Congressional Record, House, March 1, 2022, Page H1180

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A page of the Congressional Record, House, dated March 1, 2022, at page H1180. A speaker calls for the harshest sanctions on Russia, asking if not now, when, and saying Ukrainians are dying in defense of their country, their capital is surrounded and 500,000 Ukrainians have already fled their homes. Mr. Panetta recognizes the passing of the Reverend Darrell Darling of Santa Cruz as an iconic mentor. Another speaker praises CHOC, a children's health system, for its intensive outpatient program and a pediatric inpatient center for children's mental health, and honors a guest for the State of the Union. The remarks are the speakers' own.

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H1180 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE March 1, 2022
Russia. It is time to impose the to teach mental wellness skills. Just viders and small businesses showed
harshest sanctions available. like with physical health, even the best during the pandemic. I am proud to
Some leaders have said that we prevention tactics do not eliminate honor her as my 2022 State of the
should wait to impose more. My ques- emergencies or stop chronic illnesses. Union guest.
tion to them is: If not now, when? For kids that need more care, CHOC f
Ukrainians are dying in defense of offers world-class treatment. CHOC’s
their country. As we speak, their cap- intensive outpatient program keeps MOURNING THE PASSING OF
ital is surrounded by Russian forces; children living at home with their REVEREND DARRELL DARLING
500,000 Ukrainians have already fled loved ones and allows them to remain The SPEAKER pro tempore. The
their homes; soldiers have died; civil- in school. This healthcare delivery Chair recognizes the gentleman from
ians have been killed; children have keeps kids connected to their families California (Mr. PANETTA) for 5 minutes.
been murdered. The time for action is and their teachers. CHOC built a pedi- Mr. PANETTA. Madam Speaker, I
now. atric inpatient center to give younger rise today to recognize the passing of
Madam Speaker, I have visited kids the acute care that will help them the Reverend Darrell Darling.
Ukraine many times. I have seen the have healthier teen years. The loss of Darrell Darling hits us
beauty of their fields, the blue of their Mental healthcare providers are mov- hard in Santa Cruz but also throughout
sky. I have shaken hands with their ing mountains to care for our kids. the Central Coast, for Reverend Dar-
people, heard their praise of democ- Thanks to the work of dedicated pro- ling was that iconic mentor to all of us
racy, and stood next to their leaders. fessionals and health centers like based on his longtime fight for civil
The Ukrainian spirit I saw this week- CHOC, raising a family in Orange rights, for equal rights, for peace, for
end in rallies in Chicago is the same County means our kids will have the justice, for nonviolence, and for his
Ukrainian spirit I saw in Kyiv when I resources to stay healthy, mentally never-ending work for a more perfect
visited shortly after the Maidan. and physically. But these resources Union.
Just 2 years ago, I met with the mean little if families cannot afford Reverend Darling’s fight began when
mayor of Kyiv right here in this build- them or if insurers refuse to cover he almost got kicked out of college for
ing. We shared stories about the cities them. pressing its administration about its
we represent, Chicago and Kyiv, sister That is why I am making sure that racist policies toward African Ameri-
cities. I promised during that meeting big insurers follow the law and cover cans. Reverend Darling then went on to
that the U.S. would always stand with mental healthcare. I am proud that my attend the Yale Seminary, where, in
Ukraine. We must live up to that prom- bill, the Mental Health Parity Compli- 1965, he marched with Martin Luther
ise. ance Act, was signed into law in 2020. King from Selma to Montgomery and
Until we do, ‘‘Glory to Ukraine,’’ This legislation provides tools to en- crossed the Edmund Pettus Bridge with
‘‘Slava Ukraini.’’ force the requirement that insurance our former colleague, John Lewis.
f companies cover mental healthcare the In California, Reverend Darling
same way they cover physical health. served in five parishes for over 25
CARING FOR TEEN MENTAL Children need lawmakers to years. After that, Darrell and his wife,
HEALTH prioritize their well-being, including Karen, ran the Darling House Bed and
The SPEAKER pro tempore. The mental healthcare. This means sup- Breakfast, where they hosted numer-
Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from porting high-quality, innovative pro- ous events for our community and con-
California (Ms. PORTER) for 5 minutes. grams; increasing connections between tinued to mentor young activists and
Ms. PORTER. Madam Speaker, kids families, schools, and healthcare pro- future public servants.
and teens are facing a mental health viders; and closing loopholes used by In fact, I will never forget the con-
crisis. insurance companies to deny families versation that I had with Darrell, seat-
In Orange County, the hospitaliza- affordable mental healthcare. The ed in his backyard, that inspired me to
tion rate for children’s mental illness youth mental health crisis will not im- stand here in Congress, for it was that
and substance use disorder increased 88 prove without investment in care. type of impression that the Reverend
percent between 2010 and 2019. Just last As an Orange County mom, I am Darling had on me, on Santa Cruz, and
year, our children’s hospital saw a 40 proud that my community is leading on the fight for equality in our Amer-
percent increase in mental health ad- the way in responding to the youth ican democracy.
missions in its emergency department. mental health crisis. Our younger gen- Madam Speaker, I not only recognize
On March 2, National Teen Mental erations are counting on us to help his legacy of service, but we, in Santa
Health Day, we recognize that caring them toward health and wellness, and I Cruz, acknowledge and appreciate that
for mental health is a part of raising am committed to working across the Reverend Darling is why many of us
and educating our kids. Communities aisle to get that done. stand, fight, and serve today.
should support children’s well-being be- 2022 SOTU VIRTUAL GUEST NAZY SHABAZIAN MOURNING THE LOSS OF JORGE DAVID
fore mental health issues become cri- Ms. PORTER. Madam Speaker, when ALVARADO, JR.
ses. my 1-year-old daughter, Betsy, went to Mr. PANETTA. Madam Speaker, I
In Orange County schools, like the daycare, I was worried. My family was rise today to recognize the loss and the
ones my kids attend, that work has al- in upheaval with a divorce, and Betsy service of Salinas Police Officer Jorge
ready begun. Using funds from the was new to childcare. But when the David Alvarado, Jr.
American Rescue Plan, the Irvine Uni- door opened, Betsy was scooped up in a Officer Alvarado was shot and killed
fied School District has hired qualified hug. in the line of duty while conducting a
mental health specialists. These pro- Irvine resident Nazy Shabazian pro- traffic stop on Friday night. Before I
fessionals are dedicated resources for vided Betsy with years of fun but firm flew back here on Sunday, I visited the
mental health recovery, and they allow guidance—painting, racing cars, danc- growing memorial for Officer Alvarado
counselors to focus on academic issues ing, and even snacking on Persian cu- at the Salinas Police Department and
and peer relationships and teachers to cumbers. joined in the mourning, the devasta-
focus on education. A single parent herself, Nazy inspired tion, and the disbelief of his fiance, his
Together with the Children’s Hos- me by successfully running her small mother, his brethren in blue, and our
pital of Orange County, schools are business and raising two terrific daugh- entire community in Salinas.
building safe, comfortable places for ters. During the pandemic, she ad- Although the investigation of the in-
students to heal. These retreats, called justed to new health protocols, em- cident is ongoing, the chief of police

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WellSpaces, are supported by mental ployee changes, and different parent stated that Officer Alvarado stayed in
health professionals and help students schedules. Today, her business, Melody the fight to the end and paid the ulti-
with the pressures of being kids. Child Care, is thriving—and so are the mate price. As a result, the suspected
WellSpaces are an innovative way to children in her care. cop killer is behind bars.
ease the transition to in-person learn- Nazy is an exemplar of the compas- Jorge Alvarado understood what it
ing after pandemic school closures and sion and resilience that childcare pro- means to give back to his community

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