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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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