Carolyn Maloney

Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York

Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 1170) to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1 League in Irvine, California, as the ``Tuskegee Airman Lieutenant Colonel Robert J. Friend Memorial Post Office Building''.

Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous material on this measure.

Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. I am pleased to join my colleagues in support of H.R. 1170 to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service at 1 League in Irvine, California, as the ``Tuskegee Airman Lieutenant Colonel Robert J. Friend Memorial Post Office Building''. Before passing away in June of 2019, Lieutenant Colonel Friend was one of the last surviving Tuskegee Airmen who took to the skies during World War II as the first African American military aviators. The roughly 1,000 Tuskegee Airmen flew 15,000 combat sorties, destroyed 260 enemy aircrafts, and received 150 decorations of the Flying Cross and Legion of Merit, fighting the Nazi Luftwaffe while simultaneously striking a blow against racism back home. Lieutenant Colonel Friend flew fighter aircrafts for nearly 2 years during the war. During Lieutenant Colonel Friend's 142 combat missions, he destroyed critical Nazi and Axis power military assets, helping move the U.S. and ally forces towards victory during the war. In addition, Lieutenant Colonel Friend served in strategic roles as an operations officer for the 301st Squadron and was the final operations officer of the 332nd Fighter Group. Lieutenant Colonel Friend also served honorably in Korea and Vietnam. Lieutenant Colonel Friend was the recipient of multiple military awards for service, including the: Distinguished Flying Cross, Presidential Unit Citation, Bronze Star with Flying Cross, three Distinguished Service Medals, and an Air Medal. In addition, Lieutenant Colonel Friend and his fellow Tuskegee Airmen were awarded the Congressional Gold Medal in 2007. Following the war, Lieutenant Colonel Friend studied astrophysics at the Air Force Institute of Technology and business at the University of California in Los Angeles. After retiring from the Air Force in 1971, he worked as a consultant on the development of missile systems and space-station components near his home in Irvine, California. Naming a post office for Tuskegee Airman Lieutenant Colonel Friend is entirely appropriate given his distinguished, extraordinary contributions to his State and country. Mr. Speaker, I urge all of my colleagues to support this bill, and I reserve the balance of my time.

Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I yield as much time as she may consume to the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Porter), the distinguished chair of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations of the Committee on Natural Resources.

Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I urge passage of H.R. 1170. I thank Representative Porter for her strong support in helping to pass this important bill, and I yield back the balance of my time.

Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York

Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 3210) to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1905 15th Street in Boulder, Colorado, as the ``Officer Eric H. Talley Post Office Building''.

Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 3210 to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1905 15th Street in Boulder, Colorado, as the ``Officer Eric H. Talley Post Office Building''. Officer Talley joined the Boulder Police Department in 2010 and served the community for 11 years before being tragically shot and killed at a Boulder King Soopers grocery store on March 22, 2021, at the age of 51. Officer Talley was the first officer to arrive at the scene and was one of ten individuals who were killed that day. He gave his life protecting others and his sacrifice and intervention undoubtedly saved lives during that horrible tragedy. Officer Talley was recently posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor by the Boulder Police Department, the department's highest honor, for his heroic actions and sacrifice. He was born in Houston, Texas, graduated high school in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and earned a master's degree in computer science from Ball State University in Indiana. Before joining the Boulder Police Department, Officer Talley worked in information technology, but at the age of 40 he felt a higher calling to switch career paths and join law enforcement after the tragic death of a friend. In 2013, while serving as a police officer, he made local news when he waded into a drainage ditch to rescue a mother duck and her ducklings that were trapped in the ditch. Officer Talley was one of the first officers to join the Boulder Police Department's drone team in 2017 where he worked with new technologies to find ways to improve public safety and keep police officers safe. His colleagues, friends, and family describe Officer Talley as a man who worked as hard as he could to make a difference in the lives of others every single day. He exemplified selflessness in life and in his final act. A beloved husband and father of seven, Officer Talley was known for his kindness, compassion, and love for his family. He enjoyed board games, fly fishing, golfing, and had a black belt in karate. Naming a post office for Officer Eric Talley is an appropriate way to honor his distinguished career and contributions to his State and country. Mr. Speaker, I urge all of my colleagues to support this bill, and I reserve the balance of my time.

Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, because of time constraints and scheduling problems, the gentleman from New York has a bill coming up but he must get to a vote and other things, so he has asked to speak now. Mr. Speaker, I yield as much time as he may consume to the gentleman from New York (Mr. Sean Patrick Maloney), distinguished chair of the Congressional LGBTQ plus Equality Caucus.

Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I urge passage of H.R. 3210, and I yield back the balance of my time.

Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York

Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 3419) to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 66 Meserole Avenue in Brooklyn, New York, as the ``Joseph R. Lentol Post Office''.

Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York

Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 767, to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 40 Fulton Street in Middletown, New York, as the Benjamin A. Gilman Post Office Building. Benjamin Arthur Gilman was a distinguished public servant with decades of service to both the State of New York and the United States at large. He was born in Poughkeepsie, New York, on December 6, 2022. He graduated from Middletown High School in Middletown, New York, in 1941. He received a B.S. from the Wharton School of Business and Finance at the University of Pennsylvania in 1946. From 1942 to 1945, he served in the United States Army Air Corps. After his time in military service, he received a law degree from New York Law School in 1950. From 1953 to 1955, he served as an assistant attorney general to the New York State attorney general. He then served as a member of the New York State Assembly from 1966 to 1972. In 1972, he was elected to serve as a Member of Congress, serving for three decades before retiring in 2003. During his time in this House, he was chair of the Committee on International Relations. Congressman Gilman died on December 17, 2016, in New York State. Given his decades of service to our Nation, it is only fitting that he be remembered by renaming this post office in his honor. Mr. Speaker, I encourage my colleagues to support this legislation, and I reserve the balance of my time.

Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I urge passage of H.R. 767, and I yield back the balance of my time.

Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York

Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 1444, to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 132 North Loudoun Street, Suite 1, in Winchester, Virginia, as the Patsy Cline Post Office. Patsy Cline was born in Winchester, Virginia, in 1932 during the Great Depression. She began singing and performing at events and local venues in the Winchester area at a young age and landed her first recording contract in 1954. Her first hit, ``Walkin' After Midnight,'' debuted in 1957 and rose to number two on the country music charts. In 1958, Cline moved to Nashville, Tennessee, and was the first solo female singer to become a member of the Grand Ole Opry. Over the next few years, Cline recorded several more hit songs, including ``I Fall to Pieces'' and ``Crazy,'' and appeared on American Bandstand and The Johnny Cash Show. She was acclaimed for her bold, emotional, and haunting singing voice, which drove many of her songs to the top of the country and pop charts and influenced generations of future artists, from Reba McEntire to Cyndi Lauper. Tragically, Cline was killed in a plane crash in Tennessee in 1963 at the age of 30. She was buried in Shenandoah Memorial Park outside of Winchester, where a bell tower was built in her memory. In 1973, she became the first female solo artist to be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. Cline's childhood home in Winchester was designated as a historic place in 2011 and has drawn visitors from around the world. Naming a post office for Patsy Cline is a way we can honor her substantial artistic and cultural contributions to our Nation. Mr. Speaker, I encourage all of my colleagues to support this bill, and I reserve the balance of my time.

Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I yield such time as she may consume to the distinguished gentlewoman from Virginia (Ms. Wexton), who is the cochair of the Congressional Agritourism Caucus.

Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I urge passage of H.R. 1444. I will not be singing, but I love her music, and I yield back the balance of my time.

Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York

Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 3175 to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 135 Main Street in Biloxi, Mississippi, as the Robert S. McKeithen Post Office Building. Robert McKeithen was born on March 22, 1961, and graduated college from the University of Mississippi. After college he served in the U.S. Air Force with distinction, earning the Air Force Commendation Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal, and the Air Force Achievement Medal. After his service in the Air Force, he joined the Biloxi, Mississippi Police Department where he served 24 years. He was one of 13 officers to earn the Medal of Valor for rescue efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Unfortunately, his life was cut short when he was shot and killed on Sunday, May 5, 2019. Officer McKeithen was a dedicated servant of his country and community and a dedicated husband and father to four children. Mr. Speaker, naming this post office in his honor is a fitting way to remember this dedicated officer. I encourage all of my colleagues to support this bill, and I reserve the balance of my time.

Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, if the gentleman from Kansas has no further speakers I am prepared to close, and I reserve the balance of my time.

Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I urge passage of H.R. 3175, and I yield back the balance of my time.

Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York

Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 2044) to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 17 East Main Street in Herington, Kansas, as the ``Captain Emil J. Kapaun Post Office Building''.

Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 2044 to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 17 East Main Street in Herington, Kansas, as the Captain Emil J. Kapaun Post Office Building. Captain Kapaun was born in the rural farming community of Pilsen, Kansas, on April 20, 1915. He first studied classics and philosophy at Conception College in Missouri, and then attended Kenrick Theological Seminary in St. Louis. In 1940 he was ordained a Catholic priest and appointed an auxiliary chaplain in the U.S. Army in 1943. During his time in the Army Chaplain Corps, he served American troops in the Burma and India theaters until the end of World War II. In 1948 he reenlisted in the Army Chaplain Corps and was mobilized in support of the Korean conflict in 1950. He was taken captive by Chinese forces on November 2, 1950, during the Battle of Unsan, after repeatedly coming under fire to rescue wounded soldiers. During his captivity, he rejected multiple opportunities for escape, instead remaining a POW providing physical and spiritual support to other POWs. On May 23, 1951, Chaplain Kapaun died of illness and maltreatment. In 1993, Pope John Paul II declared Chaplain Kapaun to be a Servant of God, the first step on the path towards canonization in the Catholic Church. In 2013, President Obama posthumously awarded Chaplain Kapaun the Medal of Honor for his service to our Nation. Naming a post office for Chaplain Kapaun is one more way we can ensure that his deeds are not forgotten. I encourage all of my colleagues to support this bill, and I reserve the balance of my time.

Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.

Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, if the gentleman from Kansas has no further speakers, then I am prepared to close. I reserve the balance of my time.

Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I urge passage of H.R. 2044, and I yield back the balance of my time.

Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York

Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 960) to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3493 Burnet Avenue in Cincinnati, Ohio, as the ``John H. Leahr and Herbert M. Heilbrun Post Office''.

Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 960, to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3493 Burnet Avenue in Cincinnati, Ohio, as the John H. Leahr and Herbert M. Heilbrun Post Office. World War II veterans John H. Leahr and Herbert M. Heilbrun served as pilots in the Army Air Corps. Mr. Leahr served as a Mustang pilot with the Tuskegee Airmen, and Mr. Heilbrun served as a B-17 bomber pilot. Throughout World War II, the Tuskegee Airmen were tasked with escorting American bomber groups flying over enemy territory. Mr. Heilbrun's group was one of the few who sustained no losses, due to the heroic efforts of the Tuskegee Airmen. Fifty years after the war, Herb Heilbrun met John Leahr when he attended an annual meeting of the Tuskegee Airmen to express his gratitude for their protection and service to his group during the war. At that meeting, they learned that they had flown some of the same missions in Europe and that they shared numerous other traits as well. Mr. Leahr and Mr. Heilbrun dedicated their later years to promoting interracial understanding and unity. They were honored for their book, ``Black and White Airmen: Their True History,'' by the Harvard Foundation for Intercultural and Race Relations. Their work chronicles their history, friendship, and efforts to bring others together to overcome racial differences. Mr. Leahr passed away on March 27, 2015, at the age of 94. And Mr. Heilbrun passed away at age 100 on December 18, 2020. Renaming a post office for both of these men jointly is a fitting remembrance of their work to create unity and understanding. I encourage all of my colleagues to support this important bill, and I reserve the balance of my time.