Congressional Record, Extensions of Remarks, December 15, 2022, Page E1302
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A page of the Congressional Record, Extensions of Remarks, dated December 15, 2022, at page E1302. Ms. Van Duyne of Texas presents the 2022 Congressional Veteran Commendation to Ricardo Torrez Castañuela, a Master Sergeant in the United States Air Force of North Richland Hills, Texas, who enlisted in the Army in 1948, served in an ordnance company in the Korean War and later received a Bronze Star. The page also carries remarks by Ms. Jackson Lee in support of a Senate Amendment and a list of laws under the headings H.R. 1319, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, H.R. 3684, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and S. 2938, the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act. The remarks are the Members' own.
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E1302 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks December 15, 2022
RECOGNIZING RICARDO TORREZ tours of duty in the Pentagon and was an the Inflation Reduction Act’s clean energy pro-
CASTAÑUELA Army Ranger. Joe authored a children’s book visions will make clean, secure American en-
and has donated the proceeds from the book ergy more affordable.
HON. BETH VAN DUYNE to ‘‘Children at Risk’’ focused on fighting child H.R. 1319—AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT OF 2021
OF TEXAS trafficking. It is my sincerest hope that their This law helped pull the economy out of the
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
friendship continues to be a role model for pandemic. It put vaccines in arms, money in
others to see and learn from. In the world we pockets, and reopened the American econ-
Thursday, December 15, 2022 find ourselves living in today, I can think of omy.
Ms. VAN DUYNE. Madam Speaker, on be- nothing better than to celebrate friends that H.R. 3684—INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS
half of a grateful nation and the Citizens of the truly last a lifetime. ACT
Twenty-Fourth District of Texas, the 2022 f This law enacted a historic investment to re-
Congressional Veteran Commendation is build our roads and bridges and bring clean
hereby presented to Ricardo Torrez PROVIDING RESEARCH AND ESTI-
water and high-speed internet to more com-
Castañuela, Master Sergeant, United States MATES OF CHANGES IN PRECIPI-
munities and created millions of union jobs.
Air Force, of North Richland Hills, Texas for TATION ACT
S. 2938—BIPARTISAN SAFER COMMUNITIES ACT
the honorable service he performed while in The enactment of this bill expands back-
the Armed Forces of the United States of HON. SHEILA JACKSON LEE ground checks for the purchase of firearms,
America and for his continued service to his OF TEXAS
add increased protections for victims of do-
community. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mestic violence, and fund violence prevention
Mr. Castañuela enlisted in the U.S. Army in Wednesday, December 14, 2022 in schools and stronger mental health services
1948 and served as part of an ordnance com- to stop tragedies like mass shootings before
pany during the Korean War, running muni- Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, as a sen-
ior member of the Committees on the Budget, they happen.
tions to the front lines. Upon returning to the House Democrats have also made strides to
United States he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force Judiciary, and on Homeland Security, I rise in
support of the Senate Amendment to H.R. bettering American life through legislation that
in 1954, being awarded a Bronze Star for mer- has yet to see action in the Senate. These in-
itorious actions while in Vietnam. His decora- 1437 ‘‘Further Continuing Appropriations and
Extensions Act, 2023’’, a resolution that pro- clude:
tions, in addition to his Bronze Star, include H.R. 1, FOR THE PEOPLE ACT
the Korean Service Medal, the Vietnam Serv- vides funding to continue the operations of the
federal government through December 23, This comprehensive legislation would pro-
ice Medal, the National Defense Service mote government transparency, strengthen ac-
Medal with two Oak Leaf clusters, and the Air 2022, and avoids a wasteful and irresponsible
shutdown. cess to the ballot box and make it easier for
Force Commendation Medal with an Oak Leaf Americans to exercise their right to vote, se-
Cluster to denote three awards. Passage of this resolution will avoid an inex-
cusable and unjustifiable government shut- cure election infrastructure, and curb the influ-
The selflessness Mr. Castañuela dem- ence of dark money in politics.
onstrated in the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force down that would disrupt the lives of millions of
Americans who rely on the resources and sup- H.R. 6, DREAM AND PROMISE ACT
continues with his service to his community.
He began his civilian career as a peace officer port provided by the federal government. The Dream and Promise Act would protect
and corrections officer with the Tarrant County If this resolution does not pass: Dreamers, Temporary Protected Status (TPS),
Sheriff’s Department, attaining the rank of Millions of veterans will lose their healthcare and Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) sta-
Major and becoming the first Hispanic-Amer- benefits. tus holders from deportation and provide an
ican Warden of Tarrant County. People relying on Social Security will not re- opportunity to obtain permanent legal status
Mr. Castañuela’s service is consistent with ceive their checks. that would enable these groups to work legally
the finest traditions of the United States Army Millions of government employees will lose within the United States and continue to con-
and reflects great credit upon himself, the their wages. tribute to their local communities and econ-
State of Texas, and the United States of Millions of Medicare and Medicaid bene- omy.
America. ficiaries would lose access to visits and other H.R. 7, PAYCHECK FAIRNESS ACT
medical needs. This bill would strengthen labor protections
f
Food Stamps will not be sent out, leaving around equal pay by prohibiting the use of sal-
HONORING MR. JOE SUTTON AND millions of Americans who rely on them at risk ary history to set compensation, provide more
MR. ROBERT MARLING of hunger. transparent options for joining class-action
Health insurance coverage to millions of lawsuits challenging systemic discrimination,
HON. YVETTE HERRELL children through the CHIP program will stop. and require employers to show that gender
All projects created by the Infrastructure In- pay gaps are job-related and consistent with
OF NEW MEXICO
vestment and Jobs Act will pause, and na- business need.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
tional parks and Smithsonian museums will H.R. 842, PROTECTING THE RIGHT TO ORGANIZE (PRO)
Thursday, December 15, 2022 close. ACT
Ms. HERRELL. Madam Speaker, today I In addition to these programs, House Demo- This bill aims to strengthen labor protections
rise to honor Mr. Joe Sutton and Mr. Robert crats have worked tirelessly throughout the for union workers through overriding Repub-
Marling, two long term friends who have emu- 117th Congress to pass legislation that will lican-led ‘‘right to work’’ laws, promoting free
lated the important values of true friendship. better the lives of Americans, legislation that and fair union elections, and holding compa-
They will always cherish their friendly bets, has established programs that would also be nies that attempt to restrict union activity ac-
usually paid in full in the form of 1 dollar bills, impacted by a government shutdown. countable.
for their countless rounds of golf. And even Our legislative agenda this Congress fo- Mr Speaker, with your leadership, House
more so, they will cherish the everlasting cused on lowering the price of health care and Democrats have passed historic pieces of leg-
memories that they’ve formed together over prescription drug costs, creating better paying islation that will benefit Americans for years to
the years. jobs, acting on the climate crisis and making come, but our work is not done.
Through their friendship, Robert and Joe are communities safer. If we fail to pass this Resolution, the new
both found to be philanthropic spirited and For example, in this Congress the House programs that we have enacted into law dur-
humble individuals, stewards of their commu- has passed and sent to the President the fol- ing the 117th Congress, as well as all the
nities, and serve as role models for many. lowing legislation that has been signed into other services and programs of the federal
Robert is smart, kindhearted, community- law: government will be shut down and American
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minded, and a great entrepreneur and mentor. H.R. 5376—INFLATION REDUCTION ACT OF 2022 people in every corner of the country will suf-
He has been a major supporter of the Amer- This historic piece of legislation lowered fer needlessly and severely.
ican Heart Association, United Way, and doz- health care and prescription drug costs for mil- As Members of Congress, it is our responsi-
ens of other major charities. lions. It forces Big Pharma to negotiate lower bility to ensure that the government continues
Joe proudly served in the U.S. Army and re- prices, caps the cost of drugs and insulin for its operations so that Americans may continue
tired at the rank of Colonel. During his time in seniors on Medicare, and locks in lower health to receive the resources services provided by
the Army, he held numerous command as- insurance premiums that will save 13 million the federal government passed December 16,
signments in armor and aviation, served 2 Americans an average of $800 a year. And 2022.
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December 15, 2022 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1303
I strongly support this legislation and urge In an effort to expedite the filing of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
all Members to join me in voting for the Sen- Natural Resources bill report for legislative COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES,
ate Amendment to H.R. 1437 ‘‘Further Con- history purposes, I agree to not seek a se- Washington, DC, December 14, 2022.
quential referral at this time. The Com- Hon. FRANK PALLONE, Jr.,
tinuing Appropriations and Extensions Act,
mittee takes this action with our mutual un- Chairman, Committee on Energy and Commerce
2023.’’ House of Representatives, Washington, DC.
derstanding that by forgoing a sequential re-
f ferral request of H.R. 2415 at this time, we do DEAR CHAIRMAN PALLONE: I write to you
not waive any jurisdiction over the subject concerning H.R. 2415, the ‘‘Orphaned Well
HONORING MIAMI/BAHAMAS Cleanup and Jobs Act of 2021.’’
matter contained in this or similar legisla-
GOOMBAY HONOREES I acknowledge and appreciate that despite
tion.
considering seeking a sequential referral on
Finally, I would appreciate your response
HON. FREDERICA S. WILSON to this letter confirming this understanding
this legislation, the Committee on Energy
and Commerce decided not to do so when the
OF FLORIDA and ask that a copy of our exchange of let- Committee on Natural Resources filed our
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ters on this matter be included in the Con- committee report on the bill.
Thursday, December 15, 2022 gressional Record to memorialize our under- I thank you for your cooperation regarding
standing. this legislation and look forward to con-
Ms. WILSON of Florida. Madam Speaker, Sincerely, tinuing to work with you as this measure
from the 24th District of the great State of FRANK PALLONE, Jr., moves through the legislative process. I will
Florida, I rise today in celebration of the 39th Chairman. ensure that our exchange of letters is in-
Miami/Bahamas Goombay Festival and to pay cluded in the Congressional Record .
tribute to a group of remarkable individuals for Sincerely,
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
their historic longevity journey and commit- RAÚL M. GRIJALVA,
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES,
Chair, House Natural Resources Committee.
ment to Miami’s Coconut Grove community. Washington, DC, December 14, 2022.
The Miami/Bahamas Goombay Festival is a Hon. FRANK PALLONE, Jr.,
Chairman, Committee on Energy and Commerce, f
celebration of cultural expression embracing
the legacy of Miami’s Bahamian-rooted com- House of Representatives, Washington, DC. HONORING MS. DEBRA HEMBREE’S
munity known as Coconut Grove. The three- DEAR CHAIRMAN PALLONE: I write to you SERVICE TO SOUTH MISSISSIPPI
day celebration strives to provide a historical concerning H.R. 2641, the ‘‘Pacific Northwest
Pumped Storage Hydropower Development
overview of the American/Bahamian culture by
Act of 2021.’’
HON. STEVEN M. PALAZZO
educating and exposing the public to its rich OF MISSISSIPPI
heritage and traditions. I acknowledge and appreciate that despite
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
These pillars of the Coconut Grove commu- considering seeking a sequential referral on
nity have been an integral part in upholding this legislation, the Committee on Energy Thursday, December 15, 2022
the mission of the Miami/Bahamas Goombay and Commerce decided not to do so when the Mr. PALAZZO. Madam Speaker, I rise today
Committee on Natural Resources filed our
Festival and deserve to be recognized: to recognize one of my district staff, Ms.
committee report on the bill.
MayBelle Berry, Elizabeth Daniels, Thelma A. Debra Hembree, for her 11 years of dedicated
Gibson, Beatrice F. Johnson, Mary B. McCray, I thank you for your cooperation regarding service as a congressional staffer. In 2011,
Delois McGriff, Hattie Mattox, Hattie M. Nelms, this legislation and look forward to con- Debra began working in my Pascagoula dis-
tinuing to work with you as this measure
Ethel R. Phillip, and Dr. George A. Simpson. trict office as a Congressional Liaison pro-
moves through the legislative process. I will
Since the 19th century, Bahamians have ensure that our exchange of letters is in-
viding casework assistance for constituents in
played a significant role in the City of Miami cluded in the Congressional Record. several counties throughout the Fourth Con-
representing one third of the registered sig- Sincerely, gressional District.
natories needed for the city’s incorporation. RAÚL M. GRIJALVA, Debra is originally from Canton, MS, and is
Their rich Bahamian heritage has been pre- Chair, House Natural Resources Committee. a lifelong Mississippian. She attended and
served throughout the years with the support graduated from the University of Southern
of individuals like the 39th Miami/Bahamas HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Mississippi and Mississippi State University,
Goombay Festival honorees. COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND COMMERCE, receiving her Bachelor of Science Degree in
Madam Speaker, please join me in honoring Washington, DC, December 13, 2022. Elementary Education and Master’s in Ele-
these living legends of Coconut Grove‘s rich Hon. RAÚL M. GRIJALVA, mentary Education, respectively.
history. Chairman, Committee on Natural Resources, Debra served the community, educating
Washington, DC. young children, the future leaders of our great
f
DEAR CHAIRMAN GRIJALVA: I write con- state, during her 30 year teaching career in
EXCHANGE OF LETTERS cerning H.R. 2641, the ‘‘Pacific Northwest the Pascagoula-Gautier School District before
REGARDING H.R. 2415 AND H.R. 2641 Pumped Storage Hydropower Development her retirement in 2004. Shortly after her retire-
Act of 2021 .’’ This legislation would elimi- ment, Debra continued her teaching career at
HON. RAÚL M. GRIJALVA nate the Federal Energy Regulatory Com-
mission’s role in the licensing of non-federal
the Murray School at Wilmer Hall in Mobile,
OF ARIZONA
entities development of small conduit hydro- Alabama. While there, she embraced this new
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES power or pumped energy storage facilities at and challenging opportunity as the resource
Thursday, December 15, 2022 Bureau of Reclamation reservoir which is teacher for children in grades 6 through 12.
within the jurisdiction of the Committee on Debra’s life was blessed 10 years ago when
Mr. GRIJALVA. Madam Speaker, I include Energy and Commerce. she met and married her husband, Tom. To-
in the RECORD the following exchange of let- gether they share 3 children: Debra’s daughter
In an effort to expedite the filing of the
ters regarding H.R. 2415 and H.R 2641. Anna, Anna’s husband Chip; Tom’s son Mitch,
Natural Resources bill report for legislative
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, history purposes, I agree to not seek a se- Mitch’s wife Diana; and Tom’s son Austin.
COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND COMMERCE, quential referral at this time. The Com- They also have 2 precious grandsons, Jack
Washington, DC, December 13, 2022. mittee takes this action with our mutual un- and Hudson.
Hon. RAÚL M. GRIJALVA, derstanding that by forgoing a sequential re-
Chairman, Committee on Natural Resources,
The foundation of Debra’s life is her faith
ferral request of H.R. 2641 at this time, we do and belief that we are here to serve others.
Washington, DC. not waive any jurisdiction over the subject
DEAR CHAIRMAN GRIJALVA: I write con- She is currently a member of First Baptist
matter contained in this or similar legisla-
cerning H.R. 2415, the ‘‘Orphaned Well Clean- Church of Vancleave. Through the years, she
tion.
up and Jobs Act of 2021.’’ This legislation has been involved in various areas of church
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would amend section 349 of the Energy Pol- Finally, I would appreciate your response service, including the preschool ministry, the
icy Act of 2005 to eliminate existing sub- to this letter confirming this understanding Girls’ Auxiliary, the Women’s Ministry team,
section (g) which authorized a technical and and ask that a copy of our exchange of let-
and Vacation Bible School. She has also been
financial assistant program at the Depart- ters on this matter be included in Congres-
ment of Energy to help States remedy envi- sional Record to memorialize our under-
a member of the choir,
ronmental problems caused by orphaned or standing. I genuinely appreciate Debra’s years of
abandoned oil and gas wells on State or pri- Sincerely, service to the constituents of the Fourth Con-
vate land which is within the jurisdiction of FRANK PALLONE, Jr., gressional District. She has always been a
the Committee on Energy and Commerce. Chairman. loyal team member who has worked diligently
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