[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 9 (Wednesday, January 15, 2020)]
[House]
[Pages H247-H248]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             HONORING THE SERVICE AND LEGACY OF CARL ADRIAN

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
Washington (Mr. Newhouse) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. NEWHOUSE. Mr. Speaker, President Eisenhower said: ``The supreme 
quality for leadership is unquestionable integrity. Without it, no real 
success is possible.'' Today, I rise to recognize a man of integrity, a 
friend, and a true community leader.
  Carl Adrian has served as president and CEO of the Tri-Cities 
Economic Development Council for 16 years. During his tenure, Tri-
Cities has added more than 35,000 jobs, over 1,300 new businesses, and 
nearly 90,000 new residents, which is a 30 percent increase in 
population.
  Tri-Cities is a national leader in agricultural food processing and 
viticulture, cutting-edge science and technology advancements, and 
energy sector development--in countless ways, due to Carl's advocacy 
and vision.
  From his service on numerous boards, including Visit Tri-Cities and 
Benton-Franklin Council of Governments, and his efforts co-chairing the 
search for a new WSU Tri-Cities chancellor to his lasting commitment 
for the cleanup at Hanford, Carl Adrian demonstrates the best of what 
it means to be a public servant.
  Mr. Speaker, I congratulate Carl and Rheta on his much-deserved 
retirement. Our sincere thanks for all of his service to the Tri-
Cities.


                      Congratulating Kayla Barron

  Mr. NEWHOUSE. Mr. Speaker, when Kayla Barron, of Richland, 
Washington, graduated from high school, she attended the Naval Academy, 
commissioning as a Navy officer, and was among the first class of women 
commissioned to be a submarine officer.
  Now she is one of just 48 NASA astronauts in the Nation and could be 
the first woman to land on the Moon. Kayla was chosen as one of more 
than 18,000 applicants for NASA's astronaut basic training program, 
graduating with her 12 classmates on January 10.
  As she works to design the spacesuit for NASA's Artemis program, she 
and her classmates will prepare to complete the program's mission: 
return humans to the Moon by 2024 and send people to Mars.

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  Mr. Speaker, I congratulate Kayla on her remarkable accomplishments. 
I applaud her ability and willingness to go above and beyond to set an 
example for women of all ages who may be interested in going where no 
woman has gone before. She has made, and continues to make, our 
community proud. Central Washington is rooting for her.

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          Central Washington Firefighters Aiding in Australia

  Mr. NEWHOUSE. Mr. Speaker, over the past month, devastating bushfires 
have burned over 12.5 million acres of land in Australia. More than 200 
American firefighters have been dispatched to Australia to help combat 
and contain these devastating fires, including two firefighters from 
central Washington.
  In the West, we recognize the catastrophic impact wildfires have on 
local communities, on ecosystems, and on environments. My congressional 
district recently experienced some of the worst wildfires in our 
State's history. When we were in need, Australian firefighters were 
eager to help, and now our local heroes are returning the favor.
  As we work to improve land management here at home, I am proud to 
cosponsor a resolution introduced by my friends Representatives Panetta 
and LaMalfa of California to support the longstanding partnership 
between the U.S. and Australia as we share firefighting resources in 
times of crisis.
  Mr. Speaker, I urge all of my colleagues to join me in applauding the 
firefighters, both American and Australian, who put their lives on the 
line to protect our land, our wildlife, and our loved ones.

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