Tim Ryan

Mr. RYAN of Ohio

Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I want to extend my congratulations to my friend from New Jersey for his work on this and so many other issues, and for his constant dedication to this Congress. I also sit on the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee with Congressman Frelinghuysen. I just want to thank the gentleman for his leadership, hard work, and his years of travel around the world to make sure that the men and women in our military are safe and protected and have the equipment that they need. So I thank the gentleman for all his service. I rise in support, Mr. Speaker, of this conference agreement. Once again, we see that the Congress can pass decent legislation when Republicans and Democrats, House and Senate, all work together to reach a bipartisan agreement instead of one party trying to make all the decisions behind closed doors. This bill and these bills reflect that. The bill we are sending to the President's desk takes care of our veterans; it funds our civilian and military infrastructure and energy needs; and it pays for the operations of the legislative branch institutions essential to our democracy. Almost every agency in the legislative branch division of this bill receives its full budget request. One of the highlights of the bill is the funding for the Government Accountability Office, which works to root out waste, fraud, and abuse governmentwide. With so many safeguards having failed against mismanagement and corruption in our government over the past few years, the GAO is more important than ever. By providing the resources for the GAO to take another step toward restoring its pre-sequestration capacity, we are helping to save taxpayers money and prevent some of the worst abuses of the administration. Another key accomplishment in this measure is the restoration of the dedicated funding for paid internships in the House of Representatives. I also want to thank the gentlewoman from New York and the gentleman from New Jersey for helping make that possible. It has been 25 years since we have had a paid internship program here in the United States Congress. Once more, when a young person from a middle-class family comes to Washington, D.C., and desires to enter public service, they can worry a little bit less about the costs here in Washington, D.C., for rent and grocery bills, and compete with other applicants based on merit instead of economic background, which is just a matter of basic fairness. There are so many other issues. One more, Mr. Speaker, that I would like to mention in this bill is that we have ensured we are doing all we can to address the epidemic of harassment and discrimination that has existed since time immemorial but rightly showed up in the headlines in the last year or two. The Office of Compliance is given over $1.3 million more than last year so they can have the resources to tackle the problem and to handle the increased workload we have given them by expanding their jurisdiction. In the near future, we expect their mission to expand further, and these funds will help them prepare for that. Again, I extend my sincere thanks especially, again, to Chairman Frelinghuysen, who is leaving, Nita Lowey, Chairman Fortenberry, Senator Daines and Senator Murphy, and so many others. Also, thank you to the staffs on both sides, including Anne Sokolov, Ryan Keating, Adam Berg, Jenny Panone, Tim Monahan, and Reyn Archer, for making this bill possible and, as Congressman Simpson said, for the long hours that they have put in over the August recess to make this happen.

Mr. RYAN of Ohio

Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to remember the life of Michael George Lowry, Jr., age 34, who passed away on September 5th. Michael George Lowry, Jr. was born on December 28, 1983 in Ohio, Youngstown to Michael and Annie Miller Lowry. He was a lifelong resident of the Mahoning Valley and a huge Notre Dame and Pittsburgh Steelers fan. After attending both Ursuline and Liberty High Schools, he became a Chemical Dependence Counselor Assistant with Breaking Point and New Day. He was known as an excellent counselor who continually showed love and compassion for those in his care. Outside of work, Michael had a passion for the outdoors, and he enjoyed building fires in his backyard fire pit. Michael was also dedicated to improving his community. He was an advocate for the homeless, and a volunteer at local animal shelters. His memory will be cherished by his parents, his children; Lillian Lowry, Ava Lowry and her mother, Angela Hernandez, and Olivia and Jackson Lowry and their mother, Rachel Mangine: sister Laura (Alex Chick) Lowry; brother James (Molly) Lowry; nephews James Lowry and Breen Dahman; girlfriend Bethany Hawout; and numerous uncles, aunts, and cousins. Michael was preceded in death by his grandparents, Dutch, Sally, and Nancy Miller and Chuck and Jean Lowry. I have known the Lowry family for many years, and I know Michael is dearly missed. I extend my deepest and sincerest condolences.

Mr. RYAN of Ohio

Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to remember the life of Dr. Russell Platt, age 91, who passed away on August 2, 2018 in Akron, Ohio. Dr. Platt was the first African-American doctor to finish his residency at Akron City Hospital, and he was one of the first African- American doctors in Akron to have an integrated medical practice. His story is truly inspiring. Dr. Platt was born on July 10, 1927 in Latta, South Carolina to Francis and Carlie Platt. He attended Dillon County Training School, an unaccredited school in Latta for Negroes. He finished his high school education at Voorhees Preparatory School before going to South Carolina State University. There, he studied from 1945 until 1949, majoring in biology and secondary education and minoring in chemistry. Later, Dr. Platt received his master's degree in education from The Ohio State University. Upon graduation, he served in the newly integrated United States Air Force. He studied aviation physiology and quickly rose to the rank of 2nd Lieutenant in Aviation Medicine. In 1960, he graduated and received his medical degree from Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee. After graduating, Dr. Platt moved to Akron, Ohio with his soulmate Barbara to train as a doctor. He knew he would be unable to be a doctor if he remained in South Carolina. Russell resided in Akron for 58 years, practicing medicine there for 51 of those years. Through the course of his career it is estimated that Platt has cared for over 25,000 patients and frequently handed out his personal cellphone number for after-hour emergencies. He was beloved by the community for his service; believing that his work was a calling rather than simply a career. Beyond his own practice, Dr. Platt was a proud member of The American Medical Association, The Ohio State Medical Association, The Summit County Medical Association, The American Society of Internal Medicine, and The National Medical Association. He received many honors and accolades through the years. Most recently, Summa Health established the Russell Platt Clerkship, collecting over $10,000 for medical residents. He was selected for the prestigious Crain's Magazine ``Eight over Eighty.'' He was also featured in an article in the Akron Beacon Journal, ``Pioneering Black Doctor Living his calling at 89.'' But above all, Dr. Platt was dedicated to his wife and six children. A true family man, he cherished the time spent with them. He is quoted as saying, ``You can't go back. Take care of those kids while you can-- go to their concerts, take them to piano lessons, take them to shows.'' He and his wife Barbara, who passed away in 2012, are survived by six children, Michael and Russell Platt Jr., Pamela Potts, Deborah Watters, Renee, Kimberly, and ten grandchildren to carry on their memory. Dr. Russell Platt will leave a lasting impact, and I know he is dearly missed by his family and the greater community of Akron. I extend my deepest and sincerest condolences.

Mr. RYAN of Ohio

Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor deceased Trumbull County, Ohio resident 1st Lt. Olof M. Ballinger, pilot of the 42-299-28 B-17 Flying Fortress that was shot down over Normandy, France during WWII 75 years ago on July 4, 1943. 2nd Lt. George C. Williams, Bombardier of Warren, Ohio, was also aboard the aircraft. Pilot Olof Maximilian Ballinger of Newton Falls, Trumbull County, Ohio evaded capture and walked alone, with no compass, over the Pyrenees Mountains during the winter. He reached safety in Spain in November 1943 and returned to the U.S. He eventually moved to California. George C. Williams, bombardier from Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio, was killed in action. While assisting the nose gunner, his chute accidentally opened inside the aircraft. Pilot Olof Ballinger offered up his own parachute, but George Williams refused. It is thought that George Williams attempted to fly the plane after all the crew had evacuated. Also aboard the aircraft was Harry W. Basucher Jr. of Cincinnati, Ohio and Albert Wackerman of Salinas, California who were killed in action by enemy cannon fire. Bryon J. Gronstall, of Van Nuys, California and John K. Lane, a radio operator from Deland, Florida, were captured by German patrol and were Prisoners of War at Stalag 7A. William C. Howell, of Goldsboro, North Carolina and Paul McConnell, the navigator from Montgomery, Alabama both evaded capture. Francis E. Owens, of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, also evaded capture, but he died of exposure in the Pyrenees Mountains while trying to assist other crewmen through the dangerous passage. He was awarded the Soldiers Medal for dragging wounded men out of harm's way. Co-pilot, John Marshall Carrah, from Chico, California, evaded capture and escaped to Switzerland, to Spain, and then returned to the U.S. in March 1944. He continued to assist in the war effort. He was a career United States Air Force Officer, retiring as a Lt. Colonel. A documentary was created about these seven brave American aviators and will be featured at an event in Warren, Ohio on July 2, 2018. The son of co-pilot John M. Carrah will also be at the event to share his firsthand knowledge about his father's experience. I am inspired by the stories of these brave Americans, and I'm so proud of the individuals who are keeping this history alive for younger generations.

Mr. RYAN of Ohio

Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I think about my wife, Andrea, and I when we go to take a couple days away from the kids and we leave our 4- year-old with his grandparents, how heartbreaking it is to even leave that kid when you are leaving him with grandparents. I think about my great-grandparents, who came here from Italy as immigrants. I think about the 13 years of Catholic school that I attended. I think about the conversations in Washington, D.C., about family values. And then I think about how, in the most powerful country in the world, our governmental policy is to strip kids--babies, toddlers, infants--from their parents. The most powerful country in the world has resorted to this nonsense. This is a joke. It is by choice, Mr. Speaker. This is a choice that the most powerful men in the most powerful country are choosing to take poor kids away from their parents. It is time for this most powerful President to act immediately and stop the American carnage.

Mr. RYAN of Ohio

Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentlewoman. I have a lot of respect for my colleagues on the other side of the aisle. I do wonder sometimes if we are living in the same country, because when I look at a package like this, I look at the general philosophy over the course of the last year and a half, with the tax cuts that will at the end of the day cost our country $2.3 trillion-- that money we are borrowing. And we are going to borrow a lot of that money from China, Mr. Speaker. And they are going to get interest on that money, and China is reinvesting back into their country. They are building islands in the South China Sea. They are building bases in Africa. They are making investments in wind, solar, battery-powered cars, AI, additive manufacturing. They are moving and shaking around the globe. And we gave a $2.3 trillion tax cut, which we saw just last month $200 billion of it went for stock buybacks. Apple got it, put $100 billion back into stock buybacks. Who is investing in this country now? That is the main issue that we are talking about--yes, battery-powered cars; yes, Economic Development Administration; yes, rural issues that the gentleman from Georgia just talked about. College costs are going up. We need more STEM people graduating from our colleges. We are not a healthy country. And in this bill we are going to take kids off of their healthcare, disinvestment in economic development. And our country is getting left behind the global economy. You could talk about low unemployment all you want. The anxiety level in our country has not gone down. You could talk about the stock market all you want. Sixty-six percent of the people in this country make less than $40,000 a year.

Mr. RYAN of Ohio

Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Mr. Chairman, I thank the gentlewoman from New York for yielding, and I thank her for her leadership on the Appropriations Committee. I also thank my partner on the Legislative Branch Subcommittee on Appropriations, Mr. Yoder, who was chairman of the Legislative Branch Subcommittee on Appropriations until recently. He carried out his responsibilities as chairman in an inclusive and thoughtful manner. Not only did we hold a budget hearing with almost every agency funded under the bill, but we ended our markup with a bipartisan measure that gives most of the agencies in the legislative branch their full budget request. Chairman Frelinghuysen is now wielding the gavel for both the full Appropriations Committee and the Legislative Branch Subcommittee. I am grateful for the courtesy he has shown me as full committee chair, and in his short tenure so far as my subcommittee chair. I know he will continue to work with me as the ranking minority member in the same sort of respectful bipartisan manner as Mr. Yoder did. And, of course, I would like to thank the staff on both sides of the aisle: subcommittee clerk Jenny Panone, Tim Monahan, Adam Berg; and, from my office, Anne Sokolov and Ryan Keating. As Mr. Frelinghuysen noted, the Legislative Branch division of this bill provides $3.81 billion, excluding Senate items. With $456.4 million for the Capitol Police and $18.8 million for the House Sergeant at Arms, we are looking after the security needs of the Members, staff, and visitors both here in Washington and at our district offices back home. The bill's $5.4 million for the Office of Compliance and $147.6 million for the House chief administrative officer will support our response to the sexual harassment that has been pervasive since longer than any of us have been Members of Congress, but has only recently become a national scandal. The $642 million for the Architect of the Capitol will help continue to reduce our backlog of deferred maintenance. The $578.9 million for the Government Accountability Office will bring the Federal Government's premier auditor and watchdog back up to the staffing level it needs to root out waste, fraud, and abuse. Those are just some of the worthwhile issues to which we are putting taxpayer dollars in the Legislative Branch Appropriations bill. Unfortunately, I have to oppose this bill. It isn't because the funding for legislative branch agencies or energy and water or military construction and veterans affairs is inadequate. On the contrary. It is because the majority has taken the sequestration relief that Democrats fought for, and used it all for Republican priorities in fiscal year 2019, instead of putting it toward programs that help working people support their families and grow the middle class. That was not what we agreed upon. A number of the appropriations bills this year won't see an increase at all, even though there are billions more dollars available for domestic spending. The Republican plan says the Labor, Health, Human Services, and Education bill that funds the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and the National Institutes of Health are not priorities, even in the face of the opioid crisis that we see in Ohio. We are saying it isn't a priority to fund the wage and hour division of the Department of Labor, which enforces Federal minimum wage, overtime pay, and recordkeeping laws to prevent wage theft. We are saying we don't care about the Bureau of International Labor Affairs, whose mission it is to promote a fair global playing field for workers in the U.S. and around the world by enforcing trade commitments, strengthening labor standards, and more. We are saying we don't care about job training and apprenticeship programs. But we somehow have billions of dollars for a wasteful, unnecessary, ineffective border wall? Shifting domestic spending away from programs that help the middle class isn't the only way in which the majority is effectively violating the bipartisan budget caps deal we agreed to in February. The majority is also counting over $1 billion for bipartisan veterans programs against the domestic spending caps, even though those dollars were previously outside the caps. They changed the rules to move it under the caps, and you have to spend less somewhere else. It is just another way of squeezing out funding for Democratic priorities. And, as we saw earlier today, they are rescinding money that we were relying on to write 2019 spending bills that made adequate investments in our country under the budget cap levels. Both sides understood we would use rescinded money to cover investments in health and education, for example, and now the Republicans are taking that away. Again, changing the rules to squeeze out spending for programs that help working families.

Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Lastly, Republicans are trying to simply sit on some of the domestic funds we agreed to in the bipartisan budget deal in February. For example, in the financial services bill, Republicans are taking $585 million away. If Republicans think they can get all the way through this year's appropriations process without bipartisan cooperation, good luck. And to get cooperation, you have to show good faith. We had a deal, we need to keep the deal. Mr. Chairman, I hope we can return to working together, like we did when we produced the fiscal year 2018 omnibus, less than 3 months ago. There is still time. But, for today, we have to oppose this bill.

Mr. RYAN of Ohio

Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Mr. Chair, I demand a recorded vote.

Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Mr. Chair, I claim the time in opposition.

Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Mr. Chair, I understand that Mr. Meadows offers this amendment to try to attack Special Counsel Mueller and his team to imply that there is some sort of impropriety going on here with the Russian investigation. Of course, these improprieties aren't with the special counsel, Mr. Chair; the problems are with Russia and the people in our country, our political system, and our current administration who repeatedly communicated and met with Russian operatives during the Presidential campaign. But trying to muddy the waters by going after the integrity of the investigators is a classic tactic used by the people who feel threatened by an investigation because they know they have been caught. The bottom line is the way this amendment is drafted, it doesn't do anything. It says that no funds in the bill can be used to ``enforce'' a repeal of the provision of law that happened a decade ago. Not enforcing a repeal is not the same as reinstating the provision that was repealed. This amendment was drafted in this tortured fashion to avoid violating the rules of the House that prohibit legislating on an appropriations measure. In any case, there is currently no independent counsel. Robert Mueller is a special counsel, and neither he nor the GAO would be affected if this amendment became law. Let me just suggest, Mr. Chair, that if people in this town are interested in ending this situation that we have going on, I would suggest that maybe the President of the United States call up Mr. Mueller, go and clear the air, tell the truth, say what he has to say, and let's move on as a country. For those reasons, I oppose the amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time.

Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Mr. Chairman, I will brief. I want to lend my support. I think this is a good amendment, a positive amendment. Things are moving so quickly in society, we need as much expertise as possible. So I thank the gentleman from California and urge an ``aye'' vote on this amendment.

Mr. RYAN of Ohio

Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to remember the life of Dr. Humphrey Don Germaniuk, 64, who passed away on Friday, April 20, 2018. Humphrey was born on February 4, 1954 on Staten Island, New York City to Ukrainian immigrants Onufriji and Neonila Germaniuk. Growing up, Humphrey played in a rock and roll band that performed all throughout New York City. His band, Timeless, had gained such a large, dedicated following that they captured the attention of Capitol Records, and began recording with the label. At the age of 19, Humphrey took his first steps toward what would become a distinguished career in forensic medicine by volunteering with the Manhattan Medical Examiner's Office under the guidance of renowned physician Dr. Milton Helpern. Humphrey studied Biology at Wagner College on Staten Island, and graduated in 1975. After graduation, he had the amazing opportunity to travel to Italy and obtain a dual Ph.D. and M.D. from the University of Rome. In 1984, he returned to the United States with a deep affection and appreciation for his Italian hosts and their Italian culture. Upon his return; Humphrey began his professional medical career at The Ohio State University, where he completed a residency in pathology in 1988. Following his residency, he held a Fellowship in Forensic Medicine at the Miami-Dade County Medical Examiner's Office in Florida and became certified as a Forensic Pathologist. After his certification, he served as an associate Medical Examiner for Onondaga County, New York for five years. Then in 1994, Humphrey was selected to serve as Deputy Chief of the Washington, D.C. Medical Examiner's Office. While in Washington, Humphrey built a national reputation as an authority in forensic medicine; honing his craft by performing thousands of autopsies and testifying in hundreds of capital trials, both in District and Federal Court. At the same time, Humphrey was able to keep his academic career alive by writing numerous articles on forensics, and also lecturing on various medical and legal aspects of death investigations as an adjunct professor at Georgetown and George Washington Schools of Law. By 1998, Humphrey was serving as Chief Medical Examiner of the Nation's Capital. Despite receiving many accolades for his management of the Washington, D.C. Medical Examiner's Office, the professional demands of his position took a toll on him. Humphrey chose to return to Ohio after his time in Washington, and accepted a position as Assistant Coroner to Trumbull County. Humphrey described the change of scenery as a ``priceless opportunity'' to reconnect with what mattered most in his life, and he became the first certified Forensic Pathologist to serve the county. In 2008, Humphrey found himself in politics for the first time as he successfully ran for his first term as Trumbull County Coroner. Over the next 10 years, until his death, Humphrey helped build the office into an extremely well respected one. As Trumbull County Coroner he fought to recoup taxpayer money lost in professional time spent testifying in private civil litigation. He also regularly advocated for legislation addressing reimbursement to counties, and conducted training seminars for police departments regarding death investigation. During his long career, Humphrey had a distinguished record of national, state, and local community service. He was a delegate to the National Association of Medical Examiners and College of American Pathologists, governor of the Ohio Society of Pathology, and member of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists. He was also a member of the Ohio State Medical Association; the Ohio State Coroner's Association, and, perhaps most fondly for his colleagues and peers from Trumbull Memorial Hospital, as past president of the Trumbull County Medical Society. In 2010, Humphrey was invited by Pakistan to participate in a series of lectures on the best practices for competent death investigation alongside representatives from the Punjab Forensic Science Agency, the Pakistani Supreme Court, and the Punjab Institute of Language, Art and Culture. The trip was conducted under the sponsorship of the U.S. State Department and hosted in the ancient city of Lahore as part of an ongoing diplomatic effort to strengthen ties between the two countries as part of the Global War on Terrorism. Humphrey considered the trip a great opportunity, and a defining moment in his career. Alongside his impressive professional career, Humphrey was also an avid outdoorsman. He and his family enjoyed sailing on Lake Erie and Mosquito Lake, and hiking and hunting on the family's property in Western Pennsylvania. Humphrey was a member of the Vienna Fish and Game Club where he taught hunter safety education. He also belonged to the Trumbull County Antique Tractor Club, and actively participated in the County's Democratic Party. He loved his family so much, and will be deeply missed by his wife of 36 years, Genevieve Marie Germaniuk; son and daughter-in-law Zachariah Shevchenko and Suzanne Elizabeth (nee Schoen) Germaniuk; sister and niece Nina Irene (nee Germaniuk) and Nila Skye Cooper of Stillwater, Minnesota; step-niece Oksana (Sergie) Popova and grandnieces Ulyana Popova of New York, N.Y., and Drs. Vera (Richard) Salvatore, DDS (nee Popova) of Schenectady, New York. I extend my sincerest condolences to his family and friends.

Mr. RYAN of Ohio

Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the service and character of a great American on the occasion of his retirement from active duty military service with the United States Navy. Commander Derek P. Hotchkiss, or simply Derek as he is known to all, has devoted his young adult life to the service of his family and country. He has set a towering example to all of us fortunate to know him. As Derek completes his tour of duty on the Joint Staff and hangs up his military uniform, we all know that his influence has reached far beyond the strict confines of his rank and previous job titles. Derek's military career began at the Naval Academy Preparatory School in Newport, Rhode Island in 1994. Derek then attended the United States Naval Academy where he was a member of the football team. He graduated with the great Class of 1999 and commissioned as an Ensign into the United States Navy. Derek served honorably in uniform for two decades with tours of duty across the United States and deployments around the world. He served as the Supply Officer for the Navy's Flight Demonstration Squadron--the Blue Angels. He served as the Supply Officer aboard the frigate USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) in Mayport, Florida; and Assistant Supply Officer on the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN-74) in Bremerton, Washington. He represented the U.S. Navy as a Fellow with the Starbucks Coffee Company as part of the Supply Corp's Training With Industry Program. He led sailors and mentored young officers and NCOs. Along the way, he earned qualifications as a Supply Corps Aviation and Surface Warfare Officer and membership to the Acquisition Professional Community. Also, Derek earned a Master's Degree in Business Administration from Duke University's Fuqua School of Business in Durham, North Carolina. He also graduated from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Executive Program, Seminar XXI. Most recently, Derek was hand selected to serve as the Executive Officer to the Director for Logistics (J-4), Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Derek has been a tireless advocate of the broader military objectives. His service has played a vital role in countless missions, all of which were crucial in advancing our national security interests. Throughout his career, Derek has been a role model for the men and women who have been lucky enough to serve with him. He has represented his faith, family, and his hometown of Bath, Ohio with great esteem. In honor of his service, I would like to express my gratitude for Derek P. Hotchkiss' dedication to this country and our community. I wish him all the best. I am sure that he is looking forward to continuing his passion for the outdoors, and spending time with his loving family. Lastly, I recognize that alongside every strong Sailor stands an even stronger family. I would like to extend my heartfelt appreciation to his wife, Jennifer; daughters, Clare and Grace; and son, Will, for supporting this American hero during his time of service to our Nation.

Mr. RYAN of Ohio

Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize and honor the retirement of Father Thomas C. Eisweirth as the pastor of Blessed Sacrament Parish in Warren, Ohio. Fr. Eisweirth was ordained a priest in 1974 by Bishop James Malone. He grew up at St. Mary Parish in Conneaut, Ohio in Ashtabula County. Over the course of his ministry, he has served in five other parishes in the Diocese of Youngstown and in other parishes throughout the region including Trumbull, Portage, Columbiana, and Mahoning Counties. In 2010, Bishop George Murry S.J. appointed Fr. Eisweirth as pastor of this parish. Now, after forty-four years in active ministry, he is retiring. Fr. Eisweirth always gives the most touching sermons. He has a way of connecting deep spiritual principles to our everyday lives. He truly embodies the mission of the parish to be a Blessed Sacrament for the people of Warren, Howland, and the entire world. He is an excellent priest and a phenomenal pastor. I will miss his immense wisdom, and I will keep him in my prayers. I wish him every blessing as he begins a new journey in retirement.

Mr. RYAN of Ohio

Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor the retirement of Mrs. Diana Muccio as a teacher at John F. Kennedy Catholic School Lower Campus in Warren, Ohio. Mrs. Muccio was born and raised in Warren, Ohio. She attended St. Mary School, grades K-8, later graduating from John F. Kennedy. She continued her education at Youngstown State University, earning a Bachelor's of Science in Elementary Education and Master's of Science in Early Childhood Education. Additionally, she completed post graduate work at Walsh University. Mrs. Muccio has been an educator for 43 years, devoting her career to advancing Catholic education. She has taught at many Catholic schools including Mount Carmel, St. James, St. Plus, and John F. Kennedy Catholic School Lower Campus. Her dedication to teaching has not gone unnoticed. She was awarded the Golden Apple Award which is given to exceptional Diocesan administrators and educators, a two-time recipient of the Tribune A+ Award, and the WFMJ Dunkin Donut Class Act Award. Mrs. Muccio has left a lasting impression on my life. I will forever remember how Mrs. Muccio made learning fun. One of my favorite memories was when the weather broke in the spring, she would take us outside to sing and drink lemonade. She had a way of making every student feel special. She has lived a life of service to her family, her students and her church. Congratulations on your retirement Mrs. Muccio. May God Bless you and your family for many years to come.

Mr. RYAN of Ohio

Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to remember the life of Mary Ann Rogusky Regula who died at her family's farm in Navarre, Ohio on April 5, 2018. Mary Regula was born in Girard, Ohio on November 29, 1926 to the late Mr. and Mrs. Rogusky. In 1949, Mary graduated from Mount Union College and it is there where she met her future husband Ralph Regula. She was an active member of the community, serving as an educator, historian, and aide in her husband's Congressional office as he represented the 16th Congressional District of Ohio. In 1994, Mary began laying the foundation for a museum devoted to the first ladies. She told the Washington Post that it wasn't until the 1970s that we decided women had any part in this nation's history. She wanted to help close history's gaping hole by honoring the accomplishments of women. In 1998, former first lady Rosalynn Carter cut the ribbon at the formal opening of the National First Ladies' Library in Canton, Ohio. Mary hoped the museum would serve as a way to document the lives of first ladies and as a resource for scholars and students. The museum was designated a historic site in 2000, expanding to include an education and research center that has now grown to partner with Ohio schools to provide educational programming about these important figures in American history. She is dearly missed by her three children Richard Regula (Sherry), David Regula (Jaqueline), and Martha Regula and her four grandchildren, Thomas, Garrett, Olivia and Marissa. She was preceded in death by her parents and her loving husband. Mary was a wonderful woman, and I am grateful to have had both her and Ralph as friends. She was a valued member of the community and her legacy leaves a lasting impact. I extend my sincerest condolences to all of her family and friends.

Mr. RYAN of Ohio

Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to remember the life of Edwin ``David'' Colwell, 87, who passed away on Sunday, April 15, 2018. David was born on March 14, 1931 in Vinton, Ohio to the late Everett and Grace Colwell, nee Kincaid. He was a proud OSU grad, and the first college grad in his family. He was in ROTC/Air Force and after graduation served as a pilot flying over the Sea of Japan to bring food to our armed forces in Korea after the end of the Korean War. After his honorable discharge as a Captain, David returned to Ohio and married his first wife Janice Fike in Ashland, Ohio. They had 2 dear daughters, Cappi and Camilla. After 22 years of marriage, Janice passed in 1983. Professionally, David began his career with The Kroger Company, first in the bakery, then through the ranks until he headed up the ``Cookies, Crackers and Snacks Division'', which was very popular with the kids in the neighborhood. It was during this time, during the early '70s that David began developing his real estate business, focusing on housing for Ohio State students. E. David's Properties continues to house students annually. It has housed thousands over almost 40 years. David was a very popular landlord, receiving Valentine's Day cards and invitations to his renters' graduation parties. He loved the students and was so proud of their accomplishments! David enjoyed travelling the world with his wife Jolene, knowing no stranger, relishing different cultures and traditions, and always ready to plan the next trip. They loved Europe, particularly Poland and the Czech Republic, and their 30 years of beach vacations in Mexico where they had so many loving friends. There was no more passionate an OSU sports fan than David. He held season tickets for football and basketball. He and his best bud, Harvey, were always sure that their coaching expertise could help the Bucks win! For 30 years, David has been married to Jolene Moritz Molitoris who is a friend of mine and long-time public servant and transportation leader. Jolene was an official at the Ohio Department of Transportation when President Clinton appointed her as the Administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration and later she served as Director of the Ohio Department of Transportation. There was no more passionate a family man than David. He was so proud of all the family accomplishments. He so loved his family. He will be missed beyond imagining by his wife Jolene; and his children, Cappi, Camilla, spouse, Harold, Jill, Jay, spouse, Catherine; grandchildren, Calina, Devin and Ellis; and his sister, Catherine; and his beloved dogs, Choo Choo and Teddy. I extend my sincerest condolences to his family and friends.

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Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to remember the life of Kathryn Lieberth Lytton who passed away on April 1, 2018, age 37. Born Kathryn Moffat Lieberth, Kate Lytton died two weeks shy of her 38th birthday following a year-long battle with breast cancer, a fight that she waged until the very last hour with her unyielding wit and incomparable stoicism. Kate was an accomplished young teacher of classical and modern ballet. She first started dancing at the age of three after seeing a Summer Festival performance of Ohio Ballet in Forest Lodge Park. She began her study at the University of Akron Dance Institute under Gina Carroll. She continued her pre-professional training under Nan Klinger, performing for eight seasons with the Cuyahoga Valley Youth Ballet. She also danced in the 1992 International Children's Festival in Taiwan. After graduating with honors from Our Lady of the Elms, Kate continued her education at the University of Utah where she was a member of the Utah Ballet and a trainee with Ballet West. Feeling that she was ``getting old,'' she left college to become an apprentice at Richmond (Virginia) Ballet. For the next 12 years, she performed with various ballets including Ballet Memphis, Oakland Ballet, and Company C Contemporary Ballet. Kate later returned to school to further her education in anatomy and kinesiology through multiple dance and fitness certification programs. In 2011, Kate became the Dance Program Manager at Google Headquarters in Mountain View, CA. She grew the employee dance program from a few social dance classes a week to a comprehensive dance training program across multiple disciplines, eventually overseeing programming at 50 Google offices globally, and supervising 200 dance instructors worldwide. Kate returned to Akron in 2014 to raise a family with her husband Alec. She joined the faculties of the University of Akron Dance Institute, the Excellence in Dance studio in Cuyahoga Falls, and the 8- count dance studio in Green. She also served as the administrator for Ballet Excel Ohio's Reach Out and Dance program that gave many students in the Akron Public Schools their first exposure to dance, and she especially loved working with students with disabilities. Kate also taught many barre classes throughout the community. Kate is the daughter of David Lieberth, one of Akron's prominent community leaders who served as Deputy Mayor. She is survived by her husband, Alec Lytton, a fellow dancer and teacher of dance at the University of Akron; by her daughters, Genevieve, 3, and Paige, 2; by her parents Lynne and Dave Lieberth; by her sister, Emma Lieberth and brother-in-law, Nathaniel Osborn; her mother-in-law, Joy Lord of Houston; and uncle, Joseph Lieberth of Barberton. I know Kate is dearly missed by her family, her friends, and all her students. I extend my deepest and sincerest condolences.

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Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to remember the life of Athanasios ``Tom'' P. Vouvounas, 101, who passed away peacefully on Friday, March 30, 2018 at the Humility House in Austintown, Ohio with his family by his side. I will never forget Tom as long as I live. He was almost 90 years old when he came to Washington, DC., and we visited the World War II Memorial. Tom arrived wearing the same uniform he wore in France which still fit him like the day he first put it on. We rode together on the Metro and sat down across from another man around Tom's age who was dressed as a civilian. The man immediately recognized Tom's uniform and started to talk with him. As it turned out, both of these men had served in the same unit those many years ago. I remember it as a wonderful day when two heroes were reunited. Tom was born on May 27, 1916 in Nenedes Samos, Greece, to Prodomos Vouvounas and Angeliki Safoulis Vouvounas. Tom came to the United States in 1933 to Youngstown, Ohio and moved to Warren, Ohio in 1945. He bravely served in the U.S. Army and fought in World War II at Normandy, France and in the Battle of the Bulge. After serving in the Army, Tom returned home to serve the state of Ohio and his community in Warren. He was the co-owner of Liberty Restaurant on Main Street, with his wife, and he worked for the Ohio Department of Liquor Control as a manager of State Liquor Store on Main Street. Tom also worked as a Warren Transit bus driver. Tom was also an active member at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Warren. He was involved as an altar server, American Hellenic Education Progressive Association (AHEPA), senior group, Yasou Club, past President of the Church 50 Club, and an active participant with the church festival. In his free time, Tom enjoyed going to the track, gardening, and planting flowers. He is survived by his nine children, Perry Vouvounas of Cortland, Pete (Jacquline) Vouvounas of Howland, Angela (Christopher) Kalafatis of Dallas, Parisa (Frank) Gombarcik of Howland, Demetra Vouvounas and Christos Vouvounas, both of Houston, Nick Vouvounas of Bayshore, Long Island, N.Y., Maria (Curtis) Elder of Warren and Joanna (Edward) Colucci of Girard; 13 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Helen T. Vouvounas; a brother, Andreas Vouvounas; and a sister- in-law, Helen A. Vouvounas. Tom was a valued member of the community, and I know he is dearly missed. I am thankful for the memories I have with him, and I extend my sincerest condolences to his family and friends.

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Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to note that while there is record turnover in high level federal government positions, the opposite is true in Barberton, Ohio. For 70 years, the Barberton Finance Director position has been held by only two men, a father and his son. Raymond E. Flickinger Sr. and Raymond E. Flickinger Jr. have held the purse strings in Barberton all that time. Ray Sr. took office in 1948. In 1978, Ray Jr. became the assistant city finance director. Ray Sr. retired in 1980 and Ray Jr. took over as Director. On March 31, Ray Jr. stepped down from his position. Mayor William Judge whose father also served as Mayor noted that Ray has ``weathered storms and kept on top of them.'' I want to congratulate and thank the Flickingers for two lifetimes of public service. I am inspired by these two dedicated officials who did their duty day after day and met the challenges of service for so many years. All the best to Ray Flickinger Jr. in retirement. I include in the Record an article that appeared in the The Akron Beacon Journal on March 26. Father and Son Guided Barberton City Finances for 70 Years; Era Will End This Month (By Paula Schleis) Barberton--For 70 years, the man in charge of the city's purse strings has answered to the name Raymond E. Flickinger. First dad, then son, in a tenure so taken for granted that no one has bothered to challenge either at the ballot since 1968. The era will end on March 31 when Barberton Finance Director Raymond E. Flickinger--the younger--retires and hands the city's ledger over to someone with a different name. ``It's time,'' Flickinger said, a smile suggesting that he's already counting down the hours. While the elder and the younger both held the same post, their jobs were wildly different, covering dramatically different eras as this blue-collar city rose, fell and then embarked on some modern soul-searching. The elder Raymond E. Flickinger was born in 1910--less than two decades after the town was founded--and grew up in the family's grocery business. Flickinger's, the store, was once an icon in downtown Barberton. Ray Sr. took his turn on the European front during World War II, participating in the invasion of Normandy. Two years after the war ended, the local Democratic Party asked if he'd run for the open seat of city auditor a post that would later evolve into finance director. He won, took office in 1948 and started on-the-job training. ``Things were a lot simpler then,'' the younger Flickinger said of his dad's era. There were payrolls to make and budgets to balance, but ``you didn't have accounting standards back then.'' Simpler budget Seated in his office, Flickinger pulled an old booklet from a shelf of documents. It was the city budget from 1954, a 28- page pamphlet itemizing $757,000 in income and expenditures. Flickinger compares it to this year's city budget. Almost $18 million. It takes a nearly 200-page booklet to explain it. Flickinger, the younger, started doing some light bookkeeping for his dad when he was still in high school. ``He paid me out of his own pocket to do things for him,'' Flickinger said. He never expected it to be his career. ``We didn't have a plan for me to take over,'' he said. Yet by 1975, wouldn't you know it, that's exactly the course he found himself on. The city hired him as a full-time accountant. By 1978, he was the city's assistant finance director, his dad's second in command. ``Nepotism wasn't an issue back in the day,'' he chuckled. City Council approved the promotion. No one batted an eye. It was universally accepted that Flickinger, the elder, would groom his son to take over after his own upcoming retirement. In 1980, after 32 years, the elder stepped down, the younger stepped up. No need to change the name on the office door. Ray Sr. was 72 when he retired. He hadn't been in a hurry. ``He loved working,'' his son said. ``It was pretty much his life. He was one of those people who could have just worked till he died.'' But he didn't. He died in 1998. Barberton was a very different city when Ray Jr. took over. When his father first became auditor, Barberton was a manufacturing powerhouse. Its founding was unique in Ohio, an industrial community planned by industrialist Ohio Columbus Barber, who set up half a dozen of his own factories and populated them with tens of thousands of immigrants and Appalachian transplants. But by 1980, the place nicknamed the ``Magic City'' because of its overnight rise had become a poster child for the Rust Belt. The younger Flickinger helped navigate Barberton through a recession, a period when many cities were going into default. ``It was thought that cities should start following the same accounting standards as private industry,'' he said. What followed were challenging, time-consuming and often mind-numbing rules and regulations. Flickinger rolled with the punches, supported by a talented staff that helped his office evolve into a department that needed to know as much law as finance. That's also about the time that Flickinger decided on a new administrative style: Avoid the limelight at all costs. National news Barberton's waning fortunes made national news, and Flickinger found himself quoted in a New York Times story about the town's struggle. The very next day, a representative from a bond rating firm called Flickinger to announce the city was being downgraded because of the story. Flickinger snorted: ``I decided I was better off staying in the background. I'm honest and I'll tell people like it is. But I don't need to hear myself talk.'' That's a trait that came to Mayor Bill Judge's mind immediately when asked to describe his finance director. ``He does a great job of explaining things, and he's always been the go-to guy, and for that he should have an ego, a big one,'' Judge said. ``But he doesn't have an ego.'' Barberton gradually started to recover in the 1990s. ``But the more you collect, the more you spend,'' Flickinger said. Road programs expanded. Health care costs rose. EPA standards added to the cost of maintaining a city water and sewer department. Salaries ballooned. In 1954, that little budget pamphlet said $263,000 was spent on the city's safety forces. In 2018, police and fire will cost residents $11.2 million. The street maintenance budget of $69,000 in 1954 has grown to $1.5 million this year. Flickinger said one thing he's proud of is talking City Council into approving a policy that set a minimum fund balance of 10 percent. It was passed in 2008. That means while the city has a nearly $18 million budget this year, it won't touch almost $1.8 million of that. It's a sort of built-in rainy day cushion. ``They didn't have to do that,'' he said of council's action. Fred Maurer has known Flickinger most of his life. They were both born in 1952, a few days apart. They attended St. Augustine's school together. Maurer spent more than 21 years as a city councilman. ``Ray is very methodical, very thorough, very capable,'' he said. ``He doesn't care to get into the politics [of his elected office], he's more nuts and bolts. He's one of these people who just stays focused on what needs to be done.'' Votes needed While Flickinger, a Democrat, never faced Republican opposition in the 10 times he had to seek re-election, Maurer laughed that there was one year Flickinger had to work at getting votes. In the 1980s, voters passed a charter amendment requiring the city finance director have a degree in municipal financing and a number of years experience in the field. Maurer swears that ``and'' was supposed to be an ``or.'' Flickinger did not have a municipal financing degree. He'd spent about 10 years or so, while in office, working on his bachelor's degree in accounting from Kent State University. But the ballot authors had intended to honor his experience. With Flickinger's job hanging in the balance, an amended amendment had to be put on the very next ballot. ``I think that's the one and only time Ray actually had to campaign,'' Maurer said. The issue passed. Hitting the road When Flickinger retires at the end of this month, his assistant, Jeremy Flaker, will take over. He'll have to run in 2019 if he wants to keep the job. Judge said Barberton will face new financial challenges ahead, and he'll miss the ``level of comfort'' that comes from having Flickinger at his side. ``He's lived through tough times before. He's weathered storms and kept on top of them,'' Judge said. ``And he has a lot of institutional knowledge. I'm going to miss his insightfulness, his ideas.'' ``But I told him I've got his number and I know where he lives,'' Judge quipped. That information might not do the mayor a lot of good. Flickinger and his longtime girlfriend plan to sell their home and hit the road in a motor home, starting with a stay in Colorado to visit his son, Eric. He'll be back here from time to time to visit his two daughters--Amy in Wadsworth and Emily in Grafton--but he's not planning on any permanent residence for the foreseeable future. ``We're going to be nomads. I can honestly say I don't know where I'll be living, but Barberton will always be home,'' he said. Like his father before him, he loves boating and fishing. But unlike his father, he's getting out at the age of 65, with plenty of time to do more of both. ``Like I said,'' he repeated, ``it's just time.''

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Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to remember the life of Nancy Ann Kunovich, age 82, who passed away peacefully on March 11, 2018. Nancy was born on September 25, 1935 in Youngstown, Ohio. Nancy was married to Charles Kunovich and together they raised 5 children. In addition to being a mom, Nancy worked for the Austintown School District for over 30 years as one of the pioneers behind the ``I Can'' Program. Nancy's compassion and devotion throughout the program inspired countless young people to turn their lives around. After retiring in 2005, Nancy moved to Manchaca, Texas. She enjoyed spending her retired life gardening, reading, cooking, and so much more. Her greatest pride and joy came in spending time with her family and friends. Her step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren lovingly referred to her as Grandma Nancy. Nancy was preceded in death by her husband Charles, her daughter Elizabeth Blockinger, her parents Hannah and William Richards, and her brother William Richards, Jr. Nancy is survived by her children Glenn Johnson and wife Norma, daughter Lynda Self and husband Carl, daughter Christine Johnson; son, Eric Johnson and grandchildren Eric Betts, Kate Kam, and Hannah Blockinger. Nancy also leaves five step-children behind; Kathy Joyce and husband David, Michelle Chance and husband Joe, Charles Kunovich Jr., Mary Jo Cusack and husband Jim, Michael Kunovich and wife Michelle. I had the pleasure of knowing Nancy's son Glenn. She was a beloved mother and grandmother, and I know she is dearly missed. I extend my deepest condolences to Glenn and his family.

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Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize and honor the recent retirement of Colonel James Dignan from the United States Air Force and to congratulate him on his new role as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber in Ohio. Colonel Dignan concluded his service in the Air Force working in the office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for force readiness. Colonel Dignan received his commission through the Naval Aviation Cadet (NAVCAD) program at the Aviation Officer Candidate School at NAS Pensacola, Florida, and he received his ``Wings of Gold'' at NAS Corpus Christi, Texas. He has served as an officer and pilot in the United States Navy, Air National Guard, and Air Force Reserve. Colonel Dignan was a command pilot with more than 6,500 hours in trainer, patrol, reconnaissance, and airlift aircraft. He has flown more than 100 hurricane penetration missions in the WC-130 and has flown combat- support missions throughout the Balkans, the Horn of Africa, and Southwest Asia. Colonel Dignan was also the commander of the 910th Airlift Wing at the Youngstown Air Reserve Station in Youngstown, Ohio. Under his leadership, he oversaw more than 1,300 personnel and was in charge of operations which provided support for nearly 2,000 Air Force, Navy, and Marine Reservists. Now, Dignan will begin his new role as President and CEO of the Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber. He wanted to remain in Youngstown, Ohio with his wife and three daughters who also desired to stay in the Youngstown area. His new role will allow him to continue serving the Mahoning Valley region alongside the people he loves. Dignan's managerial skills along with his past association as a Chamber board member demonstrated his ability to hit the ground running. He will be an influential voice and leader within the community, and I am enthused to work with him in his new role.

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Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to remember the life of Charles Edward Wern, Jr., 85, who passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018, at home with his family by his side. Charles was born on November 11, 1932 to Charles E. Wern, Sr. and Mary Lyke Wern. After graduating from Vienna High School in 1950, he completed his undergraduate degree at Duke University where he played both basketball and baseball. Upon graduation, Chuck served in the U.S. Army for two years and played professional basketball and baseball in Europe after his time in the Army. Chuck later returned to the United States and graduated from Ohio Northern law school in 1959. Chuck practiced law in the Warren, Ohio area for over 57 years. Chuck married the love of his life, Maureen Ann McGlone on November 14, 1990. They shared a long and happy marriage filled with love, respect, and laughter. Together, they had three children. Nothing brought him more pride and joy than being a part of their lives. All three children followed in his footsteps and began practicing law. Chuck's passion for sports and competition never faded. He coached JFK baseball and golf, he was an avid golfer winning several area events including the Trumbull Country Club Championship. He was the co- chair for two of the LPGA tournaments when the tour was coming to the Valley. He crossed off a big ``Bucket List Item'' when he became a minority owner of the Mahoning Valley Scrappers. For the past 18 seasons, Chuck and Maureen enjoyed hosting over 50 Scrapper players. Chuck always believed you have an obligation to support your community whenever the opportunity presents itself. He lived that philosophy, serving on numerous committees throughout his life in the Mahoning Valley. Specifically, he served over a span of 20 years on the Mahoning Valley Economic Development Corporation, serving as its Chairman for three different terms. He served as both past and present Chairman of the Warren Commerce Industrial Park. He was a Trustee of Warren General Hospital for several years, Chair of the Blessed Sacrament Building Fund Drive, Chairman and Trustee of the Warren Philharmonic Orchestra Association, Trustee of the Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley and most recently served on the Board of Directors of the American Red Cross. He was also a recipient of the American Heart Association's ``Heart of The Community'' award honoring heart patients who give of their time and talent to the community. He will be deeply missed by his wife, Maureen; three children and eight grandchildren, Atty. Happy (Atty. Giovanni) DiCenso and Luca, Rocco and Valentina of Pepper Pike, Atty. Charles E. (Melissa) Wern, III and Chase, Cole and Clay of Denver and Atty. Theodore ``Ted'' (Georgia) Wern and Evan and Owen of Chicago; his sister, Marjorie Turner of Gillette, Wyo.; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, James McGlone of Struthers, Kitty (William) Brown of Canfield, John (Sally) McGlone of Jamestown, Pa., Michael (Lori) McGlone of Boardman, Matthew (Judi) McGlone of Canfield and Lorraine McGlone of Hudson; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Peg and Joe McGlone; his brother-in-law, Joseph McGlone; his niece, Jaqueline Turner; his nephew, Chet Turner; and several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Chuck was a valued member of the community, and I know he is dearly missed. I extend my sincerest condolences to his family and friends.

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Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor our colleague from Ohio, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur, who has become the longest serving woman in the United States House of Representatives. She is from Toledo, Ohio. I want to rise today to recognize being able to see someone of her caliber for so many years contribute so greatly. The World War II monument on The Mall here in Washington, D.C., was a long-term project that she started and she finished. Those of us who represent working class people in Ohio know Marcy, respect Marcy. She is tough, she is smart, and she has one of the biggest hearts in this Chamber. This is what I love about her: she is not afraid to say the word ``union'' and to recognize the power of working people coming together to bring economic justice to our society. Mr. Speaker, we salute Ms. Kaptur's service and look forward to many, many more years ahead working on behalf and for those working class families in Ohio.