Congressional Record, Senate — May 24, 2022, S2662
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This is S2662 of the Congressional Record, Senate, May 24, 2022, with interleaved columns. It prints the end of tributes honoring a Kentucky restaurant, Druther's in Campbellsville, and a Montana school administrator on his retirement. It records an appointment by the Speaker to the Library of Congress Trust Fund Board, and Measures Referred, including H.R. 1215, H.R. 1620, and H.R. 3005. The Measures Read the First Time section lists H.R. 8, H.R. 1446, H.R. 3807 to amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to increase appropriations to the Restaurant Revitalization Fund, H.R. 3967, and H.R. 6833.
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S2662 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 24, 2022
company in the early 1990s, the owners Kirk served as a teacher, a principal, Board Act (2 U.S.C. 154), and the order
decided to sell their business to Dairy and a superintendent before being ap- of the House of January 4, 2021, the
Queen, leaving 12 independent fran- pointed to the Montana Board of Pub- Speaker appoints the following indi-
chises remaining. Despite this drastic lic Education where he later served as vidual on the part of the House of Rep-
change within the company, Steve and chair. As Bozeman schools super- resentatives to the Library of Congress
his family wanted to continue the intendent, Kirk played a key role in Trust Fund Board for a five-year term,
Druther’s tradition and keep their improving infrastructure for students to fill the existing vacancy theron: Ms.
independent restaurant open. Having for years to come. He championed nu- Iris Weinshall of Brooklyn, New York.
now worked at Druther’s for over 45 merous successful initiatives that f
years, Steve McCarty is the embodi- strengthened public education in the
ment of dedication and persistence as region and served as a template for MEASURES REFERRED
he works day in and day out to pre- other communities to follow. The following bills were read the first
serve the Druther’s story. At the end of this year, Kirk will be and the second times by unanimous
To this day, Steve will have res- retiring from his most recent position consent, and referred as indicated:
taurant-goers come and visit Druther’s as executive director of the School Ad- H.R. 1215. An act to establish an office
from all over the country, seeking a ministrators of Montana, where he has within the Federal Trade Commission and an
taste of the classic food they once cher- worked tirelessly to support adminis- outside advisory group to prevent fraud tar-
ished. Druther’s has maintained the trators and educators across the State. geting seniors and to direct the Commission
same menu ever since its installation Those who have been lucky enough to to include additional information in an an-
in 1970, only adding additional items to nual report to Congress on fraud targeting
work with Kirk recognize that he has a
seniors, and for other purposes; to the Com-
create a wider selection for customers. knack for connecting with people, even mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor-
Throughout its operation, Druther’s those who have different views than his tation.
has always been and continues to be a own. And his passion for public edu- H.R. 1620. An act to reauthorize the Vio-
shining example of what makes a great cation shines through in everything he lence Against Women Act of 1994, and for
restaurant: tasty food, excellent serv- does. other purposes; to the Committee on the Ju-
ice, and an unspoken familiarity Under Kirk’s leadership, the School diciary.
among staff and customers. Along with Administrators of Montana established H.R. 3005. An act to direct the Joint Com-
its excellent food and atmosphere, mittee on the Library to replace the bust of
the Leaders Professional Learning Pro-
Roger Brooke Taney in the Old Supreme
Druther’s is committed to giving back gram, or SAM LPLP, a mentorship pro- Court Chamber of the United States Capitol
to the people of Campbellsville and the gram that brings administrators from with a bust of Thurgood Marshall to be ob-
surrounding areas. Steve and his team across the State together to receive tained by the Joint Committee on the Li-
have been a part of several charitable student-focused, solution-based profes- brary and to remove certain statues from
initiatives, including donating to the sional development training. The SAM areas of the United States Capitol which are
Toys for Tots program, sending food to LPLP has served more than 500 admin- accessible to the public, to remove all stat-
Taylor County High School in Camp- istrators to date. ues of individuals who voluntarily served the
bellsville, and providing free hot meals Confederate States of America from display
As a former public school teacher I
in the United States Capitol, and for other
to all Taylor County residents affected commend Kirk for his steadfast com- purposes; to the Committee on Rules and Ad-
by tornadoes in December of 2021. mitment to improving our school sys- ministration.
Druther’s continues to provide a tem from the top down. In addition to
sense of joyful nostalgia that their f
his work, Kirk has a lot to be proud
loyal customers love. The restaurant’s of—in particular, the wonderful family MEASURES READ THE FIRST TIME
devotion to keeping the magic of the he has built with his wife of 42 years, The following bills were read the first
brand alive is evident among their Nan. A lifelong educator and a dear time:
staff, as Steve works alongside several friend to many, Kirk has shown H.R. 8. An act to require a background
employees who have been there for through his kindness and work ethic check for every firearm sale.
over a decade—a testament to both that he is truly dedicated to bettering H.R. 1446. An act to amend chapter 44 of
Steve as a business owner and to the the lives of the next generation of Mon- title 18, United States Code, to strengthen
wonderful work environment he has tanans. Thank you for your service, the background check procedures to be fol-
cultivated since Druther’s founding. Kirk; our Montana schools are better lowed before a Federal firearms licensee may
The old-fashioned and welcoming na- because of you.∑ transfer a firearm to a person who is not
ture of Druther’s makes it the perfect such a licensee.
f H.R. 3807. An act to amend the American
time-capsule for Kentuckians to re-live
Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to increase appro-
cherished memories of days gone by. MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT
priations to the Restaurant Revitalization
Druther’s unwavering commitment to Messages from the President of the Fund, and for other purposes.
high quality and service is the reason United States were communicated to H.R. 3967. An act to improve health care
why people from all over the country the Senate by Mr. Swann, one of his and benefits for veterans exposed to toxic
are willing to travel hundreds of miles secretaries. substances, and for other purposes.
to enjoy their delicious food. This res- H.R. 6833. An act to amend title XXVII of
taurant demonstrates the important f the Public Health Service Act, the Internal
role small businesses play within a Revenue Code of 1986, and the Employee Re-
EXECUTIVE MESSAGES REFERRED tirement Income Security Act of 1974 to es-
tightknit community, providing joy
and support to their friends and neigh- In executive session the Presiding Of- tablish requirements with respect to cost-
ficer laid before the Senate messages sharing for certain insulin products, and for
bors alike. Congratulations to Steve other purposes.
and the entire Druther’s team. I wish from the President of the United
States submitting sundry nominations f
them the best of luck and look forward
to watching their continued growth which were referred to the appropriate EXECUTIVE AND OTHER
and success in Kentucky.∑ committees. COMMUNICATIONS
(The messages received today are
f The following communications were
printed at the end of the Senate pro-
TRIBUTE TO KIRK MILLER ceedings.) laid before the Senate, together with
accompanying papers, reports, and doc-
∑ Mr. TESTER. Madam President, I f
uments, and were referred as indicated:
would like to share a few words today
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to honor an outstanding Montana edu- MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE EC–4204. A communication from the Asso-
ciate Director of the Regulatory Manage-
cator who is retiring at the end of this At 10:23 a.m., a message from the
ment Division, Environmental Protection
school year. House of Representatives, delivered by Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the
Kirk Miller has dedicated his career Mrs. Cole, one of its reading clerks, an- report of a rule entitled
to bettering the lives of the next gen- nounced that pursuant to section 1 of ‘‘Cocamidopropylamine oxide; Exemption
eration of Montanans. Over the years, the Library of Congress Trust Fund from the Requirement of a Tolerance’’ (FRL
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