Mike Gallagher

Mr. GALLAGHER

Mr. GALLAGHER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the tradition of Sundae on the Farm in Calumet County hosted this year by Jenlar Holsteins and Brown Swiss in Chilton. Sundae on the Farm is an iconic Calumet County tradition that provides the community an opportunity to see first-hand how a dairy farm operates and learn about the significant role the dairy industry plays in Wisconsin's economy. Community members meet dairy farmers, explore the barns and equipment, and enjoy delicious cheese and ice cream. I am grateful to Jenlar Holsteins and Brown Swiss for hosting the 2019 Calumet County Sundae on the Farm. Andy and Joan Meyer started their farm in 1970 with one calf. Today, three generations of the Meyer Family farms and milks over 120 cows. The Meyers continuously strive to improve their farm, utilizing innovative practices like sand bedding and a robotic milking system to make the cows more comfortable. The operation of the farm has changed over time, but the Meyer Family's pride in their work remains strong. The Calumet County Dairy Promotion Committee organizes Sundae on the Farm by recruiting host farms, sponsors, and volunteers to support this terrific event. To continue the promotion of agriculture throughout the year, the Committee provides educational opportunities to communities across Calumet County. Madam Speaker, I urge all members of this body to join me in commending the efforts of the Sundae on the Farm to educate the community through this time-honored tradition. Thank you to the Meyers, the Calumet County Dairy Promotion Committee, and the countless sponsors and volunteers for their continued support of Wisconsin's dairy industry.

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Mr. GALLAGHER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of a remarkable woman and a remarkable Wisconsinite, Patricia Finder-Stone. She was simply incredible: a wife, a mother, a grandmother, an educator, a veteran, and a community activist. Her life serves as an example of what it really means to be passionately involved in a community and committed to giving back. During the Korean war, she left her nursing job in Chicago to serve her country in the Air Force where she proudly served at the Northeast Air Command in Greenland, and upon leaving the military, she married her husband, Mark, and raised their four children in northeast Wisconsin. Pat then returned to school and received her bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin Green Bay and her master's from UW-Madison, graduating both times with honors. She practiced nursing throughout her life and spread her passion for nursing to others by teaching at schools around Wisconsin including Bellin College of Nursing and Northeast Wisconsin Technical College. She was well known and incredibly involved in the healthcare community and was a proud recipient of both the American Cancer Society's St. George National Award and the NWTC Teacher of the Year Award. Beyond her nursing career, Pat was an active community volunteer, sharing her time and talents to serve on the boards of multiple health advocacy groups in northeast Wisconsin. She worked with both Democrat and Republican leadership in Wisconsin on a number of health policy issues, including educating the public on the negative effects of tobacco and improving care for the aging population. She served as the president of the League of Women Voters of Greater Green Bay and sat on the state board of the League of Women Voters. Pat's extraordinary life of service to her family, community, and country reminds us all of the importance of community engagement and civic responsibility. Pat's passing will be mourned for many across northeast Wisconsin, and her impact on our community will not soon be forgotten. But my hope is her life stands as a reminder of how important it is to be involved and how lucky we all are to be Americans. There are a lot of people when you are a Member of Congress who come into your office. Some are angry with you, some are happy with you, but some really find a way past the political moment and find a way to touch your heart, and Pat was one of those people. My prayers and condolences go out to her family and to all the lives she has touched.

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Mr. GALLAGHER. Madam Chair, I have an amendment at the desk.

Mr. GALLAGHER. Madam Chair, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Last December, in lockstep with our NATO allies, the U.S. determined that Russia is in material breach of the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces, or INF, Treaty. This followed determinations by the State Department in 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017 that Russia has failed to comply with its INF obligations. As one of only two parties in the agreement, and the only party currently playing by the rules, the U.S. is subject to severe restrictions on our military capabilities faced by no other nation on Earth. This problem is especially acute in Asia, where the U.S. must project power across vast distances and with enormous logistics chains. While the original treaty was about intermediate-range nuclear weapons, China has seized upon the potential of conventional missiles of intermediate ranges, which are likewise banned under the INF. The Chinese military has invested in thousands of conventional ground-based missiles, roughly 95 percent of which would be prohibited by the treaty if Beijing were a signatory. This arsenal puts us on the wrong side of the cost competition. As you can see from this chart from the nonpartisan Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments, the U.S. military is dangerously outranged at intermediate distances. No matter how capable or affordable, our ships, fighters, and bombers will never be cheaper than ground-based missiles. This is a recipe for disaster, both in war and in peacetime competition. Two years ago, to remedy this, Congress began R&D funding for ground- based conventional intermediate missiles. Now that the United States is months away from a post-INF world, Congress is threatening to undo this process by zeroing out R&D for these purely conventional missile systems. To be clear, early-stage R&D on intermediate missiles is allowable under the treaty. It is why we have been doing it over the past 2 years. The cuts contained in this bill already go beyond what is mandated by the agreement. It would not only keep us unilaterally tied to a treaty that no one else is honoring, but it would also expand the scope of our commitment by blocking R&D funding. Madam Chair, this is insanity. No other conventional weapons system would ever be held to this standard. We wouldn't do it for planes. We wouldn't do it for ships. We wouldn't do it for tanks. Yet, we are doing it for missiles that would provide credible, dispersed, and lethal firepower. I understand that my colleagues, some on both sides of the aisle, have concerns on nuclear weapons. I understand. I appreciate that. I would welcome a conversation with any of my colleagues about prohibiting R&D dollars from going toward intermediate-range nuclear missiles. But despite the INF name, this amendment has nothing to do with nuclear weapons. This is all about conventional deterrence. Go talk to the men and women who are downrange in the Indo-Pacific Command who are, on a daily basis, dealing with the real-world ramifications of an increasingly unfavorable conventional military balance. They will tell Members, and, indeed, they have told us on the Armed Services Committee, that deploying intermediate-range conventional missiles in Asia would help increase our deterrence and, therefore, improve our ability to avoid war, which is what it is all about. Madam Chair, I cannot be clear enough. By zeroing out R&D funding for intermediate-range conventional missiles, this bill undermines our ability to credibly deter aggression. Whatever we think about nuclear weapons, these cuts make them more important to American defense planning, not less, by reducing our options to restore growing imbalances in conventional power. This is a mistake that I fear will cost the United States in more ways than one. I urge my colleagues to support my amendment, which would restore funding for R&D for intermediate-range conventional missiles and provide the Department with the flexibility it needs to pursue this critical capability. Madam Chair, I reserve the balance of my time.

Mr. GALLAGHER. Madam Chair, I want to quickly say that a treaty that no one else is abiding by is merely a suicide pact with ourselves. Secondly, even if you disagree with my assessment of the INF, this limits our ability to conduct R&D, which isn't prohibited by the treaty. Madam Chair, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from California (Mr. Calvert).

Mr. GALLAGHER. Madam Chair, I thank the gentleman for his comments, and I thank my colleagues on the other side of the aisle for this spirited debate. I just would ask that we consider what we want the world to look like in a post-INF environment, because that is where we are headed, and we have multiple options we need to pursue. We are limiting ourselves. We are taking a step backward if we do not approve this amendment. Madam Chair, I yield back the balance of my time.

Mr. GALLAGHER. Madam Chair, I rise as the designee of the gentlewoman from Wyoming (Ms. Cheney), and I have an amendment at the desk.

Mr. GALLAGHER. Madam Chair, it is my privilege to offer my colleague, Ms. Cheney's, amendment to restore badly needed funding for Trident II Modifications relating to low-yield submarine-launched ballistic missile warheads. This amendment seeks to address an urgent operational requirement. Russia has a nuclear doctrine known as escalate to deescalate. This doctrine emphasizes using low-yield nuclear weapons against U.S. and allied forces on the battlefield. As the logic behind this doctrine goes, destroying large portions of NATO forces with low-yield nuclear weapons would leave allied decision- makers with an unenviable decision between accepting Russian conquest and the effective end of NATO, or launching strategic nuclear weapons and ushering in a nuclear holocaust. In other words, they put the onus of escalation and all of the attendant international opprobrium on us. I don't know about you, but that does not sound like a good choice to me. The Nuclear Posture Review is actually clear on this subject: ``Expanding flexible U.S. nuclear options now, to include low-yield options, is important for the preservation of credible deterrence against regional aggression . . . will raise the nuclear threshold and help ensure that potential adversaries perceive no possible advantage in limited nuclear escalation, making nuclear weapons employment less likely.'' Critics may argue that we have already had low-yield weapons in our arsenal and we do not need a submarine-launched variant. They also argue against displacing strategic weapons with low-yield options in limited missile SSBN missile tubes. But as the Nuclear Posture Review finds, sea-launched low-yield weapons provide tangible advantages compared to dual-capable aircraft. I quote again: ``A low-yield SLBM warhead and SLCM will not require or rely on host nation support to provide deterrent effect. They will provide additional diversity in platforms, range, and survivability, and a valuable hedge against future nuclear `break out' scenarios.'' I just would emphasize, to close, the findings from the Nuclear Posture Review are not partisan. This amendment is actually advancing a bipartisan position. Former Obama Secretary of Defense Ash Carter has gone on record saying: ``My views are reflected in the latest Nuclear Posture Review.'' Jim Miller, Under Secretary of Defense for Policy during the Obama administration, has argued that ``Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis' 2018 Nuclear Posture Review offers continuity with past U.S. policy and plans, including those in the 2010 NPR. It deserves broad bipartisan support. Its proposal for a low-yield SLBM weapon and a new nuclear- tipped sea-launched cruise missile are sensible responses to changed security conditions, especially Russia and North Korea.'' We have heard time and again from this body, rightly, that we need to push back on Russian aggression. On this, we are unified as a body. This is a tangible step to do so. As General Hyten, head of U.S. Strategic Command, has argued, this capability is: `` . . . necessary to our strategic deterrence mission and will serve to disabuse any adversary of the mistaken perception they can escalate their way to victory.'' Madam Chair, I urge my colleagues to support this amendment on a bipartisan basis, and I reserve the balance of my time.

Mr. GALLAGHER. Madam Chair, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from California (Mr. Calvert).

Mr. GALLAGHER. Madam Chair, I thank the gentleman from California (Mr. Calvert) for his strong words in support. Madam Chair, I urge all my colleagues to join us in standing up against Russian aggression. In order to implement the National Defense Strategy, we have to find a way to move to conventional deterrence by denial as opposed to putting all of our eggs in the basket of strategic deterrence by punishment. Madam Chair, I yield back the balance of my time.

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Mr. GALLAGHER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the tradition of Breakfast on the Farm in Waupaca County located this year in Weyauwega. Breakfast on the Farm is an iconic Wisconsin tradition that provides the community an opportunity to learn about the significant role the dairy industry plays in Wisconsin's economy. Community members meet dairy farmers, explore farm equipment, and enjoy a hearty meal together. I am grateful for the Weyauwega-Fremont Future Farmers of America for organizing Waupaca County's Breakfast on the Farm. Their work to recruit sponsors and volunteers is integral to the success of this terrific event. In addition to breakfast, the event includes a petting zoo, hayrides, children's activities and viewings of farm equipment. All proceeds from the Waupaca County Breakfast on the Farm are used for FFA leadership conferences, conventions, and scholarships. The National FFA Organization is a youth organization that prepares students for leadership and career success in the field of agriculture. Since 1928, the National FFA Organization has been fostering student engagement in agricultural education through hands-on experiential learning opportunities, national events and conferences, and scholarship and grant programs. The organization has seen much success over the years, and currently supports 669,989 members in 8,630 chapters throughout the country. Madam Speaker, I urge all members of this body to join me in commending the efforts of Breakfast on the Farm to educate the community through this time-honored tradition. Thank you to the Weyauwega-Fremont Future Farmers of America and the countless sponsors and volunteers for their continued support of Wisconsin's dairy industry.

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Mr. GALLAGHER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the tradition of Breakfast on the Farm in Kewaunee County hosted this year by Kinnard Farms in Casco. Breakfast on the Farm is an iconic Wisconsin tradition that provides the community an opportunity to see first-hand how a dairy farm operates and learn about the significant role the dairy industry plays in Wisconsin's economy. Community members meet dairy farmers, explore the barns and equipment, and enjoy a delicious meal prepared on the farm. I am grateful to Kinnard Farms for hosting the 2019 Kewaunee County Breakfast on the Farm. Kinnard Farms was founded on April 9, 1948 by Alvin and Milly Kinnard with the purchase of eighty acres, fourteen cows, and seven heifers. Today, the Kinnard Family farms over 10,000 acres and milks 7,200 cows between two locations. Ninety percent of today's herd originates from the bloodline of the original fourteen cows purchased by Alvin and Milly. Kewaunee County Dairy Promotion organizes the annual Breakfast on the Farm by recruiting host farms, sponsors and volunteers to support this terrific event. In addition, Kewaunee County Dairy Promotion provides educational opportunities to the community to increase awareness of Wisconsin's daily industry and the products produced by area daily farmers. Madam Speaker, I urge all Members of this body to join me in commending the efforts of Breakfast on the Farm to educate the community through this time-honored tradition. Thank you to the Kinnards, Kewaunee County Dairy Promotion, and the countless sponsors and volunteers for their continued support of Wisconsin's dairy industry.

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Mr. GALLAGHER. Madam Speaker, today I rise in honor of the life, legacy, and service of Mr. Richard Genal. Mr. Genal graduated from Appleton High School in 1959. Feeling the call to serve his country, he enlisted in the United States Army. Under the buddy program, he completed basic training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. After further training at Fort Ord, California, he began active duty on June 22, 1959 as a construction draftsman. Mr. Genal served many assignments in the U.S. during his time on active duty, including stations at Fort Belvoir and Fort Lee in Virginia. On July 23, 1960 he married Mary Lou Gerth, and they had two children, Eugene and Rene. While in service, he was diagnosed with myxedema and discharged with a 10 percent disability rating on August 8, 1962. Following Mr. Genal's discharge, he furthered his education and graduated from the Milwaukee School of Engineering with a master's degree. After successful careers with Master Lock in Milwaukee and Nu- Line Industries in Suring, Mr. Genal retired from being an engineer and started enjoying life on the golf course. Even though Mr. Genal removed the uniform, his service did not end. Mr. Genal was involved in many veteran organizations. Vets 4 Vets of Northeast Wisconsin, an organization with a mission to foster a sense of support, pride, and enthusiasm among veterans in Oconto County, became his passion. Before his death, Mr. Genal started plans for a flag memorial at Riverside Park in Suring. To honor Richard's legacy, Vets 4 Vets of Northeast Wisconsin will carry out his mission and see the memorial through fruition. On April 23, 2019, Richard Lee Genal of Suring, Wisconsin left our lives to be with his heavenly Father and family. Madam Speaker, it is truly an honor to recognize Mr. Genal's selfless service to our country. His love for his country, veterans and community will always be remembered. I offer my sincerest condolences to his family.

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Mr. GALLAGHER. Madam Speaker, today I rise to welcome home Sergeant Cheexeng Lee from his service in the United States Marine Corps. Sgt Lee enlisted into the Marine Corps in May 2009. Upon graduating from Appleton West High School in June 2010, he went to boot camp at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. Pvt Lee was stationed at Camp Pendleton north of San Diego, and after additional training, checked into his first unit, 3rd Battalion 1st Marines. He was reassigned from his original role as Rifleman to Machine Gunner under Weapons Platoon, India Company 3/1. He later deployed with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit from November 2011 to June 2012. While on the MEU, Lance Corporal Lee served in Malaysia, Singapore, Djibouti, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Jordan, and Hong Kong. After this deployment, he attended Advanced Machine Gunners Course and was selected to join 3/1's elite Scout Sniper Platoon. From October 2013 to April 2014, he deployed to Okinawa, Japan. He was then stationed in Thailand to participate in Operation Cobra Gold, a major multinational military exercise. After completing his second deployment, Corporal Lee attended Scout Sniper Course (SSC), completing the grueling course in April 2015. Afterwards, he deployed with the 15th MEU from May 2015 to December 2015, where he served in Hong Kong, Bahrain, Dubai, and Kuwait. After his third deployment, he was transferred to Division School Pre-Scout Sniper Course at Camp Pendleton from March 2016 to June 2018. During that time, he trained hundreds of Marines from various units to better prepare them for SSC. Sgt Lee also trained Japanese Snipers from the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF). He travelled to Washington, D.C. to provide subject matter expertise as the Marine Corps tested a new sniper rifle, a model that is now currently in use by Marine Snipers deployed around the world. Words cannot adequately thank Sgt Lee for his years of service to our country. May his service, dedication, and sacrifice be remembered by a grateful nation. It is truly an honor to welcome him home.

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Mr. GALLAGHER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the tradition of Breakfast on the Farm in Outagamie County. Breakfast on the Farm is an iconic Wisconsin tradition that provides the community an opportunity to see first-hand how a dairy farm operates and learn about the significant role the dairy industry plays in Wisconsin's economy. Community members meet dairy farmers, explore the barns and equipment, and enjoy a delicious meal prepared on the farm. Outagamie County Dairy Promotion organizes the annual Breakfast on the Farm by recruiting host farms, sponsors, and volunteers to support this terrific event. In addition, Outagamie County Dairy Promotion provides educational opportunities to the community to increase awareness of Wisconsin's dairy industry and the products produced by area dairy farmers. I am grateful to Steffens Dairy Farm for hosting the 2019 Outagamie County Breakfast on the Farm. Steffens Dairy Farm was established in 1971 when Joe Steffens purchased farmland in Seymour. Since 2004, the farm has been maintained by his wife, Lorraine, and sons, Dan and Steve. Today, Steffens Dairy Farm, LLC milks 120 cows and manages over 280 acres of crop land. Always pursuing innovative practices, the Steffens equipped their barn with two Lely Robotic milkers, resulting in cleaner, healthier, and more comfortable cattle. Madam Speaker, I urge all members of this body to join me in commending the efforts of Breakfast on the Farm to educate the community through this time- honored tradition. Thank you to the Steffens, Outagamie County Dairy Promotion, and the countless sponsors and volunteers for their continued support of Wisconsin's dairy industry.

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Mr. GALLAGHER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the tradition of Breakfast on the Farm in Oconto County. Breakfast on the Farm is an iconic Wisconsin tradition that provides the community an opportunity to see first-hand how a dairy farm operates and learn about the significant role the dairy industry plays in Wisconsin's economy. Community members meet dairy farmers, explore the barns and equipment, and enjoy a delicious meal prepared on the farm. The Oconto County Breakfast on the Farm Committee has been organizing the breakfast since 2010, recruiting host farms, sponsors, and volunteers to support this terrific event. In addition, the Committee offers scholarships to graduating high school seniors to further promote the strong agriculture industry in the community. I am grateful to Peterson's Dairy for hosting the 2019 Oconto County Breakfast on the Farm. Peterson's Dairy was established in 1973 when Arne and Judy Peterson purchased farmland in Lena, Wisconsin. In 2002, the family formed Peterson's Dairy LLC when their son, John, joined the operation as part owner. Peterson's Dairy LLC milks more than 1,000 registered Holsteins and farms about 1800 acres. Their philosophy to produce quality milk in a sustainable manner in a positive environment for both the animal's and farmer's welfare is one to be admired throughout the industry. Madam Speaker, I urge all members of this body to join me in commending the efforts of Breakfast on the Farm to educate the community through this time-honored tradition. Thank you to the Petersons, the Oconto County Breakfast on the Farm Committee, and the countless sponsors and volunteers for their continued support of Wisconsin's dairy industry.

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Mr. GALLAGHER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life, legacy, and service of Master Sergeant Donald Charles Bettine. MSG Bettine passed away on Monday, April 29, 2019 at the age of 89. He was born in Green Bay on August 12, 1929 to Charles and Elva Bettine. After graduating from Central Catholic High School in 1947, he enlisted in the U.S. Army. Upon completion of basic training, MSG Bettine went to Japan where he was an instructor in the Eight Army Ordinance School. After a brief return to the U.S., he was deployed to Korea to serve in the Korean War. As a part of the 3rd Infantry, he participated in the evacuation of Hungnam in 1950. MSG Bettine charged enemy snipers in a frontal attack, allowing his platoon to advance forward. For this display of bravery, he earned his Bronze Star with the ``V'' for Valor. Dubbed the ``Christmas Miracle,'' the incredible evacuation resulted in the rescue of nearly 200,000 troops and civilian refugees. After his service in the Korean War, MSG Bettine was stationed near Moscow, Idaho where he met the love of his life, Evelyn Sumner. They were married on December 19, 1953, and shortly after relocated to Germany, where he was stationed for 4 years. Following his time in Germany, he was stationed in several places across the U.S., and was later sent to Korea for a second time where he was stationed in Seoul. During his time in Seoul, MSG Bettine became heavily involved in one of the local orphanages, dedicating his time to the children there. Upon his return to the states, MSG Bettine was assigned to Fort McCoy. He retired from active duty in 1968. Following his retirement from active duty, MSG Bettine continued his service to others as the JrROTC instructor at Premontre High School in Green Bay, WI where he taught for over 20 years. Affectionately known as ``Sarge,'' MSG Bettine strived to instill the values and lessons he learned during his time in the military to his students. MSG Bettine took an active interest in his students' futures, and often followed their careers through the Armed Forces. It was not unusual for him and his students to stay in touch years after their graduation. MSG Bettine joined the Knights of Columbus in his late 20s, and he was ultimately honored for over 60 years of service. In line with his character and values, he joined the Knights of Columbus to serve his community beyond his service in the military. He was a Fourth Degree Knight and served as District Deputy, Programs Coordinator, and District Marshall. Words cannot justly thank MSG Bettine for his many years of service to our country. My sincerest condolences go to his family.

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Mr. GALLAGHER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the tradition of Breakfast on the Farm in Brown County. Breakfast on the Farm is an iconic Wisconsin tradition that provides the community an opportunity to see first-hand how a dairy farm operates, and to learn about the significant role the dairy industry plays in Wisconsin's economy. Community members meet dairy farmers, explore the barns and equipment, and enjoy a delicious meal prepared on the farm. In 1997, Dennis and Mary Zirbel moved from Collins, WI, to establish DenMar Acres, their dairy farm in Greenleaf, WI. Their sons Jeremy, Jeff, and Jesse are partners on the farm where the family milks 950 cows and manages 1,900 acres. Always pursuing innovative practices, DenMar Acres implements advanced technologies such as the Juno robot Feed Pushers, to help increase yields and improve efficiency on their farm. I am grateful to DenMar Acres for hosting the 2019 Brown County Breakfast on the Farm. Brown County Dairy Promotion has been organizing Breakfast on the Farm since 2001, recruiting farm hosts, sponsors, and volunteers to support this terrific event. To continue the promotion of agriculture throughout the year, all proceeds of Breakfast on the Farm are donated to provide free educational programs to students studying agriculture in Brown County. Madam Speaker, I urge all members of this body to join me in commending the efforts of Breakfast on the Farm to educate the community through this time-honored tradition. Thank you to the Zirbels, Brown County Dairy Promotion, and the countless sponsors and volunteers for their continued support of Wisconsin's dairy industry.

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Mr. GALLAGHER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life, service, and sacrifice of Appleton firefighter Mitchell Lundgaard. Mr. Lundgaard began his career with the Appleton Fire Department in March of 2005 and spent the next 14 years serving and protecting his community. Through his dedication and hard work, Mr. Lundgaard achieved the rank of firefighter inspector. On Wednesday, May 15, 2019, Mr. Lundgaard tragically lost his life while on active duty. His heroism and bravery in response to a medical call will forever be remembered. He was a true leader in the Appleton community, and his absence will be felt across all of Northeast Wisconsin. Mr. Lundgaard's years of service to our community and his commitment to ensuring the safety of others set the highest example of citizenship that we must all strive for. Mr. Lundgaard's death is a tragedy for our community, and my deepest condolences go out to his wife, three daughters, and the rest of their family. Madam Speaker, I ask that the members of this chamber rise in honor of Mr. Lundgaard's life, and that we keep him and his family in our thoughts and prayers.

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Mr. GALLAGHER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of my bill H.R. 2066, the DHS Intelligence Rotational Assignment Program Act of 2019. Having spent nearly a decade working on intelligence issues for the military and the Intelligence Community, I know first-hand the importance of collaboration between different intelligence offices. Understanding the mission sets and key intelligence questions of partner agencies not only makes the entire Intelligence Community better, but keeps our nation safer. We must do all we can to strengthen participation in programs that seek to encourage this type of cross pollination. The Intelligence Rotational Assignment Program, or TRAP, was established to provide the Department's intelligence analysts with the opportunity to gain experience in the different mission areas across the DHS intelligence enterprise. While the establishment of IRAP was an important step for improving intra-agency communication, the program has seen low levels of participation due to the fact that most DHS intelligence offices are unaware of the program's existence, and there are no incentives for analysts to partake. H.R. 2066 seeks to reverse this trend by authorizing IRAP within the larger ``Homeland Security Rotation Program,'' or HSRP. Operated by the Under Secretary of Management, the HSRP encourages rotations for senior level employees throughout the Department to broaden their knowledge of various component operations. Establishing a specific intelligence rotation program through this framework will raise the program's profile within the Department and encourage new incentives. Further, by creating a more robust and transparent rotation program, this bill encourages DHS intelligence analysts to gain the skills and competencies that elevate the Department's Intelligence Enterprise above its individual program missions while ensuring the program's existence in the future. I want to thank Chairman Thompson and Ranking Member Rogers for bringing this bill to the Floor, and my colleagues for supporting its passage. I urge the Senate to swiftly adopt this important legislation, and yield back the balance of my time.

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Mr. GALLAGHER. Madam Speaker, today I rise to recognize the St. Francis Xavier High School Class of 1969. Fifty years ago, 287 students graduated from St. Francis Xavier Catholic High School in Appleton, Wisconsin. Members of the class have gone on to be leaders in the community and emulate the school's central principles of faith, hope, justice, and charity. Many now serve as role models for young men and women in their own communities nationwide. The May 25, 1969 graduates include: Stephen Abitz, Kathleen Ann Arens, Catherine Babb, Kathy Bachman, Daniel J. Balliet, Richard M. Balza, Robert James Balza, Joyce A. Barkholtz, Michael J. Barras, Tim J. Bartelt, Edward A. Baum, Marilyn Baum, Barbara M. Bayer, Patricia Bayer, Suzanne C. Beaudoin, Susan Becker, Karen L. Besch, Marcelline F. Beschta, Eugene Michael Bissing, James T. Black, Marilyn J. Blick, Barbara Anne Bobber, Betty Lou Bock, Susan M. Bonner, Joanne Elizabeth Booth, Nancy Bowers, Loretta H. Brandt, Barbara Jeanne Brayton, Sue E. Breitenbach, Thomas R. Brinsko, Jeffrey L. Brum, Robert L. Burch, David T. Burke, Mark Edward Calmes, Lynn A. Carew, Kathrynn Ann Carpenter, Mary Lou Cassidy, Mary F. Christianson, Michael Clark, Mary A. Connolly, Joyce Mary Crawford, Kathleen Damon, Patricia Ann Day, Jane E. Deckers, Patricia Ann DeGroot, Charles J. Deibele, Michael Dengel, Patricia A. De Noble, Donna Dexheimer, Jean Ann De Young, Richard E. Diedrick, Margaret Dietz, Doris Dietzen, Robert J. Doherty, Linda Dorzweiler, Cynthia A. Dougherty, Janis E. Driscoll, Patricia M. Early, James E. Eisner, Patricia Ellenbecker, Jeanne M. Erchul, Nancy J. Escamilla, Robert Femal, Christine M. Ferron, Michael E. Ferron, Shirley M. Feuerstein, Richard J. Fischer, Kathleen Flanagan, Barbara A. Flood, William F. Floodstrand, Jacinta Mary Fralun, Robert H. Fullarton, David Francis Gage, Anna Garvey, Jennifer A. Garvey, Sharon Gass, Sue Ann Gatz, William P. Gedemer, Cynthia M. Geurts, Jane Ann Gilbert, John R. Gloudemans, James J. Gloudemans, Brad J. Graff, Douglas P. Green, Virginia M. Green, Barbara Gregorius, Ellen P. Gregorius, Gregory Michael Griesbach, Lynn Ellen Griesbach, Robert J. Griesbach, Richard M. Grossman. James R. Gruentzel, Mary Jo Guckenberg, Kay Gutschow, Guy Guyon, Peter James Hahn, Sharon Hando, Steven A. Hardy, Richard G. Hayes, Dennis Heigl, Gary F. Heimerman, Edith Hein, Ellen Mary Heinemann, Marie C. Heinritz, Micheline R. Heinritz, Joan Heiss, Dianne Mary Herwig, Victoria Hildebrandt, Angela May Hughes, Thomas O. Hurley, Suzette Ann Hurst, Arthur F. Jaehnke, Cynthia Ann Jandourek, Mark Douglas Jankowski, Judith Mae Jansen, Mary Dianne Janssen, Veronica Mary Jentz, Mary Lou Jochman, Shirley Ann Jochman, Charles M. Johnson, Garry C. Kausch, Robert L. Keller, Cynthia Doris Kells, Rosemary Frances Kemkes, Nancy Marie Kennedy, Ralph Charles Kessler, Karen Kay Kester, Carol Kettenhoven, William R. Kettenhofen, Lawrence Keuler, Katherine Jane Kewley, Robert C. Klemp, Curtis J. Knight, Patricia Knight, Robert W. Knoll, Louise Ann Koll, Richard Eugene Koller, Kathryn Kolosso, Frederick Kranzusch, Sandra J. Kraus, Jane Krejcha, Jeffrey George Krueger, Carol A. Krupka, Mary Jo Kurth, Karla G. Kwitek, Kevin K. Lally, Charles Joseph Lang, Daniel John Laux, Charles Joseph LaViolette, John Edward Le Capitaine, Timothy H. Leopold, Debra Liethen, Eugene F. Lillge, Ann Loerke, Kathryn Ann Lorenz, James Losselyong, Catherine Lund, Mary Ann Luedeke, Deborah Susan Lux, Charles E. Maass, Mark R. Malchow, Philip John Mannebach, Elizabeth Martin, Francesca Jean Martin, Michael A. Marx, Mary Lynn Mauthe, Robert R. McCann, Margaret Mary Catherine McCanna, Margery W. McClenahan, Christopher B. McDermott, Richard M. McKenny, Elizabeth L. Meiers, Stephen C. Mendleski, Lynn Mary Motelewski, Cheryl Mueller, Michael James Murphy, Michael John Murphy, Patrice Michelle Murphy, Thomas L. Neilitz, Richard E. Neubauer, Richard E. Noe, Stephen C. Noffke, Margaret K. Nyman, Pamela Ann O'Leary, John Paltzer, Michael Richard Pankratz, Carol Ann Pastorelli, Stephen Mark Patenaude, Denise Paulie, James P. Peerenboom. Jay F. Peerenboom, Mary Pendergast, Kathleen Ann Peterson, Jean Pfankuch, William Richard Pfefferle, Mary Melanie Piette, Larry J. Plamann, Mary Therese Ponschock, Thomas Putzer, Kathleen Quigley, Mary Louise Rathsack, Jenny Rechner, Barbara Reis, John M. Resch, Judy K. Rieden, Mary T. Roberts, David Joseph Roche, Stephen L. Roder, Paul M. Rubsani, Peter A. Rubsam, Christine Ruppel, Michael Samsa, Donald J. Schaefer, Robert Norton Schmieder, Mary Theresa Schuldes, Jean Ann Schumacher, Joseph Schwaller, Patricia Ann Schweitzer, Christopher L. Seghers, Mark Sherman, Ronald Shilt, Barbara J. Smith, Marsha Mary Snow, Joan Marie Sommers, Ann Marie Springer, Kathleen B. Springer, Margaret Ann Stack, Thomas J. Stadler, Sally Joan Stevens, William George Michael Stoeger, Roger Raymond Stoffel, Debra A. Streck, Elizabeth J. Strutz, Robert John Sturm, Carey Sullivan, Patricia Ann Sullivan, Rodger J. Suprise, Robert Tews, Mary F. Theabo, Jeffrey Theisen, Mary Jill Thiel, Charles A. Thompson, Thomas Lee Thomson, Joan Marie Tillman, Susan C. Tomazevic, Marjorie H. Ulman, Anthony J. Utschig, Nancy D. Vandenberg, Thomas E. Vandenberg, Thomas Vanden Elsen, Vickie E. Vanderpool, Victoria G. Van Dinter, Gary G. Van Eperen, Michael E. Van Groll, Christine Ann Van Handel, Michael N. Van Handel, Richard Van Handel, Pamela J. Van Rooy, Mark Van Ryzin, Mary K. Van Sistine, Frieda Ann Van Sleuwen, Marsha Claire Voissem, Michael Louis Voster, Kenneth P. Wagner, Mary Pat Wallace, Daniel I. Waller, Gail Mary Warne, Gary L. Wassmann, Carl J. Weber, Wayne Weckwerth, Dianne Marie Weggel, Susan Mary Weiland, Linda K. Weiss, Jane E. Welhouse, Charlene Ann Werner, Roger E. West, Joseph R. Wettengel, Thomas Whalen, Ellen J. White, Paul Whitehead, Lawrence Wilson, John F. Witmer, Mary Rae Witter, Judith A. Wolfe, Lisa Ann Young, Gregory T. Zak, Mary Lee Zwicker. Madam Speaker, it is my honor to congratulate the Class of 1969 in celebrating their golden reunion. I wish them the best during this time of joy in seeing old friends and remembering good times.

Mr. GALLAGHER

Mr. GALLAGHER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 100th anniversary of Green Bay Broadway, a factory that is owned and operated by Georgia-Pacific in Green Bay, Wisconsin. In Wisconsin, we're best known for our cheese. But we also produce several other world class products. In the Eighth District, this includes paper. For many years, the paper industry has been a leading industry in our state, where trees and energy are abundant. Even today, Wisconsin produces more paper than any other state. In 1919, a man by the name of A.E. Cofrin founded Fort Howard Paper Company along the Fox River in Green Bay. While Fort Howard Paper Company has changed hands three times since its founding, the factory, now called Green Bay Broadway, has always kept its machines running. As the plant changed hands, it has also modernized its operations. Throughout its changes in ownership, however, this mill, along with its workers, maintained its founding values of producing ``elegant yet affordable'' products. In 2000, Georgia-Pacific purchased the mill with the goal of keeping that mission in mind. And as of today, this factory will be celebrating its 100th year of operation. This is a milestone achievement for any business, and particularly commendable given the changes this factory has undergone. So, on behalf of the Eighth District of Wisconsin, I want to say congratulations to the generations of families who have worked at 1919 South Broadway Street in Green Bay, and to Georgia-Pacific for maintaining this factory's operations into its 100th anniversary.

Mr. GALLAGHER

Mr. GALLAGHER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Chief James Beggs' 44 years of service in law enforcement. Chief James Beggs began working for the Clintonville Police Department as a full-time Patrol Officer in September of 1975. Through hard work and dedication, he rose up in the ranks of the department from Patrol Lieutenant to Police Patrol Captain, a position he held for 22 years. In 2016, Beggs was promoted to Police Chief, a position he served in for three years. Throughout his career, Chief Beggs served his community in capacities that went far beyond his role as Police Chief. During his 44 years of service with the Clintonville Police Department, Chief Beggs served as a firearms instructor for the Clintonville Police Department, served 13 years with the Clintonville Area Ambulance Service, and 14 years on the Waupaca County SWAT Team. Outside of his work with the Clintonville Police Department, Chief Beggs achieved a number of academic successes, including an Associates Degree in Police Science. He also attended the FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development School where he was trained in emergency management, crisis negotiations, internal affairs, and first level leadership, as well as Homeland Security-Weapons of Mass Destruction. During Chief James Beggs' 44-year career with the Clintonville Police Department, he went above and beyond to serve and protect his community. His dedication to and his leadership in Northeast Wisconsin stands as a model for all police officers and citizens who strive to make a positive contribution to their community. Chief Beggs leaves large shoes to fill and the impact that he has had on his community will not soon be forgotten. There is no doubt that Chief Beggs will be missed by the officers he worked with and by the community to which he dedicated his career. As Chief Beggs steps down to pursue other interests, I have no doubt he will continue to serve as a leader for Clintonville and the surrounding area. Madam Speaker, I urge all members of this body to join me in commending Chief Beggs for his 44 years of service with the Clintonville Police Department

Mr. GALLAGHER

Mr. GALLAGHER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the City of Oconto's sesquicentennial. Nestled on the coast of Green Bay, the City of Oconto is the home to thousands of Wisconsinites. The city hosts thirty-three sites listed on the National Register of Historic Places and in its 150 years, it has seen tremendous growth and prosperity. First settled by the Copper Culture People over 6,000 years ago, Oconto is rich with history and culture. The Copper Culture People, rightfully named for their role as some of the earliest copper workers in the Americas, made a variety of tools and ornaments, many of which can still be found today in Oconto at the Copper Culture State Park. When Jesuit missionaries arrived in Oconto in the mid-1600s, Oconto became vital in building the trade relationships that helped so-called ``New France'' to prosper. The Copper Culture People, along with ancestors of the Menominee who had settled there, traded beaver and other furs for various goods and tools with the European settlers. Oconto experienced a population boom during the 19th and 20th centuries. Located directly on the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad, Oconto became a hub for the growing commercial lumber and fishing industries. Americans were in search of a beautiful place to earn a living and raise a family, and this wonderful city in Northeast Wisconsin offered them just that. Today, several industries have expanded and are expected to continue to grow, creating new jobs and boosting the local economy. Oconto's small-town fishing lifestyle has continued to play a crucial role in the economy, attracting anglers from across the United States fishing for walleye at its Breakwater Park on the Bay. Madam Speaker, it is my honor to congratulate the City of Oconto on 150 years of community, industry, and success. As citizens committed to preserving the vibrant history of their home and watching it grow and prosper, the people of Oconto truly embody what it means to be a Wisconsinite: to strive forward. I wish them another 150 years of prosperity.

Mr. GALLAGHER

Mr. GALLAGHER. Madam Speaker, today I rise in honor of the outstanding achievement of Appleton, Wisconsin, resident, Mr. Henry Anderson. I rise to recognize Henry for representing the United States Natural Track Luge Team in upcoming World Cup events. To be selected to represent the United States on a worldwide stage is a significant honor. This is not only an incredible opportunity but also an outstanding accomplishment for a young man merely 14 years old. I wish Henry and his teammate, Torrey Cookman of the Honorable Mr. Bergman's District, all the best in their preparation and competition. Henry and Torrey departed on Christmas Day 2018 for Austria to begin preparation for the World Championship series, which is held at different venues across Europe, including Austria, Italy, and Germany in January and February. They are competing with world-class competition and representing Northeast Wisconsin and the United States with pride and dignity both on and off the track. As Henry continues his travels in Europe to prepare for the World Cup Championship Series, I wish him the best of luck, the best memories and life experiences that I hope he will reflect on as he grows older. The team's travels will allow its members to showcase some of the great talent that the United States and Northeast Wisconsin has to offer. While this is Henry's first time competing for Team USA, I am certain it will not be his last. Madam Speaker, it is my honor to recognize Henry Anderson for his participation in the Natural Luge World Championship as a member of the United States Natural Track Luge Team. Wisconsinites can take great pride in knowing the Eighth District is home to such a talented and dedicated individual. On behalf of my constituents, I wish Henry all the best in his future endeavors.