Brett Guthrie

Mr. GUTHRIE

Mr. GUTHRIE. Madam Speaker, pursuant to the Republican Leadership standards on earmarks, I am submitting the following information regarding earmarks I received as part of H.R. 3288, the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2010. Requesting Member: Congressman Brett Guthrie Bill Number: H.R. 3288 Account: FTA/Bus and Bus Facilities Recipient: Audubon Area Community Services, 1800 W. Fourth Street, Owensboro, KY 42304 Description of Request: Provide $1,350,000 for a facility to maintain the bus fleet in order to ensure continued services to the region.

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Mr. GUTHRIE. Madam Speaker, pursuant to the Republican Leadership standards on earmarks, I am submitting the following information regarding earmarks I received as part of H.R. 3293, the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 Requesting Member: Congressman Brett Guthrie Bill Number: H.R. 3293 Account: DOE/FIPSE Recipient: Western Kentucky University, 1906 College Heights Blvd, Bowling Green, KY 42101 Description of Request: Provide $500,000 for the purchase of classroom and laboratory equipment for the new satellite campus in Owensboro. The building is currently under construction and funds would provide computers and other equipment to ensure the classrooms and laboratories are operational and able to serve students' needs.

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Mr. GUTHRIE. Madam Speaker, pursuant to the Republican Leadership standards on earmarks, I am submitting the following information regarding earmarks I received as part of H.R. 3293, the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 Requesting Member: Congressman Brett Guthrie Bill Number: H.R. 3293 Account: DOL/ETA-TES Recipient: Campbellsville-Taylor County Industrial Development Authority, 107 W. Broadway, Campbellsville, KY 42718 Description of Request: Provide $500,000 to assist the organization with its job training goals. The funds will enable CTCIDA to work with the local Technology Training Center at Campbellsville University to provide technical skill development to the workforce.

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Mr. GUTHRIE. Madam Speaker, pursuant to the Republican Leadership standards on earmarks, I am submitting the following information regarding earmarks I received as part of H.R. 3183, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2010. Requesting Member: Congressman Brett Guthrie Bill Number: H.R. 3183 Account: Department of Energy, EERE--B&B Recipient: University of Kentucky Center for Applied Energy Research, 2450 Research Park Drive, Lexington, KY 40511 Description of Request: Provide $1,000,000 to the University of Kentucky to work directly with agricultural and energy producers across the commonwealth to improve the research and development of biofuels production.

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Mr. GUTHRIE. Madam Speaker, pursuant to the Republican Leadership standards on earmarks, I am submitting the following information regarding earmarks I received as part of H.R. 3183, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2010. Requesting Member: Congressman Brett Guthrie Bill Number: H.R. 3183 Account: Department of Energy, EERE--B&B Recipient: Western Kentucky University Research Foundation, 1906 College Heights Blvd., #11016, Bowling Green, KY 42101 Description of Request: Provide $500,000 to the WKU Research Foundation to continue research on a one-step biodiesel production technology that produces flexible, renewable, and alternative transportation fuels using 100% green feedstock.

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Mr. GUTHRIE. I remember walking into my home one night when I was a senior in high school after school, 1982. My father and mother were talking with each other with a distressed look on their faces, and my dad was telling my mother that he was losing his job. The factory where he expected to work his entire life was shutting down. This was 1982, the recession, a recession like we find ourselves in today; and the prescription from Washington was to lower spending and to cut taxes. In the late 1980s, my father decided to take advantage of the economy and create a plant that he used to work at; and he decided to start a new plant, created over 500 jobs because Washington's prescription was lowering taxes and lowering spending. The prescription today coming out of Washington to try to get out of this recession is to raise regulation and to raise taxes; and, Mr. Speaker, I believe that's why we're lingering in this recession, because people don't want to invest, because they're concerned about what's happening here in Washington, D.C.

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Mr. GUTHRIE. Madam Speaker, pursuant to the Republican Leadership standards on earmarks, I am submitting the following information regarding earmarks I received as part of H.R. 2996, the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2010. Requesting Member: Congressman Brett Guthrie Bill Number: H.R. 2996 Account: STAG Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Recipient: Owensboro-Daviess County Regional Water Resource Agency, 1722 Pleasant Valley Road, Owensboro, KY 42303 Description of Request: Provide $220,000 to install a sewer system in the Locust Hill Subdivision, which is currently without sewer services.

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Mr. GUTHRIE. Madam Speaker, pursuant to the Republican Leadership standards on earmarks, I am submitting the following information regarding earmarks I received as part of H.R. 2996, the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2010. Requesting Member: Congressman Brett Guthrie Bill Number: H.R. 2996 Account: Save America's Treasures Recipient: Breckinridge County Fiscal Court, Hardinsburg, KY Description of Request: Provide $150,000 to help preserve the historic Holt House. Judge Joseph Holt served as Judge Advocate General, and then later as Secretary of the Interior and Attorney General in President Lincoln's administration. The house has been on the National Register since 1976, however has not been properly maintained. Restoring the home would be key to helping develop regional tourism.

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Mr. GUTHRIE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Brigadier General Joseph Anderson for his service to Fort Knox and our nation. Brig. Gen. Anderson has effectively served as the Deputy Commanding General of the United States Army Recruiting Command (USAREC) since May 27, 2008. Brig. Gen. Anderson will be leaving this post in July 2009. Brig. Gen. Anderson provided outstanding leadership for USAREC that ensured it would become a successful command for recruiting. He is a talented leader, skilled motivator, and inspiring mentor. Brig. Gen. Anderson displayed exceptional training skills, innovative ideas, and outstanding performance. His commitment to ensuring the safety of USAREC soldiers, civilian employees, contractors, and family members was extraordinary. Brig. Gen. Anderson's dedicated effort is an example for all Kentuckians to follow. I thank Brig. Gen. Anderson for his commitment to the people of Fort Knox, the men and women in the Army, and our nation.

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Mr. GUTHRIE. Madam Speaker, pursuant to the Republican Leadership standards on earmarks, I am submitting the following information regarding earmarks I received as part of H.R. 2647, the National Defense Authorization Act of Fiscal Year 2010. Requesting Member: Congressman Brett Guthrie Bill Number: H.R. 2647 Account: RDT&E, Defensewide Recipient: EWA, Inc. 2413 Nashville Road, Bowling Green, KY 42101 Description of Request: Provide $2,000,000 to develop a tactical biometric identification system for the U.S. Special Operations Command. The system will allow intelligence officials to identify and track individuals of high suspicion remotely, without risking injury or loss of life. This project will allow for the development of a field- usable prototype, downsized for tactical mobility. It is a wise investment of taxpayer dollars to ensure, at a time when our nation's enemies attack through suicidal mass-casualty events, that the Special Operations Command be able to track and identify persons of high interest with high accuracy and from a safe distance.

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Mr. GUTHRIE. Madam Speaker, pursuant to the Republican Leadership standards on earmarks, I am submitting the following information regarding earmarks I received as part of H.R. 2487, the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2010. Requesting Member: Congressman Brett Guthrie Bill Number: H.R. 2487 Account: Department of Justice, COPS-Meth Recipient: Daviess County Sheriff's Department, 212 St. Ann Street, Owensboro, KY 42301 Description of Request: Provide $300,000 to the Daviess County Sheriff's Department to assist local law enforcement agencies to fight methamphetamine production and use. These funds will enable regional and local anti-drug agencies across the Second District to work together in their efforts to combat methamphetamine production. Methamphetamine use is on the rise for the first time in half a decade and local law enforcement must have the tools they need to combat this problem.

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Mr. GUTHRIE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the Campbellsville University Baseball Team on their outstanding performance this season. They demonstrated extraordinary athletic and academic achievement that brought national attention to Campbellsville University, the Campbellsville and Taylor County communities, and all of Kentucky's Second District. Under the leadership of head coach Beauford Sanders and his staff, the Campbellsville University Baseball Team reached the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) World Series for the first time in school history. The Tigers reached the NAIA World Series following a tremendous performance by senior pitcher Bryan Fuller. Mr. Fuller pitched 21 scoreless innings in 26 hours to give the team three straight victories that propelled them to the highest level of competition in their league. The team finished the season with a remarkable 39-12 record. Coach Sanders reached a noteworthy milestone this season as well by reaching 835 career wins for his tenure. Coach Sanders and his staff should be commended for providing leadership, direction, and encouragement to these student athletes. The Campbellsville University Baseball Team's performance is a testament to their exceptional talent and commitment to excellence. Theirs is an example for all of Kentucky to follow. I commend the coaching staff and student athletes for the recognition they have brought to Campbellsville University, the Campbellsville and Taylor County communities, and the Second District.

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Mr. GUTHRIE. Mr. Speaker, we have no further speakers, and I yield back.

Mr. GUTHRIE. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself as much time as I might consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of House Resolution 448 congratulating the University of California, Davis, for reaching the century mark as a premier public research university and one of our Nation's finest institutions of higher education. The University of California, Davis, was authorized by Governor George Pardee in 1905 as an agriculture research campus and opened its doors to students in 1908. In 1959 UC at Davis became a full University of California campus. Since then, UC Davis has expanded its student body to more than 30,000 students, and its academic offerings to more than 100 undergraduate majors, 87 graduate programs, and six professional schools, including education, law, management, medicine, nursing, and veterinary medicine. Embracing a philosophy of learning, discovery, and engagement, UC Davis provides students with a rewarding undergraduate experience while preparing them for success after graduation. Students benefit from a wide range of academic and extracurricular programs, an interdisciplinary research community involved in local and global issues, and an abundance of opportunities to lead and make an impact on society. With a student body drawn from every State and more than 75 countries, UC Davis reflects and is enriched by cultural traditions from around the world. The campus' breadth of academic programs, commitment to providing an attentive and research-enriched education, and a determination to address society's needs is truly distinctive. UC Davis is the only UC campus with schools of law, medicine, education, management, and veterinary medicine. In 2007-08, UC Davis received $586 million in research awards, an increase of 10 percent over the previous year. The campus ranks first in the UC system and fifth in the Nation in non-Federal research expenditures, reflecting the real world applicability of its research. Additionally, UC Davis leads the Nation in graduate and undergraduate education in biological sciences. Year after year, UC Davis tops the charts in the numbers of doctoral and bachelor degrees conferred in biological sciences. It is truly a privilege to stand before the House today to congratulate the University of California at Davis, on the occasion of their 100th anniversary. I extend my congratulations to the University of California at Davis Chancellor Larry Vanderhoef, the faculty and staff, the students and alumni. I wish all involved continued success, and I ask my colleagues to support this resolution. I reserve the balance of my time.

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Mr. GUTHRIE. Mr. Speaker, I yield as much time as he may consume to the gentleman from Georgia, the sponsor of this resolution, Mr. Broun. (Mr. BROUN of Georgia asked and was given permission to revise and extend his remarks.)

Mr. GUTHRIE. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself as much time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, in the interest of time, I will submit my full remarks for the Record, but I do want to extend my congratulations to the University of Georgia President Michael Adams, Athletic Director Damon Evans, Head Coach Suzanne Yoculan, and her staff, the hardworking gymnasts, and the fans. I wish all involved continued success, and I ask my colleagues to support this resolution. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of House Resolution 386 commending the University of Georgia Gymnastics Team for winning the 2009 NCAA National Championship. There are many words which could be used to describe the Gym Dogs at the University of Georgia, but without question the one constant is success. UGA's gymnastics program has won 10 National Collegiate Women's Gymnastics Championships, and the 2009 title represents the team's 5th consecutive honor. In addition, the program has won 16 Southeastern Conference Championships. Sixty-eight gymnasts have earned 267 All- American awards, 33 gymnasts have won NCAA individual titles, and, for 12 of the past 17 years, there has been at least one Gym Dog atop the awards stand as an NCAA individual title winner. Chartered by the Georgia General Assembly in 1785, the University of Georgia is America's first state chartered university and the birthplace of the American system of public higher education. With its statewide mission and core characteristics, UGA endeavors to prepare the university community for full participation in the global society of the twenty-first century. Through its programs and practices, UGA seeks to foster the understanding of and respect for cultural differences necessary for an enlightened and educated citizenry. UGA provides for cultural, ethnic, gender and racial diversity in the faculty, staff and student body. Whether it is success on the field of play, or commitment to academic excellence, the University of Georgia is a shining example of our nation's system of higher education. I extend my congratulations to University of Georgia President, Michael Adams; Athletic Director, Damon Evans; Head Coach, Suzanne Yoculan and her staff, the hard working gymnasts, and the fans. I wish all involved continued success and ask my colleagues to support this resolution. I yield back the balance of my time.

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Mr. GUTHRIE. Madam Speaker, I have no further speakers, and I yield back.

Mr. GUTHRIE. I yield myself as much time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of House Resolution 297, recognizing May 25, 2009, as National Missing Children's Day. In our country, every year, hundreds of thousands of children are abducted or go missing. Today, more missing children come home safely than ever before, but there is still work to be done. First proclaimed by President Ronald Reagan in 1983, National Missing Children's Day honors the work being conducted on a daily basis throughout the U.S. to locate and to recover missing children by prompting parents, guardians and other trusted adult role models to make child safety an utmost priority. In 1979, 6-year-old Etan Patz disappeared. Etan's photo appeared in the media across the Nation and around the world. His image came to represent the distress of thousands of families searching for their missing children. This tragedy served as the motivation for the establishment of National Missing Children's Day. In the United States, more than 2,000 children are reported missing every day. Nearly 800,000 children are reported missing each year, and more than 58,000 children are abducted by non-family members. Too many children do not make it home, and many more continue to be victimized by acts of violence. Children are the most victimized segment of our society, and crimes committed against children of all ages are the most underreported of any victim category. Every day, local, State and Federal law enforcement are working diligently in an effort to find children and to reunite them with their families. In June 2008, President Bush signed the Protecting Our Children Comes First Act into law. The law reauthorized the Missing and Exploited Children's Program under the Missing Children's Assistance Act. Our reauthorization efforts provided resources, training and technical assistance in order to assist in increasing the capabilities of State and local law enforcement to locate missing children. The recognition of May 25, 2009, as National Missing Children's Day serves to remind us that we still have work to do to reunite families and to ensure that parents, families, neighbors, and law enforcement work together to locate all missing children. For this reason, I stand in support of this resolution. I thank the gentlewoman from Illinois (Mrs. Biggert) for introducing House Resolution 297. I ask for my colleagues' support. I reserve the balance of my time.

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Mr. GUTHRIE. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself as much time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of House Resolution 300, congratulating Camp Dudley YMCA of Westport, New York, on the occasion of its 125th anniversary. Founded by Sumner F. Dudley in 1885, Camp Dudley is a place that celebrates timeless traditional values by inspiring boys and men alike to seek something higher than their own self-interests. Their motto, ``The other fellow first,'' is at the heart of camp life. For more than 125 years, Camp Dudley has been able to maintain tremendous momentum by remaining true to its original mission to develop boys' moral, personal and physical skills in the spirit of fellowship and fun. Camp Dudley is committed to providing a balanced program for campers that includes team sports, individual sports, the arts, outdoor offerings, and spiritual traditions. Their leadership development program is a dynamic part of camp experience and is integrated into all parts of the camp. Recognizing the benefits that summer camp can provide for girls, Camp Dudley at Kiniya opened for its first summer season in 2006. Girls from all over the country can enjoy camp that celebrates leadership, friendship and kindness. Camp Dudley at Kiniya is a camping experience that allows for individual and community growth where each person feels safe to try new things and has the time and opportunity to develop meaningful relationships and passions. One of Camp Dudley's great legacies is its history of cabin leadership. From the earliest days, the summer experience has been driven by a group of caring leaders, whose devotion to their campers has been the cornerstone for successful summers. At Camp Dudley, the counselors are called ``leaders'' because that is what is expected of them. The majority of camp employees have attended Camp Dudley before its campers. Of the 48 cabin leaders hired last summer, all were former campers. This commitment to consistency carries over to each level of the summer staff, and ensures that the campers will find success in a safe and supportive environment. Institutions such as Camp Dudley provide a foundation of leadership and citizenry that enriches our Nation. I am honored to stand before the House today to congratulate Camp Dudley on the occasion of its 125th anniversary. I encourage the camp to continue to enhance the lives of our children, and I ask my colleagues to join me in supporting this resolution. I reserve the balance of my time.

Mr. GUTHRIE. Madam Speaker, I have no further speakers, and I yield back.

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Mr. GUTHRIE. Madam Speaker, I yield as much time as he may consume to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Poe).

Mr. GUTHRIE. Madam Speaker, I yield back our time.

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Mr. GUTHRIE. Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of House Resolution 438, expressing support for designation of September as National Child Awareness Month. Last year, the House unanimously passed House Resolution 1296 to support the designation of September as National Child Awareness Month. In 2008, that resolution was sponsored by my colleague, Representative Ken Calvert, the lead Republican sponsor of the resolution we are here to support today. In preparation for each new school year, parents, families, teachers, school administrators, and communities focus even more fully on children and youth during the month of September. Designating September as National Child Awareness Month helps to promote our attentiveness to children's charities and youth-serving organizations across the United States. Private corporations and businesses have joined with hundreds of national and local charitable organizations throughout the Nation in support of a month-long focus on children and youth. Children and youth-serving organizations provide access to health care, social services, education, the arts, sports, and other services that assist in the development of character and the future success of our Nation's youth. Children's charities and youth-serving organizations provide invaluable services to enrich the lives of the Nation's children on a daily basis. Through this resolution, Congress is able to recognize the efforts of these organizations on behalf of children and youth as a positive investment for the future of our Nation. Designating September as National Child Awareness Month acknowledges the inherent public interest that a long-term commitment to children and youth promotes. I stand in support of this resolution. I ask for my colleagues' support in designating September as National Child Awareness Month. I yield back the balance of my time.

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Mr. GUTHRIE. Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of House Resolution 347, congratulating Averett University in Danville, Virginia, for 150 years of service and leadership to the United States. Founded in 1859, Averett University has a long history of preparing women and men to be leaders in their careers and in their communities. Averett began as a school for young women at a time when educating women was not a popular idea. That spirit of innovation continues today as they are among the first in Virginia to create an accelerated program for working adults and are among the select few in the Nation to offer bachelor's degrees in both aeronautics and equestrian studies. Averett University's educational philosophy is simple: Prepare our students for a lifetime of success. At Averett, students receive the skills and knowledge to get that first job or enter graduate school, and they develop the habits of the mind that will allow them to adapt to a constantly changing, globally connected world. The university combines the liberal arts with professional education, and many experts agree that regardless of one's job, a person must be able to analyze information, think critically, communicate effectively, work in teams, and adapt to new conditions--the very skills provided by a liberal arts education. Averett provides a powerful experience that will energize an individual for a lifetime career and for productive citizenship. I extend my congratulations to Averett University president, Dr. Tiffany McKillip Franks, the faculty and staff, the students, and alumni. I wish all involved continued success and ask my colleagues to support this resolution. I yield back my time.

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Mr. GUTHRIE. Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of House Resolution 442, recognizing the importance of The Child and Adult Food Care Program and its positive effect on the lives of low-income children and families. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's food and nutrition service administers the Child and Adult Care Food Program through grants to States. The Child and Adult Care Food Program serves nutritious meals and snacks to eligible children and adults who are enrolled for care at participating child care centers, day care homes, and adult day care centers. Every day, 2.9 million children receive nutritious meals and snacks with the Child and Adult Food Program. The program provides meals and snacks to 86,000 adults who receive care in those residential adult day care centers. The program also provides meals to children residing in emergency shelters and snacks and suppers to youth participating in eligible after-school care programs. Studies have shown that young children pay attention, behave, and stay healthy when they are well nourished. The Department of Agriculture's evaluation of the Child and Adult Care Food Program found that children in the program receive meals that were nutritionally superior to those meals served in child care settings outside of the program. The program plays an important role in improving the quality of day care and making it more affordable for many low-income families. I stand in support of this resolution and ask for my colleagues to support it as well. I yield back the balance of my time.