Congressional Record — Senate, November 28, 2022, Page S6820
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Pages S6820 and S6821 of the Congressional Record, Senate, November 28, 2022 open with Van Hollen's statement on the 27th World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, which says road traffic crashes are the No. 1 killer of young people aged 15–29. Under Additional Statements, Boozman pays tribute to Pea Ridge Mayor Jackie Crabtree, who is retiring after 27 years, Collins pays tribute to Dana Connors, and Daines pays tribute to Les Gilman of Madison County. A message from the House about enrolled bills signed and a list of executive communications also appear.
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S6820 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE November 28, 2022
WORLD DAY OF REMEMBRANCE are the challenges of caring for a per- leader, Dana is a cherished friend to me
FOR ROAD TRAFFIC VICTIMS manently disabled loved. Road traffic and so many others.
Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Madam Presi- crashes are preventable, and so we owe I first met Dana when I was working
dent, November 20, 2022, marked the it to our communities to work together for Bill Cohen in Washington and he
27th World Day of Remembrance— so that the hopes and dreams of our was the city manager of Presque Isle, a
WDoR—for Road Traffic Victims, com- loved ones are not shattered on the position he held for 16 years. Both of us
memorating the millions of people roads of the United States and the are natives of Aroostook County, so we
killed and injured on the world’s roads. world. We must all take action to pre- have always had that special county
It is also a day to thank emergency re- vent these avoidable tragedies and save bond.
sponders for their role in saving lives, lives. Years later, we served together in
to reflect on the impact of road traffic f Governor John McKernan’s cabinet,
deaths and injuries on families and where he was commissioner of trans-
ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS portation. Everyone who worked with
communities, and to draw attention to
the need for improved legislation, --- Dana during his 11 years in that chal-
awareness, infrastructure, and tech- lenging role was in awe of the fact that
TRIBUTE TO JACKIE CRABTREE
nology to save more families from the Dana could go into any meeting, and
tragedy of losing a loved one. ∑ Mr. BOOZMAN. Madam President, I no matter how unhappy the people
More than 1 million people die from rise today to recognize Pea Ridge might be about the condition of a road
road crashes every year, and tens of Mayor Jackie Crabtree who is retiring or bridge in their community, they in-
millions are seriously injured. Road after 27 years of leading his commu- evitably came out smiling. He just had
traffic crashes are the No. 1 killer of nity. a knack, which he still has, of always
young people aged 15–29 and the eighth When Crabtree was elected mayor of listening to people and making them
leading cause of death among all peo- Pea Ridge in 1994, it was a part-time feel valued.
ple worldwide. Rochelle Sobel, presi- position that oversaw a population of From there, Dana stepped forward to
dent of the Association for Safe Inter- 1,300 people. He helped usher in growth serve as president of the chamber.
national Road Travel, highlighted the and development that, today, under- Throughout his nearly 30 years of lead-
gravity of this issue and the imperative pins a flourishing community that now ership, he has shown a deep under-
to fix it: ‘‘Every 27 seconds, somewhere boasts nearly 6,600 residents. standing of the role of businesses in
in the world, a person dies in a road In his decades of service and commit- our State, particularly those that are
crash.’’ ment, Mayor Crabtree successfully met owned by families. He is a staunch sup-
On this 27th anniversary of World the moment to change the community porter of Maine’s traditional indus-
Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic including providing the services and tries, including farming, fishing, and
Victims, it is important to remember needs citizens rely on such as a full- forestry, and a champion of such
the history and recommit to the goals time fire department and paramedics emerging industries as advanced manu-
of this day. It was initiated in 1995 as and an expanded police department. facturing and biotechnology.
the European Day of Remembrance and His leadership was crucial to improv- What motivates Dana are his love for
quickly spread around the globe to ing the infrastructure in the city with our State, his belief in our commu-
countries in Africa, South America, an upgraded wastewater treatment nities, and his deep affection for our
and Asia. In 2005, the UN General As- plant, new water lines, and additional hard-working, ingenious, and deter-
sembly adopted resolution 60/2, recog- sidewalks. mined people. He understands the im-
nizing November 15 as the World Day of The list of accomplishments he has portance of creating an environment
Remembrance for Road Traffic Vic- directed is lengthy, but he is quick to that is conducive to small businesses
tims. Since that time, the observance credit his dedicated team. Mayor starting up, growing, and expanding.
of this day has continued to spread to Crabtree’s humility reflects his success Above all, Dana is passionate about en-
a growing number of countries on as a leader and public servant. suring that Mainers have good jobs and
every continent. The mayor considers it an honor and are able to stay right here in Maine.
Last year marked the start of the privilege to serve the people of Pea There is no better demonstration of
new Decade of Action for Road Safety Ridge. They will surely miss his vision this desire than his strong and effec-
2021–2030, during which the WDoR will and dedication, but I am confident he tive advocacy for vocational education,
highlight the reasons for all of the nec- will continue to be involved and en- apprenticeships, and other programs
essary actions to be taken during this gaged. that provide Mainers with skills that
coming decade. Indeed, the day has be- From a career at Walmart, to the are in demand by Maine employers.
come an important moment to focus Pea Ridge School Board and president I am especially grateful to Dana for
international attention on this pre- of the Arkansas Municipal League, the advice he provided during the pan-
ventable epidemic and as an advocacy Mayor Crabtree has spent countless demic as I was drafting the Paycheck
tool in global efforts to reduce road hours giving back to his community Protection Program. I knew I could
casualties. As a result of the growing and beyond. I applaud him for his com- turn to him for guidance on how it
awareness and global call to action mitment to helping others and enact- should be crafted and what would work
that World Day of Remembrance for ing positive change. I appreciate his best to help our small employers re-
Road Traffic Victims has generated, in example and many years of friendship. main in business and continue to pay
September 2020, the United Nations I wish him the best of luck in his re- their employees. Dana was truly an in-
passed a resolution declaring the years tirement where he will be able to spend valuable resource during that crisis.
2021 to 2030 a new Decade of Action for more time with his wife and high There is one special memory of Dana
Road Safety. The declaration affirms school sweetheart Freida Sue Booth that I want to share. In 2016, he
the UN’s commitment to work vigor- and their son Eric, daughter-in-law brought together all five of Maine’s liv-
ously to implement a new, ambitious Shelly, and granddaughters Mahala ing U.S. Senators—George Mitchell,
agenda to halve road crash deaths by and Kaylea.∑ Bill Cohen, Olympia Snowe, Angus
2030. f King, and me—for a forum about public
Additionally, the UN Sustainable De- confidence in government and biparti-
velopment Goal 3.6 calls on govern- TRIBUTE TO DANA CONNORS sanship. It is a testament to the endur-
∑ Ms. COLLINS. Madam President, it ing relationships Dana has forged and
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ments and their stakeholders, includ-
ing NGOs and private citizens, to ad- is a great pleasure to join people the respect he has earned from mem-
dress the personal, medical, and finan- throughout the State of Maine in bers of both parties that he was able to
cial burdens associated with road traf- thanking Dana Connors for a remark- convince all five former and current
fic deaths and injuries. able career of nearly six decades of de- Senators to come to the same event on
The devastation of losing a child, voted service and lasting contributions the same night.
parent, sibling, partner, friend, care- in government and the private sector. There is another part to that story
giver, or caretaker is immeasurable, as In addition to being an outstanding that says so much about Dana. At the
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November 28, 2022 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE CORRECTION S6821
time, my husband, Tom Daffron, was Keep up the great work, Les. You issue guidance with respect to natural dis-
teaching a class at the University of make Montana proud.∑ aster resilience, and other purposes.
Maine. He told Dana that the Senators f S. 3655. Act to amend the Civil Rights Cold
forum would be a wonderful event for Case Records Collection Act of 2018 to extend
students to attend, but they could not MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE the termination date of the Civil Rights Cold
afford to pay for the dinner. Dana RECEIVED DURING ADJOURNMENT Case Records Review Board.
quickly devised a solution. He offered ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED S. 3826. An act to designate the facility of
Under the authority of the order of the United States Postal Service located at
students the opportunity to volunteer 1304 4th Avenue in Canyon, Texas, as the
at the event, which would allow them the Senate of January 3, 2021, the Sec- ‘‘Gary James Fletcher Post Office Building’’.
to attend for free. Those students were retary of the Senate, on November 22,
S. 3884. An act to designate the facility of
absolutely thrilled to see five Maine 2022, during the adjournment of the the United States Postal Service located at
Senators on the same stage discussing Senate, received a message from the 404 U.S. Highway 41 North in Baraga, Michi-
the issues of the day, all because of House of Representatives announcing gan, as the ‘‘Cora Reynolds Anderson Post
Dana’s generosity and his caring for that the Speaker pro tempore (Mr. Office’’.
the next generation. MCGOVERN) had signed the following
Dana has made such a positive dif- enrolled bills: f
ference for Maine in all of the positions S. 1941. An act to direct the Director of the
he has held. His legacy is that Maine is Office of Management and Budget to stand- EXECUTIVE AND OTHER
an even better place to live, raise a ardize the use of core-based statistical area
COMMUNICATIONS
family, and start a business. He has designations across Federal programs, to
done so much, and I know that there is allow between 120 and 180 days for public The following communications were
another chapter yet to come. In the comment on any proposed change to such laid before the Senate, together with
designations, and to report on the scientific
meantime however, I offer my very accompanying papers, reports, and doc-
basis and estimated impact to Federal pro-
best wishes to Dana and his wife, grams for any proposed change to such des- uments, and were referred as indicated:
Joyce, and my deepest thanks.∑ ignations, and for other purposes. EC–5424. A communication from the Direc-
f S. 2159. An act to designate the commu- tor, Office of Acquisition Policy, General
nity-based outpatient clinic of the Depart- Services Administration, transmitting, pur-
TRIBUTE TO LES GILMAN ment of Veterans Affairs located at 400 Col- suant to law, the report of a rule entitled
∑ Mr. DAINES. Madam President, lege Drive, Middleburg, Florida, as the ‘‘An- ‘‘Federal Acquisition Regulation; Federal
today I have the distinct honor of rec- drew K. Baker Department of Veterans Af- Acquisition Circular 2022–08, Introduction’’
ognizing Les Gilman of Madison Coun- fairs Clinic’’, and for other purposes. (FAC 2022–08) received during adjournment of
S. 3510. An act to require the Director of the Senate in the Office of the President of
ty for his longstanding dedication to
the Office of Management and Budget to the Senate on October 4, 2022; to the Com-
protecting the land and people that issue guidance with respect to natural dis- mittee on Homeland Security and Govern-
make up Ruby Valley. aster resilience, and for other purposes. mental Affairs.
Les is a fifth generation Montana S. 3655. An act to amend the Civil Rights
EC–5425. A communication from the Chair,
rancher in the Alder area with family Cold Case Records Collection Act of 2018 to
National Transportation Safety Board,
roots that date back to the Gold Rush extend the termination date of the Civil
transmitting, pursuant to law, the Board’s
in Virginia City in 1863. The history of Rights Cold Case Records Review Board.
annual submission regarding agency compli-
the Gilman family’s revered land can S. 3826. An act to designate the facility of
ance with the Federal Managers’ Financial
the United States Postal Service located at
be recounted by historical documents Integrity Act and revised Office of Manage-
1304 4th Avenue in Canyon, Texas, as the
written and compiled by Les’ father, ‘‘Gary James Fletcher Post Office Building’’.
ment and Budget (OMB) Circular A–123; to
Lowell Gilman, complete with photo- S. 3884. An act to designate the facility of the Committee on Homeland Security and
graphs and stories of the agricultural the United States Postal Service located at Governmental Affairs.
and mining activity that took place 404 U.S. Highway 41 North in Baraga, Michi- EC–5426. A communication from the Chair
over the years. Les and his wife, gan, as the ‘‘Cora Reynolds Anderson Post of the Equal Employment Opportunity Com-
Donna, now proudly tend to their fam- Office’’. mission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the
H.R. 8454. An act to expand research on Commission’s Semiannual Report of the In-
ily’s ranch along with other family spector General and the Semiannual Man-
cannabidiol and marijuana, and for other
members. agement Report for the period from October
purposes.
Beyond the property lines of the fam- 1, 2021 through March 31, 2022; to the Com-
ily ranch, Les maintains an esteemed Under the authority of the order of
mittee on Homeland Security and Govern-
record of public service to the Ruby the Senate of January 3, 2021, the en- mental Affairs.
Valley community, serving in many rolled bills were signed on November EC–5427. A communication from the Execu-
roles to ensure the well-being of his fel- 22, 2022, during the adjournment of the tive Director, Federal Retirement Thrift In-
low Montanans and the land they all Senate by the President pro tempore vestment Board, transmitting, pursuant to
love. Over the years, Les has played an (Mr. LEAHY). law, a report relative to the Inspector Gen-
active role in his church, the Ruby Val- f eral Act of 1978 for fiscal year 2022; to the
ley Hospital Foundation, the Alder Committee on Homeland Security and Gov-
ENROLLED BILLS PRESENTED ernmental Affairs.
Fire Department, and countless other
community organizations. In 2018, Les The Secretary of the Senate reported EC–5428. A communication from the Treas-
that on today, November 28, 2022, she urer of the National Gallery of Art, trans-
received the 2018 Ruby Valley Con- mitting, pursuant to law, the Gallery’s In-
servation District Stewardship award had presented to the President of the
United States the following enrolled spector General Report for fiscal year 2022;
for his involvement in many local nat- to the Committee on Homeland Security and
ural resources management projects bills:
Governmental Affairs.
and for his dedication to his commu- S. 1941. An act to direct the Director of the
EC–5429. A communication from the Chair-
Office of Management and Budget to stand-
nity. man of the Council of the District of Colum-
ardize the use of core-based statistical area
Les is a dedicated member of the bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report
designations across Federal programs, to
Ruby Valley Strategic Alliance and, allow between 120 and 180 days for public
on D.C. Act 24–604, ‘‘Players Lounge Tax Ex-
after years of service, is retiring from emption Amendment Act of 2022’’; to the
comment on any proposed change to such
Committee on Homeland Security and Gov-
sradovich on DSKJLST7X2PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE
his role as the executive director of the designations, and to report on the scientific
Ruby Habitat Foundation. In both en- ernmental Affairs.
basis and estimated impact to Federal pro-
deavors, Les has been dedicated to the grams for any proposed change to such des- EC–5430. A communication from the Chair-
ignations, and for other purposes. man of the Council of the District of Colum-
preservation and enhancement of the
S. 2159. An act to designate the commu- bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report
natural resources and social and eco- on D.C. Act 24–605, ‘‘Torres Strait Way Des-
nity-based outpatient clinic of the Depart-
nomic makeup of the Ruby Valley. ignation Act of 2022’’; to the Committee on
ment of Veterans Affairs located at 400 Col-
It is my distinct honor to recognize Homeland Security and Governmental Af-
lege Drive, Middleburg, Florida, as the ‘‘An-
Les Gilman for his passion to preserve drew K. Baker Department of Veterans Af- fairs.
our Montana way of life and for his in- fairs Clinic’’, and for other purposes. EC–5431. A communication from the Chair-
volvement in the Ruby Valley commu- S. 3510. An act to require the Director of man of the Council of the District of Colum-
nity. the Office of Management and Budget to bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report
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