. Michael’s selfless approach Pittston Cultural Coalition, and the president of Service Ambassadors for Youth award.
and dedication to helping others succeed are the Luzerne County National Recreation Trail, Rodrigo Herrera is a student at Arvada High
some of the many reasons he is a shining ex- and he continues to volunteer with the Ger- School and received this award because his
ample of what it means to be an Iowan and mania Hose Company. For his efforts, Keith determination and hard work have allowed him
a good neighbor. I will continue to fight in was recognized by the Sunday Dispatch with to overcome adversities.
Congress to ensure every American has ac- the Joseph Saporito Jr Lifetime of Service The dedication demonstrated by Rodrigo
cess to quality financial education and quality Award. Herrera is exemplary of the type of achieve-
community programs. It is my pleasure to I am honored to join with the citizens of ment that can be attained with hard work and
name Mr. Hardat Iowan of the Week. Duryea in honoring the two-decade tenure of perseverance. It is essential students at all
f their beloved mayor. Keith has been a beacon levels strive to make the most of their edu-
of strength and stability for the Borough and cation and develop a work ethic which will
IN RECOGNITION OF KEITH MOSS has helped the community navigate a chang- guide them for the rest of their lives.
FOR HIS SERVICE TO DURYEA, ing world. I wish Keith all the best as he be- I extend my deepest congratulations to
PENNSYLVANIA AS MAYOR gins this next phase of his life. May he con- Rodrigo Herrera for winning the Arvada Wheat
tinue to feel inspired to share his time and tal- Ridge Service Ambassador for Youth award. I
HON. MATT CARTWRIGHT ents with his community. have no doubt he will exhibit the same dedica-
OF PENNSYLVANIA f tion and character in all of his future
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES accomplishments.
RECOGNIZING MR. FERNANDO f
Tuesday, March 1, 2022 ALANIZ
Mr. CARTWRIGHT. Madam Speaker, today IN SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF
I honor Duryea Mayor Keith Moss who retired HON. DAVID G. VALADAO DAVE KISHLER UPON HIS RE-
from mayoral work in January after 20 years TIREMENT FROM NETSMART
OF CALIFORNIA
in office. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Keith, the son of the late George and Arlene
Tuesday, March 1, 2022
HON. MARKWAYNE MULLIN
Moss, was born and raised in Duryea, Penn- OF OKLAHOMA
sylvania along with his nine siblings. His inter- Mr. VALADAO. Madam Speaker, I rise IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
est in public service began as a young Boy today to honor the life and legacy of Mr. Fer-
Scout, and, at the age of 20, he joined the nando Alaniz, a father, husband, teacher, Tuesday, March 1, 2022
Germania Hose Company as a volunteer fire- coach, and friend who unexpectedly passed Mr. MULLIN. Madam Speaker, I rise today
fighter. He served the organization as presi- away just a few weeks ago. to celebrate the career of Dave Kishler, a Sen-
dent, vice president, and trustee. An immigrant from Guadalajara, Mexico, Mr. ior Industry Relations Strategist at Netsmart.
Keith decided to run for Duryea council after Alaniz came to the Central Valley when he The company provides health information
his uncle, a councilman himself, suggested he was just 5 years old, settling in Wasco. He technology solutions to tens of thousands of
would be a good fit for the job. In 1992, Keith graduated from Wasco High School in 1991, public and private nonprofit mental health,
ran for and was elected to Duryea Borough where he excelled in both football and basket- human services and senior service organiza-
Council. During his time on the council, he ball, and helped lead his team to a Valley tions throughout the United States serving mil-
worked closely with the Borough’s police Championship. lions of Americans with mental illnesses, sub-
force, fostering a friendship with the late police After receiving a scholarship to play football stance use disorders and other disabilities.
chief Leonard Ash. It was Ash who first pro- at McPherson College, Fernando and his wife, Dave announced his retirement from Netsmart
posed the idea of running for mayor to Keith. Christine, moved back to the Central Valley of at the end of 2021 after a rich and extremely
In 2001, a hallmark year for both Keith per- California to begin a family. After spending productive 30-year career with the company.
sonally—he married his wife, Patricia—and for time working at Delano Joint Union High Among many other duties, Dave was re-
the Borough—it celebrated its centennial—he School, Mr. Alaniz began a job serving his sponsible for Netsmart’s relationships with pa-
won the mayoral election. He confidently took community at the Kern County Sheriffs Office. tient advocacy organizations and trade asso-
on the office’s duties of overseeing the police After earning his master’s degree, Fernando ciations representing Community Mental
department, crafting the Borough budget, began teaching computer science and key- Health Centers, providers of rehabilitation
breaking vote ties at council meetings, and boarding classes at McFarland High School. services for persons with Intellectual and De-
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managing the Borough’s public relations. In He quickly earned the respect of both his col- velopmental Disabilities (I/DD) and home care
September 2011, when rain from Hurricane leagues and his students, as they saw first- providers serving seniors. But I got to know
Irene and Tropical Storm Lee flooded areas of hand his dedication and passion for teaching. Dave during our work together on legislative
Duryea, Keith helped his community work Not only did Mr. Alaniz demonstrate his amendments to 42 CFR Part 2—a outdated
through the storm and its aftermath. dedication to his students in the classroom, federal privacy law that inhibited the sharing of
During his tenure as mayor, Keith worked to but he also showed that same level of commit- clinical information for persons with major sub-
strengthen the sense of community in Duryea, ment to his players. As the McFarland High stance use disorders.
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March 1, 2022 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E197
When one of the committees I serve on— standing results for our Nation’s Armed Serv- I extend my deepest congratulations to
the House Energy & Commerce Committee— ices. Madylin Dickey for winning the Arvada Wheat
held public hearings to examine the real-world In 2021, MCLB, Albany won in the Fiscal Ridge Service Ambassador for Youth award. I
impact of the law, Dave assisted my office and Year 2021 SECNAV Energy Excellence have no doubt she will exhibit the same dedi-
committee staff in truly understanding how Award’s small installation category for its cation and character in all of her future ac-
‘‘Part 2’’ obstructed the exchange of clinical achievements in policy implementation, reduc- complishments.
data that made care coordination for people tions in energy and water intensity, cybersecu- f
with Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) nearly impos- rity, and overall commitment to energy security
sible. Because of his diligent efforts and the planning. This vital Net Zero Initiative from CELEBRATING THE 44TH ANNIVER-
patient stories he brought to our attention, the MCLB, Albany reduced the energy cost SARY OF THE L.A. CHINATOWN
Congress ultimately passed legislative amend- aboard the installation and helped the base FIRECRACKER RUN COMMITTEE,
ments in the CARES Act that facilitated the nearly reach its goal in FY 2020 of covering all INC.
exchange of vital information among hospitals, critical building energy loads in the event of an
residential treatment centers and community- outage by increasing its sources of on-site HON. JIMMY GOMEZ
based providers. Once implemented, I am generation. OF CALIFORNIA
convinced that these statutory changes will Madam Speaker, I have had the pleasure of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
save lives. traveling to many U.S. military installations Tuesday, March 1, 2022
By reflecting on Dave’s career, we recog- around the world and the Marine Corps Logis-
tics Base in Albany, Georgia is one of the fin- Mr. GOMEZ. Madam Speaker, today I rise
nize both his enormous personal contributions
est military bases I have ever had the pleas- to honor L.A. Chinatown Firecracker Run
as well as the tremendous value of public-pri-
ure of visiting. Committee, Inc. (LACFRC) on 44 years of
vate partnerships in improving the lives of our
Through my ongoing interaction with MCLB, service to the district.
most vulnerable citizens. I thank Dave, and LACFRC is a non-profit organization com-
congratulate him on this significant milestone. Albany personnel, one of the things I have
come to admire about our nation’s Marines is posed of a group of volunteers who donate
f their time and energy to organize and stage
that their commitment to serving our country
IN RECOGNITION OF THE 70TH AN- does not end once they separate from Active events and programs promoting healthy life-
NIVERSARY OF THE MARINE Duty. In their everyday life and actions off styles, fitness, and cultural awareness to the
CORPS LOGISTICS BASE IN AL- base, the personnel at MCLB, Albany have re- greater Los Angeles community.
BANY, GEORGIA mained faithful to serving their fellow Marines, This organization hosts the annual Los An-
their community, and their nation. They have geles Chinatown Firecracker 5/10K Run/Walk
which is the largest and longest-running Lunar
HON. SANFORD D. BISHOP, JR. truly exemplified the U.S. Marine Corp’s motto,
New Year charity run in the United States.
OF GEORGIA Semper Fidelis.
MCLB, Albany Marines hold themselves to a Today, because of LACFRC’s dedication it
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES has expanded its events to include a bike ride,
higher standard—that service to our Nation is
Tuesday, March 1, 2022 a lifelong commitment, not just a tour of duty. kiddie run and paw’er dog walk.
Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I Whether it is going on to work as police- All proceeds are reinvested into the commu-
rise today to pay tribute to the men and men, fire fighters, teachers, or business pro- nity, in support of elementary schools and
women who have served and currently serve fessionals, a MCLB, Albany Marine’s commit- nonprofit organizations, providing services and
at the Marine Corps Logistics Base (MCLB) in ment to making our nation better remains at programs to those in need. LACFRC has con-
Albany, Georgia. On Tuesday, March 1, 2022, the fundamental core of what not only makes tributed more than $500,000 to local elemen-
base personnel, Armed Services veterans, them great during their Armed Services ca- tary schools and non-profit community organi-
and local dignitaries will celebrate the facility’s reer, but what will also make them invaluable zations.
70th anniversary. members of our society once their military ca- Although, the pandemic prevented an in-
Over the last 70 years, the brave men and reers end and their transition into civilian life person event this year, LACFRC has stood by
women who have served at MCLB, Albany begins. its mission: ‘‘to promote health and fitness,
have made significant contributions in defend- Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues in the education, cultural awareness and community
ing our homeland and safeguarding our lib- House of Representatives to join my wife, Viv- involvement’’ by hosting virtual events.
ian, and me, along with the more than Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join
erties.
On March 1, 1952, MCLB, Albany was com- 730,000 people of the Second Congressional me in honoring and celebrating L.A. China-
missioned as the Marine Corps Depot of Sup- District of Georgia in paying tribute to the men town Firecracker Run Committee, Inc.
plies. By 1954 the station was sufficiently and women who have served at the Marine f
complete with warehouses and administration Corps Logistics Base in Albany, Georgia over HONORING THE LIFE OF PATRICK
buildings to assume supply support for Ma- the last 70 years and those who currently CUNNINGHAM OXFORD
rines east of the Rocky Mountains and in the serve today for their outstanding valor and pa-
Atlantic area. In 1967, the base became a triotic service.
storage Activity and Depot Maintenance Activ- f
HON. BRIAN BABIN
OF TEXAS
ity.
MADYLIN DICKEY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
On January 17, 1990, the Commandant of
the Marine Corps designated the Commanding Tuesday, March 1, 2022
General, Marine Corps Logistics Base, Albany HON. ED PERLMUTTER Mr. BABIN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to
OF COLORADO
to also be Commander, Marine Corps Logis- honor the life and legacy of my friend, Patrick
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
tics Bases. The reorganization placed control Cunningham Oxford, of Houston, Texas. He
of Marine Corps Logistics Base, Barstow, Cali- Tuesday, March 1, 2022 passed away on Sunday, February 13, 2022,
fornia; Blount Island Command, Jacksonville, Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise at the age of 79.
Florida, as well as Marine Corps Logistics today to recognize and applaud Madylin Patrick was born in Beaumont, Texas, to
Base, Albany under this single command. Dickey for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Hubert and Virginia Oxford. He attended
In 2005, the Marine Corps regionalized all Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Catholic school in Beaumont, graduating from
installations under Marine Corps Installation Madylin Dickey is a student at Arvada High St. Anthony’s Catholic High School. Patrick
Command, and the organization here was di- School and received this award because her grew up playing football and baseball and
vided into a base command (MCLB Albany) determination and hard work have allowed her working for his father’s business, Oxford Build-
and Marine Corps Logistics Command. to overcome adversities. ing Material, LLC. As he got older, Patrick’s
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Over the last several decades, MCLB, Al- The dedication demonstrated by Madylin love of baseball never faded. His friends and
bany has provided exceptional support to the Dickey is exemplary of the type of achieve- family cherished his knowledge of the game,
Marine Air Ground Task Forces sent to South- ment that can be attained with hard work and its history, and his ability to make analogies of
west Asia. The MCLB, Albany military and ci- perseverance. It is essential students at all many situations in life or business to the game
vilian team’s hard work and dedication, com- levels strive to make the most of their edu- of baseball.
bined with equal efforts from MCLB, Barstow cation and develop a work ethic which will Patrick and I attended the University of
and Blount Island Command have reaped out- guide them for the rest of their lives. Texas at Austin, where he earned a Bachelor
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