Congressional Record, Extensions of Remarks, March 2, 2022, Page E202
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A page of the Congressional Record, Extensions of Remarks, dated March 2, 2022, at page E202, made up of statements by Representatives. Mr. Joyce of Pennsylvania recognizes the Chambersburg Area Senior High School Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps program, whose Varsity Cadets finished first overall in a competition. Mr. Hoyer congratulates Elizabeth Savage, a career attorney in the Disability Rights Section of the Civil Rights Division, who received the Maceo W. Hubbard Award. Mr. Sablan, of the Northern Mariana Islands, says he is introducing legislation to ensure an adequate workforce to repair infrastructure after typhoons, citing the FY20 omnibus appropriation, Public Law 116–94. The statements are those of the Representatives who inserted them.
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E202 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 2, 2022
IN RECOGNITION OF CHAMBERS- CONGRATULATING ELIZABETH ENSURING WE ARE PREPARED
BURG AREA SENIOR HIGH SAVAGE
SCHOOL NAVY JUNIOR ROTC CA-
DETS HON. GREGORIO KILILI CAMACHO
HON. STENY H. HOYER SABLAN
HON. JOHN JOYCE OF MARYLAND
OF THE NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS
OF PENNSYLVANIA
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Wednesday, March 2, 2022 Wednesday, March 2, 2022 Wednesday, March 2, 2022
Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. Madam Speak- Mr. HOYER. Madam Speaker, I rise to con- Mr. SABLAN. Madam Speaker, as climate
er, I rise today in recognition of the Chambers- gratulate Elizabeth ‘Liz’ Savage, a career at- change accelerates, it is more important than
burg Area Senior High School Navy Junior torney in the Disability Rights Section of the ever that we put our infrastructure in good
Reserve Officer Training Corps (NJROTC) Civil Rights Division (CRD) at the U.S. Depart- working order, hardened against the powerful
program. ment of Justice, who received the Maceo W. typhoons and other natural disasters that are
Under the leadership of Cadet Lieutenant Hubbard Award in December. The Division’s associated with a warming planet.
Commander Ethan Baker, and under the guid- highest award, it recognizes her exceptional Today, I am introducing legislation that will
ance of Commander Bruce Apgar and Master work as an expert in disability rights law and ensure we have an adequate workforce in the
Sergeant Louise Montney, the Chambersburg her commitment to educating Americans with Northern Mariana Islands to finish repairs from
Area Senior High School Trojan Cadets won disabilities on how to access reasonable ac- the typhoons that struck our islands in recent
multiple portions of the Academic, Fitness and commodations guaranteed under law. The law years and to build new infrastructure able to
Drill Competition held at Sterling High School referenced, of course, is the Americans with withstand future storms.
in Camden, New Jersey this February.
Disabilities Act (ADA), which I was proud to Congress made the decision that additional
The Varsity Cadets finished first overall in
sponsor and helps shepherd to enactment in foreign workers would be needed for this pur-
the competition after winning the Academics,
1990. pose, when we passed the FY20 omnibus ap-
Personnel Inspection, Color Guard and Armed
Regulation Drill portions of the competition. I’ve known Liz Savage for many years, and propriation, U.S. Public Law 116–94. Title IX
I am confident that the determination, atten- during the time that I was leading efforts to provided up to 3,000 permits for Common-
tion to detail, and discipline that served these pass the ADA, she was working at the Epi- wealth-only Transitional Workers (CW–1s)
students so well in competition will continue to lepsy Foundation. Liz had been working with specifically for disaster-related construction
lead them to success in their academic and our former Majority Whip Tony Coelho, long a projects during fiscal 2020, 2021, and 2022.
future endeavors. champion for disability rights, who served on In the succeeding years, however, more
It is inspiring to see our community’s youth the Epilepsy Foundation’s board at the time. funding has become available—for the Mari-
commit themselves to developing as leaders, Tony, of course, was the original author of the anas public water in the American Rescue
and regardless of whether they find them- ADA, and I was honored that he asked me to Plan Act, for better roads in the Infrastructure
selves serving our nation in uniform one day, take charge of it after he left the House. When Investment and Jobs Act, for solid waste sys-
I am incredibly proud of the work that the I did, I was grateful for Liz’s support and as- tems on the islands of Rota and Tinian in the
Chambersburg Area Senior High School sistance, as she helped lead grassroots orga- 2019 Disaster Relief Act—and those projects
NJROTC cadets done this past year, and I nizing and outreach to Members of Congress will all require skilled labor.
wish them every continued success. to educate the public and policymakers about Those projects will also occur in a time-
what the ADA would achieve and how impor- frame beyond 2022. Not only do large-scale
f infrastructure projects take time to design, bid,
tant it would be to promoting equality, access,
HONORING LEFLORE COUNTY HIGH independence, and opportunity for those living and build, but the money is scheduled over a
SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM with disabilities. She worked hard to build a five-year period in many cases. Add to that
coalition among national disability, civil rights, the impact of the pandemic on business ca-
religious, and civic organizations in support of pacity and the supply chain and the need for
HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON workers stretches for years ahead.
the ADA’s enactment.
OF MISSISSIPPI
In addition to the ADA, Liz had a profound How many workers will be necessary and
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES when projects will be ready to proceed is not
impact on a number of pieces of federal legis-
Wednesday, March 2, 2022 easily predicted. So, the legislation I have in-
lation during her time at the Epilepsy Founda-
troduced today simply authorizes the Sec-
Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Madam tion. These included the Family and Medical
retary of Homeland Security and the Governor
Speaker, I rise today to honor a remarkable Leave Act, the Civil Rights Restoration Act, of the Marianas to make the determination
team, Leflore County High School (LCHS) and Fair Housing Act amendments. Liz served when construction workers are needed. The
football team. as a tireless advocate in all of those efforts to Governor will request the foreign workers to
LCHS football team has had a tremendous ensure that the voices of people whose lived augment the Marianas labor force. The Sec-
football season. They ended their 2021 sea- experience included dealing with a disability retary will then decide whether the request is
son with an 10–4 record. were included when policies were developed justified, whether qualified U.S. workers are
On November 26, 2021, LCHS defeated and adopted. truly not available, and whether adding foreign
Charleston High School. 24–22, in the North workers would in any way reduce the wage-
State 2A championship game in Charleston to For more than three decades, Liz has con-
tinued to fight for the rights and equality of setting power of local, U.S. workers in our is-
advance to the state title game. On December lands.
4, 2021, the Tigers lost to Scott Central, 72– people with disabilities. Over the past ten
24, in Hattiesburg. years, she has been working in the Justice Congress has made an historic investment
Despite their loss, Leflore County celebrated Department’s Disability Rights Section, and in the Mariana Islands in the form of disaster
them. LCHS is the district’s only high school to the Maceo W. Hubbard Award she received in recovery assistance and in funding infrastruc-
reach the state championship in football since December is testament to her success and ture that can withstand future disasters. But
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the Greenwood and Leflore County districts achievement in that role. I join in congratu- that funding will need labor. The legislation I
merged in 2019. lating her and thanking her for the service and am introducing today will help ensure that
Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join many contributions she has made and con- labor needs are met, that projects are built,
me in honoring the remarkable Leflore County tinues to make for her country and for Ameri- and that the Marianas is in a stronger position
High School Team for their commitment and cans with disabilities. I hope my colleagues to withstand the corning climate change.
hard work. will join in congratulating Liz Savage as well. I urge my colleagues to support this bill.
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March 2, 2022 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E203
COST ESTIMATE FOR H.R. 5683, DE- 2022–2026 period; such spending would be sub- Reverend Washington spent 11 years as a
PARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECU- ject to the availability of appropriated NFL Pro Football Player for the Denver Bron-
RITY BORDER SUPPORT SERV- funds. cos, Buffalo Bills, and San Francisco 49ers. At
The CBO staff contact for this estimate is
ICES CONTRACTS REVIEW ACT Lindsay Wylie. The estimate was reviewed
the age of 25, and while still playing in the
by Leo Lex, Deputy Director of Budget Anal- NFL, Dave became a real estate developer.
HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON ysis. He designed and built a middle-class residen-
OF MISSISSIPPI f
tial subdivision in Port Gibson, MS, which he
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES named Trace Hills. Upon his retirement from
HONORING MICHAEL VOGEL the NFL in 1981, he served under the admin-
Wednesday, March 2, 2022 istration of Governor William Winters before
Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Madam HON. LLOYD SMUCKER taking on the Directorship of the Farish Street
Speaker, I include in the RECORD the cost esti- OF PENNSYLVANIA YMCA, where he developed the city’s largest
mate prepared by the Congressional Budget IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES little league football program.
Office for H.R. 5683, the Department of For all the lives Reverend Washington has
Wednesday, March 2, 2022 touched, his legacy will continue in our hearts
Homeland Security Border Support Services
Contracts Review Act. The cost estimate was Mr. SMUCKER. Madam Speaker, I rise and in our interactions with colleagues,
not available at the time of the Committee re- today to honor Michael Vogel, who recently re- friends, and family. He was truly a dedicated
port filing. tired after coaching volleyball for thirty-one man, husband, father, friend, and educator.
U.S. CONGRESS, years at Hempfield High School in Landisville, Reverend Washington, Jr. will forever be re-
CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE, Pennsylvania. Mike’s time as coach was noth- membered for his business acumen and pas-
Washington, DC, March 1, 2022. ing short of incredible, with a list of records sion for education, sports, mentoring, and en-
Hon. BENNIE G. THOMPSON, and championship wins to prove it. Just to trepreneurship was a catalyst to many of the
Chairman, Committee on Homeland Security, name a few, he led Hempfield’s girls’ worthy endeavors for which he was involved.
House of Representatives, Washington, DC. volleyball team to win five District 3 Class 3A He was one who truly used his platform to le-
DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: The Congressional
titles and two state championships while also verage opportunities for others. He conceived
Budget Office has prepared the enclosed cost
estimate for H.R. 5683, the Department of leading the boys’ volleyball team to take seven and produced youth programs such as the
Homeland Security Border Support Services PIAA–3A state titles and fifteen District 3 HIS Ranch Youth Summer Program, the 12+2
Contracts Review Act. Class 3A crowns. As coach of Hempfield’s Men’s Youth Program, the annual Scholarship
If you wish further details on this esti- boys’ volleyball team for twenty-four years, the 3-Point Slam Dunk Contest, the Canton Peace
mate, we will be pleased to provide them. team had a record of 1,106–94, an astounding Rally and Golf Classic, and his crowning chari-
The CBO staff contact is Lindsay Wylie. feat. These accomplishments demonstrate the table achievement, ‘‘Super Bowl Super Kids
Sincerely, immense dedication that Mike showed to Super Sunday’’, which was a precursor pro-
PHILLIP L. SWAGEL,
Hempfield High School and the many players gram to the modern-day NFL Experience. His
Director.
Enclosure. he coached over the years. He taught them exceptional life of unyielding faith, devotion to
H.R. 5683, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECU- the value of sportsmanship and hard work, family and the greater good will be cherished
RITY BORDER SUPPORT SERVICES CONTRACTS lessons that will last a lifetime. And for that, by his high school sweetheart of 51 years,
REVIEW ACT—JANUARY 21, 2022 everyone across our community should be Dianne Williams and his four children.
[By fiscal year, millions of dollars] thankful for Mike. Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join
I wish Mike a restful and well-deserved re- me in recognizing Reverend Dave Wash-
2022 2022–2026 2022–2031 tirement and hope that the next volleyball ington, Jr. for his dedication and tenacity to
coach at Hempfield High School will be able to serving his community and desire to be an ex-
Direct Spending (Outlays) .. 0 0 0 ample for all.
meet the high bar that Mike set.
Revenues ............................ O O 0
f f
Increase or Decrease (¥)
in the Deficit .................. O O 0 PERSONAL EXPLANATION HONORING BENJAMIN M. PULEX
Spending Subject to Appro-
priation (Outlays) ........... * 6 **
HON. J. FRENCH HILL HON. JANICE D. SCHAKOWSKY
* = between zero and $500,000. OF ILLINOIS
** = not estimated. OF ARKANSAS
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Statutory pay-as-you-go procedures apply?
No. Wednesday, March 2, 2022 Wednesday, March 2, 2022
Increases on-budget deficits in any of the
Mr. HILL. Madam Speaker, in the first ses- Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Madam Speaker, I rise
four consecutive 10-year periods beginning in to honor an extraordinary young man, Ben-
2032? No. sion of the 117th Congress, I missed votes on
jamin M. Pulex, who was taken too soon. I in-
No Mandate Effects:
Roll Call numbers 262, 324, and 386. Had I
clude in the RECORD his family’s loving tribute.
been present, I would have voted YEA on Roll
Contains intergovernmental mandate? No. Benjamin M. Pulex died at the age of 18 on
Contains private-sector mandate? No. Call 262, YEA on Roll Call 324, and NAY on Saturday, February 26, 2022, at his Skokie
H.R. 5683 would require the Under Sec- Roll Call 386. home with family at his side. Benjamin was
retary for Management at the Department of f born June 9, 2003, in Evanston, IL to devoted
Homeland Security (DHS) to report to the parents Magnolia Rivera-Pulex and Cesar
Congress within 180 days of enactment on HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE Pulex. Benjamin grew up in a home filled
the department’s active contracts that re- OF REVEREND DAVE WASH- with deep love and encouragement alongside
late to U.S.-Mexico border security and that INGTON, JR. his sister, Camila Pulex. Together the family
are above $50 million. The report would need prioritized values like love, respect, and
to include an assessment of whether contract
personnel are necessary to fulfill the depart-
HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON gratitude. These values were often cultivated
by regular family trips that fostered a sense
ment’s mission on the U.S.-Mexico land bor- OF MISSISSIPPI
of curiosity and stewardship for the environ-
der and a strategy to improve the effective- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ment and ocean life, while also turning Ben-
ness of such contracts. The bill also would Wednesday, March 2, 2022 jamin into a well-seasoned traveler. His an-
require DHS to submit a plan to implement nual trips to visit his family in Long Beach,
the strategy and brief the Congress every six Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Madam California led to some of his greatest experi-
months until the plan has been implemented. Speaker, I rise today to honor a remarkable ences and memories, especially alongside his
Using information from DHS, CBO expects public servant, Reverend Dave Washington, cousin Angelo Pulex.
that the department would need about $2 Jr. Benjamin graduated from Niles North High
million in contractor support and seven em- School (Class of 2021) with a group of amaz-
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Reverend Washington began his formal,
ployees to produce the report and about education at Druid High School in Tuscaloosa, ing, long-time friends. Benjamin and his
twice as many employees to implement the friends enjoyed soccer scrimmaging, playing
strategy for two to three years after it is fi-
Alabama. He accepted a football scholarship
video games, and eating out at local res-
nalized. On that basis, and assuming the bill to attend Alcorn State University, where he taurants. Together (with support from Ben-
is enacted near the end of fiscal year 2022, graduated with a degree in Chemistry. He jamin’s father) they also founded a local soc-
CBO estimates that implementing H.R. 5683 later received a Master’s Degree in Education cer team, the Skokie United Futbol Team
would cost approximately $6 million over the Administration from Jackson State University. HS21.
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