Congressional Record, Extensions of Remarks, December 15, 2022: Page E1309
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Page E1309 of the Congressional Record Extensions of Remarks for December 15, 2022, in interleaved columns. Mr. Guest of Mississippi honors Sgt. Steven Robin and Officer Branden Estorffe of Bay St. Louis, and other remarks recognize Commissioner Denise Landman and a flight nurse who received the Distinguished Flying Cross for service during Operation Allies Refuge. Tributes to Senator Lucio of the Texas State Senate cite his role in creating the University of Texas RGV School of Medicine, and tributes to Congressman Chabot cite his service as Ranking Member of the Small Business Committee. A personal explanation by Mr. Kinzinger is also listed.
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December 15, 2022 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1309
REMEMBERING THE LIVES AND Not only did he make significant advance- cific, and oppresses the Chinese people, this
SACRIFICE OF SGT. STEVEN ments in establishing these colleges, but he noble body benefits from Members like Con-
ROBIN AND OFFICER BRANDEN also improved teachers’ retirement system and gressman CHABOT who harbor an unwavering
ESTORFFE expanded universal breakfast and lunch plans commitment to freedom, democracy, and
for students. America’s national security.
HON. MICHAEL GUEST As a devout Catholic, Senator Lucio is affili- On the home front he has worked tirelessly
OF MISSISSIPPI ated with organizations like the Knights of Co- to improve the lives of his constituents includ-
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lumbus and Catholic Legislators Network and ing passing and overseeing the Paycheck Pro-
has been unapologetic about his convictions. tection Program as Ranking Member of the
Thursday, December 15, 2022
Throughout his time in the Texas State Sen- Small Business Committee and securing mil-
Mr. GUEST. It is with great sadness that I ate, Senator Lucio remained steadfast to his lions of dollars in funding for projects around
rise today to honor the lives of Bay St. Louis values, even when this meant not being pop- Cincinnati and Warren County, Ohio, over the
officers Steven Robin and Branden Estorffe, ular within his own party. years.
who lost their lives in the line of duty. Both of- Senator Lucio has been married to his wife, I greatly admire Congressman CHABOT for
ficers served their community with distinction, Minnie Lucio, for 54 years and is the father of his leadership and dedication to quintessential
bravery, and honor and gave their lives in their 2 children, Lynda Lucio-Cisneros, a school American principles and priorities. I value our
mission to serve and protect their community. counselor, and Eddie Lucio IV, a member of years together co-chairing the Congressional
Sgt. Steven Robin and officer Branden the Texas House of Representatives. Taiwan Caucus. His efforts have made a last-
Estorffe displayed incredible courage in the For this, and for his great mentorship, I am ing mark on this body, and with the colleagues
face of danger, and their actions are a testa- truly grateful for Senator Lucio’s service and that had the honor of serving beside him. As
ment to their character and the dedication of know that the RGV region and the State of one of many grateful for his decades of serv-
all of our officers who risk their lives to protect Texas, are forever better because of his dedi- ice to the American people, and to the country
their communities. They will be remembered cation and service. whose values he so ably and passionately ad-
for their commitment to protecting and serving vanced, I thank Congressman CHABOT for self-
f
the people of Bay St. Louis, and their sacrifice lessly striving to expand freedom, democracy,
will not be forgotten. PERSONAL EXPLANATION and respect for human rights.
I offer my deepest condolences to the fami-
f
lies, friends, fellow officers, and colleagues of HON. ADAM KINZINGER
these two courageous officers. They will be HONORING COMMISSIONER DENISE
OF ILLINOIS
greatly missed by all who knew them, but their LANDMAN
legacy will live on in the lives they touched IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
and the countless lives they protected. As we Thursday, December 15, 2022 HON. FREDERICA S. WILSON
honor their memory and mourn their passing, Mr. KINZINGER. Madam Speaker, I was un- OF FLORIDA
let us also remember the sacrifices of all law able to be present to cast votes on December IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
enforcement officers and the important work 8. Had I been present, I would have voted Thursday, December 15, 2022
they do to keep us safe every day. May they YEA on Roll Call No. 513, and YEA on Roll
rest in peace and may their loved ones find Ms. WILSON of Florida. Madam Speaker,
Call No. 516.
comfort in knowing that their heroic actions in from the 24th District of the great State of
f Florida, I rise today to honor Denise Landman
protecting the life of a child will never be for-
gotten. HONORING REPRESENTATIVE for her stellar service and contributions as
It is my honor to recognize Sgt. Steven STEVE CHABOT Commissioner of the City of Aventura.
Robin and officer Branden Estorffe for their Someone once said this about local govern-
heroism and dedication to the people of Mis- ment, ‘‘when you are in local government, you
HON. MARIO DIAZ-BALART are on the ground, and you are looking into
sissippi, the community of Bay St. Louis, and OF FLORIDA
the United States. I ask my colleagues in the the eyes and hearts of the people you are
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES there to serve. It teaches you to listen; it
House to join me in remembering these brave
officers. Thursday, December 15, 2022 teaches you to be expansive in the people
f Mr. DIAZ-BALART. Madam Speaker, I rise with whom you talk to; and that engagement
today in honor of our colleague and dear gives you political judgment.’’
HONORING TEXAS STATE It is this same standard of leadership and
friend, STEVE CHABOT, who has served in Con-
SENATOR EDDIE LUCIO, JR. approach that has distinguished her success
gress as an honorable, respected, and prin-
cipled public servant for 26 years. at the City of Aventura. With input given from
HON. MAYRA FLORES Congressman STEVE CHABOT has dem- passionate public servants like Commissioner
OF TEXAS
onstrated a remarkable talent for working with Landman, Aventura is certain to have a bright
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Members from both parties on a variety of future guided by a grounded approach to local
Thursday, December 15, 2022 issues, which has made him an especially ef- governance, cooperation, and investment in
fective legislator. Of his many lasting legacies, the well-being of this community achieved dur-
Mrs. FLORES. Madam Speaker, today, I ing her tenure in office as a Commissioner.
rise to honor Texas State Senator Eddie Congressman CHABOT spent years working to
Madam Speaker please join me in honoring
Lucio, Jr. for his 36 years of service to the strengthen the Democratic Republic of China
Commissioner Denise Landman for the com-
residents of South Texas, 32 of which have (Taiwan) by encouraging arms sales for Tai-
pletion of her term in office, her time, her com-
been spent in the Texas State Senate. wan’s defense, striving to encourage greater
mitment, and outstanding contribution rep-
Senator Lucio was born in Brownsville, diplomacy between Taiwan and the United
resenting the residents of the City Aventura.
Texas, and graduated from Pan American Uni- States, and strengthening trade. His Taiwan
Travel Act, which became law in 2018, en- f
versity. His public service career began in
1971 when he was elected Cameron County courages official diplomacy between Taiwan HONORING MAJOR KATIE LUNNING
Treasurer at just 24 years old. For the next 15 and U.S. officials despite Executive Branch
years, Senator Lucio served in the local coun- reticence under the One China Policy. He HON. ILHAN OMAR
ty government before being elected to the worked tirelessly to preserve a secure, free, OF MINNESOTA
Texas House of Representatives in 1986 and and prosperous Taiwan. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
then to the Texas State Senate in 1990. Congressman CHABOT understands the
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While serving in the Texas State Senate, threat that Communist China poses to Taiwan Thursday, December 15, 2022
Senator Lucio was a champion for education, and the rest of the free world, and was tena- Ms. OMAR. Madam Speaker, I rise today to
including the creation of South Texas College, cious in working to diminish that threat on be- honor and commend Major Katie Lunning of
the University of Texas at Brownsville, and the half of the United States and our allies. While the 133d Airlift Wing upon receiving the Distin-
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. In ad- the United States continues to address a guished Flying Cross medal for her extraor-
dition, he spearheaded efforts for the creation growing threat from Communist China which dinary service as a flight nurse during Oper-
of the University of Texas RGV School of pirates intellectual property from American ation Allies Refuge. For her exceptional serv-
Medicine. businesses, threatens its neighbors in the Pa- ice and achievements, Major Lunning joins a
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