[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 46 (Tuesday, March 10, 2020)]
[House]
[Pages H1561-H1562]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  ALL-FEMALE TEAM WORKING ON COVID-19

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
Maryland (Mr. Trone) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. TRONE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the all-women team 
of scientists from the Novavax Vaccine Lab in Gaithersburg, Maryland, 
who are working to develop a vaccine for the coronavirus.
  Nita Patel, the director for vaccine development and antibody 
discovery at Novavax, is leading the team of scientists who have been 
working on a

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vaccine since January 10. While they still need to be tested, the team 
has already developed three potential vaccines.
  Women's History Month is the perfect time to highlight how women have 
contributed in our past and continue to contribute to the world now and 
into the future. Today we recognize this group of scientists and 
emphasize the importance of having women across all industries and 
leadership positions around the world.


                 50th Anniversary of Delta Sigma Theta

  Mr. TRONE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the Montgomery 
County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority for all of the 
work they have done for the community over their rich, 50-year history.
  The Montgomery County Chapter was founded in March of 1970 by 28 
women under past National President Lillian P. Benbow. The organization 
was founded to help promote the quality of life for both African 
Americans and the community at large in Montgomery County.

  I, myself, am lucky enough to have a member of the Delta Sigma Theta 
Sorority in my office serving the people of Maryland's Sixth District.
  Today, as a part of Women's History Month, we recognize the 
Montgomery County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority for 
their 50 years of service and the positive impact they have had on the 
Montgomery County community.


      Recognizing Ed Hargis, Retiring Frederick City Police Chief

  Mr. TRONE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the work of 
Frederick Police Chief Ed Hargis, who just recently retired after 4\1/
2\ years of service as the top law enforcement officer in Frederick, 
Maryland.
  Chief Hargis arrived in Frederick in 2015 with over 33 years of law 
enforcement experience from around the country. During his tenure as 
police chief, he worked with city leaders and citizens to ensure 
Frederick was a safe, welcoming community for everyone.
  Chief Hargis showed tremendous leadership in Frederick, and we would 
like to commend him for his 37 years of public service to our 
communities.


  Honoring Ruby Rubens, Education and Housing Advocate in Montgomery 
                    County Who Recently Passed Away

  Mr. TRONE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Ruby 
Rubens, a champion for human rights and education in Montgomery County, 
who passed away at the end of February at the age of 86.
  Ruby Rubens was a force in her community. She was a founding member 
of the Montgomery County Coalition for Equitable Representation in 
Government and worked extensively on housing rights with the Montgomery 
County Housing Opportunities Commission, the U.S. Civil Service 
Commission, and the Social Security Administration.
  She was greatly involved in the education community as a longtime 
volunteer in Montgomery County Public Schools. People were inspired to 
follow in her footsteps, including her son, Joe Rubens, who is the 
principal of John F. Kennedy High School.
  For her work, she was a recipient of the Neal Potter Path of 
Achievement Award and was inducted into the Montgomery County Human 
Rights Hall of Fame.
  Ruby was known throughout her community for being a constant advocate 
for those without a voice. Today, I would like to honor her life and 
contributions on the floor of the House of Representatives.

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