Daniel Donovan

Mr. DONOVAN

Mr. DONOVAN. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 4627) to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to authorize expenditures to combat emerging terrorist threats, including vehicular attacks, and for other purposes, as amended.

Mr. DONOVAN. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks and include any extraneous materials on the bill under consideration.

Mr. DONOVAN. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 4627, the Shielding Public Spaces from Vehicular Terrorism Act. As Secretary Nielsen testified before the Committee on Homeland Security earlier this year, the threats to our Nation from terrorist groups are serious and more dispersed. As she noted: ``Terrorists are adapting. They are taking an all-of- the-above approach to spreading violence. That includes promoting attacks on soft targets. . . . `' Rather than solely focusing on recruiting people to join the fight overseas, terrorist organizations, like ISIS, are encouraging extremists to commit terrorist acts in their homeland by any means necessary. In fact, in September 2014, now-deceased ISIS senior leader Abu Mohammed al-Adnani urged those attacks, stating: ``Smash his head with a rock, or slaughter him with a knife, or run him over with your car, or throw him down from a high place, or choke him, or poison him.'' Unfortunately, people are heeding this call. The Committee on Homeland Security's Terror Threat Snapshot has documented 21 ISIS-linked terror plots against the West using vehicles, 79 using or attempting to build or use explosives, and 56 using a knife or other edged weapon. We have seen examples of this in the United States as recently as the vehicular attack on a pedestrian pathway in October and the detonated explosive device at a transit station in December, both in my hometown of New York City. As terror tactics evolve, so must our ability to combat them. That is why I introduced the Shielding Public Spaces from Vehicular Terrorism Act. This bipartisan bill requires the Department of Homeland Security's Science and Technology Directorate to conduct research and development activities to combat emerging terrorist threats, such as vehicular attacks. The bill also ensures that our Nation's first responders can use vital State Homeland Security Grant Program funding and Urban Areas Security Initiative funding to address the security vulnerabilities of public spaces, such as surface transportation facilities and mass gathering locations. In this time of increased threats, it is necessary to assess security vulnerabilities, identify and implement the most effective safeguards, and support our first responders to the greatest extent possible in order to protect innocent lives in public spaces. This bill is supported by the Security Industry Association. Mr. Speaker, I include in the Record their letter of support. Security Industry Association, January 31, 2018. Hon. Dan Donovan, Chairman, House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response and Communications, Washington,

Mr. DONOVAN. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.

Mr. DONOVAN. Mr. Speaker, I have no other speakers, and I, again, reserve the balance of my time.

Mr. DONOVAN. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself the balance of my time. Mr. Speaker, I want to take a moment to recognize Sarah Jorgenson of my subcommittee staff. This is Sarah's last week with the subcommittee, and I thank her for her work on this bill and for all of her work on the subcommittee to enhance the security and resiliency of our Nation. I wish her the very best in her new role at the Department of the Interior. Mr. Speaker, I once again urge my colleagues to support H.R. 4627, and I yield back the balance of my time.

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Mr. DONOVAN. Mr. Speaker, I thank the chairman for yielding to me. Before I came to Congress, I was an elected district attorney for 12 years in Staten Island, New York. Prior to that, I spent 8 years in the Manhattan DA's office as a prosecutor. Very few things disturb me after all of those 20 years of prosecuting cases, but then it came to my attention about sex dolls being shipped from foreign lands to the United States for only one purpose: to be used as sex objects that simulate a young child. As the chairman spoke earlier, these dolls can be formed. They can be created. They can be designed to appear in any shape or form that the abuser wants them to be. They have realistic eyelashes, realistic hair, warming devices, and cleaning apparatuses. They are totally, as my good friend from Texas said, disgusting. They appear to be lifelike replicas of young children. A fully customized doll can cost up to $10,000. But the dolls that the chairman was referring to on Amazon were as low as $409 with free shipping. That is less than the cost of an iPhone. The good news is, as the chairman brought out, Amazon no longer sells these products. The bad news is the dolls are still available for sale on other websites. The dolls when they are shipped are purposely labeled as mannequins to disguise what their true purpose is. Science has shown that dolls normalize pedophilic behavior rather than discourage pedophiles from acting out on their urges or aggression. The bill is supported by the Stop Abuse Campaign, the Stop Child Predators, and the Foundation for Responsible Robotics. Over 166,000 signatures have been written on a petition by Change.org. This demonstrates that this bill is something that the American people want. In the first year of its ban, the United Kingdom found that 85 percent of the men who possessed these dolls also possessed child pornography. We are trying to get ahead of this problem. We are trying to protect children. I believe this legislation will protect countless children from pedophiles throughout our Nation. Mr. Speaker, I thank the chairman for his support, and I urge all of my colleagues in the House to pass H.R. 4655, the CREEPER Act.

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Mr. DONOVAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to acknowledge the official start of the 2018 hurricane season and to promote American resiliency. The 2017 hurricane season brought with it 17 named storms, of which six were major hurricanes. These storms caused widespread destruction and devastation, and no individual or family should have to ever endure that again. As a resident of Staten Island, where the impact of Superstorm Sandy can still be felt, my district in New York City has also seen this kind of widespread destruction. Importantly, the Army Corps of Engineers is constructing a major seawall to protect my constituents from future storms. With the 2018 hurricane season now underway, we must ensure that we are as prepared as possible to protect ourselves, our loved ones, our homes, and our communities. This means double-checking insurance policies; signing up for local alerts and warnings, as well as apps, like Notify NYC; and putting together emergency kits. For the 2018 season, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is forecasting a 70 percent likelihood of 10 to 16 named storms, of which one to four could become major hurricanes. While we cannot control where these hurricanes will make landfall, we can control our resiliency. As chairman of the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Communications, I hope that all Members will join me in promoting the importance of preparedness.

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Mr. DONOVAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the memory and sacrifice of New York police officers killed in the line of duty. Every day, women and men don blue uniforms and head out to the streets, unsure of what danger they may encounter. They protect my family and the 8 million people who live in New York City. I thank them for risking everything to keep us safe. The following men and women, New York's finest, have met their end of watch while carrying out their duties since I came to office in Congress in May of 2015. I would like to honor them by reading their names here in the House Chamber: Lieutenant Jeffrey Francis, 9/11-related illness Detective Miosotis Familia, gunfire Officer Michael Hance, 9/11-related illness Sergeant Terrence Scott O'Hara, 9/11-related illness Deputy Chief James Molloy, 9/11-related illness Detective Steven McDonald, gunfire Detective Stephen Kubinski, 9/11-related illness Sergeant Paul Tuozzolo, gunfire Assistant Chief Michael Quinn, 9/11-related illness Detective Michael Glazer, 9/11-related illness Lieutenant Kenneth Rosello, 9/11-related illness Officer Kenneth Wolf, 9/11-related illness Officer Deborah Garbutt-Jeff, 9/11-related illness Detective Andrew Siroka, 9/11-related illness Officer Juan Feliciano, heart attack Sergeant Donald Scott Conniff, vehicular assault Sergeant Michael Galvin, 9/11-related illness Sergeant Wayne Jackson, 9/11-related illness Lieutenant Marci Simms, 9/11-related illness Officer Charles Karen, 9/11-related illness Sergeant Louis Pioli, 9/11-related illness Detective Randolph Holder, gunfire Sergeant Gerard Beyrodt, 9/11-related illness Detective Ronald Richards, 9/11-related illness Sergeant Edmund Murray, 9/11-related illness Lieutenant Rebecca Buck, 9/11-related illness Officer Alexander Figueroa, 9/11-related illness Lieutenant Luis Lopez, 9/11-related illness Officer Matthew Gay, 9/11-related illness Officer James Betso, 9/11-related illness Detective Leroy Dixon, 9/11-related illness Detective Michael Kenneth Davis, 9/11-related illness Sergeant Charles Gunzelman, 9/11-related illness. May their families continue to be in our prayers.

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Mr. DONOVAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to thank Donna Proske for her remarkable career in the healthcare industry. After graduating from Wagner College with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree, Donna Proske was hired as a nurse at Staten Island University Hospital, where she would spend her entire career. During her 30-plus years of service, she went from bedsides to the boardroom. Donna went from waiting on patients as a nurse to Chief Nurse Executive, COO, EVP, and finally Executive Director in 2013. Her commitment to service led to her recently receiving the Above and Beyond Award by New York's City & State publication. Donna has also served when she was needed most. During Hurricane Irene, she was SIUH's Incident Commander and led the evacuation of the hospital. Moreover, during Superstorm Sandy, she and a barebones staff were able to keep the Emergency Department open even as the water threatened to flood the hospital. Thanks to her efforts, they were able to accept those injured from the hurricane, along with those who needed shelter. Just a few of Donna's many accomplishments include her role in creating The Jerome L. Finkelstein, MD, Regional Burn Center, Staten Island University Hospital's cardiac surgery program, the Elizabeth A. Connelly Emergency and Trauma Center, and the Regina M. McGinn, MD, Education Center. For one person to have had such an instrumental part in establishing these vital projects is nothing short of astounding. However, her stellar record does not stop there. She has also received the North Shore-LIJ Health System Nursing Leadership Award, Women in Healthcare Award, and the Visiting Nursing Association's Smith Stanley Award. With such a well-decorated career, it is evident that Donna has truly given it her all at SIUH. Mr. Speaker, I want to congratulate Donna Proske on her prodigious career. She is the embodiment of a dedicated and selfless individual. I thank her for everything she has done for the Staten Island community, and I wish her the happiest of retirements.

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Mr. DONOVAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay gratitude to Stephen Nadramia for his sterling career in the United States Marshals Service (USMS). After serving his country in the U.S. Army for four years, Stephen was honorably discharged and joined the USMS in October 1988. He started his career as a Deputy U.S. Marshal in the Eastern District of New York, where he would serve for the rest of his career. Throughout his 30-year career, Stephen has done everything from enforcing court orders to working on judicial security details. He has distinguished himself throughout his career by reaching milestones many hope to achieve. In 2000, Stephen was the first Marshal to handle a K9 in the Eastern District. Over the past 30 years, he has served alongside three different K9s. His first K9, Roni, assisted him with search and recovery efforts on September 11, 2001. Gala, his second K9, aided him in securing courtrooms during high-profile trials where security is traditionally heightened. Lastly, his final K9, MacDuff, protected Pope Francis when he visited Washington, D.C. to address Congress. His experience with K9s enabled him to secure various sites and functions successfully. They also assisted in apprehending escaped violent felons throughout his time on the job. Mr. Speaker, Stephen Nadramia is the personification of a dedicated law enforcement official. His years of service to his community and country will not be forgotten. I hope he enjoys his long retirement with his wife, Erika, and I wish him all the best.

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Mr. DONOVAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to thank Steven Niamonitakis for his outstanding career in the United States Marshals Service (USMS). As a graduate of John Jay Criminal College, Steven always knew that he wanted to serve in law enforcement. Entering the Service in June 1988, he started his career as a Deputy U.S. Marshal in the Eastern District of New York. He would go on to serve his entire career in the Eastern District. During his 30-year career, Steven has seen and done it all. From transporting and processing prisoners to arresting fugitives and handling international extraditions, he became one of the most experienced Marshals in the USMS. Some of Steven's career highlights include his service on the John Gotti trial and the court hearings for Juan ``El Chapo'' Guzman. Furthermore, he was a valued investigator in High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas, and his assistance has been vital to combatting the scourge of drugs that have infected countless lives. Additionally, Steven has been crucial in battling copyright violations of movies by securing numerous assets involved in these crimes. As his long career comes to an end, I am certain that Steven will enjoy spending his retirement with the people he loves most: his wife, Alane, and his two daughters. Mr. Speaker, I want to congratulate Steven Niamonitakis on his tremendous career in law enforcement. Due to people like him, our nation is safe, strong, and secure. I am grateful for his service and wish him a very enjoyable retirement.

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Mr. DONOVAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Guild for Exceptional Children on its 60th anniversary. Founded in 1958 by the loved ones of those with developmental disabilities, the Guild for Exceptional Children has been a much-needed non-profit in my district. Starting as a group of parents supporting each other when needed, the Guild eventually evolved into an innovative advocacy organization that has initiated numerous options for community living for those with disabilities. Opening New York City's first group home in 1970, the Guild has been the vanguard fighting for disabled individuals. The impact that the Guild for Exceptional Children has had on our community is nothing short of incredible. This outstanding organization always advocates for those who need it most. The Guild for Exceptional Children also provides clinical, educational, social, and career support programs for those with special needs. Everyone involved with this wonderful group can see firsthand how instrumental it is in the lives of adults and children with developmental disabilities. From the parents to the volunteers to the beneficiaries, the combined altruistic work that the Guild does simply speaks for itself. Their efforts cannot be repaid, as they fight to ensure that those with special needs are able to live a normal and fulfilling life. Mr. Speaker, I want to congratulate the Guild for Exceptional Children on its 60th anniversary. Countless constituents of mine have been helped by their fantastic efforts. For everything they have done, I thank them.

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Mr. DONOVAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to thank Doris Jackson for her remarkable career in the Capitol's food service industry. Doris Jackson was born in Rockingham, North Carolina, to proud parents Samuel and Lucy Brown. Growing up in a household with seven brothers, three sisters, and four other relatives, Doris always knew the importance of family. After graduating from Leak Street High School in 1964, she moved from Rockingham to Washington, D.C. two years later. Doris then went on to receive her post-high school education in 1971, specializing in banking. It was in 1980, however, when she got her first job in the Capitol as a cashier in the Cannon Carry-Out. After just two years, Doris was promoted to the role of supervisor. She served in that position until 1994, when she took a brief sabbatical. Meanwhile, in 1988, Doris married the love of her live, Rev. Dr. Mark Jackson. She ultimately returned to work in 1999, where she remained until her recent retirement on December 28, 2017. Doris loved working in the Capitol, as she was able to meet and connect with countless people, from Members of Congress and staffers to constituents visiting Washington, D.C. I am certain that after a long and cherished career, Doris will enjoy her well-deserved retirement, during which she will enjoy spending time with her son, Michael McDonald, two grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. Doris Jackson also plans to spend her retirement doing what she loves. She hopes to travel when she can, and when the weather is nice, she will be hard at work gardening. Moreover, as a member of Macedonia Community Church for 37 years, she still plans to attend services each Sunday. In addition, Doris will continue to volunteer, as she has always loved doing community service. Furthermore, she plans to read, watch her favorite television shows, and maintain her collection of turtle figurines. Mr. Speaker, I want to congratulate Doris Jackson on her phenomenal career and retirement. She is kind, caring, and joyful. While I miss seeing her in the Longworth cafeteria each day, I hope she is having an outstanding retirement.

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Mr. DONOVAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to thank Frank Russo for his service to his country. Frank Russo was born and raised on Staten Island. It was there where he graduated from Monsignor Farrell High School in 1991. He then matriculated at St. John's University where he graduated in 1995, receiving his Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice. After college, Frank was admitted to the U.S. Customs Service under their Outstanding Scholar Program. After serving in U.S. Customs and Border Protection as a Deputy Field Coordinator and Assistant Director, he was eventually promoted to the position of Port Director for John F. Kennedy International Airport. As Port Director, Frank has worked closely with the NYPD to combat the nation's opioid epidemic. In his first year, his team successfully intercepted over 80 shipments of fentanyl. Moreover, under his watch, Customs and Border Protection agents seized large batches of narcotics 14,000 times. Additionally, they seized $9 million in currency linked to terrorism, drug trafficking, and other illegal activities. With 1,700 trained and devoted officers, Frank is truly on the front line in keeping our nation safe. Mr. Speaker, I want to thank Frank Russo for his outstanding service to our country. He and his agents not only stop crime in its tracks, but keep us safe as well. I am tremendously proud to represent him in Congress.

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Mr. DONOVAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to demand action from our Chinese counterparts in targeting fentanyl traffickers. This poison is 50 times more powerful than heroin and is responsible for thousands of American deaths. Street dealers import fentanyl from China and then mix it with heroin and deal it on unsuspecting users in packages stamped with names such as ``Pray for Death.'' That product was confiscated in my hometown yesterday in Staten Island. These mixes of deadly substances is why, as the gentleman mentioned, I introduced the Comprehensive Fentanyl Control Act, asking our country to prohibit the online sale of presses in which fentanyl is pressed into these imitation tablets that unsuspecting users will take, unknowing that fentanyl is part of that pill. Fentanyl is dangerous even to our authorities. Police officers, firefighters, first responders have overdosed from contact with fentanyl during drug busts. I have spoken to far too many families who have lost sons and daughters, first as the district attorney of Staten Island and now as a Congressman. The Chinese Government, as my colleagues have said, tries to control their own citizens. Well, now it is about time they control the fentanyl that is coming out of their country. This past fall, President Trump extracted promises that the Chinese would curb their export of fentanyl. Now it is time for the Chinese to take action. I thank the gentleman from Florida for his leadership in this area. I thank him for yielding to me to discuss this important matter to every part of our country. No one is immune from it.

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Mr. DONOVAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 100th birthday of World War II veteran, Dr. Nathan Drayer. Nathan Drayer was born on January 8, 1918, in Brooklyn, New York. It was in Brooklyn where Nathan met his future wife, Sylvia. After marriage, they went on to raise their four outstanding children, Carol, Barry, Gerald, and Dennis. When the call to serve came, however, Dr. Drayer immediately answered. As a licensed optometrist with a degree from Columbia University, he was made a U.S. Army medic, serving stateside during World War II. After the war ended, Dr. Drayer opened his own optometry practice in Brooklyn. He treated patients for over 40 years until he retired in 1990. Residing in Island Shores for the past four years, Nathan has loved spending time with friends and fellow residents. Moreover, he treasures every moment he spends with his loving children, six grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. He is very popular at Island Shores, with a great sense of humor and an ingenious wit. Mr. Speaker, I wish Dr. Nathan Drayer a happy 100th birthday. I cannot thank him enough for his contributions to his country. When the war broke out, he stepped up when he was needed most in order to vanquish the evil of fascism. He is a shining example of a true American hero. I am immensely proud to represent him in Congress. I hope he has the happiest of birthdays, and I thank him for his service.

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Mr. DONOVAN. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members have 5 legislative days to revise and extend their remarks and include any extraneous material on the bill that is under consideration.

Mr. DONOVAN. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 1486) to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to provide funding to secure non-profit facilities from terrorist attacks, and for other purposes, as amended.

Mr. DONOVAN. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 1486, the Securing American Non-Profit Organizations Against Terrorism Act of 2017. This bill authorizes the Nonprofit Security Grant Program within the Department of Homeland Security. Administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, this program provides critical support to help protect at-risk nonprofit institutions, including Jewish community centers, houses of worship, and other cultural and community institutions, against threats and attacks. Security enhancements covered by the program include the installation of cameras, physical barriers or controlled entry systems, along with training for active-shooter scenarios. Nonprofit organizations in my district have told me about the positive impact this program has had on their security. In fact, the Jewish Community Center of Staten Island recently received a $75,000 grant through this program for their facility located on Arthur Kill Road in order to adequately respond to an increase in threats. I have also led letters to appropriators advocating for $50 million for the Nonprofit Security Grant Program and was so glad to see that the funding level was included in the Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act, which passed the House last September. The bill we are considering today further demonstrates our commitment to the program by authorizing it for the first time. I was pleased to work with the ranking member on this language as part of the DHS Authorization Act that we approved this summer, and I am pleased to once again support it today. Nonprofit organizations provide vital services to our communities every day. The program authorized by the bill we are considering here today will help provide peace of mind that they will be secure as they continue to serve their neighbors. I urge all of my colleagues to join me in support of this bill, and I reserve the balance of my time.

Mr. DONOVAN. Mr. Speaker, I have no other speakers. I reserve the balance of my time.

Mr. DONOVAN. Mr. Speaker, I, once again, urge my colleagues to support H.R. 1486, as amended, and I yield back the balance of my time. Mr. McCaul. Mr. Speaker, I include in the Record the cost estimate from the Congressional Budget Office regarding H.R. 1486. The cost estimate was not available at the time of the filing of the Committee report.

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Mr. DONOVAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 100th Birthday of Staten Island's Mary Kowalski. On December 18, 1917, Mary Kowalski was born to joyous parents, Thomas and Nellie. A lifelong resident of Elm Park, Staten Island, Mary grew up in a loving household with two brothers and three sisters. She attended Saint Adalbert School and Ralph R. McKee High School. Several years after graduation, she received a job at the Procter and Gamble factory in the Port Ivory neighborhood where she worked for 36 years until her retirement. Before and after retirement, however, Mary loved to travel the world by land, air, or sea. As a devout Catholic, one of her favorite vacations was her holiday to the Vatican, a visit that she treasures to this day. Mary is also an avid television viewer. She loves watching Jeopardy, Wheel of Fortune, The Bachelor, The Bachelorette, and Dancing with the Stars. Moreover, she is a massive sports fan. She loves watching NFL games, as well as her beloved Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Even though she wishes they would play better, she still loves to watch the Mets too. I certainly hope that this birthday wish is granted when baseball season starts again next year. Mr. Speaker, I wish Mary Kowalski a very happy 100th birthday. Her love for her friends, family, community, and church knows no bounds. I am immensely proud to have her as a constituent, and I hope that her 100th year is the best one yet.

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Mr. DONOVAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the remarkable and honorable actions of Staten Island's Lisa Sweeney. As a letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service for 30 years, Lisa Sweeney is devoted to doing her job well. For the past thirteen years on the job, she has been delivering mail on the same route in the Westerleigh section of Staten Island. She does not simply deliver mail, but makes an effort to know everyone on her mail route. Her selflessness was on full display on August 7, 2017, when Lisa's compassion saved a life. Marie Boyer, a senior citizen on Lisa Sweeney's route, had fallen four days prior and was not able to get up on her own. Ms. Boyer did not have access to food or water and therefore, would not be able to survive without assistance. However, Lisa had focused on knowing the patterns and tendencies of each person along her mail route throughout her entire career. She was able to identify that there was a problem when old mail had collected in her mailbox and her trash cans were still on the street, leading her to contact the police. Her thoughtfulness was thankfully enough to save the life of Ms. Boyer, who would have died had it not been for Lisa's actions. Mr. Speaker, I would like to commend Lisa Sweeney not only for her actions on that day, but also for her long career of caring about her job and the people of Staten Island. This dedication makes a positive impact on their lives, proven through the quick thinking that saved Marie Boyer's life. She has truly proven to be a role model and the true essence of a model citizen.

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Mr. DONOVAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to acknowledge the 70th anniversary of the National Urban Security Technology Laboratory, also known as NUSTL. Located in New York City, NUSTL has been a critical asset in protecting our homeland since 1947. It began as a lab to measure radioactive fallout. Now as part of the Department of Homeland Security's Science and Technology Directorate, it has been transformed into a one-of-a-kind testing and evaluation laboratory for the first responder community. I have had the opportunity to visit NUSTL and saw firsthand the impressive work being done on a daily basis. It is constantly developing and testing new tools that ensure the brave women and men on our front lines can protect our homeland, and it is critical they have the resources needed to continue their innovative work. I thank the dedicated women and men of NUSTL for their services. Congratulations on this important anniversary. I look forward to continuing to celebrate your remarkable accomplishments for years to come.