Congressional Record, Extensions of Remarks, May 24, 2022: Page E553
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Page E553 of the Congressional Record Extensions of Remarks for May 24, 2022, in interleaved columns. Remarks recognize ARGO CFHC Community High School, honor Dr. de Padua, a pediatrician with the Frostproof, Wauchula and Avon Park Community Health Centers, and congratulate Chief Wes Hensley on retiring from the Tulare Police Department after 31 years of service. A member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee welcomes a $20 billion deal between Boeing and Qatar Airways, saying it will support manufacturing jobs at Boeing, General Electric and hundreds of other suppliers.
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May 24, 2022 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E553
friends, family, and community members alike. migrant workers and the underserved 27 years As a Member of the House Transportation
We thank him for his ultimate sacrifice to our ago, Dr. de Padua joined and never looked and Infrastructure Committee, I was very en-
Nation for the freedom of all Americans. back. couraged to see both President Biden and the
f Going into medicine to help the sick and the Amir welcome the signing of a $20 billion deal
most vulnerable, Dr. de Padua considered between Boeing and Qatar Airways. This is
IN RECOGNITION OF ARGO CFHC the perfect place to realize her dreams. one of the largest deals that Boeing aircraft
COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL Initially, she worked as a pediatrician for the has ever had. It will support manufacturing
Frostproof, Wauchula, and Avon Park Com- jobs at Boeing, General Electric and hundreds
HON. MARIE NEWMAN munity Health Centers. Then, as CFHC began of other suppliers across the U.S. and in
OF ILLINOIS growing, Dr. de Padua helped start several Qatar.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES other facilities by being one of the first pro- The highlight of our partnership is the des-
viders in the Dundee, Mulberry, Lakeland, and ignation of Qatar as a Major Non-NATO Ally
Tuesday, May 24, 2022 Winter Haven Community Health Centers. (MNNA). Since Qatar already is home to the
Ms. NEWMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise As a pediatrician, Dr. de Padua treats sick Al Udeid base, which is the largest in the re-
today to honor the critical work by the Argo children from birth to age 18. Her focus is on gion, and the CENTCOM regional head-
Community High School administration to pro- helping children stay healthy by ensuring they quarters, the new designation serves to rein-
mote equity in their school. Argo Community get their well checks and immunizations force the existing security partnership between
High School is making history by erecting a promptly. Having served the community for 27 our two countries.
bronze sculpture honoring the life and work of years, Dr. de Padua now has former patients It is important to note that the U.S.-Qatar re-
Mamie Till, the mother of Emmett Till and a who are parents, bringing their children to see lationship encompasses far more than stra-
graduate of Argo Community High School. her as patients. tegic cooperation. Our two nations have devel-
Mamie Till’s brave decision to hold an open For Dr. de Padua, her greatest reward as a oped cultural partnerships designed to pro-
casket funeral following the brutal lynching of pediatrician is to see her patients grow from mote intellectual and intercultural dialogue,
her son provided a spark for the civil rights newborns to young students to college grad- and build bridges between our countries.
movement and brought lynching to the fore- uates who then move on to become contrib- In addition, there are student exchanges
front of social conversation. uting members of society. from both nations, so that American students
Argo Community High School’s efforts to im- f are able to study in Qatar, while Qatari stu-
plement this project will serve as a road map dents are welcomed in the United States.
50TH ANNIVERSARY OF U.S.-QATAR
for other communities to infuse equity in edu- Economic ties between Qatar and the U.S.
DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS, MAY
cation. Through collaboration with individuals have flourished over the last 50 years. The
24, 2022
such as Reverend Wheeler Parker and Ollie U.S. is Qatar’s largest foreign direct investor
Gordon, Emmett Till’s cousins, to design the and second largest source of imports while
sculpture, Argo Community High School has HON. ANDRÉ CARSON Qatar also has invested billions of dollars in
OF INDIANA
incorporated the surrounding community into the U.S. leading to the creation of thousands
their project. Additionally, students have been IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
of jobs in this country.
an integral part of the process, and are cur- Tuesday, May 24, 2022 The year marking the fiftieth anniversary of
rently documenting stories of living Till family Mr. CARSON. Madam Speaker, I rise today U.S. relations with Qatar began with the meet-
members as well as community members who as a co-chair of the Congressional Caucus on ing between President Biden and Amir al-
knew Mamie and Emmett Till. I am proud of Qatar, it is with great pleasure that I congratu- Thani. It will end on another particularly event-
Argo Community High School’s leadership to late both the United States and Qatar on the ful occasion when Qatar hosts the 2022 FIFA
uplift our civil rights heroes as we educate the strong and deep-rooted relationship that has World Cup. It is an incredible accomplishment
next generation of American leaders. developed since the two countries established that an event of such international significance
I commend the Argo Community High diplomatic relations fifty years ago. will be held in Qatar.
School administration for educating their stu- The bond between our two countries has I am proud to continue working with our
dents about our nation’s history through the never been stronger, thanks to our enduring Qatari allies in strengthening a lasting relation-
Mamie Till Memorial Sculpture. This sculpture partnership to address regional and global ship that benefits both the America people and
will serve as a catalyst for immediate and con- challenges. Bilateral cooperation between the our Qatari friends across the world. Congratu-
tinued education of students at Argo Commu- U.S. and Qatar on trade, investment, climate lations to us both.
nity High School as well as members of the change, education, humanitarian assistance, f
Argo-Summit community around the issues of cultural exchanges and security collaboration
social justice and civil rights. I thank Dr. Wil- have been expanded in recent years. HONORING MR. CLAUDE BROWN OF
liam Toulios and Dr. Brandon Cotter for their This was underscored at the White House THE UAW ON HIS 100TH BIRTHDAY
leadership and am honored to have such out- earlier this year when President Joe Biden
standing educators in my district. hosted His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim HON. ELISSA SLOTKIN
f bin Hamad al-Thani. In his welcoming remarks OF MICHIGAN
on January 31, 2022, President Biden de- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
HONORING DR. MARIA ELOISA clared: ‘‘Qatar is a good friend, and a reliable
ALBAY DE PADUA AS A DISTIN- Tuesday, May 24, 2022
and capable partner.’’
GUISHED LEADER IN CENTRAL He reflected on the ‘‘fifty years of partner- Ms. SLOTKIN. Madam Speaker, I rise today
FLORIDA FOR ASIAN AMERICAN ship.’’ Specifically, he said, ‘‘this past year, our to honor and celebrate the 100th birthday of a
AND PACIFIC ISLANDER HERIT- partnership with Qatar has been central to resolute union organizer who has devoted his
AGE MONTH many of our most vital interests: relocating life to social justice and advocacy, Mr. Claude
tens of thousands of Afghans; maintaining sta- Brown.
HON. DARREN SOTO bility in Gaza and providing lifesaving assist- Claude was born on May 27, 1922, in the
OF FLORIDA ance to the Palestinians; keeping pressure on small town of Columbia, Tennessee. He faith-
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ISIS and deterring threats across the Middle fully served his country in the United States
East; and a lot more.’’ Army from 1943 until 1946. One decade later,
Tuesday, May 24, 2022 Our countries worked hand-in-hand on on November 5, 1956, Claude began a new
Mr. SOTO. Madam Speaker, Maria Eloisa many vital priorities, such as the evacuating chapter of service when he was hired at The
Albay de Padua, MD, is the longest-serving vulnerable Afghans under Taliban rule. The International Union, United Automobile, Aero-
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physician in Central Florida Health Care, a Qataris played a role that can never be forgot- space, and Agricultural Implement Workers of
non-profit federally qualified community health ten, by helping to evacuate and process thou- America (UAW) Local 652 in Lansing, Michi-
care center. sands of Afghans to Al Udeid Air Base. Addi- gan.
After finishing her education in the Phil- tionally, in May of last year, the Qataris played Claude dedicated 31 years of his life to
ippines, Dr. de Padua immigrated to the a crucial role in negotiating a ceasefire be- working at UAW Local 652, where he served
United States of America and did her resi- tween Israel and Gaza. We all must acknowl- as the first Civil Rights Committee Chairman.
dency at the Children’s Hospital of Buffalo. edge the critical role Qatar plays in stabilizing As Chairman, Claude played an essential role
After learning about CFHC’s mission to help the world and saving countless lives. in advocating for historic legislation such as
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E554 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 24, 2022
Medicare, the Occupational Safety and Health grand opening of the Complete Care Adult his career, he has held multiple positions in
Act, the Employee Retirement Act, and the and Specialty Medical Professionals health different departments and sheriff’s offices.
Family and Medical Leave Act. Claude dedi- center and corporate office in Bridgeton, South Over his three decades of service to his com-
cated his career to advocating for health care Jersey. The Complete Care Health Network munity, Chief Hensley climbed the ranks,
and pension benefits for retirees, policies to began in 1973 as the Community Health Im- achieving the positions of Corporal, Sergeant,
address the impacts of climate change, robust provement Plan. Since then, Complete Care
workplace health and safety standards, and Captain, and finally Chief of Police.
has grown to become the leading community
better safety net protections like unemploy- health center in the state of New Jersey with Under his leadership, Chief Hensley has led
ment insurance laws. a multitude of locations throughout Gloucester, the Tulare Police Department through unprec-
Claude has set an inspirational precedent Cumberland, and Cape May counties. The edented challenges, maintaining the respect
for his successors while also inspiring his col- mission of the health center is to improve lives and credibility of the Tulare Police throughout
leagues, community, and all those who had by providing convenient, comprehensive, high- the community. His presence at the helm of
the pleasure of knowing him. Today, I want to quality healthcare to every community they
honor Claude for his service and commitment the Department has been critical in advancing
serve. Complete Care Health Center truly the goals of his officers and ensuring the safe-
to the UAW, and to celebrate the longevity of does provide affordable and accessible care to
his life and the immense impact he has had ty of the community for all.
the people of South Jersey. God Bless the
on the Lansing community over the past cen- employees and leaders of the Complete Care Chief Hensley’s dedication, leadership, and
tury. commitment to excellence has been an incred-
Health Network, and God Bless America.
May we honor Claude for his willingness to
f ible model for all those who will follow him. His
go above and beyond the call of duty to fight
for fair wages, benefits, and better working presence will be truly missed.
RECOGNIZING CHIEF WES
conditions for workers in Michigan and across HENSLEY Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues in the
this great nation. May these words stand as United States House of Representatives to
an enduring tribute to his many years of dedi-
cated service.
HON. DAVID G. VALADAO join me in recognizing Chief Wes Hensley for
OF CALIFORNIA his lifetime of service to the Central Valley and
f congratulating him on his recent retirement.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMPLETE CARE Tuesday, May 24, 2022
Mr. VALADAO. Madam Speaker, I rise
HON. JEFFERSON VAN DREW today to congratulate Chief Wes Hensley on
OF NEW JERSEY
his retirement from the Tulare Police Depart-
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
ment after 31 years of service.
Tuesday, May 24, 2022 Chief Hensley began his service to the Cen-
Mr. VAN DREW. Madam Speaker, last tral Valley in 1984, starting as a police officer
week, I had the pleasure of attending the in the Visalia Police Department. Throughout
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