[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 118 (Monday, July 22, 2024)]
[House]
[Pages H4644-H4645]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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                      PAUSE NEW CDC RULES ON PETS

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from New 
York (Mr. Kennedy) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. KENNEDY. Mr. Speaker, the Centers for Disease Control and 
Prevention proposed a set of new rules slated to begin on August 1, 
which would make it burdensome and costly for dog owners to cross the 
U.S.-Canada border with their pets.
  Residents along border communities like mine who routinely cross the 
northern border to see family and friends, visit parks, or stay at 
vacation cottages have objected to these new provisions, and I have as 
well in written, email, and telephone communications with the CDC.
  In response, I am pleased that, this week, the CDC has indicated to 
my office that they will be relaxing some of these requirements in 
advance of implementation. While this is a welcomed improvement, I will 
also introduce legislation that would permanently pause the rules. 
These new restrictions are an

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unnecessary overreach imposed on responsible pet owners. I will 
continue to fight to ensure our canine family members aren't forced to 
be left behind.


                 Commending David Krug Upon Retirement

  Mr. KENNEDY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to commend David Krug upon his 
retirement from the city of Buffalo's Department of Permits and 
Inspection Services, which he joined in 1986.
  At the department, David has provided excellent service to the 
citizens of Buffalo, ensuring that each project is given the time and 
attention it deserves and that the job is done right.
  As the coordinator of plans, he always took the time to lend a 
helping hand to colleagues, assisting them in finding solutions to a 
myriad of code-related matters. He was the go-to person within the 
office, thanks to his positive attitude and expert knowledge of city 
and State law.
  In his four decades of service, David served under nine different 
commissioners, issued tens of thousands of permits, witnessed the 
construction of large-scale projects, and played a pivotal role in the 
drafting and implementation of the Green Code, Buffalo's first rewrite 
of its zoning ordinance in decades.
  A loyal and active member of AFSCME Local 650, David is a leader 
among his city workforce colleagues, serving as a shining example of 
public service at its best.
  After decades of loyal and diligent service, David will be able to 
spend more time with his children, Liz and Abbie, both firefighters, 
and his beloved granddaughter, Addison.
  I congratulate David Krug on a career well spent and wish him well as 
he enters this new, rewarding chapter in his life. Godspeed to David 
Krug upon his retirement.


                  Recognizing Heroism of Josh Redfield

  Mr. KENNEDY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the heroism of Mr. Josh 
Redfield, a longtime employee of Tops Markets in the town of 
Cheektowaga and a member of the United Food and Commercial Workers 
International Union.
  On July 6, Mr. Redfield went to work as he would any other day, 
nothing out of the ordinary, until a customer told him that someone 
needed help in the parking lot. Josh immediately dropped everything. He 
found a shopper in her car who had lost consciousness.
  Lynne Constantino, a retired nurse with diabetes, was doing her 
morning errands when she began to feel a little lightheaded and, as she 
put it, ``a little wonky.'' When Mr. Redfield found her, her blood 
sugar was dangerously low. He took command of the situation, ultimately 
saving her life.
  Thanks to his fast thinking and prompt action to wake up Ms. 
Constantino, alert store staff of the incident, direct a fellow 
employee to call an ambulance, and facilitate medical personnel to the 
car, all while under pressure, because of his action, Ms. Constantino 
is here with us today.
  As Ms. Constantino put it, Josh Redfield is a guardian angel and a 
testament to the character of those who call the City of Good Neighbors 
home.
  We recognize the heroism of Mr. Josh Redfield here today in the 
United States Congress.

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