Tim Ryan

Mr. RYAN

Mr. RYAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Bernard ``Gene'' Helmick, 78, who passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2019, at Mercy Health St. Joseph's Warren Hospital. Gene was born on November 4, 1940 in Cowen, West Virginia, and was a 1960 graduate of Niles McKinley High School, where he played football under Coach Tony Mason, whom he greatly admired. Gene then went on to attend and play football at Arizona State University. He later returned to the Valley where he was employed at the General Motors Lordstown plant as a waste water treatment technician for 41 years, retiring in December of 2006. Gene was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish in Niles, where he was a pizza sale and festival volunteer. He was also a member of the Niles Jaycees, Niles Rebounders and Frontliners. Gene was known to enjoy yard work, home repairs, and attending his grandchildren's sporting events and theatrical performances. He was also a dedicated Ohio State and Duke basketball fan. Memories of Gene will be carried on by his wife, Jennie Nardo Helmick, whom he married Oct. 26, 1963; his son, Kevin T. Helmick and his wife, Regina of Niles; his daughter, Gina Price of Girard; his brother, David L. Helmick and his wife, Joan of Cleveland; and his three grandchildren, Makenzie and Matthew Price, and Kasen Helmick. Gene was a quiet, gentle man who loved his family with peaceful and unwavering devotion. We were raised in the same small-town community of Niles, Ohio, and he and his family are lifelong friends of mine. We were all very lucky to have him in our lives and, as much as he will be missed by us all, Gene will remain with us every day.

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Mr. RYAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Michael ``Mikey'' Thomas George, 16, who passed away surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, June 23, 2019. Mikey was a proud student of St. Edward High School in Lakewood and a dedicated Michael Buble and Roman Reigns fan. His friends and family knew Michael for his contagious smile, laughter, and quick wit. His favorite summers were spent on Kelley's Island, enjoying the sun and island lifestyle. Mikey was known to entertain all with his singing, dancing, and with the creative nicknames he gave to people. Mikey loved his family dearly. He is survived by his loving parents, Kristine and Tony George, his triplet siblings, David and Julia, his older siblings, Joseph George, Justin Rose (Lisa), Robert George, Krystle George-Kearns (Christian) and Jonathon Rose (Amber); grandmother Glenna Botkins, along with numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. My deepest condolences go out to the George Family, and all whose lives were touched by Mikey. He will most certainly live on in the hearts and minds of all that knew him.

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Mr. RYAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Jimmie ``JW'' Aleshire, age 73, who passed away on Thursday, November 1, 2018. Jimmie was a proud veteran, serving his country in the U.S. Army 82nd Airborne Infantry. He was also a devout man of faith and was a member of St. Mary's Church in Mineral Ridge, Ohio. Prior to retirement in 2011, Jimmie worked as a steel worker for RMI for 38 years, and was a former 6S coordinator and continuous improvement facilitator at RTI International Metals, Inc. Jimmie was also a fighter in more ways than one. He was a 36-year melanoma cancer survivor, volunteered his time with the Niles' Relay for Life, and served on the Board of Directors of Yellow Brick Place. He was also a great union man, a part of Local No. 2155, and served on school committees for both St. Rose and John F. Kennedy Warren Schools. A family man, Jimmie was a beloved grandfather and coach. He was a track coach at St. Rose and a softball coach for JFK and Seaborn Elementary, while being instrumental in developing the ball fields at JFK Warren. Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Joyce (Veltre) Aleshire, whom he married October 22, 1966; his children, Alise (Jason) Kent of Warren, Christian M. Aleshire of Alliance, and Justin (Crystal) Aleshire of Mineral Ridge; his grandchildren, Isabella and Michael Kent, Ryan, Noah, and Lucas Aleshire; his granddog, Furious, and many nieces. Jimmie was a great friend of mine and was a one of my earliest supporters. He knew better than most the power of collective action to improve the lives of working-class people. Jimmie will be missed.

Mr. RYAN

Mr. RYAN. Madam Speaker, I thank the chair for yielding. I thank Congressman Lamb for his leadership on this bill. I thank Congressman Roe for his leadership on this. I want to also thank Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz on our appropriations bill. We continue to invest into the whole veteran. I think it has been articulated here that we want the VA system to be the most innovative system that we have, and I believe that the Whole Veteran Act is a step in that direction. I have been researching and writing about some of these integrative health techniques around meditation, around yoga, around nutrition, around having health coaches, and to watch these vets transform after years and years and years of suffering is the most touching, the most inspirational thing we can do. I have been in yoga classes where the teacher is a vet who, just years before, was kicking down doors in Iraq. Double amputee, and he is teaching yoga to veterans, and they are healing from post-traumatic stress. This, to me, is what the government is all about. How do we get these government programs, these government facilities on the cutting edge, not just in healthcare, but all across the board? That is what this act is doing. It is going to save us money. The default position for vets should not be how many prescription drugs can we get them on. This is going to save us money. This is getting these vets their lives back. This is reconnecting them to their families, to their kids, to their spouses, to their communities. This is the most inspirational thing happening in government today. Madam Speaker, I want to thank Tracy Gaudet, who is leading patient- centered care in the VA. She has been plugging away at this for years. This is a step in the right direction. Madam Speaker, I can't thank the chairman enough. I hope we continue to go down this road.

Mr. RYAN. Madam Speaker, I know the Secretary of the VA. We have disagreements with him, but he, himself, has testified before our committee talking about these programs and about the importance of these programs. If you want to be inspired, go sit in a meditation class with a Vietnam vet who has been traumatized for years and listen to them tell you about how these practices have healed them and have fixed their problems and reconnected them back to their families. Madam Speaker, I want to thank everybody for their leadership on this, and we will continue to try to support it from the appropriations side.

Mr. RYAN

Mr. RYAN. Madam Speaker, I was saddened to learn of the passing of Mr. John K. Vadas, age 69, who passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 7, 2019. John's son Matt is one of my longest serving staff members. I very much depend on him to help me fulfill my duties and I am very proud of his service. John was born on January 19, 1950, in Warren, Ohio to John and Margaret. He was a 1968 graduate of John F. Kennedy High School in Warren. I too am a graduate of JFK. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1969 to 1972, where he was the radar operator on the USS Wasp. Upon his honorable discharge, John took a position working for Packard Electric. He retired from Delphi in 2001. On April 11, 1970, John married the former Sandra Allen. John loved the outdoors and found peace in the woods by carving out time to go hunting and camping. He was an avid fan of the Cleveland Indians and NASCAR, cheering on driver Kevin Harvick. He stayed in touch with his shipmates as a member of the USS Wasp Association. Most importantly, John was a patriot who loved his family and was a devoted husband and father. After 49 years of marriage, John is survived by his wife Sandra, and also survived by his sons, (Jon) Kristopher, Jason and Matthew Vadas; his brother, Michael (Judy) Vadas; as well as many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his son, Kevin Vadas; his parents; and his brother, William Poppal. I extend my deepest sympathies to Matt and all the family and friends whose lives were blessed by John Vadas.

Mr. RYAN

Mr. RYAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Dr. Beverly Warren, who has announced her retirement as Kent State University's 12th president. Beverly Warren, Ph.D., Ed.D., began her tenure at Kent State on July 1, 2014. As the university's chief executive officer, President Warren oversaw one of the nation's largest university systems. Under her leadership, the university embarked upon a systemwide, inclusive process to consider a bold and distinctive future for Kent State University. The six-year plan, A Strategic Roadmap to a Distinctive Kent State, is the result of this effort. With Students First named Priority One, the plan identified strategies that distinguished Kent State as an exemplar among the nation's best public research universities, with a distinctive blend of teaching, research and creative excellence. Under Dr. Warren's leadership, the university enrolled its most academically advanced freshman class ever and has achieved record enrollment in its Honor's College program. With a background in physical education, President Warren also has led the charge to turn Kent State into one of the healthiest campuses in the nation. She launched a series of wellness initiatives, including prohibiting smoking and tobacco use on campus as of July 2017. Dr. Warren also leveraged her leadership throughout the Northeast Ohio community. She has served as a member of the Board of Trustees for The Cleveland Orchestra and served on the boards of directors for Team NEO, Greater Akron Chamber of Commerce, Northeast Ohio Council on Higher Education (NOCHE) and Northeastern Educational Television of Ohio Inc. (NETO). President Warren distinguished herself as a warm and friendly face amongst the students and staff of Kent State. Whether she's championing academics in the board room or cheering on the Golden Flashes on the field, her energy, presence, and compassion can be felt campus-wide. I was proud to work with Dr. Warren to help secure funding to advance research efforts at Kent State. With Dr. Warren's leadership, the research being done at Kent State will go a long way to help solve real-world issues. I thank President Warren for her service to the students and community and wish her the best of luck in her retirement.

Mr. RYAN

Mr. RYAN. Mr. Speaker, the workers of the United States of America are tired of being pawns in this big corporate game. President Trump came to my community and said: Don't sell your house. Don't sell your house. We are going to get these house prices back up. And, since that time, we lost the second shift at our General Motors plant; and General Motors, on that same day that the workers were walking out, announced they are building a new factory in Mexico. President Trump said: Don't sell your house. A few months later, General Motors lays off the first shift. They tell the workers 2 days after Thanksgiving. And, just a couple of days ago, a trucking company, Falcon Transport, just outside of Youngstown, Ohio, their workers get a text message--600 workers get a text message at 8:00 on a Saturday night: You lost your job. We got bailout money for every bank that wants one. Every savings and loan, every corporation gets a tax cut to the tune of $2.3 trillion, and no one gives a damn about the workers. If we can bail out the corporations that have done everything wrong, we can start helping the workers who have done everything right.

Mr. RYAN

Mr. RYAN. Mr. Speaker, due to a conflict on Thursday, April 4, 2019, I was not present to cast my vote on the Republican Motion to Recommit on H.R. 1585 and Final Passage of H.R. 1585, the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019. As a cosponsor of H.R. 1585, I wholeheartedly support reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). Had I been present my vote would have been NAY on Roll Call 155 and YEA on Roll Call 156.

Mr. RYAN

Mr. RYAN. Mr. Speaker, due to unforeseen circumstances on Thursday, March 28, 2019, I was not present to cast my vote on the question of Agreeing to H. Res. 124, a resolution expressing opposition to banning service in the Armed Forces by openly transgender individuals. I agree in the strongest terms with the resolution's denunciation of the ban, and had I been present my vote would have been yea on rollcall 135.

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Mr. RYAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today in remembrance of the Khojaly Massacre, and to honor the victims of this horrendous act. The appalling massacre perpetrated on the innocent people of Khojaly in February 1992 is no less shocking 27 years later. One of the worst atrocities ever committed in the South Caucasus, justice has still not been delivered and 150 civilians are still missing. As we demand respect for human rights and democratic accountability within the international community, it is important that we continue to remember what happened in Khojaly and bring those responsible to account.

Mr. RYAN

Mr. RYAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Robert J. Tucci, who passed away peacefully on Monday, January 14, 2019 at the age of ninety-two years old. Bob Tucci, of Fairlawn and formerly of Canton, was born to the late Paul and Rose (Marino) Tucci on August 31, 1926. Robert graduated from Canton McKinley High School where he was a three-sport letterman in football, basketball and baseball. Bob played on two McKinley Bulldog state championship football teams and served as captain his senior year. He played in the first North-South All-Star football game and was later inducted into the Canton McKinley Football Hall of Fame. After high school, Bob went to the University of Cincinnati to play football , however, his career there was cut short while he served our country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. After the war, Robert became a Bricklayer for Local No. 6, from which he retired at the age of 59. He and his wife, Jo, enjoyed their retirement by traveling to all 50 states and numerous countries. In addition to his parents; Robert was preceded in death by his loving wife of 65 years, Josephine on November 5, 2018; brother, August Tucci; sister, Antoinette Caster; and granddaughter, Andrea Rose Teodosio. He is survived by his children, Linda (Thomas) Teodosio of Munroe Falls, Paul (Laura) Tucci of Canal Fulton, and Robert, Jr. (Elizabeth) Tucci of Akron. He is also survived by grandchildren, Christopher (Katherine) Teodosio, and Bradford, Angela, Nicholas, and Alexander Tucci; and two great-grandchildren, Charlotte and Ava Teodosio. The family extends their gratitude to the staff at the Village of St. Edward's, Cleveland Clinic Hospice and Senior Helpers for their loving care of Robert and Josephine over the last year. I am very proud to be a friend of his daughter, Judge Linda Tucci Teodosio, and his son-in-law, Judge Thomas Teodosio. I extend my deepest sympathies to all the family and friends whose lives were blessed by Robert Tucci.

Mr. RYAN

Mr. RYAN. Madam Speaker, due to family illness on Wednesday, February 13th, I was not present to cast my vote on the Motion to Recommit on H.J. Res. 37 which contained a provision denouncing anti-Semitism in all its forms. I strongly agree with the motion's denunciation of anti- Semitism, and had I been present my vote would have been ``YEA'' on Roll Call No. 82. I also would have voted ``YEA'' on Roll Call No. 83

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Mr. RYAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Sandra Ella Lee, age 71, who passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 21, 2018 at Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring, Maryland. Sandra Ella Lee, one of four daughters born to Ralph W. Lee and Flossie A. Lee, arrived unexpectedly early on the morning of April 1, 1947, on the way to Gallinger Hospital in Washington, D.C. She was a tiny baby with a pair of lungs so powerful that only her father's deep bass voice could coax her to quiet down. She attended Washington, D.C. Public Schools where she was a good student known for crisp wise cracks and phenomenal dancing. She was raised as a faithful member of Shiloh Baptist Church, where she was baptized at age 9. Sandra graduated in Eastern Senior High School's Class of 1965 and later attended Federal City College, now known as the University of the District of Columbia. During a 40-year career, Sandra held positions with both federal and city governments, including assignments at the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve, the D.C. Mayor's Office on Aging, and the D.C. City Council. She worked with the staff of City Council member Vincent Gray until her death. And, she was a volunteer who helped serve meals to homeless city residents on Thanksgiving Day every year. Among her many accomplishments, Sandra was nominated by Ward 7 Council member Vincent Gray to receive the 2018 Ward 7 Women of Excellence Award. This award was presented to her on March 27, 2018. Sandra was also an active, longtime, and devoted member of New Bethel Baptist Church, where she attended Bible Study and Prayer Services. She was also active in the Women's Ministry and participated in many community outreach projects. Sandra is preceded in death by her parents; brother, Ralph W. Lee, Jr; grandchild, Troy Jackson, Jr.; and great grandchild, Kayla Rose Taylor. She is survived by her children, Troy Jackson (Moana) and Terri Christene Phillips (Mark); grandchildren: Janay Jackson, Andre Taylor, Taylor Jackson, Darrell West, II, DeOndre Wright, Deyares Jackson, Diamond Jackson, and Ayanna Jackson; two great grandchildren: Kennedy Rose Taylor and Antonio Kingwood, three sisters: Jessica Lee Lalanne (Joseph), Donna Lee Frederick (Keith), and Dianne Lee; three nieces: Dawn Bragg, Dana Queen, and Nakeya Proctor; one aunt, Greta L. Dunn; and a host of other family and friends. I am very proud to be a friend of her son, Troy Jackson. I extend my deepest sympathies to all the family and friends whose lives were blessed by Sandra Ella Lee.

Mr. RYAN

Mr. RYAN. Madam Speaker, today I rise to remember the life of Anthony John York, age 35, who passed away on Friday, December 7, 2018. Anthony was born on August 3, 1983 in Youngstown, Ohio to Denise DeBartolo York and John York. After graduating from Cardinal Mooney High School, he attended Tulane University. Tony resided in Sausalito, California where he founded the company Koda. The company focuses on preparing young people for their first jobs after college. His passion was philanthropy, and he always looked for ways to serve those around him. He is survived by his parents, brother Jed, sisters Jenna and Mara, and nephews Jaxon and Brixton. I extend my deepest condolences to Tony's family and friends

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Mr. RYAN. Madam Speaker, today I rise to remember the life of Craig M. Stephens, age 74, who passed away peacefully at his home on August 28, 2018, surrounded by his family. Craig was born in Columbus, Kansas in 1944, the son of two teachers. After moving to Ohio in 1956, he attended Kent State University High School before graduating from Kent State University in 1968. Craig was actively involved in student government. He was elected as the first Student Body President at KSU, he revived the Democrat Club, and he was invited to the White House. As an undergraduate, he also managed John Carson's successful campaign for Kent Mayor and at age 22 was named Safety Director for the City of Kent from 1966 to 1968. After graduation, Craig enlisted in the U.S. Army and served as Special-Agent Military Intelligence for 3 years. Following his honorable discharge, Craig enrolled in Akron University Law School where he began his career in the law offices of Giulitto and Dickinson after graduating in 1973. Soon after, he started his own private practice where he represented the rights of the working class specializing in criminal law. Craig was well respected throughout the region as an intelligent, straight shooting attorney who always told it like it is. Beyond his practice though, Craig volunteered his time and expertise to organizations such as the NAACP, Boys & Girls Club, NEOCAP, Juvenile Detention Center, Portage Country Community Action Council, and Waterloo School District. Until his death, Craig continued to selflessly serve his community as the Chairman of the Portage County Democratic Party and Member and Chairman of the Portage County Board of Elections. Over 50 years of service, Craig played a critical role in the campaigns of over 60 local, state and national officials turning Portage County into a stronghold for the Democratic Party with his labeled ``green machine'' featuring his candidates' signature green political signs. Labeled the ``King Maker'', Craig was known for challenging the Democratic establishment and introducing new candidates into the party. Over the same time period, Craig took similar pride turning the family property in Randolph from an old farm into a showpiece that held every County Democratic Picnic since the early 1990s, numerous wedding and birthday events and kids camping overnights. He could typically be found working in his barn or out operating equipment, most recently joined by his grandson, Xavier, who liked nothing more than working on equipment with his Grandpa. Craig was married to the love of his life and his better half, Ruth (Enlow), for 42 years. Together they have two children, Justin Stephens and Samantha (Hank) Stephens/Brooks; and two grandchildren, Xavier and Simone. Craig is survived by his sisters, Sylvia (Pete) Klas of Minnesota, and Pam Valentine of Ravenna; nephews Matt (Ashley) and Robert Valentine and Paul (Angela) Klas and numerous family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Adalyn Stephens and his brother, Chuck Stephens. Craig Stephens leaves a lasting impact. I know he is dearly missed by his family and the entire community. I extend my deepest and sincerest condolences.

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Mr. RYAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of my cousin Donald F. Guerra, age 73, who passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 13, 2018, at the Hospice of The Valley Hospice House in Poland. Donnie was the life of our family parties. He was the family member who remembered and told all the best family stories. He captured the love and humor of our Italian immigrant family. He treasured our family and was always there for all of us. He helped on my first campaigns by getting family and friends to ride their motorcycles in local parades wearing my campaign tee shirts. He was a staunch Democrat and a Union man through and through. He was born February 11, 1945 in Warren, Ohio to Fabian and Rita Bologna Guerra. He graduated from Niles McKinley High School in 1964 and following that, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona, Florida. Upon completing his university studies, Don was employed as a journeyman pipe fitter at WCI, Thomas Steel and Delphi Packard and retired in 2000. He also owned and operated Guerra's Dental Lab in Youngstown for 10 years and was a flight instructor for 50 years. Don was a United States Army veteran, serving with the 101st Airborne Division in Vietnam for 13 months and then returning to the United States to serve at NORAD in the Cheyenne Mountain Complex. He was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish in Niles and a Trumbull County Democratic Precinct Committee Member. Don was an avid Green Bay Packers and New York Yankees fan and enjoyed golfing, riding his motorcycle, spending time with his granddaughters. He will be sadly missed by his wife, Donna Stabile Guerra, whom he married November 23, 1972; his son Donald Guerra and his wife Andria and their children Sophia and Gabriella of Niles; David Guerra and his wife Cathy, and their children Macey and Anna of McDonald; a brother Fabian Guerra, Jr. and his wife Nancy of Pasadena, Maryland; a sister Nina Miller and her husband Jim of Amelia Island, Florida; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. We will miss Cooge. Life just won't be the same without him.

Mr. RYAN

Mr. RYAN. Madam Speaker, I rise in support of this resolution, but I also believe that the House of Representatives should go one step further, and I believe we should institute a censure for Mr. King to signal to this country and to our children that this behavior is unacceptable. The underlying premise is that we have had leaders at the highest levels down the street from here condone and continue to perpetuate race-baiting and white supremacist language that is not good for this country. We need to come together. We are a weaker country today because we are so divided. What this is all about is whether the United States is going to move forward saying that we are a united country, that we respect diversity--and not only respect it, but recognize that our diversity in this country is our greatest strength. It is our greatest cultural strength, and it is our greatest economic strength. This House needs to take this resolution one step further.

Mr. RYAN

Mr. RYAN. Madam Speaker, pursuant to clause 2(a)(1) of rule IX, I rise to give notice of my intent to raise a question of the privileges of the House. The form of the resolution is as follows: House Resolution 40. Condemning and censuring Representative Steve King of Iowa. Whereas, on January 10, 2019, in an interview published by the New York Times, Representative Steve King asked, ``White nationalist, white supremacist, Western civilization--how did that language become offensive? Why did I sit in classes teaching me about the merits of our history and our civilization?''; Whereas Representative King's comments legitimize white supremacy and white nationalism as acceptable in today's society; Whereas Representative King's comments are abhorrent to the founding principles of our Nation and our rich history of diversity and tolerance of those whose backgrounds and beliefs have made America the envy of the world; and Whereas Representative King's comments reflect negatively on the House of Representatives. Now, therefore, be it resolved, that One, Representative Steve King of Iowa be censured; Two, Representative Steve King forthwith present himself in the well of the House of Representatives for the pronouncement of censure; and Three, Representative Steve King be censured with the public reading of this resolution by the Speaker.

Mr. RYAN of Ohio

Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, this has been a really interesting debate, because our friends on the other side, Mr. Speaker, it is like they have amnesia and nothing happened before the election a couple of years ago. All of these promises about a border wall were followed by the cheers and the chants of: And who is going to pay for that wall? And you remember all your fans would stand up: Mexico is going to pay for that wall. Who? Mexico. And here we are today getting ready to shut down the Government over you asking the American taxpayer to pay for this border wall. And then some of you even are saying that we have hollow words, that our words don't mean anything, when this President is going back on the promise that he made. He said Mexico was going to pay for it. He said it at the rallies. He was in Ohio. He was in the swing States. And now he is going back on his word on that. And he just went back on his word where he promised the entire Senate he was going to support the continuing resolution, and you are calling us and saying our words are hollow. Are you kidding me? Now, look, I am for border security. I am for border security. But I am not for a wall. You know what, I like cars, too. I am for cars. I am not for the Model T. I like planes. I don't want a glider that was designed and built by Wilbur Wright. I like my phone, but I don't want to go back and get the rotary dial out. You guys are living in the past. And this Government is in chaos. It is in a free-fall. The market is in a free-fall. The staffing at the White House is in a free-fall. The Secretary of Defense is gone. We are pulling out of Syria. What is going on? You are in charge of the House, the Senate, and the White House. Get a grip, and learn how to govern the country.

Mr. RYAN of Ohio

Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I rise today as the Congressman from the General Motors Lordstown plant. We had some bad news this week that we are going to lose 1,600 jobs in Lordstown. When you factor in the supply chain, four, five, six times the amount of that in our community--seat manufacturer, logistics company, trucking, and all the rest. Many communities in the last week have been dealt a pretty bad hand. I think this speaks, Mr. Speaker, to the broken economic system that we have in the United States. This company, many years ago, got a rescue package from the taxpayers in the United States. When many years later, last year, they got $157 million in a tax cut that we were told was going to be spent for workers, factories, and jobs in the heartland, and turned around and cut 14,000 jobs and their stock price goes up 6 percent, that is a broken economic system that we have in the United States of America. We need an industrial policy in this country where the government, the agencies, the departments, the Tax Code, and the investments in infrastructure and education are all moving in the same direction that will create manufacturing jobs here in the United States. We have to have policies that move venture capital out of the three main States, California, New York, and Massachusetts, which is 80 percent of all venture capital. I am not sure, Mr. Speaker, that the people on Wall Street or the people in the high-tech centers of our country fully appreciate what is happening in communities all over the United States of America. They are being hollowed out and disinvested in. We need this government to begin to modernize itself and to look at the world as it is, and to recognize that globalization may yield great benefits and great wealth but that those benefits aren't shared everywhere in the United States of America. They are not shared in the industrial Midwest. Wages have been stagnant for 30 years. People work hard, play by the rules, and still get to their retirement, and they lose their pension or their pension is cut in half. This is not working. This is not working, Mr. Speaker, and the American people are fed up. How much can the worker take? How much can their families take? Year in and year out for 40 years, this has been going on in this country. People who have money continue to make money. The top 1 percent continues to do well. I don't hate anybody because they are rich. But my goodness gracious, when everyone else is suffering, when communities in Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, western Pennsylvania, Kentucky, and Minnesota that have done so much for so long, whether there is a war or manufacturing, it has been these communities who have responded. Now they have been cut loose, and the stock price goes up. It is time for us to reclaim the American Dream for these communities and these workers who have done nothing wrong. They have done everything right. They support their church; they support the Little League; they sit on the boards of the booster clubs; and they coach football. They have done everything right. Everything our society would ask of them, they have done, and they get cut loose. Now we live in communities that have blight; they don't have broadband; and they don't have investment. Some people will say: Just cut taxes for the wealthiest people, and all that wealth will trickle right down to the Lordstowns, the Youngstowns, and the Gary, Indianas of the world. Do you know what, Mr. Speaker? We have been trying this for 40 years. Since 1980, the supply-side economic policy has been pushed in this country. If it is so damn good, then why isn't it working for working class people? That is what I want to know. If this economic philosophy is so great, why does the worker in Lordstown get screwed and the stock price for the company goes up 6 percent? Why do the CEOs of these companies get 350 times the amount of money that the worker on the factory floor gets? Does that seem fair to anybody? These people work hard and play by the rules. They can't get healthcare. People out working hard, pension gets squeezed, kid gets sick, can't afford it, got to go to the emergency room, opiate epidemic. Try to work hard and go to college, end up $30,000 in debt, $40,000 in debt, have to move out of your own community. The systems are broken in the United States, Mr. Speaker, and it is our job here in Washington, D.C., to remember these families who have done everything right. That is our commitment. Our responsibility is to fix this broken system. There have been a lot of promises made over the last few years for these communities. Things are moving in the wrong direction, and it is our obligation to fix it. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.

Mr. RYAN of Ohio

Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor the life of Maureen ``Maggie'' Hagan, 74, who died peacefully on November 6, 2018 surrounded by her family. Maggie was a teacher in Warren City schools for 38 years, where she was an active union member. After retiring, she moved from Youngstown to Cleveland. She traveled extensively, frequenting Italy and Florida. She loved to dance, and her passion for dancing was contagious. She made friends wherever she went, and she never turned down an invitation to a party. Maggie was a staunch advocate for human rights and a political firebrand who remained firm in her convictions. She is survived by her daughter Maura George (Bryce Kujat); son Michael George (Amber Pompeii); grandchildren Francis and Harriet; twin sister, Katie (Jim Armaline); five other sisters, Annie (Tom Carney), Elaine, Monica, Sue (Kim Korver), Mary Therese (Denise Reynolds); and seven brothers, Jim (Fiona Young), Tim (Mama Negrelli), Bill (Mary Mcatee), Bob (Michele Lepore-Hagan), Jack (Noreen O'Malley), Chris (Laureen McGarry), and Jeff (Marcia Egbert). She was also a beloved aunt to 27 nieces and nephews and 27 great nieces and great nephews. I had the immense please of knowing Maggie. I always loved seeing her at political or union events. She believed in the power of labor unions. She believed in the power of education. While she may be gone, her spirit lives on. She inspired us to use our lives to make a difference in people's lives. And we will always keep her memory close to our hearts.

Mr. RYAN of Ohio

Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Christina ``Tina'' Condoleon, age 84, who passed away peacefully at the Hospice House in Poland, Ohio on Friday October 26, 2018. Tina was born on April 5, 1934, in Warren, Ohio to Harry and Athena Raphtis. She was a graduate of Warren G. Harding High School. In the late 50s and early 60s she worked as a clerk at the Trumbull County Courthouse in Warren. Tina was a member of St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Warren. She enjoyed cooking, reading and doing word search puzzles, but most of all she treasured spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Tina is survived by her three children, John (Tricia) Condoleon of Howland, Harry (Holli) Condoleon of Algona, Iowa and Angela (Steve) Zervas of Cortland; her ten grandchildren, Kristin, Michael, Kurt, Caitlyn, Michael John, Nicholas, Gabriel and Laney Condoleon, and Christopher and Melena Zervas; her brother, Thomas (Aliki) Raphtis; her sister-in-law, Peggy Knotos; and a number of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Gus and James Raphtis; and husband of 49 years, Michael J. ``Mike'' Condoleon whom she married on August 18, 1963 and who passed away March 27, 2013. I know Tina is dearly missed among her family and friends. I extend my deepest and sincerest condolences.

Mr. RYAN of Ohio

Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Samuel E. ``Sam'' Lanza, age 92, who passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 27, 2018, at his residence, with his loving family by his side. Sam was born on January 20, 1926 in Warren, Ohio to Joseph L. and Edith Gustafson Lanza. A lifelong resident of the Warren area, Sam heard the call of his country and enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps on March 10, 1944. Serving during World War II, he earned the rank of corporal and was stationed in the Pacific with his military specialty Machine Gun Crewman. Sam was wounded in action on April 22, 1945, in Okinawa, and spent 16 months on a hospital ship and in other Naval hospitals until he was honorably discharged Aug. 12, 1946, from the Marine Barracks Training Center, Great Lakes, Illinois. He was awarded numerous decorations for his service to our country. These were: Honorable Service Button, the Purple Heart for wounds in action, the Good Conduct Medal and the Asiatic Pacific Ribbon. Sam started his career in Milwaukee at Nordberg Manufacturing Company, and Tex-Rite Corporation. Upon moving back to Warren in March of 1948, he worked at the War Assets Administration and the Lordstown Ordnance Depot until it closed in December 1963. Sam then was employed with the U.S. Army Support Element in Oakdale, Pennsylvania as a housing manager until Feb. 27, 1981. Sam joined the Disabled American Veterans, Trumbull County Chapter 11 in 1948, and was appointed the adjutant on a temporary basis and served in that position until the present. He also served as treasurer, chapter service officer and was the legislative chairman. Sam has gone through all the chairs of the DAV Department of Ohio and was elected to State Commander in June 1997, serving through 1998. He was called to also serve as a state senior vice commander and the DAV National Executive Committee. Sam was a lifetime member of numerous organizations: The Disabled American Veterans; the Military Order of the Purple Heart, where he served as commander of Chapter 606; the VFW; the Marine Corps League, where he was senior vice commandant for two years; the American Legion Post 540, of NAUS, NARFE where he was past president; and the AmVets. Sam has been honored by a proclamation naming May 8, 1992 as Sam Lanza Day in Warren, a second proclamation naming April 25, 1998, Sam Lanza Day in Warren and, on the same date, a proclamation naming Sam Lanza Day in Trumbull County. He was also honored by the Tribune Chronicle and the American Red Cross as a Community Star. Sam had many passions throughout his life. He enjoyed Notre Dame football and was an accomplished bowler, having even scored a 297 game. His wife, the former Shirley Joyce Meier, whom he married on May 24, 1946, died March 20, 2003, after 57 years of marriage together. He is survived by his three sons, Sam (Edna) Lanza of White Oak, Pa., David (Carol) Lanza of Mineral Ridge and Edward (Donna) Lanza of Cortland; three daughters, Linda Allen, Elaine Taylor and Marilyn Porec, all of Warren; nine grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; 14 great-great grandchildren; and a longtime friend and companion, Jean Parke; along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Besides his parents and wife, Sam was preceded in death by a daughter, Margaret ``Peggy'' Eaton; three brothers, Joseph, Louis and Charles Lanza; and a sister, Lena Clark. Sam has left such an impact on our community and in the lives of his family and friends. I extend my most sincere and heartfelt condolences to his family and friends.

Mr. RYAN of Ohio

Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, there is a crisis brewing in America. Two-and-a-half million workers face the challenge of losing their pension through no fault of their own. These are the folks who get up every single day, they work hard, they play by the rules, and all they want is a fair shake, some decent healthcare, and the retirement that they earned and that they paid for. One of these people is Ed Barker, III, from Youngstown, Ohio. He worked for 45 years driving a truck. He worked 60 to 70 hours a week, 6 to 7 days a week. He now faces a 50 percent cut in his pension. He missed baseball games, he missed birthdays, and he missed family events because he was driving a truck with the promise that at the end of his career there would be a solid pension. Now he and his wife are taking care of their 96-year-old father, they try to baby-sit for their kids when they get deployed and try to help out with the grandkids, and they try to help their kid through grad school to make a better life, all based on the promises they were given. But now they face the horrendous situation where they may lose half of their pension, cuts to healthcare, and all the rest that come with that. They did nothing wrong. Yes, this is going to cost money. But let me share with the American people, and remind some of my colleagues, that we had no problem in this Congress giving a $142 billion bailout to Bank of America, $280 billion to Citigroup, $25 billion to the auto industry, $180 billion to AIG, $400 billion to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, $30 billion to Bear Stearns, $18 billion to the airline industry, and $300 billion to the savings and loans. Mr. Speaker, if we can bail out corporations that have done everything wrong, we can bail out the workers who have done everything right.