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| CREC-2026-10-01-pt1-PgE1000-2 | 2026-10-01 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 156 | HONORING STACY WAYNE AS ONE OF CALIFORNIA'S 8TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT'S WOMEN OF THE YEAR | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | HONORING | E1000 | E1000 | [{"name": "John Garamendi", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. E1000 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1000] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING STACY WAYNE AS ONE OF CALIFORNIA'S 8TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT'S WOMEN OF THE YEAR ______ HON. JOHN GARAMENDI of california in the house of representatives Thursday, October 1, 2026 Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the contributions of Stacy Wayne as she is honored as one of California's 8th Congressional District's Women of the Year. As principal of El Cerrito High School, Stacy has worked to foster a strong, safe, and high-performing environment for both students and staff. From the beginning, Stacy has brought her innovative vision to El Cerrito High while collaborating with students and faculty members. A committed leader, she has brought new ideas and dynamic energy to the El Cerrito community, elevating opportunities for academic success while prioritizing student well-being and school culture. A frequent face at school events, from athletics to theater, Stacy is dedicated to ensuring that every student feels supported in their extracurricular pursuits. She has grown large amounts of school spirit, rallying students to support their peers. She further works with faculty and staff, ensuring active collaboration among teachers to foster a school culture that prioritizes education and student success while making students feel seen and valued. The cohesive, encouraging environment she has cultivated at El Cerrito High School has benefited students, their families, and faculty alike. Stacy's dedication to student success, support for faculty, and outstanding service to the El Cerrito community do not go unnoticed. On behalf of the people of Cali… | |
| CREC-2026-10-01-pt1-PgE1000-3 | 2026-10-01 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 156 | CELEBRATING SHERIFF KEVIN L. SUGG | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | CELEBRATING | E1000 | E1001 | 172 Cong. Rec. E1000 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E1000-E1001] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CELEBRATING SHERIFF KEVIN L. SUGG ______ HON. MATT VAN EPPS of tennessee in the house of representatives Thursday, October 1, 2026 Mr. VAN EPPS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate Sheriff Kevin L. Sugg, who has dedicated nearly four decades to serving and protecting his community. For 39 years, Sheriff Sugg has answered the call to serve. Whether as an officer, patrolman, deputy, corporal, or sheriff, he has devoted his career to keeping the people of Houston County and Tennessee safe. Sheriff Sugg's record of service is extraordinary. Over the course of his career, he received the Life Saving Medal, was inducted into the Police Chief Hall of Fame, received the Medal of Bravery from the City of Alamo and the Medal of Valor from Crockett County, and was recognized with the 911 Institute's ``Going Beyond the Call of Duty'' Award. Each honor reflects his courage, dedication, and commitment to public service. Sheriff Sugg's lifetime of service has included multiple lifesaving actions, including the heroic rescue of three children from a burning [[Page E1001]] building. During severe weather, he volunteered to deliver food and medication to elderly residents and veterans. Throughout his career, he shared his knowledge and experience with the next generation of law enforcement officers as an instructor at TLETA and the New Sheriffs School. Yet, a career in public service is defined by more than moments of heroism. It is also defined by faithfulness in the little things--the everyday responsibilities that rarely make headlines but make an enormous difference to the people y… | ||
| CREC-2026-10-01-pt1-PgE1000 | 2026-10-01 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 156 | HONORING THE EXEMPLARY LIFE AND LEGACY OF REVEREND MACK JENKINS | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | HONORING | E1000 | E1000 | [{"name": "Terri A. Sewell", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. E1000 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1000] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING THE EXEMPLARY LIFE AND LEGACY OF REVEREND MACK JENKINS ______ HON. TERRI A. SEWELL of alabama in the house of representatives Thursday, October 1, 2026 Ms. SEWELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the exemplary life and legacy of Reverend Mack Jenkins, who passed away on September 22, 2026, at the age of 85. Reverend Jenkins was born on January 10, 1941, to the late James, Sr. and Hannah Bracy Jenkins. The youngest of ten children, virtues such as kindness, humility, forgiveness, and unconditional love were cornerstones of his childhood. Reverend Jenkins began his educational journey at the historic Calhoun School. Following his graduation in 1958, he began his pursuit of a degree in Fashion-Clothing and Tailoring at Wenonah State Technical Institute, which is now known as Lawson State Community College. His pursuit of his degree was suspended when he was drafted into the United States Army, where he proudly served his country. He later matriculated at Trenholm State Technical College, where he earned his degree in Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration, which prepared him for his career in the United States Department of Veteran Affairs. A committed servant of God, Reverend Jenkins confessed Christ at an early age and became an active member of Rock Creek Missionary Baptist Church. While at Rock Creek, he faithfully served in several capacities, such as choir member, deacon, Sunday School teacher, and superintendent. He was also a member of the renowned Beulah Primitive Baptist Church Male Chorus. A strong believer in Christian education, Reverend Jenkins served as Congress … | |
| CREC-2026-10-01-pt1-PgE1001-2 | 2026-10-01 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 156 | IN MEMORY OF WALLACE MEEKS | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | INMEMORYOF | E1001 | E1001 | [{"name": "Clay Fuller", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. E1001 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1001] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] IN MEMORY OF WALLACE MEEKS ______ HON. CLAY FULLER of georgia in the house of representatives Thursday, October 1, 2026 Mr. FULLER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in memory of Wallace Meeks. Wallace Meeks lived a life centered around the people he loved most: his family and his community. A proud Northwest Georgian, Wallace called LaFayette home. Above all else, he was a devoted family man. He and his wife, Judy, shared 58 years of marriage and built a family that became his greatest legacy. Together, they raised three sons, Wally, Stacey, and Anthony. Wallace was also a proud grandfather and great-grandfather who was blessed to watch his family grow across generations. The strength of a community comes from people who work hard, care for their neighbors, and put their families first. Wallace represented those values throughout his life, and his memory will live on through the many people who knew and loved him. I am grateful for Wallace's life and the example he leaves behind. Mr. Speaker, please join me in keeping Judy, the entire Meeks family, and all those who loved Wallace in your prayers during this difficult time. May God bless the Meeks family and bring them comfort in the days ahead. ____________________ | |
| CREC-2026-10-01-pt1-PgE1001-3 | 2026-10-01 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 156 | INTRODUCTION OF THE REGIONAL GREAT LAKES PARTNERSHIP ACT | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E1001 | E1001 | [{"name": "Marcy Kaptur", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "4573"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "10639"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. E1001 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1001] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] INTRODUCTION OF THE REGIONAL GREAT LAKES PARTNERSHIP ACT ______ HON. MARCY KAPTUR of ohio in the house of representatives Thursday, October 1, 2026 Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today along with my colleague, Representative Tim Walberg, and fellow co-chairs of the bipartisan Congressional Great Lakes Task Force, in introducing H.R. 10639, the Regional Great Lakes Partnership Act. This bill designates the Great Lakes Commission as the ``Regional Great Lakes Partnership'' for purposes of participation in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Regional Ocean Partnerships Program. The Regional Ocean Partnerships Program, authorized by Division J, the Oceans and Atmosphere Division, of the Fiscal Year 2023 National Defense Authorization Act (P.L. 117-263), provides support to regional organizations voluntarily convened by Governors to coordinate interstate water and coastal management, data sharing, and environmental planning. In the three years since its creation, the Program has successfully supported four regional groups spanning the East, West, and Gulf coasts of the United States mainland. However, the Great Lakes Region has not yet been included in the Program due to the absence of a designated regional organization to receive the Federal funds and facilitate interstate coordination. By formally adding the Great Lakes Commission through this legislation, Congress can increase Federal support for research and conservation work vital to the eight-State Great Lakes Region and the world's third- largest economy. Importantly, this bill leverages an existing, well- establ… |
| CREC-2026-10-01-pt1-PgE1001-4 | 2026-10-01 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 156 | HONORING JAMELA SMITH-FOLDS AS ONE OF CALIFORNIA'S 8TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT'S WOMEN OF THE YEAR | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | HONORING | E1001 | E1002 | [{"name": "John Garamendi", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. E1001 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E1001-E1002] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING JAMELA SMITH-FOLDS AS ONE OF CALIFORNIA'S 8TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT'S WOMEN OF THE YEAR ______ HON. JOHN GARAMENDI of california in the house of representatives Thursday, October 1, 2026 Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the contributions of Jamela Smith-Folds as she is honored as one of California's 8th Congressional District's Women of the Year. Jamela Smith-Folds is an exceptional member of the West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD) Board of Trustees, and she has proven herself an extraordinary leader in her 15-year career in education. A pillar of our community, her deep commitment to student success is rooted in her own remarkable journey. As a child, Jamela Smith-Folds struggled with reading until a single teacher recognized her potential and invested time in her igniting her lifelong passion for learning, This experience shaped her core philosophy every child deserves to be seen, taught, and championed. She has served as a WCCUSD classroom teacher, homeschool educator, devoted parent [[Page E1002]] volunteer, and leader of numerous school organizations. From coaching at Hercules Middle School to advocating for families, she has always focused on uplifting others. In 2020, her dedication culminated in her election to the WCCUSD School Board, where she has found one of her greatest joys serving the community as Trustee. Since taking office, Trustee Smith-Folds has distinguished herself by an unwavering, uncompromising commitment to equity and justice. She played a pivotal role in establishing the school district's equity pol… | |
| CREC-2026-10-01-pt1-PgE1001 | 2026-10-01 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 156 | COMMEMORATING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF LITTLE TOKYO NUTRITION SERVICES | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | COMMEMORATING | E1001 | E1001 | [{"name": "Judy Chu", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. E1001 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1001] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] COMMEMORATING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF LITTLE TOKYO NUTRITION SERVICES ______ HON. JUDY CHU of california in the house of representatives Thursday, October 1, 2026 Ms. CHU. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize and congratulate the distinguished Little Tokyo Nutrition Services on its 50th anniversary Founded in 1976, Little Tokyo Nutrition Services was created to provide for the well-being of Little Tokyo's senior citizens. For the past half century, Little Tokyo Nutrition Services has grown into an invaluable resource for our community, dedicated to reducing food insecurity for seniors in the Little Tokyo and Boyle Heights neighborhoods of Los Angeles. Little Tokyo Nutrition Services is a pillar of our community, serving more than 100 affordable meals each day to senior citizens who are living on limited income, or unable to prepare meals or shop for groceries independently. In addition to providing meals on site, Little Tokyo Nutrition Services delivers approximately 80 meals directly to homebound seniors throughout the community so that those who are most vulnerable continue to have access to nutritious food, ensuring no one is left hungry simply because they cannot leave their home. Little Tokyo Nutrition Services addresses social isolation and promotes access to supportive services by creating a welcoming and supportive environment where seniors can foster lasting connections and a sense of belonging. Through regular social gatherings and activities, Little Tokyo Nutrition Services helps seniors remain actively engaged with their community. Beyond nutrition and supportive services, Little Tokyo … | |
| CREC-2026-10-01-pt1-PgE1002-2 | 2026-10-01 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 156 | HISPANIC WOMEN'S DAY IN FLORIDA AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E1002 | E1002 | [{"name": "Maria Elvira Salazar", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. E1002 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1002] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HISPANIC WOMEN'S DAY IN FLORIDA AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY ______ HON. MARIA ELVIRA SALAZAR of florida in the house of representatives Thursday, October 1, 2026 Ms. SALAZAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Camara de Comercio de Mujeres en Estados Unidos de America as it celebrates its second anniversary alongside Hispanic Women's Day on October 2, 2026. There is no better place to celebrate entrepreneurship than in Miami. Small businesses are an essential part of our local economy. According to the United States Small Business Administration, small businesses accounted for 98.5 percent of employers and 53.6 percent of employment in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach metropolitan area in 2022. These businesses create jobs, provide essential goods and services, and help drive the continued economic growth of South Florida. Women have become an essential part of this landscape, with more than 21,000 women-owned businesses throughout Miami-Dade. Women are not simply participating in Miami's entrepreneurial growth--they are helping drive it. In celebrating its second anniversary and Hispanic Women's Day on October 2, 2026, Camara de Comercio de Mujeres en Estados Unidos de America provides us with an opportunity to recognize the leadership, influence, and contributions of Hispanic women in business. Through this work, Camara de Comercio helps women entrepreneurs strengthen their businesses and contribute to the prosperity of the communities they call home. As the proud representative of Florida's 27th Congressional District, the heart of Miami, I am honored to celebrate the women whose … | |
| CREC-2026-10-01-pt1-PgE1002-3 | 2026-10-01 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 156 | RECOGNIZING THE CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS AND IMPACTFUL LEADERSHIP OF DR. DAVID J. SKORTON | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | RECOGNIZING | E1002 | E1002 | [{"name": "John Joyce", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. E1002 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1002] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] RECOGNIZING THE CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS AND IMPACTFUL LEADERSHIP OF DR. DAVID J. SKORTON ______ HON. JOHN JOYCE of pennsylvania in the house of representatives Thursday, October 1, 2026 Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Dr. David J. Skorton, who has announced his retirement as President and CEO of the Association of American Medical Colleges effective in June 2027. Since his appointment in 2019, Dr. Skorton's leadership at the AAMC has been marked by a deep commitment to advancing academic medicine, strengthening the physician workforce, training the next generation of caregivers, and improving the health of patients and communities across the country. Dr. Skorton believes that the best path forward for medical practitioners is to possess a clear-eyed view of existing challenges and recognize that more must be done to improve the health of people everywhere. Early during his tenure, Dr. Skorton guided AAMC through the COVID-19 pandemic, helping to bring attention to shortages of personal protective equipment in hospitals and testing shortages in academic laboratories. Prior to joining AAMC, Dr. Skorton was the 13th Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution and president of both Cornell University and the University of Iowa. As Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, Dr. Skorton oversaw 19 museums, 21 libraries, the National Zoo, numerous research centers, and several education units and centers. Dr. Skorton's background as a physician and researcher provided the foundation for his career as an academician and university administrator. As a lea… | |
| CREC-2026-10-01-pt1-PgE1002-4 | 2026-10-01 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 156 | HONORING RACHEL SHOEMAKE AS ONE OF CALIFORNIA'S 8TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT'S WOMEN OF THE YEAR | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | HONORING | E1002 | E1003 | [{"name": "John Garamendi", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. E1002 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E1002-E1003] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING RACHEL SHOEMAKE AS ONE OF CALIFORNIA'S 8TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT'S WOMEN OF THE YEAR ______ HON. JOHN GARAMENDI of california in the house of representatives Thursday, October 1, 2026 Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the contributions of Rachel Shoemake as she is honored as one of California's 8th Congressional District's Women of the Year. Rachel, a member of IBEW Local Union 302, is a true champion for women in the trades. As the first Business Agent of her local, she has broken down countless barriers and paved the way for other women to follow. Rachel is highly respected not only by her colleagues and peers, but also by the countless tradeswomen and tradesmen who have had the privilege of knowing and working alongside her. A leader by example, she has consistently demonstrated what it means to support, encourage, and uplift others. Rachel has also consistently shown up for The Boilermaker's Women at Work Committee, generously sharing her time, experience, and mentorship to inspire others to pursue leadership within the trades. Rachel's commitment to advancing opportunities for women and her willingness to help others succeed make her an exceptional mentor and role model to women in the trades throughout the Bay Area. Moreover, her relentless advocacy has not only inspired individual growth but has also contributed to a more inclusive and supportive environment within the entire industry. I commend Rachel for her exceptional service, tireless contributions, and unwavering dedication to the community, serving as an inspiration to others. On … | |
| CREC-2026-10-01-pt1-PgE1002 | 2026-10-01 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 156 | HONORING SERGEANT MAJOR ARTHUR WELLS | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | HONORING | E1002 | E1002 | [{"name": "Frederica S. Wilson", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. E1002 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1002] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING SERGEANT MAJOR ARTHUR WELLS ______ HON. FREDERICA S. WILSON of florida in the house of representatives Thursday, October 1, 2026 Ms. WILSON. Mr. Speaker, from the 24th District of the great state of Florida, I rise today to honor Sergeant Major Arthur Wells, who has been named South Florida Federal Employee of the Year, for his selfless service to our veterans and their families. I include in the Record the following proclamation: Whereas Sergeant Major Wells is assistant chief of Prosthetics Service at the Bruce W. Carter, Miami VA Healthcare Systems in Miami, Florida, where he has been a compassionate, dedicated and devoted employee for 25 years; Whereas Sergeant Major Wells has proven himself to be a leader and an advocate for all veterans and has effectively and tirelessly used his expertise to assist many veterans to obtain prosthetic limbs and devices such as electric wheelchairs, scooters, patient lifts and many other instruments to ease any vet's daily task; Whereas Sergeant Major Wells is the president of two non- profit organizations, the South Florida Chapter of Blacks in Government (BIG) and the Army National Guard Family Support Foundation, which assists deployed soldiers' families with funds to pay bills while the soldier is overseas; Whereas Sergeant Major Wells has received numerous accolades and awards for outstanding community service which includes helping the elderly, raising money for back-to- school supplies and college scholarships and building homes … | |
| CREC-2026-10-01-pt1-PgE1003-2 | 2026-10-01 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 156 | HONORING THE LIFE OF HOSPITALMAN WILLIAM JAMES BARR | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | HONORING | E1003 | E1003 | [{"name": "Brian K. Fitzpatrick", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. E1003 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1003] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING THE LIFE OF HOSPITALMAN WILLIAM JAMES BARR ______ HON. BRIAN K. FITZPATRICK of pennsylvania in the house of representatives Thursday, October 1, 2026 Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor an American hero and a member of Pennsylvania's 1st Congressional District, Hospitalman William James Barr, United States Navy, and to recognize his service, sacrifice, and enduring memory in the hearts of his family, his community, and our Nation. William James Barr was a young man from Warminster, Pennsylvania, who answered the call to serve his country during the Vietnam War. After graduating from William Tennent High School in 1966, William went on to serve his fellow Americans as a Navy Corpsman. In 1968, at just 19 years old, Hospitalman Barr made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in Vietnam. Though his life was tragically cut short, his service and sacrifice ensured that his name would never be forgotten. Today, decades after his passing, the people of Bucks County are honoring William in a lasting and meaningful way. Bucks County Bridge No. 140 on Valley Road, also known as Kemper Park Bridge, will be dedicated in his honor. This dedication is more than the name of a bridge. It is a reminder to everyone who crosses it of a young Pennsylvanian who stepped forward to serve his country and gave his life in defense of others. It is a reminder that freedom comes at a cost, and that we have a responsibility to remember those who paid that price. William's story also reminds us of the importance of a community coming together to preserve the memory of its heroes. Through this bri… | |
| CREC-2026-10-01-pt1-PgE1003-3 | 2026-10-01 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 156 | HONORING ROBERT KERMETT WALKER | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | HONORING | E1003 | E1003 | [{"name": "Frederica S. Wilson", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. E1003 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1003] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING ROBERT KERMETT WALKER ______ HON. FREDERICA S. WILSON of florida in the house of representatives Thursday, October 1, 2026 Ms. WILSON of Florida. Mr. Speaker, from the 24th District of the great state of Florida, I rise today to honor Mr. Robert Kermett Walker, who retired after 44 years of distinguished service at several federal agencies, including the United States Post Office, United States Coast Guard, Department of the Navy and most recently NOAA under the United States Department of Commerce. I include in the Record the following proclamation: Whereas, Mr. Walker has been an active member and leader in the local Chapter of Blacks In Government and has also represented his agency in the Combined Federal Campaign, one of the largest workplaces giving programs in the country; and Whereas Mr. Walker used his knowledge as Computer Analyst to help improve the efficiency of governmental agencies and their effectiveness to serve the public; and whereas, Mr. Walker takes great pride in sharing his wisdom with young people to positively contribute to their growth and development; and Whereas Mr. Walker takes great pride in sharing his wisdom with young people to positively contribute to their growth and development; and Now, therefore, be it resolved that I, Frederica S. Wilson, a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing the 24th Congressional District of Florida, commend Mr. Robert Kermett Walker for his dedication to his profession, and his commitment to … | |
| CREC-2026-10-01-pt1-PgE1003-4 | 2026-10-01 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 156 | HONORING LISA LACY AS ONE OF CALIFORNIA'S 8TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT'S WOMEN OF THE YEAR | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | HONORING | E1003 | E1004 | [{"name": "John Garamendi", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. E1003 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E1003-E1004] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING LISA LACY AS ONE OF CALIFORNIA'S 8TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT'S WOMEN OF THE YEAR ______ HON. JOHN GARAMENDI of California in the house of representatives Thursday, October 1, 2026 Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the contributions of Lisa Lacy as she is honored as one of California's 8th Congressional District's Women of the Year. Lisa is a dedicated member of the Antioch community who works tirelessly to protect and care for the local feral cat population of Antioch. Starting her days in the early hours of the morning, Lisa works to trap, transport, house, and medicate feral cats across Antioch. She has worked to prepare formerly feral cats for their new lives in loving homes through trap, neuter, and return efforts. Lisa has helped to create a more humane environment for our feline friends and those who enjoy their company. To educate and empower her fellow Antioch community members, Lisa created the Scruffy to Fluffy information page. Community members can find adoptable cats, as well as information on how best to deal with those that are feral. Many community members have turned to her after receiving litters that are too large for them to manage, with Lisa helping to arrange adoptions and other methods of care. Her work has benefited both 4-legged and human members of Antioch's community, and her dedication does not go unnoticed. Her willingness to give her time and energy to a cause that affects both animals and residents reflects the very best qualities of community service. On behalf of the people of California's 8th Congressional Dis… | |
| CREC-2026-10-01-pt1-PgE1003 | 2026-10-01 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 156 | RECOGNIZING OSTOMY AWARENESS DAY | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | RECOGNIZING | E1003 | E1003 | [{"name": "Debbie Dingell", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. E1003 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1003] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] RECOGNIZING OSTOMY AWARENESS DAY ______ HON. DEBBIE DINGELL of michigan in the house of representatives Thursday, October 1, 2026 Mrs. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Ostomy Awareness Day, which will be observed on Saturday, October 3, 2026. An ostomy can be a difficult, frightening, and deeply personal journey--not just for the individual, but for their entire family. Yet for so many, this procedure is nothing short of a second chance at life. It provides a path forward for men and women facing serious, often devastating medical challenges--including colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, traumatic injuries, and severe illnesses. These surgeries are truly lifesaving and life-restoring. They give people their lives back, allowing them to return to their jobs, care for their children, stay involved in their communities, and get back to doing what they love. But too often, people living with an ostomy suffer in silence due to misunderstanding, stigma, and unnecessary barriers to care. Ostomy Awareness Day gives us a critical opportunity to educate the public, break down those taboos, and remind everyone that an ostomy does not define a person's worth or limit what they can achieve. Back home in Michigan, approximately 25,000 of our neighbors, friends, family members, coworkers, veterans, and community leaders are living with an ostomy. They represent the very best of Michigan--showing incredible resilience, strength, and determination in overcoming daunting health battles to live full, active lives. We also owe a deep debt of gratitude to the dedicated suppo… | |
| CREC-2026-10-01-pt1-PgE1004-2 | 2026-10-01 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 156 | RECOGNIZING INTERNATIONAL PLASMA AWARENESS WEEK (IPAW) | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | RECOGNIZING | E1004 | E1004 | [{"name": "Doris O. Matsui", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. E1004 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1004] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] RECOGNIZING INTERNATIONAL PLASMA AWARENESS WEEK (IPAW) ______ HON. DORIS O. MATSUI of california in the house of representatives Thursday, October 1, 2026 Ms. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize International Plasma Awareness Week (IPAW) from October 5 to October 9, 2026, an annual campaign designed to raise awareness about plasma donation and plasma-derived therapies (PDTs), recognize plasma donors, and educate the public and policymakers about patients who depend on these therapies. As a Co-Chair of the Congressional Rare Disease Caucus, I have had the privilege of meeting countless individuals and families whose lives have been affected by rare and chronic diseases. I have heard about their challenges, but I have also seen the incredible difference in their lives when life-saving treatments are available. For many members of the rare disease community, PDTs are an essential part of that story. Human plasma, the liquid portion of our blood, contains important proteins that perform critical functions in our bodies. PDTs made from these proteins are used to treat patients with primary immunodeficiencies, bleeding disorders, rare neurological diseases, Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, hereditary angioedema and other serious conditions. They are also used in emergency medicine to treat patients suffering from shock, trauma, or burns. But there is something particularly remarkable about PDTs: they begin with another person. Plasma cannot be manufactured in a laboratory. It cannot be distilled from a plant or synthesized using chemicals. Producing these therapies requires eligible dono… | |
| CREC-2026-10-01-pt1-PgE1004-3 | 2026-10-01 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 156 | HONORING SECRETARY WADE CROWFOOT | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | HONORING | E1004 | E1005 | [{"name": "Raul Ruiz", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. E1004 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E1004-E1005] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING SECRETARY WADE CROWFOOT ______ HON. RAUL RUIZ of california in the house of representatives Thursday, October 1, 2026 Mr. RUIZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Secretary Wade Crowfoot, a true partner to our communities and a friend to my office, on receiving the Minerva Hoyt California Desert Conservation Award from the Joshua Tree National Park Association. Since 2019, Secretary Crowfoot has served as California's Natural Resources Secretary and as a member of Governor Newsom's cabinet. He leads an agency of more than 25,000 employees dedicated to protecting our forests, rivers, coast, and wildlife, and to advancing a clean energy future. He is driving California's commitment to conserve 30 percent of its land and coastal waters by 2030, and he has opened a new era of partnership with California Native American Tribes. His commitment to the environment spans a career. He served in Governor Jerry Brown's administration, led the Water Foundation to build water resilience across the West, and helped shape California's landmark climate policies at the Environmental Defense Fund. Secretary Crowfoot was a key partner in establishing the Chuckwalla National Monument. His leadership, alongside Tribal leaders and community organizations, helped protect lands of deep cultural and environmental value for generations to come. He also worked with me as a state and federal partner on Salton Sea restoration. From the Species Conservation Habitat Project to its expansion, we joined together at the October 2024 groundbreaking to highlight new investment in restoration. S… | |
| CREC-2026-10-01-pt1-PgE1004 | 2026-10-01 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 156 | NATIONAL OSTOMY AWARENESS DAY | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E1004 | E1004 | [{"name": "Chellie Pingree", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. E1004 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1004] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] NATIONAL OSTOMY AWARENESS DAY ______ HON. CHELLIE PINGREE of maine in the house of representatives Thursday, October 1, 2026 Ms. PINGREE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize National Ostomy Awareness Day, which will be observed on Saturday, October 3, 2026. An ostomy can be a difficult and deeply personal journey, but for many individuals, it is also a second chance at life. Ostomy surgery can provide a path forward for people facing serious illnesses and conditions, including colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, traumatic injuries because of domestic abuse or military engagement, and any other number of medical challenges. These procedures can be lifesaving and life-restoring, allowing individuals to return to their families, their workplaces, their communities, and the activities they love. Yet too often, people living with an ostomy face misunderstanding, stigma, and unnecessary barriers. Ostomy Awareness Day provides an important opportunity to educate the public, dispel misconceptions, and remind us that an ostomy does not define a person or diminish the quality of a life. In Maine, approximately 3,400 people are living with an ostomy. They are our neighbors, friends, family members, coworkers, veterans, caregivers, students, and community leaders. Their experiences demonstrate the strength and resilience of people who have overcome significant medical challenges and continue to live full and meaningful lives. Additionally, the United Ostomy Associations of America (UOAA) is based in my home state. Established in 2005, UOAA's mission is to promote quality of … | |
| CREC-2026-10-01-pt1-PgE1005-2 | 2026-10-01 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 156 | HONORING 125 YEARS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE BY THE MARSHALL ELKS LODGE NO. 683 | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | HONORING | E1005 | E1005 | [{"name": "Nathaniel Moran", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. E1005 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1005] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING 125 YEARS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE BY THE MARSHALL ELKS LODGE NO. 683 ______ HON. NATHANIEL MORAN of texas in the house of representatives Thursday, October 1, 2026 Mr. MORAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Marshall Elks Lodge No. 683 as it celebrates 125 years of service to the people of Marshall, Harrison County, and communities across East Texas. Chartered on April 19, 1901, the Lodge built its first home in 1903 on North Washington Street, now a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark. Over the years, Elk's members have given more than $12 million back to the community through charitable giving, service projects, and volunteer effort. Behind that number are the things East Texans remember: a holiday meal on the table, help arriving after a disaster, a scholarship for a student headed to college, and a blood drive that helped a stranger. The Lodge has long stood with our veterans and first responders. It invests in young people through the Hoop Shoot Free Throw Contest and drug awareness programs, and it supports Texas Elks Children's Services and Special Grant Programs for children with special needs. In 2016, the Marshall Economic Development Corporation and the Greater Marshall Chamber of Commerce honored the Lodge as Non-Profit Organization of the Year. For 125 years, generations of members have given their time, their talents, and their treasure, guided by the four principles of Elkdom: charity, justice, brotherly love, and fidelity. That is the East Texas way of caring for a neighbor. I thank every member, past and present, and their families. May God… | |
| CREC-2026-10-01-pt1-PgE1005-3 | 2026-10-01 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 156 | HONORING REVEREND NIGEL LEON LOVELL-MARTIN | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | HONORING | E1005 | E1005 | [{"name": "Frederica S. Wilson", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. E1005 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1005] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING REVEREND NIGEL LEON LOVELL-MARTIN ______ HON. FREDERICA S. WILSON of florida in the house of representatives Thursday, October 1, 2026 Ms. WILSON of Florida. Mr. Speaker, from the 24th District of the great state of Florida, I rise today to honor the Reverend Nigel Leon Lovell-Martin, dedicated servant of God, respected spiritual leader, educator, and community activist, who is celebrating 25 years as the Pastor of Myrtle Grove Presbyterian Church in Miami, Florida. I include in the Record the following proclamation: Whereas Reverend Lovell-Martin is credited with bringing stability to struggling Myrtle Grove Presbyterian Church, when he became pastor in 1997, and building, over the past 25 years, a sound foundation for the church that is supported by loyal and dedicated members; Whereas, Reverend Lovell-Martin has initiated numerous successful ministries at the church that tackle issues facing youth and adults, the poor and the homeless; Whereas, Reverend Lovell-Martin is an adjunct professor at Florida Atlantic University, holds a Ph.D., a master's and several other degrees in Education and raises money yearly for scholarships to help students further their education; Whereas Reverend Lovell-Martin served the Presbyterian Church in various capacities including as commissioner to the 214th and the 219th General Assemblies, commissioner to the 11th stated meeting of the Synod of South Atlantic, presbytery staff and moderator, and Committee/Commissioner on Ministry moderator; and … | |
| CREC-2026-10-01-pt1-PgE1005-4 | 2026-10-01 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 156 | HONORING CHAMPAGNE BROWN AS ONE OF CALIFORNIA'S 8TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT'S WOMEN OF THE YEAR | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | HONORING | E1005 | E1005 | [{"name": "John Garamendi", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. E1005 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1005] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING CHAMPAGNE BROWN AS ONE OF CALIFORNIA'S 8TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT'S WOMEN OF THE YEAR ______ HON. JOHN GARAMENDI of california in the house of representatives Thursday, October 1, 2026 Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the contributions of Champagne Brown as she is honored as one of California's 8th Congressional District's Women of the Year. Shaped by her upbringing in South Central Los Angeles and her Louisiana roots, she has dedicated her career to equity, civil rights, and uplifting marginalized and underserved communities in Solano County. In her professional work, she manages a demanding caseload, providing direct services to individuals facing extreme poverty and deep systemic barriers. Beyond her career, Champagne is a devoted labor leader within SEIU 1021, where she advocates for workers and supports the union's mission to build safe, healthy, and equitable communities across Northern California. She is also a respected leader in California politics, serving as the District Director for Black Women Organized for Political Action (BWOPA) in Contra Costa and Solano Counties, Regional Director for the CADEM Black Caucus, and co-chair of the Democratic Party of Contra Costa County (DPCCC) Club Development Committee. As the founder of Black Girls Politickin, Champagne has helped build political power for historically underrepresented communities and has played a key strategic role in historic campaigns. Her extraordinary contributions have earned her top honors, including the California Black Women's Collective ``Trailblazer Hall of Fame Award for L… | |
| CREC-2026-10-01-pt1-PgE1005-5 | 2026-10-01 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 156 | HONORING SALVADOR "SAL" LICCARDO | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | HONORING | E1005 | E1006 | [{"name": "Zoe Lofgren", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. E1005 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E1005-E1006] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING SALVADOR ``SAL'' LICCARDO ______ HON. ZOE LOFGREN of california in the house of representatives Thursday, October 1, 2026 Ms. LOFGREN. Mr. Speaker. I rise today, as Chair of and on behalf of the California Democratic delegation, to give our condolences to our colleague Representative Sam T. Liccardo on the passing of his father, Salvador ``Sal'' Liccardo. Mr. Liccardo was born in 1935 and grew up on San Jose's North Fifth Street. After attending Santa Clara University, he served in the United States Army for two years, where he handled top-secret military communications in the Signal Corps. Following his military service, Mr. Liccardo returned home and earned his law degree from Santa Clara University School of Law in 1960. After graduating law school, he opened his own law practice, and within 30 days after passing the California Bar exam, Salvador was working on his first felony criminal case. As a lawyer, Mr. Liccardo took [[Page E1006]] cases from the most vulnerable in his community, including injured farm workers, student activists, and indigent criminal defendants. He then transitioned to personal injury cases, which became his calling. To hone his craft and better advocate for his clients, he took medicine classes at night. It was this intellectual curiosity, dedication, and fidelity to his clients that made Mr. Liccardo rise above the rest and enabled him to be a standout leader in the legal field. In the 1970s, Mr. Liccardo earned national distinction for winning a million-dollar verdict for women's reproductive health. Later, Mr. Liccardo was inducted… | |
| CREC-2026-10-01-pt1-PgE1005 | 2026-10-01 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 156 | RECOGNIZING THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF SHEPHERD'S CENTER OF FAIRFAX-BURKE | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | RECOGNIZING | E1005 | E1005 | [{"name": "James R. Walkinshaw", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. E1005 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1005] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] RECOGNIZING THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF SHEPHERD'S CENTER OF FAIRFAX-BURKE ______ HON. JAMES R. WALKINSHAW of virginia in the house of representatives Thursday, October 1, 2026 Mr. WALKINSHAW. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Shepherd's Center of Fairfax-Burke on its anniversary, marking more than 20 years of dedicated service to the older adult community of Fairfax, Burke, and South County, Virginia. Shepherd's Center of Fairfax-Burke is a nonprofit organization founded in 2006 with the mission of helping older adults in the Fairfax-Burke area live their lives independently, with purpose and dignity. Under the leadership of Executive Director Ms. Beth Kilgore- Robinson, the organization has provided invaluable free services, including transportation, social, educational, and enrichment programs for older adults throughout our community. In the past year alone, Shepherd's Center recorded 10.385 client contacts, hosted 132 fitness classes with more than 5,000 attendees, and provided nearly 3,000 no-cost rides to older adults across the Fairfax, Burke, and South County communities. These numbers reflect the immense impact of the organization's work and the difference these services have made in the lives of older adults. For more than two decades, through their volunteering and programs Shepherd's Center has worked tirelessly to improve quality of life for older adults in our community by creating opportunities for them to stay active, independent, and most importantly connected to the community around them. The continued impact of Shepherd's Center is a testament to the dedication of its staff, vo… | |
| CREC-2026-10-01-pt1-PgE1006-2 | 2026-10-01 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 156 | HONORING ANTHONY L. ROMANO | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | HONORING | E1006 | E1006 | [{"name": "Robert Menendez", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. E1006 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1006] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING ANTHONY L. ROMANO ______ HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ of new jersey in the house of representatives Thursday, October 1, 2026 Mr. MENENDEZ of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the outstanding contributions of my dear friend, Anthony L. Romano. Commissioner Romano has dedicated his life to public service, law enforcement, education, and the communities of Hudson County and especially his hometown of Hoboken. His longstanding commitment to serving others has made a lasting impact of Hudson County and the residents he proudly represents. Commissioner Romano served the City of Hoboken for 32 years as a member of the Police Department, rising to the rank of Captain. Since his election to the Hudson County Board of Commissioners in 2009, he has continued his commitment to public service by championing investments in local infrastructure, public spaces, and community resources. His efforts have helped improve county roads and parks and secure funding for the Hoboken Historical Museum, Hoboken Public Library, and Hoboken Cove Walkway. Commissioner Romano has also worked to strengthen county government and expand opportunities for Hudson County residents. He sponsored an ethics reform package requiring annual ethics training for county employees, supported the creation of the County's minority and women enterprise office, and helped advance rehabilitation and reentry initiatives. Beyond his official duties, his long-standing involvement with civic and community organizations reflects his deep commitment to the people he represents. I extend my deepest gratitude to Co… | |
| CREC-2026-10-01-pt1-PgE1006-3 | 2026-10-01 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 156 | HONORING THE 120TH ANNIVERSARY OF DONALDSON FARMS | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | HONORING | E1006 | E1007 | [{"name": "Thomas H. Kean, Jr.", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. E1006 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E1006-E1007] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING THE 120TH ANNIVERSARY OF DONALDSON FARMS ______ HON. THOMAS H. KEAN, JR. of new jersey in the house of representatives Thursday, October 1, 2026 Mr. KEAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 120th anniversary of Donaldson Farms in Hackettstown, New Jersey, and to honor the remarkable legacy this family-owned operation has built over six generations. Founded as a dairy farm in 1906, after the family traded a house in East Orange for a humble plot of land, Donaldson Farms has grown into a cherished Warren County institution while remaining deeply rooted in its agricultural heritage. At the heart of the business is the Donaldsons' enduring commitment to high-quality farming, exceptional service, and meaningful contributions to their neighbors and the broader community. Today, the farm welcomes as many as 7,000 guests each weekend to enjoy its farmers market, site tours, apple-picking activities, nursery, and greenhouse. These offerings provide families with opportunities to connect with agriculture, experience the beauty of the Garden State, and create lasting memories together. As the Donaldsons celebrate this extraordinary milestone, they also remember and honor Lewis Donaldson, the third-generation owner and beloved family member whose generosity and integrity continue to inspire the family. It is in his loving memory that the [[Page E1007]] Donaldsons carry forward a proud tradition of service and dedication. Mr. Speaker, I invite my colleagues to join me in commemorating the 120th anniversary of Donaldson Farms, an exemplary representation of New Jersey's agric… | |
| CREC-2026-10-01-pt1-PgE1006 | 2026-10-01 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 156 | RECOGNIZING CLAY COUNTY'S AMERICA 250 CELEBRATION | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | RECOGNIZING | E1006 | E1006 | [{"name": "Aaron Bean", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. E1006 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1006] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] RECOGNIZING CLAY COUNTY'S AMERICA 250 CELEBRATION ______ HON. AARON BEAN of florida in the house of representatives Thursday, October 1, 2026 Mr. BEAN of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Clay County's upcoming America250 celebration. 250 years ago, America was born from a revolutionary idea: that government gets its power from the people. That idea became the United States of America. This year, our Nation celebrates its 250th anniversary. Back home in Clay County, Florida, we are marking this historic milestone by remembering what we inherited and recommitting ourselves to passing it on. On October 14, in celebration of America's 250th anniversary, Clay County leaders will gather at the Historic Triangle in Green Cove Springs to sign our America 250 proclamation at exactly 2:50 in the afternoon. October 14 has special meaning. On that day in 1774, the First Continental Congress adopted the Declaration and Resolves, another important step on the road to July 4, 1776. Mr. Speaker, freedom does not run on autopilot. Every generation must teach it, defend it, and pass it on. Clay County is answering that call. On October 14, Clay County will not simply remember American history. We will add a page to it. May God bless Clay County, and may God continue to bless the United States of America. I include in the Record the following proclamation: WHEREAS, on July 4, 1776, our nation's founders declared that all people are created equal and are endowed with the unalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, establishing the principles that … | |
| CREC-2026-10-01-pt1-PgE1007-2 | 2026-10-01 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 156 | HONORING SUE DUNCAN AS ONE OF CALIFORNIA'S 8TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT'S WOMEN OF THE YEAR | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | HONORING | E1007 | E1007 | [{"name": "John Garamendi", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. E1007 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1007] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING SUE DUNCAN AS ONE OF CALIFORNIA'S 8TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT'S WOMEN OF THE YEAR ______ HON. JOHN GARAMENDI of california in the house of representatives Thursday, October 1, 2026 Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the contributions of Sue Duncan as she is honored as one of California's 8th Congressional District's Women of the Year. As a dedicated leader within her community, Sue has worked tirelessly to advance wildlife safety and preparedness in Contra Costa County. Through her work with Make El Cerrito Fire Safe, the El Cerrito Fire Safe Council, and the Firewise USA El Cerrito 1 community, Sue has helped transform wildfire preparedness from a seasonal public-safety message to a sustained neighborhood responsibility. In 2018, Sue founded Make El Cerrito Fire Safe to organize her neighbors around the growing threat of wildfires. Since then, she has worked closely with city officials, public safety agencies, and community members to promote fire-fuel reduction, evacuation planning, and emergency preparedness. Her advocacy has helped El Cerrito secure more than $1.6 million in outside funding for critical fire-safety tools. Sue's commitment demonstrates the meaningful impact that dedicated community leadership and engagement can have on public safety. She has helped establish a strong sense of trust between residents and their public-safety agencies through thoughtful dialogue and by translating fire-prevention guidance into actions residents can understand and implement. Her devotion to protecting the safety of her community does not go unnoticed… | |
| CREC-2026-10-01-pt1-PgE1007-3 | 2026-10-01 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 156 | HONORING THE LIFE OF REVEREND SHEDRICK EDWARD GILBERT | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | HONORING | E1007 | E1007 | [{"name": "Frederica S. Wilson", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. E1007 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1007] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING THE LIFE OF REVEREND SHEDRICK EDWARD GILBERT ______ HON. FREDERICA S. WILSON of florida in the house of representatives Thursday, October 1, 2026 Ms. WILSON of Florida. Mr. Speaker, from the 24th District of the great state of Florida, I rise today to honor the life of the late Reverend Shedrick Edward Gilbert, who was a dutiful servant of God, well respected and admired religious leader, community activist, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend. I include in the Record the following proclamation: Whereas, Revered Gilbert served Historic Saint Agnes Episcopal Church in Miami, Florida, for 57 years before his retirement in 2012 from the Deaconate and active ministry at age 90; and Whereas, Reverend Gilbert served in various roles at St. Agnes Episcopal Church which include, Vestryman, Treasurer and Clerk and the Deaconate; and Whereas, Reverend Gilbert dedicated his life to the ministry, his church and to helping his community by advocating for support and funding from the City of Miami Commission for St. Agnes' Rainbow Village Community Development Corporation, a housing development program for Miami's Overtown community; and Whereas, Reverend Gilbert served as Director of St. Agnes' Rainbow Village Community Development Corporation and coordinated an eight-week Summer Program for the youth in the Overtown area; and Whereas, Reverend Gilbert served on several committees for the Diocese of Southeast Florida, including the Credentials Committee for 13 years, served as pr… | |
| CREC-2026-10-01-pt1-PgE1007-4 | 2026-10-01 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 156 | RECOGNIZING 80 YEARS OF ARCONIC IN LANCASTER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | RECOGNIZING | E1007 | E1008 | [{"name": "Lloyd Smucker", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. E1007 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E1007-E1008] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] RECOGNIZING 80 YEARS OF ARCONIC IN LANCASTER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA ______ HON. LLOYD SMUCKER of pennsylvania in the house of representatives Thursday, October 1, 2026 Mr. SMUCKER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Arconic for 80 years of manufacturing and economic impact in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Arconic Lancaster Operations began in 1946 with New Holland Metals Co., a small aluminum producer that, after acquisitions and name changes, became a part of what is now Arconic. Arconic's 1.3 million-square-foot facility is a cornerstone of the county's manufacturing economy, employing over 875 people and serving 400 customers in North America across various markets and sectors. The 7,000 active products produced in Lancaster are incorporated into vehicles, household appliances, architectural building systems, and many other products used across the continent. Beyond its economic contributions, Arconic has had a demonstrable, positive impact on the Lancaster community. Through the Arconic Foundation, it has invested millions of dollars into local nonprofits and schools to support basic needs, education, and manufacturing workforce development. [[Page E1008]] The success of Arconic Lancaster Operations has made Arconic a leading aluminum producer across the world and a standard-bearer for Pennsylvania manufacturing. I am grateful for Arconic Lancaster Operations and its place in our community over the past 80 years. I thank the employees who have made these accomplishments possible, and I wish the company continued success. ____________________ | |
| CREC-2026-10-01-pt1-PgE1007 | 2026-10-01 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 156 | RECOGNIZING OSTOMY AWARENESS DAY | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | RECOGNIZING | E1007 | E1007 | [{"name": "Bradley Scott Schneider", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. E1007 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1007] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] RECOGNIZING OSTOMY AWARENESS DAY ______ HON. BRADLEY SCOTT SCHNEIDER of illinois in the house of representatives Thursday, October 1, 2026 Mr. SCHNEIDER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Ostomy Awareness Day, which will be observed on Saturday, October 3, 2026. An ostomy can be a difficult and deeply personal journey, but for many individuals, it is also a second chance at life. Ostomy surgery can provide a path forward for people facing serious illnesses and conditions, including colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, traumatic injuries because of domestic abuse or military engagement, and any other number of medical challenges. These procedures can be lifesaving and life-restoring, allowing individuals to return to their families, their workplaces, their communities, and the activities they love. Yet too often, people living with an ostomy face misunderstanding, stigma, and unnecessary barriers. Ostomy Awareness Day provides an important opportunity to educate the public, dispel misconceptions, and remind us that an ostomy does not define a person or diminish the quality of a life. In Illinois, approximately 31,500 people are living with an ostomy. They are our neighbors, friends, family members, coworkers, veterans, caregivers, students, and community leaders. Their experiences demonstrate the strength and resilience of people who have overcome significant medical challenges and continue to live full and meaningful lives. I also want to recognize the families, caregivers, physicians, nurses, certified ostomy nurse specialists, and other health care professionals wh… | |
| CREC-2026-10-01-pt1-PgE1008-2 | 2026-10-01 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 156 | HONORING THE LIFE OF ROGERS BROWN, JR. | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | HONORING | E1008 | E1008 | [{"name": "Frederica S. Wilson", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. E1008 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1008] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING THE LIFE OF ROGERS BROWN, JR. ______ HON. FREDERICA S. WILSON of florida in the house of representatives Thursday, October 1, 2026 Ms. WILSON of Florida. Mr. Speaker, from the 24th District of the great state of Florida, I rise today to honor the life of the late Mr. Rogers Brown, Jr., a beloved husband, father, and friend, who was also gifted with extraordinary culinary skills that led to a stellar career as a master chef and restaurant inspector. I include in the Record the following proclamation: Whereas Mr. Brown's love of cooking and culinary talents led to the title of Chef and a long and rewarding career with Amtrak; and Whereas Mr. Brown's culinary career was followed by a decade's long career as an Inspector of Hotels and Restaurants for the State of Florida--a job he held until his retirement: and Whereas Mr. Brown bravely served his country as a soldier in the United States Army; and Whereas Mr. Brown was a kind and gentle man who loved to travel and share tales of his adventures with family members and friends; and Now, therefore, be it resolved that I, Frederica S. Wilson, a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing the 24th Congressional District of Florida, recognize the late Mr. Rogers Brown, Jr., for his dedication and commitment to his family and for his service to our community, state, and country. ____________________ | |
| CREC-2026-10-01-pt1-PgE1008-3 | 2026-10-01 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 156 | RECOGNIZING OSTOMY AWARENESS DAY | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | RECOGNIZING | E1008 | E1008 | [{"name": "Christopher H. Smith", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. E1008 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1008] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] RECOGNIZING OSTOMY AWARENESS DAY ______ HON. CHRISTOPHER H. SMITH of new jersey in the house of representatives Thursday, October 1, 2026 Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Ostomy Day, which will be observed on Saturday, October 3, 2026. For the last several years the first Saturday of every October has been recognized as Ostomy Awareness Day by many who have undergone ostomy surgery as well as their caregivers and families. Ostomy surgery can provide a path forward for people facing serious illnesses and conditions, including Spina Bifida, colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, traumatic injuries because of domestic abuse or military engagement, and any other number of medical challenges. While a drastic and often disruptive surgery, the procedure can be lifesaving and life-enhancing, allowing individuals to return to their families, their workplaces, their communities, and the activities they love. Yet too often, people living with an ostomy face misunderstanding and unnecessary barriers to treatment. As far back as 1984, President Ronald Reagan recognized the benefits of increasing awareness when he designated August 1984 as national Ostomy Awareness Month. The awareness campaign is now carried forward annually with organizations such as the United Ostomy Associations of America and the International Ostomy Association, as well as members of the Spina Bifida community, highlighting the day as an important opportunity to educate the public, dispel misconceptions, and remind us that an ostomy does not define a person or diminish the quality of a life. … | |
| CREC-2026-10-01-pt1-PgE1008-4 | 2026-10-01 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 156 | RECOGNIZING OXFORD HIGH SCHOOL JACKET MEDIA | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | RECOGNIZING | E1008 | E1009 | [{"name": "Mike Rogers", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. E1008 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E1008-E1009] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] RECOGNIZING OXFORD HIGH SCHOOL JACKET MEDIA ______ HON. MIKE ROGERS of alabama in the house of representatives Thursday, October 1, 2026 Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Oxford High School Jacket Media. The Oxford High School Jacket Media program has become an important part of broadcasting and preserving the special events of the City of Oxford and giving students the unique opportunity to have hands-on experience in the field. The program has given the students the opportunity to create an online viewing source for a variety of special occasions locally. Oxford High School Jacket Media also produces ``The Buzz,'' a broadcast specially designed for OHS students while school is in session. The group has been successful and professional and was chosen to assist ESPN when the network came to Choccolocco Park to broadcast games as well as producing livestreams of the Rubato International Piano Competition from the Oxford Performing Arts Center since its inception in 2022 seen across the globe. The livestreams they set up created the chance for them to partner with Alabama Public Television to create a 90-minute documentary, ``Rubato: Behind the Keys,'' for APT, which premiered on Sunday, September 20, [[Page E1009]] 2026, before being made available to public television stations nationwide. I join Mayor Craft and the Oxford City Council in celebrating September 20, 2026, as Oxford High School Jacket Media Day and encourage all our citizens to tune in and support the work of these young people. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in reco… | |
| CREC-2026-10-01-pt1-PgE1008 | 2026-10-01 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 156 | HONORING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF BAYCARE WINTER HAVEN HOSPITAL | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | HONORING | E1008 | E1008 | [{"name": "Scott Franklin", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. E1008 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1008] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF BAYCARE WINTER HAVEN HOSPITAL ______ HON. SCOTT FRANKLIN of florida in the house of representatives Thursday, October 1, 2026 Mr. FRANKLIN of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor BayCare Winter Haven Hospital as it celebrates 100 years of serving the people of Winter Haven, Polk County, and Central Florida. Since opening its doors on October 2, 1926, Baycare Winter Haven Hospital has grown alongside the community it serves. For a century, generations of families have turned to the hospital for care during some of the most important and difficult moments of their lives. Throughout its history, Baycare Winter Haven Hospital has continued to expand and adapt to meet the changing health care needs of our region. The hospital has helped lead advancements in emergency care, cardiovascular medicine, orthopedics, surgical services, and maternity care while maintaining its focus on providing high-quality care close to home. That commitment has also extended beyond the walls of the hospital. In 1967, Baycare Winter Haven Hospital established the Center for Behavioral Health, the first community mental health center in the Nation developed with federal funding to support the deinstitutionalization of children and adults living with mental illness. Nearly six decades later, the Center continues to serve our community. More recently, Baycare Winter Haven Hospital partnered with Florida State University to establish a family medicine residency program in 2020, helping address the shortage of physicians in our region and train the next generation of medical professio… | |
| CREC-2026-10-01-pt1-PgE1009-2 | 2026-10-01 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 156 | HONORING THE LIFE OF REVEREND DR. MACK KING CARTER | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | HONORING | E1009 | E1009 | [{"name": "Frederica S. Wilson", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. E1009 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1009] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING THE LIFE OF REVEREND DR. MACK KING CARTER ______ HON. FREDERICA S. WILSON of florida in the house of representatives Thursday, October 1, 2026 Ms. WILSON of Florida. Mr. Speaker, from the 24th District of the great state of Florida, I rise today to recognize and honor the life of the late Reverend Dr. Mack King Carter, a man of God, a community activist and scholar. I include in the Record the following proclamation: Whereas Reverend Carter was considered one of America's great African American preachers and traveled across the United States and abroad teaching God's Word; and Whereas, Reverend Carter was senior pastor of New Mount Olive Baptist Church in Fort Lauderdale for 27 years, and under his leadership the congregation grew from about 2,800 to more than 10,000 members; and Whereas Reverend Carter gave his life to Christ at the age of five and became the pastor of a church at the age of 19; and Whereas Reverend Carter mentored numerous pastors across the country and was a well-respected biblical scholar admired for his use of current events in his sermons often delivered with the tradition tone of African American preaching; and Whereas, Reverend Carter, a native of Ocala, Florida, received an Associate of Arts degree in 1967 from Central Florida Community College, a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1970 from the University of Florida, a Master of Divinity degree in 1976 from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and a Doctor of Ministry degree in 1978 from Southern Baptist … | |
| CREC-2026-10-01-pt1-PgE1009-3 | 2026-10-01 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 156 | CELEBRATING THE 105TH BIRTHDAY OF OFELIA MATA LUGO | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | CELEBRATING | E1009 | E1009 | [{"name": "Monica De La Cruz", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. E1009 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1009] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CELEBRATING THE 105TH BIRTHDAY OF OFELIA MATA LUGO ______ HON. MONICA DE LA CRUZ of texas in the house of representatives Thursday, October 1, 2026 Ms. DE LA CRUZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the incredible 105th birthday of Mrs. Ofelia Mata Lugo. Born in 1921, Ofelia's life is a beautiful stow of strength, faith, and family. As a young woman, she worked tirelessly harvesting crops before settling in Mercedes with her husband, Leonel, to raise their family. Through every chapter of her journey, including achieving her lifelong dream of becoming a United States citizen in 1967, her spirit has always shone bright. Today, Ofelia is the proud mother of five children, a grandmother of 13, and a great-grandmother of 24. Her life has been filled with countless moments of joy, from cheering on the Mercedes Tigers and the Dallas Cowboys, to standing proudly beside her son, Leonel, Jr., as he retired from the United States Army. Ofelia remains a shining example of the American dream and the strength of our South Texas heritage. I congratulate her on 105 years. ____________________ | |
| CREC-2026-10-01-pt1-PgE1009-4 | 2026-10-01 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 156 | HONORING THE ARTISTIC ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE GEE'S BEND QUILTMAKERS | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | HONORING | E1009 | E1010 | [{"name": "Terri A. Sewell", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. E1009 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E1009-E1010] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING THE ARTISTIC ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE GEE'S BEND QUILTMAKERS ______ HON. TERRI A. SEWELL of alabama in the house of representatives Thursday, October 1, 2026 Ms. SEWELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the extraordinary women of Gee's Bend, Alabama, whose remarkable quiltmaking tradition has become an enduring part of our Nation's artistic and cultural heritage. The rich tradition of quiltmaking in Gee's Bend dates back to the 19th century, born out of a need to keep warm in unheated homes during the winter months. Using worn clothing, discarded textiles, flour and feed sacks, and other available materials, the women of Gee's Bend created quilts that provided warmth and comfort while carrying the stories of their families and community. The practice of reusing old materials often resulted in bold colors, inventive compositions, asymmetry, and improvisational designs. Known locally as ``my way'' quilts, many Gee's Bend quiltmakers start with basic forms and then follow their own individual artistic paths (``their way'') to create unexpected patterns, shapes, and colors. This unique aesthetic tradition was passed from generation to generation, enduring through slavery, the antebellum South, and Jim Crow, and continues to be used by the quilters of Gee's Bend today. The quilts of Gee's Bend not only provided warmth, they created economic independence for the women of Wilcox County, in 1966, more than 60 quilters from Gee's Bend, Alberta, and surrounding communities met in Camden's Antioch Baptist Church to found the Freedom Quilting Bee (FBQ). As one of the few Black women's cooperat… | |
| CREC-2026-10-01-pt1-PgE1009 | 2026-10-01 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 156 | HONORING CHRIS MATHIAS AS ONE OF CALIFORNIA'S 8TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT'S WOMEN OF THE YEAR | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | HONORING | E1009 | E1009 | [{"name": "John Garamendi", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. E1009 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1009] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING CHRIS MATHIAS AS ONE OF CALIFORNIA'S 8TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT'S WOMEN OF THE YEAR ______ HON. JOHN GARAMENDI of california in the house of representatives Thursday, October 1, 2026 Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the contributions of Chris Mathias as she is honored as one of California's 8th Congressional District's Women of the Year. Chris, who founded the Indivisible group in El Sobrante, has been an incredible leader and advocate within her community. Through her tireless efforts, she has built a vibrant and engaged community in West County, bringing people together around a shared commitment to civic participation and strengthening democracy. Through organizing community events, demonstrations, and meetings, she has guided the community with her leadership, passion, and commitment. Her desire to better our Nation and support the well-being of all communities serves as a steadfast example for those who follow. She has also continually supported marginalized populations, advocating for their voices while working closely with national, state, and local Indivisible groups. She has fostered collaboration and created meaningful connections among organizations and community members. Her dedication to the strengthening of the Contra Costa community has made a meaningful difference in the lives of many residents. On behalf of the people of California's 8th Congressional District, it is my pleasure to honor and recognize Chris Mathias for her positive contributions to our community. ____________________ | |
| CREC-2026-10-01-pt1-PgE1010-2 | 2026-10-01 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 156 | HONORING RUTH ELLIS-MYERS | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | HONORING | E1010 | E1010 | [{"name": "Frederica S. Wilson", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. E1010 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1010] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING RUTH ELLIS-MYERS ______ HON. FREDERICA S. WILSON of florida in the house of representatives Thursday, October 1, 2026 Ms. WILSON of Florida. Mr. Speaker, from the 24th District of the great state of Florida, I rise today to honor Ruth Ellis-Myers, who retired after 28 years of distinguished service with Miami-Dade County government. I include in the Record the following proclamation: Whereas, Mrs. Ellis-Myers began her career with Miami-Dade County's former Department of Building and Zoning in 1985 as an Enforcement Officer 1 and was soon promoted to a supervisory position and later promoted to Administrative Assistant with the former Developmental Impact Committee; and Whereas, Mrs. Ellis-Myers, who had worked hard and climbed the ladder within her department but after a merger found herself back where she started, took it as a challenge and ultimately worked her way back into a supervisory role within the county's new Planning and Zoning Department; and Whereas, Mrs. Ellis-Myers took advantage of an opportunity of a lifetime by participating in the Miami-Dade County Management Trainee 2003 to 2004 program and was promoted to Assistant to the Director of the Department of Procurement Management; and Whereas, Mrs. Ellis-Myers started her career with the county with a bachelor's degree in business administration and later earned two Master's degrees in Public Administration and Library and Information Science; and Now, therefore, be it resolved that I, Frederica S. W… | |
| CREC-2026-10-01-pt1-PgE1010-3 | 2026-10-01 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 156 | HONORING KAITLIN CLINK AS ONE OF CALIFORNIA'S 8TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT'S WOMEN OF THE YEAR | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | HONORING | E1010 | E1010 | [{"name": "John Garamendi", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. E1010 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1010] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING KAITLIN CLINK AS ONE OF CALIFORNIA'S 8TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT'S WOMEN OF THE YEAR ______ HON. JOHN GARAMENDI of california in the house of representatives Thursday, October 1, 2026 Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the contributions of Kaitlin Clink as she is honored as one of California's 8th Congressional District's Women of the Year. As a community leader, Kaitlin has distinguished herself by bridging high-level international human coordination with direct, grassroots public service. For the past ten years, Kaitlin has served as a Board Member and Managing Director of Edfu Foundation Inc., where she has coordinated civil society participation across all five sessions of the United Nations Permanent Forum on People of African Descent, helping advance global policy dialogue. Since 2018, she has also helped organize events through the UN Commission on the Status of Women, advancing maternal health, nutrition security, and technological equity for women and girls. Kaitlin's commitment to service extends far beyond her international work. As Executive Director of the Bay Area Street Pantry, she has spent nearly a decade leading weekly food distributions at Melrose Library, providing fresh, nutritious groceries to hundreds of families each week. She has also led youth food distributions at Fremont High School and mobilized emergency food assistance for Coast Guard families and federal workers during government shutdowns. Kaitlin also overcame significant medical challenges throughout her youth, rather than allowing these experiences to define her limita… | |
| CREC-2026-10-01-pt1-PgE1010-4 | 2026-10-01 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 156 | HONORING HEIKYUNG CHUN MIN | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | HONORING | E1010 | E1010 | [{"name": "Zoe Lofgren", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. E1010 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1010] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING HEIKYUNG CHUN MIN ______ HON. ZOE LOFGREN of california in the house of representatives Thursday, October 1, 2026 Ms. LOFGREN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today, as Chair of and on behalf of the California Democratic delegation, to offer sincere condolences to our colleague, Representative Dave Min on the passing of his mother, Heikyung Chun Min of Palo Alto. Ms. Chun Min was born and raised in South Korea. After attending Seoul National University for a Bachelor of Science in chemistry, she was chosen for a scholarship program to study in the United States at Brown University. She completed her post-doctoral fellowships at Cornell University. In 1979, Ms. Chun Min and her family moved to California and were one of the first engineers and executives in Silicon Valley's semiconductor industry. Her hard work and dedication led her to senior positions at Fairchild Semiconductor and National Semiconductor. In addition to her successful engineering career, Ms. Chun Min was a caring mother to her two children and her five grandchildren. She was also a longtime volunteer at Gunn High School, where both of her sons attended. Ms. Chun Min led an extraordinary life and her dedication to innovation in Silicon Valley. May her memory continue to comfort those fortunate enough to know her. She was loved and respected by her community and her family. ____________________ | |
| CREC-2026-10-01-pt1-PgE1010-5 | 2026-10-01 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 156 | RECOGNIZING VISIONCORPS FOR A CENTURY OF SERVICE | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | RECOGNIZING | E1010 | E1011 | [{"name": "Lloyd Smucker", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. E1010 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E1010-E1011] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] RECOGNIZING VISIONCORPS FOR A CENTURY OF SERVICE ______ HON. LLOYD SMUCKER of pennsylvania in the house of representatives Thursday, October 1, 2026 Mr. SMUCKER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize VisionCorps on a century of service. VisionCorps was founded in 1926 as the Lancaster County Branch of the Pennsylvania Association of the Blind. Located in downtown Lancaster, the agency's mission was to help blind veterans from World War I, and others who were blind, learn a trade. In the following years, the agency grew in its manufacturing capabilities, ranging from leather work and basket weaving to subcontracts for toy manufacturing. What has defined VisionCorps throughout the past century is its collaboration with other organizations. It had an early partnership with the Lancaster Lions Club, which promoted fundraising and educational efforts. For the first fifty years, every president of its Board of Directors was a member of the Lions. Through its partnership with local hospitals, VisionCorps held free vision clinics for children who lived in low-income households. In 1980, the organization began a partnership with the military through the National Industries for the Blind to make military products, and in 2009, it began providing contract closeout support for military bases. After numerous name changes over its history, the agency became VisionCorps in 2017. Since then, the organization began its signature rappel fundraiser, the Eye Drop, and in 2023 expanded its footprint to include a dry foods packaging facility in Little Rock, Arkansas. Today, VisionCorps serves more than 2,000… | |
| CREC-2026-10-01-pt1-PgE1010 | 2026-10-01 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 156 | RECOGNIZING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF LEATHERWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | RECOGNIZING | E1010 | E1010 | [{"name": "Mike Rogers", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. E1010 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1010] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] RECOGNIZING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF LEATHERWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH ______ HON. MIKE ROGERS of alabama in the house of representatives Thursday, October 1, 2026 Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 100th anniversary of Leatherwood Baptist Church in Calhoun County, Alabama. One century ago, seven members organized a church in the community blacksmith shop. As the church grew, services were held in a tent and later moved to the community general store. In 1942, the church purchased land beside the general store and built an auditorium. Over the years, multiple additions occurred and by the 1970s, more land was acquired and a large sanctuary, a fellowship hall, and educational facilities were built. In December of 1990, the church was destroyed by a fire, but reconstruction happened rapidly. In less than a year, a dedication for the new church was held. To meet the growing ministry and membership needs, in 2006, a new Worship Center opened, and renovations and new construction led to a new Children's Ministry wing and Youth Ministry building. Just three years ago, a new Children's Building was built, and classrooms were repurposed for the senior adults. Pastor Phil Winningham, Associate Pastor Scott Yaikow and the congregation officially celebrated this milestone on September 20, 2026, with historical displays, a special service and a fellowship meal. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing and celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Leatherwood Baptist Church. ____________________ | |
| CREC-2026-10-01-pt1-PgE1011-2 | 2026-10-01 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 156 | HONORING THE LIFE OF ELDER RUBEN ALEXANDER COX, JR. | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | HONORING | E1011 | E1011 | [{"name": "Frederica S. Wilson", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. E1011 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1011] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING THE LIFE OF ELDER RUBEN ALEXANDER COX, JR. ______ HON. FREDERICA S. WILSON of florida in the house of representatives Thursday, October 1, 2026 Ms. WILSON of Florida. Mr. Speaker, from the 24th District, of the great state of Florida, I rise today to recognize and honor the life of the late Elder Ruben Alexander Cox, Jr., a man of God, a revered spiritual and religious leader, and a beloved community servant. I include in the Record the following proclamation: Whereas, the late Elder Ruben Alexander Cox, Jr., at an early age, was ordained to the gospel ministry, committed to the work and calling of God, and served as a minister for more than 50 years; Whereas Elder Cox dedicated his life to spreading God's message of hope and love, he became a spiritual blessing to many; Whereas Elder Cox gave abundantly to charity and to his community throughout his lifetime; Whereas Elder Cox was an advocate for community and social change, and one of the communities' unsung heroes; Whereas Elder Cox built his life around faith, family and friends; Whereas Elder Cox, even in retirement, continued to work with the youth in his community, mentoring and guiding them to become selfless members of society; Whereas Elder Cox was a devoted father, husband, and friend who always had a wise sermon for anyone who would listen; and Now, therefore, be it resolved that I, Frederica S. Wilson, a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing the 24th Congressional District of … | |
| CREC-2026-10-01-pt1-PgE1011-3 | 2026-10-01 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 156 | RECOGNIZING INNOVATIONS IN BRAIN CANCER RESEARCH | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | RECOGNIZING | E1011 | E1011 | [{"name": "Brian K. Fitzpatrick", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. E1011 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1011] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] RECOGNIZING INNOVATIONS IN BRAIN CANCER RESEARCH ______ HON. BRIAN K. FITZPATRICK of pennsylvania in the house of representatives Thursday, October 1, 2026 Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize an important advancement for patients and families confronting brain cancer. The United States Food and Drug Administration has approved new technology to help physicians differentiate recurrent or progressive glioma from treatment-related change, in conjunction with other diagnostic evaluations, in adults and pediatric patients one month of age and older. Gliomas are among the most challenging cancers we face, and determining whether a patient's cancer has returned or progressed can be particularly difficult following treatment. This new imaging option can provide physicians with additional information at a critical point in a patient's care. I commend the scientists, clinicians, advocates, and innovators whose work contributed to this achievement, and above all, the patients and families who continue to inspire progress against cancer. As Co-Chair of the Congressional Cancer Caucus and lead sponsor of the BRAIN Act, I remain committed to advancing policies that support medical innovation, strengthen our Nation's cancer research and care infrastructure, and help ensure that patients benefit from advances in cancer detection, imaging, and treatment. Mr. Speaker, I congratulate all those who helped make this important milestone possible and look forward to celebrating future innovations in brain cancer research. ____________________ | |
| CREC-2026-10-01-pt1-PgE1011-4 | 2026-10-01 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 156 | RECOGNIZING OCTOBER AS NATIONAL SPINE HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | RECOGNIZING | E1011 | E1012 | [{"name": "James R. Walkinshaw", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. E1011 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E1011-E1012] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] RECOGNIZING OCTOBER AS NATIONAL SPINE HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH ______ HON. JAMES R. WALKINSHAW of virginia in the house of representatives Thursday, October 1, 2026 Mr. WALKINSHAW. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize October as National Spine Health Awareness Month and in raising awareness of the importance of spine health for Americans of every age. More than 100 million Americans experience neck or back conditions each year, and low back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide. The impact of spine conditions reaches far beyond pain. They can limit mobility and independence, disrupt work and family life, affect military readiness, and contribute significantly to health care costs and lost productivity. I am proud that the National Spine Health Foundation, headquartered in Reston, Virginia, is located in my district. Founded in 2002, the Foundation is the Nation's only patient-centered nonprofit dedicated exclusively to helping people overcome debilitating spinal conditions. Through research, education, and advocacy, the Foundation provides patients and families with trusted, evidence-based information to help them make informed decisions and navigate their spine health journeys with confidence. This September, the Foundation brought the importance of spine health directly to Capitol Hill through the first Congressional Spine Health Fair. Patients, physicians, researchers, military leaders, advocates, and national spine organizations came together in the Rayburn House Office Building to help Members of Congress and congressional staff better understand the human, economic, and … | |
| CREC-2026-10-01-pt1-PgE1011 | 2026-10-01 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 156 | CELEBRATING EAST TOLEDO FAMILY CENTER'S 125TH ANNIVERSARY | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | CELEBRATING | E1011 | E1011 | [{"name": "Marcy Kaptur", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. E1011 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1011] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CELEBRATING EAST TOLEDO FAMILY CENTER'S 125TH ANNIVERSARY ______ HON. MARCY KAPTUR of ohio in the house of representatives Thursday, October 1, 2026 Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate and honor East Toledo Family Center on this occasion of its 125th anniversary. Founded in the summer of 1901 by Reverend H. Hoover, the center first began as an organization to help immigrants to Ohio adjust to their new lives in the United States. Thanks to decades of community support and engagement, the center has grown from the family-run Neighborhood Association to a thriving hub that serves families in all stages of life through preschool programs, athletic programming, community organizing, and senior events. If not the first of its kind in Northwest Ohio, the East Toledo Family Center is certainly among the longest-tenured and most well- known. It nurtured children through playground spaces and citizenship classes in the beginning of the 20th century. It uplifted the spirits of the downtrodden when the Great Depression struck our Nation. It brought a sense of community to families returning to everyday life after World War II. It reinvigorated seniors by expanding its offerings to a Senior Center in the 1980s. It offered early education opportunities with the opening of a Head Start program at the turn of the new millennium. Today, it continues to invest in our community in many of these same ways and more. The Center's resilience and commitment to the citizens of East Toledo through over a century of war, economic hardship, and societal shifts stands as an example to us all. It is an ex… | |
| CREC-2026-10-01-pt1-PgE1012-2 | 2026-10-01 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 156 | RECOGNIZING OSTOMY AWARENESS DAY | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | RECOGNIZING | E1012 | E1012 | [{"name": "Brian K. Fitzpatrick", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. E1012 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1012] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] RECOGNIZING OSTOMY AWARENESS DAY ______ HON. BRIAN K. FITZPATRICK of pennsylvania in the house of representatives Thursday, October 1, 2026 Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Ostomy Awareness Day, which will be observed on Saturday, October 3, 2026. An ostomy can be a difficult and deeply personal journey, but for many individuals, it is also a second chance at life. Ostomy surgery can provide a path forward for people facing serious illnesses and conditions, including colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, traumatic injuries because of domestic abuse or military engagement, and any other number of medical challenges. These procedures can be lifesaving and life-restoring, allowing individuals to return to their families, their workplaces, their communities, and the activities they love. Yet too often, people living with an ostomy face misunderstanding, stigma, and unnecessary barriers. Ostomy Awareness Day provides an important opportunity to educate the public, dispel misconceptions, and remind us that an ostomy does not define a person or diminish the quality of a life. In Pennsylvania, approximately 32,500 people are living with an ostomy. They are our neighbors, friends, family members, coworkers, veterans, caregivers, students, and community leaders. Their experiences demonstrate the strength and resilience of people who have overcome significant medical challenges and continue to live full and meaningful lives. I also want to recognize the families, caregivers, physicians, nurses, certified ostomy nurse specialists, and other health care profession… | |
| CREC-2026-10-01-pt1-PgE1012-3 | 2026-10-01 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 156 | HONORING SERGEANT THOMAS PHILIP HIXON | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | HONORING | E1012 | E1012 | [{"name": "Frederica S. Wilson", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. E1012 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1012] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING SERGEANT THOMAS PHILIP HIXON ______ HON. FREDERICA S. WILSON of florida in the house of representatives Thursday, October 1, 2026 Ms. WILSON of Florida. Mr. Speaker, from the 24th District of the great state of Florida, I rise today to honor Miami-Dade Police Sergeant Thomas Philip Hixon, who retired after 25 years of outstanding service to our community and to young men, as a mentor with the 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project. I include in the Record the following proclamation: Whereas, Sergeant Hixon, a highly skilled and well- respected law enforcement officer, rose from the ranks of police officer to investigator and to supervisor over his 25- year career; and Whereas Sergeant Hixon was assigned to the Homicide Bureau, Robbery Bureau, the Public Housing and Urban Development Unit, as well as the Carol City and Intracoastal District, where he investigated thousands of criminal cases that led to the successful prosecution of scores of defendants; and Whereas Sergeant Hixon has received more than 80 letters of commendation. was the recipient of the 2004 United States Attorney's Office Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Award, and has received numerous other accolades, including the Employee Excellence Award and Officer of the Month Award; and Whereas Sergeant Hixon has worked to make Miami-Dade County safer for residents and visitors, and has helped to improve the lives of the less fortunate; and Whereas Sergeant Hixon is a dedicated mentor with the 5000 Role Models of E… | |
| CREC-2026-10-01-pt1-PgE1012 | 2026-10-01 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 156 | HONORING CHRISTINE DEAN AS ONE OF CALIFORNIA'S 8TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT'S WOMEN OF THE YEAR | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | HONORING | E1012 | E1012 | [{"name": "John Garamendi", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. E1012 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1012] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING CHRISTINE DEAN AS ONE OF CALIFORNIA'S 8TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT'S WOMEN OF THE YEAR ______ HON. JOHN GARAMENDI of california in the house of representatives Thursday, October 1, 2026 Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the contributions of Christine Dean as she is honored as one of California's 8th Congressional District's Women of the Year. Christine has dedicated decades to serving the Martinez community through civic, historical, public-safety, and remembrance efforts. A longtime member of the Martinez Historical Society Board, Christine has successfully chaired its popular Home Tour, coordinating homeowners, sponsors, and volunteers. She has also supported Martinez's national Night Out for many years, helping strengthen police-community relationships and neighborhood connections. Christine's most remarkable achievement is her decades-long stewardship of the Yuba City Bus Tragedy Remembrance Ceremony, a profound event honoring the 28 children and their teacher who passed away in 1976. She has organized remembrance ceremonies for nearly 50 years, ensuring that families, first responders, survivors, and community members have a place to gather and reflect. Christine's lifelong commitment to Martinez reflects exceptional compassion, leadership, and dedication to preserving history, strengthening community, and honoring those who have shaped it. On behalf of the people of California's 8th Congressional District, it is my pleasure to honor and recognize Christine Dean for her positive contributions to our community. ___________… | |
| CREC-2026-10-01-pt1-PgE999-2 | 2026-10-01 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 156 | CELEBRATING LATINO BOOK REVIEW'S 10TH ANNIVERSARY | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | CELEBRATING | E999 | E999 | [{"name": "Joaquin Castro", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. E999 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E999] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CELEBRATING LATINO BOOK REVIEW'S 10TH ANNIVERSARY ______ HON. JOAQUIN CASTRO of texas in the house of representatives Thursday, October 1, 2026 Mr. CASTRO of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate Latino Book Review's 10th Anniversary. For the last 10 years, Latino Book Review has worked diligently to make sure Latino voices have their rightful place among the Nation's great contributors to arts and literature across the United States. Latino Book Review was founded in 2016 with the purpose of elevating the voices of our Nation's Latino communities. In offering a forum for book reviews, news and scholarly articles, podcasts, art and more, they provide audiences with a reverent celebration of Latino cultural heritage. In their first decade, Latino Book Review has achieved remarkable accomplishments. They have included contributions from over 500 authors, provided students in higher education from across the country with the opportunity to publish their work, and gave the recipients of nationally acclaimed awards the chance to share their journey. In their first 10 years, across their platforms, they have promoted Latino contributions to our Nation's cultural landscape to over 100,000 individuals. Not only does this anniversary mark the recognition of the growing legacy of the organization, but it also celebrates Latino Book Review's relocation to San Antonio, Texas. It is a tremendous honor to welcome the organization to a city whose identity is deeply rooted in an immense pride in its Latino culture. Mr. Speaker, please join me in celebration of Latino Book Review's 10th Anniver… | |
| CREC-2026-10-01-pt1-PgE999-3 | 2026-10-01 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 156 | HONORING PROFESSOR NATHANIEL TRUEDELL | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | HONORING | E999 | E999 | [{"name": "Andre Carson", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. E999 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E999] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING PROFESSOR NATHANIEL TRUEDELL ______ HON. ANDRE CARSON of indiana in the house of representatives Thursday, October 1, 2026 Mr. CARSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Professor Nathaniel Truedell, a devoted minister of music, educator, and mentor, in celebration of his 50th year of music ministry at Jones Tabernacle A.M.E. Zion Church in Indianapolis, Indiana. For half a century, Professor Truedell has lifted the hearts of the Jones Tabernacle family through praise and worship. His devotion, discipline, and dedication have made him a cornerstone of the congregation. Through changing times, technological shifts, and pastoral transitions, he has remained a steady and stabilizing presence. He has always turned the spotlight and applause away from himself and toward the glory of God. Professor Truedell's influence reaches well beyond the church walls, leading the Broad Ripple High School Gospel Choir and the Ebony Majestic Choir at Indiana State University for years. 50 years ago, he founded the community choir Sounds of Aquarius. He also taught at Broad Ripple High School and Washington Middle School, where he shaped the lives of countless students--myself included--through his teaching of theatre, drama, and music. Those who know Professor Truedell describe him as humble, kind, generous, patient, and always striving for excellence. He is a leader, a teacher, and a mentor whose impact is felt by the many people he has served throughout our community. Mr. Speaker, Professor Nathaniel Truedell has spent 50 years using music to serve God and uplift others. As Jones Tabernac… | |
| CREC-2026-10-01-pt1-PgE999-4 | 2026-10-01 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 156 | HONORING LAURA JACQUES AS ONE OF CALIFORNIA'S 8TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT'S WOMEN OF THE YEAR | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | HONORING | E999 | E999 | [{"name": "John Garamendi", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. E999 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E999] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING LAURA JACQUES AS ONE OF CALIFORNIA'S 8TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT'S WOMEN OF THE YEAR ______ HON. JOHN GARAMENDI of california in the house of representatives Thursday, October 1, 2026 Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the contributions of Laura Jacques as she is honored as one of California's 8th Congressional District's Women of the Year. Laura is a dedicated member of the Antioch Historical Society and the Woman's Club of Antioch. In her role with the Historical Society, Laura has played a central role in organizing and running several community events, including the city's 150th anniversary and the relocation of the Red Caboose. For every event, Laura goes above and beyond, including helping produce a commemorative coin, a book documenting Antioch's history, and a celebratory barbecue. As a part of Antioch's Women's Club, Laura has worked tirelessly to transform her local community. She has dedicated her efforts to enhancing the Women's Club's outdoor space, while also spearheading the early stages of a new mural on the building that will celebrate local history and art. In addition to directly supervising the construction of the space, Laura was instrumental in the project's fundraising. Across all her roles, Laura consistently drives positive changes in her community through her leadership, sense of civic responsibility, and commitment to excellence. Her efforts have benefited Antioch community members of all ages, and her dedication to supporting the community is truly commendable and does not go unnoticed. On behalf of the people of California's 8… | |
| CREC-2026-10-01-pt1-PgE999-5 | 2026-10-01 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 156 | HONORING THE LIFE OF JAMES FREDERICK "RICK" HINES, JR. | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | HONORING | E999 | E999 | [{"name": "Frederica S. Wilson", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. E999 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E999] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING THE LIFE OF JAMES FREDERICK ``RICK'' HINES, JR. ______ HON. FREDERICA S. WILSON of florida in the house of representatives Thursday, October 1, 2026 Ms. WILSON of Florida. Mr. Speaker, from the 24th District, of the great state of Florida, I rise today to honor the life of the late Pastor James Frederick ``Rick'' Hines, Jr., a well-respected man of God, spiritual leader and mentor, loving son, husband, and father. I include in the Record the following proclamation: Whereas Pastor Hines was a passionate and beloved youth pastor, at Koinonia Worship Center and Village, who was dedicated to spreading the Word of God; Whereas Pastor Hines devoted countless hours to mentoring young people and often credited the church's success with its youth, to practicing the teachings of one of his favorite Bible verses Proverbs 22:6: ``Train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old he will not depart from it;'' Whereas Pastor Hines served his country dutifully as a soldier in the United States Army from 1977 to 1979; Whereas Pastor Hines was a lifelong resident of South Florida who loved his community and worked to make it a better place to live; and Now, therefore, be it resolved that I, Frederica S. Wilson, a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing the 24th Congressional District of Florida honor the life and legacy of the late Pastor James Frederick ``Rick'' Hines, Jr. and commend him for his commitment and dedications to his family, his church and our community… | |
| CREC-2026-10-01-pt1-PgE999-6 | 2026-10-01 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 156 | RECOGNIZING DWIGHT AND MARTHA SCHAR | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | RECOGNIZING | E999 | E1000 | [{"name": "Jim Jordan", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. E999 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E999-E1000] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] RECOGNIZING DWIGHT AND MARTHA SCHAR ______ HON. JIM JORDAN of ohio in the house of representatives Thursday, October 1, 2026 Mr. JORDAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the exceptional philanthropy of Dwight and Martha Schar as Ohio's Ashland University celebrates yet another milestone in the couple's generosity to the school. An Ohio native, Dwight Schar graduated from Ashland University (then known as Ashland College) in 1964, majoring in education. He then began his teaching career while also selling houses on the weekends, which soon became the basis of his next career. He joined Ryan Homes full time in 1968, leading the company's acquisition and development work in Ohio and two other states. In 1973, Dwight took on a corporate role for Ryan Homes, serving as a vice president in the Washington area. Seven years later, he founded NVHomes, a Virginia-based homebuilder that has become one of the Nation's leaders in home construction. NVHomes was acquired by Ryan Homes in 1987; Dwight continued to lead the company (renamed NVR) [[Page E1000]] after the acquisition, serving as chief executive officer into 2005 and as chairman of the board until 2022. For decades, the Schars have supported Ashland University's programs and facility development, contributing more than $60 million in all. Buildings in the College of Education and the College of Nursing bear the Schar name, as do campus athletic and dining facilities--all made possible because of the couple's commitment to the school. Tomorrow, October 2, 2026, students, administrators, and supporters of Ashland Universit… | |
| CREC-2026-09-30-pt1-PgE997-2 | 2026-09-30 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 155 | SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS | SENATE | EXTENSIONS | ESENATECOMMITTEE | E997 | E997 | [{"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "4"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. E997 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E997] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS Title IV of Senate Resolution 4, agreed to by the Senate of February 4, 1977, calls for establishment of a system for a computerized schedule of all meetings and hearings of Senate committees, subcommittees, joint committees, and committees of conference. This title requires all such committees to notify the Office of the Senate Daily Digest--designated by the Rules Committee--of the time, place and purpose of the meetings, when scheduled and any cancellations or changes in the meetings as they occur. As an additional procedure along with the computerization of this information, the Office of the Senate Daily Digest will prepare this information for printing in the Extensions of Remarks section of the Congressional Record on Monday and Wednesday of each week. Meetings scheduled for Thursday, October 1, 2026 may be found in the Daily Digest of today's Record. | |
| CREC-2026-09-28-pt1-PgE989-2 | 2026-09-28 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 153 | HONORING FOURTH STREET MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH ON ITS 126TH ANNIVERSARY | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | HONORING | E989 | E989 | [{"name": "Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. E989 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 153 (Monday, September 28, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 153 (Monday, September 28, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E989] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING FOURTH STREET MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH ON ITS 126TH ANNIVERSARY ______ HON. SANFORD D. BISHOP, JR. of georgia in the house of representatives Monday, September 28, 2026 Mr. BISHOP. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Fourth Street Missionary Baptist Church of Columbus, Georgia, as its congregation celebrates 126 years of faithful service to God and to the people of the Chattahoochee Valley. A worship service to celebrate this momentous accomplishment was held on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at 2:00 pm. For me, this is not simply a tribute to a church; it is a tribute to my church home--the place where I sat in the pews for 24 years, where I was fed, corrected, comforted, and sent. Mr. Speaker, every great story has humble beginnings, and Fourth Street's story began under a fig tree. In 1900, a few devoted men and women gathered beneath a fig tree on Third Avenue in Columbus to worship God under the leadership of the Reverends John Bellamy and Willis Carter. They called themselves Mt. Canaan Baptist Church. They had no building. They had no pews. They had no steeple, but what they had was faith. The very next year, in 1901, Reverend Bellamy led fifteen faithful souls to worship beneath a bush arbor on Fifth Street--open sky above, wooden benches below--as the New Mt. Canaan Baptist Church. Later that year, the Reverend Pearson was called as pastor, and under his leadership that littLe band of believers did something remarkable. They bought a tract of land for 50 dollars. 50 dollars, Mr. Speaker. For people only a generation removed from slavery, that was not a s… | |
| CREC-2026-09-28-pt1-PgE989-3 | 2026-09-28 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 153 | RECOGNIZING OSTOMY AWARENESS DAY | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | RECOGNIZING | E989 | E990 | [{"name": "Terri A. Sewell", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. E989 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 153 (Monday, September 28, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 153 (Monday, September 28, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E989-E990] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] RECOGNIZING OSTOMY AWARENESS DAY ______ HON. TERRI A. SEWELL of alabama in the house of representatives Monday, September 28, 2026 Ms. SEWELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Ostomy Awareness Day, which will be observed on Saturday, October 3, 2026. An ostomy can be a difficult and deeply personal journey, but for many individuals, it is also a second chance at life. Ostomy surgery can provide a path forward for people facing serious illnesses and conditions, including colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, traumatic injuries because of domestic abuse or military engagement, and any other number of medical challenges. These procedures can be lifesaving and life-restoring, allowing individuals to return to their families, their workplaces, their communities, and the activities they love. Yet too often, people living with an ostomy face misunderstanding, stigma, and unnecessary barriers. Ostomy Awareness Day provides an important opportunity to educate the public, dispel misconceptions, and remind us that an ostomy does not define a person or diminish the quality of a life. In Alabama, approximately 13,000 people are living with an ostomy. They are our neighbors, friends, family members, coworkers, veterans, caregivers, students, and community leaders. Their experiences demonstrate the strength and resilience of people who have overcome significant medical challenges and continue to live full and meaningful lives. I also want to recognize the families, caregivers, physicians, nurses and certified ostomy nurse specialists, and other health care professionals w… | |
| CREC-2026-09-28-pt1-PgE990-2 | 2026-09-28 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 153 | RECOGNIZING DR. STEVE M. TIETJEN ON HIS RETIREMENT | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | RECOGNIZING | E990 | E990 | [{"name": "Adam Gray", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. E990 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 153 (Monday, September 28, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 153 (Monday, September 28, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E990] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] RECOGNIZING DR. STEVE M. TIETJEN ON HIS RETIREMENT ______ HON. ADAM GRAY of california in the house of representatives Monday, September 28, 2026 Mr. GRAY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize my good friend, Dr. Steve M. Tietjen, who is retiring as Merced County Superintendent of Schools after 45 years of service to students and their families. Dr. Tietjen earned his Master of Arts in Educational Leadership and Administration from the California State University, Fresno, and his Doctor of Education, Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Southern California. In 1980, Dr. Tietjen started his career in education as a history teacher in Visalia. Just 12 years later, he became the Superintendent of Woodlake Public Schools in Tulare County, where he served for 15 years before moving to Los Banos Unified School District to serve as Superintendent from 2009 to 2016. He came to the Merced County Office of Education as the Deputy Superintendent in 2016, and in less than a year, he was elected to serve as the Merced County Superintendent of Schools, where he leads the 1,400 employees of the County Office of Education. During the COVID pandemic, Dr. Tietjen oversaw countywide efforts to keep students learning, a time he calls the ``most challenging period of his tenure.'' He also expanded the Virginia Smith Trust scholarship program to award more than $500,000 annually to Merced County students and acquired two downtown Merced buildings to make services for families, mental-health support, and employment programs more accessible to all. He has always made the needs of students h… | |
| CREC-2026-09-28-pt1-PgE990-3 | 2026-09-28 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 153 | HONORING GRUPO GUAYACAN, INC. ON ITS 30TH ANNIVERSARY | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | HONORING | E990 | E991 | [{"name": "Pablo Jose Hernandez", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. E990 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 153 (Monday, September 28, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 153 (Monday, September 28, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E990-E991] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING GRUPO GUAYACAN, INC. ON ITS 30TH ANNIVERSARY ______ HON. PABLO JOSE HERNANDEZ of puerto rico in the house of representatives Monday, September 28, 2026 Mr. HERNANDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Grupo Guayacan, Inc. on the occasion of its 30th anniversary. The organization's roots trace back to a 1994 study commissioned by founder Enrique ``Ricky'' Adsuar Gonzalez, which proved that Puerto Rico lacked a local private capital market to drive economic development. Founded in June 1996 as a private-sector-driven nonprofit, Grupo Guayacan officially marked this milestone on June 13, 2026, and will honor it with a public celebration on October 3, 2026--the event that occasions this submission into the Record. Adsuar Gonzalez established the organization under three guiding principles: it must be a non-governmental effort, have a governance structure led by the private sector, and be structured as a non-profit entity. For three decades, Grupo Guayacan has been a cornerstone of Puerto Rico's economic development, spurring the local private equity market by providing local institutional investors with access to top tier private equity investing through a partnership with Abbott Capital, leading the creation of the entrepreneurial ecosystem by offering world class education and tools to entrepreneurs at different stages of growth and facilitating access to capital to early- stage entrepreneurs in order to achieve lasting prosperity for the Island. This partnership with Abbott Capital was strategically designed to give Puerto Rican investors access to private equity investments and prote… | |
| CREC-2026-09-28-pt1-PgE990 | 2026-09-28 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 153 | RECOGNIZING COMMUNITY LEADER ANDY NOGAL ON HIS RETIREMENT | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | RECOGNIZING | E990 | E990 | [{"name": "J. Luis Correa", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. E990 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 153 (Monday, September 28, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 153 (Monday, September 28, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E990] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] RECOGNIZING COMMUNITY LEADER ANDY NOGAL ON HIS RETIREMENT ______ HON. J. LUIS CORREA of california in the house of representatives Monday, September 28, 2026 Mr. CORREA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Andy Nogal, Deputy Director for the Housing & Community Development Department of the City of Anaheim, on his retirement. For the past 24 years, Andy has served as a key member of the City of Anaheim's Housing & Community Development Department, holding responsibility for all aspects of for-sale and rental housing development projects. Andy has extensive experience with housing development financing, including State and Federal Tax Credits, bond financing, and other funding sources. He has a profound passion for affordable housing development and was part of a team that facilitated the development of over 2,879 affordable rental new construction, acquisition/rehabilitation, and for-sale housing units since 2005. Andy also has a strong interest in the built environment, ensuring that Anaheim's affordable housing development projects are designed in a manner that are respectful to neighborhood character, provide quality architectural and landscape design, stand the test of time, and serve as an asset to the community. In times of reduced financial and staff resources, Andy continues to seek and identify internal and external resources to assist in the development of affordable housing. Andy worked with Anaheim City Planners to implement substantial developer incentives/waivers as part of the City's Multifamily Affordable Housing Ordinance/Density Bonus Ordinance to incentivize the developm… | |
| CREC-2026-09-28-pt1-PgE991-2 | 2026-09-28 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 153 | RECOGNIZING THE SUCCESS OF THE AMERICA250 NATIONAL BIRTHDAY CAKE | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | RECOGNIZING | E991 | E992 | [{"name": "Bonnie Watson Coleman", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. E991 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 153 (Monday, September 28, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 153 (Monday, September 28, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E991-E992] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] RECOGNIZING THE SUCCESS OF THE AMERICA250 NATIONAL BIRTHDAY CAKE ______ HON. BONNIE WATSON COLEMAN of new jersey in the house of representatives Monday, September 28, 2026 Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize and congratulate Cake Artist Grace ``Grey'' Pak and her team for their success in creating the America250 National Birthday Cake this past July. Inspired by the longstanding tradition of marking milestone birthdays with cake, in January 2026, Grace ``Grey'' Pak, founder of the fine-art cake studio Duchess of Cameron, asked the congressional commission planning the Nation's 250th celebrations whether anyone was planning to make a birthday cake for the milestone. When it was clear a cake was not being prepared, she took on the responsibility to lead a very complex yet rewarding project: to bake a cake for this country's 250th birthday. She envisioned the tribute as a unifying symbol of the Nation's history and future potential. Created over several months with the support of volunteer culinary experts, artisans and partners and contributions from bipartisan, bicameral members of Congress from every state and United States territory, and the District of Columbia, the installation combined American craftsmanship, local customs, and stories from communities across the country, and comprehensive historical research with and inspiration from the Smithsonian Institution, Colonial Williamsburg, and George Washington's Gristmill into a single work of edible art. I was fortunate to be one of those members of Congress and help prepare New Jersey's element of the cake. The beautiful ca… | |
| CREC-2026-09-28-pt1-PgE991 | 2026-09-28 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 153 | HONORING THE RETIREMENT OF AFSCME PRESIDENT LEE SAUNDERS | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | HONORING | E991 | E991 | [{"name": "Steven Horsford", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. E991 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 153 (Monday, September 28, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 153 (Monday, September 28, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E991] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING THE RETIREMENT OF AFSCME PRESIDENT LEE SAUNDERS ______ HON. STEVEN HORSFORD of nevada in the house of representatives Monday, September 28, 2026 Mr. HORSFORD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today along with my colleagues, fellow Co-Chairs of the Congressional Labor Caucus, Representative Debbie Dingell, Representative Mark Pocan, and Representative Donald Norcross, to recognize our brother and friend, Lee Saunders, President of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), who retired in August 2026 after five decades in lifetime service to the labor movement. President Saunders is a staunch and unflinching labor leader who has served with distinction and stood up for working people across this country with unparalleled enthusiasm and grit. He has served as the President of AFSCME since 2012. Saunders grew up in Cleveland, Ohio, and was the son of a union bus driver and a community organizer. In 1975, he started working for the Ohio Bureau of Employment Services and joined the Ohio Civil Service Employees Association (OCSEA). He started his career with AFSCME in 1978 as a labor economist and participated in numerous efforts for the union ranging from research and organizing to community outreach and building worker power. Saunders previously served as administrator of numerous AFSCME councils, including AFSCME District Council 37, and became AFSCME's Secretary-Treasurer in 2010. Saunders has always been laser-focused on grassroots mobilizing and giving a voice to working people. Beyond his work to support workers, he has been deeply involved in political and civil … | |
| CREC-2026-09-28-pt1-PgE992-2 | 2026-09-28 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 153 | HONORING THE 115TH ANNIVERSARY OF MILFORD FIRE COMPANY | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | HONORING | E992 | E992 | [{"name": "Thomas H. Kean, Jr.", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. E992 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 153 (Monday, September 28, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 153 (Monday, September 28, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E992] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING THE 115TH ANNIVERSARY OF MILFORD FIRE COMPANY ______ HON. THOMAS H. KEAN, JR. of new jersey in the house of representatives Monday, September 28, 2026 Mr. KEAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the 115th anniversary of the Milford Fire Company in Milford, New Jersey. For more than a century, the Milford Fire Company has dutifully served our community. Its storied legacy of protecting Milford reflects the steadfast emergency services its volunteers continue to provide today. In November 1911, 14 volunteers organized the Milford Hose Company No. 1. William Balliet was elected as its first foreman, a title later changed to chief. The company initially ordered hose and nozzles, transporting its equipment in firefighters' cars until purchasing a hose cart in 1912. Firefighters pulled the cart by hand, running alongside it and holding on tightly to avoid being run over. The cart was last used in February 1940 and can now be seen at local parades and events. Milford was formally incorporated in March 1925. At the time, Borough Clerk Joseph Case, who also served as fire company chief, learned that the borough's election returns had not been filed with the county clerk. After contacting Hunterdon County's state senator, Case secured Milford's official incorporation through the state legislature. This occurred approximately one year after the company was incorporated and renamed ``The Milford N.J. Fire Company, Inc.'' in April 1924. Today, the Milford Fire Company is led by Chief Nathan Fleck. Through their leadership and the tireless dedication of every volunteer who has served over the past 115 … | |
| CREC-2026-09-28-pt1-PgE992-3 | 2026-09-28 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 153 | RECOGNIZING OSTOMY AWARENESS DAY | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | RECOGNIZING | E992 | E992 | [{"name": "John Joyce", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. E992 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 153 (Monday, September 28, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 153 (Monday, September 28, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E992] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] RECOGNIZING OSTOMY AWARENESS DAY ______ HON. JOHN JOYCE of pennsylvania in the house of representatives Monday, September 28, 2026 Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Ostomy Awareness Day, which will be observed on Saturday, October 3, 2026. An ostomy can be a difficult and deeply personal journey, but for many, it is also a second chance at life. Ostomy surgery can provide a path forward for individuals facing serious illnesses and conditions, including colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, traumatic injuries, and other medical challenges. These procedures can be lifesaving and allow individuals to return to their families, workplaces, communities, and the activities they love. Yet too often, people living with an ostomy face misunderstanding, stigma, and unnecessary barriers. Ostomy Awareness Day provides an opportunity to educate the public, dispel misconceptions, and remind us that an ostomy does not define a person or diminish their quality of life. In Pennsylvania, approximately 32,500 people are living with an ostomy. Their stories demonstrate the strength of those who continue to live full and meaningful lives after significant medical challenges. Families, caregivers, physicians, nurses, certified ostomy nurse specialists, and other health care professionals also deserve recognition for the care and support they provide to those living with an ostomy. On Ostomy Awareness Day, we celebrate the resilience of the ostomy community and recognize the medical advances and dedicated professionals who make these life-saving surgeries po… | |
| CREC-2026-09-28-pt1-PgE992-4 | 2026-09-28 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 153 | HONORING FIRST LIEUTENANT JAMES CLAYTON FLOWERS | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | HONORING | E992 | E993 | [{"name": "Gabe Vasquez", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. E992 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 153 (Monday, September 28, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 153 (Monday, September 28, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E992-E993] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING FIRST LIEUTENANT JAMES CLAYTON FLOWERS ______ HON. GABE VASQUEZ of new mexico in the house of representatives Monday, September 28, 2026 Mr. VASQUEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor First Lieutenant James Clayton Flowers, who is the oldest living United States veteran, a retired teacher, and a proud resident of New Mexico's 2nd Congressional District. Born on Christmas day in Dendron, Virginia, James was raised by his father, who was a farmer, and his mother, who was a teacher. His father taught him bricklaying before he entered the military in 1942, at 25 years old. James remembers his parents were strongly anti-war, and his decision to join the military was a difficult choice. Shortly after James began his service in the Army Air Corps, he was chosen to become an officer. He completed Officer Candidate School at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, and was commissioned as a second lieutenant. During this time, he began pilot training but did not complete the program. Instead, the Army recognized his intelligence and outstanding academic record and appointed him an Academic Instructor with a specialty in Aerodynamics and Mechanics. In this role he taught cadets aviation intelligence, threat analysis, and security, and he became one of the first Black United States military pilots. James served at several key domestic military bases during World War II, including Godman Field, Kentucky, and Freeman Field, Indiana. He departed the military after 5 years of service. James is a member of the Tuskegee Airmen, which are the first Black aviators that served with the United States Army Air F… | |
| CREC-2026-09-28-pt1-PgE992 | 2026-09-28 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 153 | HONORING LIEUTENANT UGO "BUTCH" ARNOLDI ON 50 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | HONORING | E992 | E992 | [{"name": "Salud O. Carbajal", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. E992 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 153 (Monday, September 28, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 153 (Monday, September 28, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E992] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING LIEUTENANT UGO ``BUTCH'' ARNOLDI ON 50 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ______ HON. SALUD O. CARBAJAL of california in the house of representatives Monday, September 28, 2026 Mr. CARBAJAL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Lieutenant Ugo ``Butch'' Arnoldi of the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office as he concludes an extraordinary 50-year career dedicated to protecting and serving the people of Santa Barbara County. On August 19, 1974, Lieutenant Arnoldi was sworn in as a Deputy Sheriff. On October 1, 2026, he will officially retire, bringing to a close one of the longest and most distinguished careers in the department's history. Throughout his career, Lieutenant Arnoldi has served in numerous roles, including Countywide Watch Commander, Chief of Police for the City of Carpinteria, Sheriff's Assistant, Commander of the Isla Vista Foot Patrol, Chaplain, Explorer Advisor, and member of the Canine and Mountain Patrols. A proud UCSB graduate, he earned a master's degree in public administration while working full-time and has continued to share his knowledge through guest lectures at local community colleges. Lieutenant Arnoldi has answered the call during some of the Central Coast's most significant moments, including the Painted Cave Fire, the 2014 Isla Vista shooting, the 2016 Santa Barbara Post Office shooting, and the Thomas Fire and subsequent debris flow. His commitment to community extends beyond emergency response. Since 1982, he has organized Santa Barbara's Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run, and since 1978, he has coordinated l… | |
| CREC-2026-09-28-pt1-PgE993-2 | 2026-09-28 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 153 | RECOGNIZING GOLD STAR MOTHER'S AND FAMILY'S DAY | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | RECOGNIZING | E993 | E993 | [{"name": "Jason Crow", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. E993 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 153 (Monday, September 28, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 153 (Monday, September 28, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E993] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] RECOGNIZING GOLD STAR MOTHER'S AND FAMILY'S DAY ______ HON. JASON CROW of colorado in the house of representatives Monday, September 28, 2026 Mr. CROW. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize September 27 as Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day. This day serves to honor the Gold Star Mothers and Families across Colorado and our Nation. Since World War I, families have marked the loss of a loved one in the Armed Forces by displaying a service flag with a gold star in the window of their homes. In 1936, President Roosevelt signed legislation establishing Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day, observed on the last Sunday of September to honor mothers and families of our Nation's fallen service members. Colorado has a long history of military service, and the mothers and families of our state's fallen service members have carried the loss with strength and grace. Many continue to support other military and veteran families in their communities, and keep the memory of their loved ones alive through this work. I honor the Gold Star Mothers and Families of Colorado. as well as Gold Star Mothers and Families across our country, for their sacrifice and for the lasting impact of the loved ones they lost in service to our country. ____________________ | |
| CREC-2026-09-28-pt1-PgE993-3 | 2026-09-28 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 153 | IN MEMORY OF RONNIE WINTERS | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | INMEMORYOF | E993 | E993 | [{"name": "Clay Fuller", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. E993 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 153 (Monday, September 28, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 153 (Monday, September 28, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E993] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] IN MEMORY OF RONNIE WINTERS ______ HON. CLAY FULLER of georgia in the house of representatives Monday, September 28, 2026 Mr. FULLER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in memory of Ronnie Winters. Ronnie Winters lived a life of service to his country, his family, and the people of Chattooga County. Ronnie proudly served our Nation as a Sergeant in the United States Army, serving in active combat in Vietnam with the 19th Brigade Combat Engineers from 1966 to 1968. His commitment to his fellow veterans continued long after he returned home through his involvement with VFW Post 6688 and American Legion Post 129. At home, Ronnie was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather. He was a hardworking small business owner who understood what it meant to build something of your own. He used that experience to mentor young entrepreneurs and help others get their start in business. Ronnie also cared deeply about the future of Chattooga County. He worked to strengthen the local economy through his service with the Northwest Georgia Joint Development Authority and gave back to local young people as a longtime member of the Summerville-Trion Optimist Club. Ronnie Winters represented the very best of Northwest Georgia: faith, family, hard work, service, and love of country. His impact can be seen in the businesses he helped, the young people he encouraged, the veterans he stood beside, and the family he loved. Mr. Speaker, I am grateful for Ronnie's friendship and for his lifetime of service. His legacy will not be forgotten, and I ask that you join me in keeping the Winters family in your pra… | |
| CREC-2026-09-28-pt1-PgE993-4 | 2026-09-28 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 153 | HONORING THE FOOD BANK OF DELAWARE | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | HONORING | E993 | E994 | [{"name": "Sarah McBride", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. E993 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 153 (Monday, September 28, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 153 (Monday, September 28, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E993-E994] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING THE FOOD BANK OF DELAWARE ______ HON. SARAH McBRIDE of delaware in the house of representatives Monday, September 28, 2026 Ms. McBRIDE. Mr. Speaker, today, in recognition of Hunger Action Month, I rise to honor the Food Bank of Delaware for the extraordinary work they do every day on behalf of Delawareans. We often call Delaware a state of neighbors. To me, that means more than simply living beside one another. It means recognizing that we have a responsibility to one another--that when a neighbor is struggling, we do not look away. We step up. We lend a hand. We make sure no one has to face a difficult moment alone. Few organizations embody that spirit more fully than the Food Bank of Delaware. Roughly one in seven Delawareans experiences food insecurity. That is an unacceptable statistic, especially in the wealthiest, most developed Nation on Earth. No student should have to learn on an empty stomach. No parent should have to skip a meal so their children can eat. No senior should have to choose between groceries and medicine. Ensuring that our neighbors can meet their most basic needs is not simply a question of [[Page E994]] charity. It reflects our values. That is why I am so inspired by the work that is done at the Food Bank of Delaware. I have visited the Food Bank several times, and I am always impressed by the dedicated staff, volunteers, and community partners who go to great lengths to ensure that someone they may never meet has nutritious food on the table. That is what being a state of neighbors looks like in practice: It is people choosing to tak… | |
| CREC-2026-09-28-pt1-PgE993 | 2026-09-28 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 153 | RECOGNIZING CHRISTINE OLSON, FOUNDER OF TO INFORM FAMILIES FIRST, ON HER RETIREMENT | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | RECOGNIZING | E993 | E993 | [{"name": "Vern Buchanan", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "6051"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. E993 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 153 (Monday, September 28, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 153 (Monday, September 28, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E993] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] RECOGNIZING CHRISTINE OLSON, FOUNDER OF TO INFORM FAMILIES FIRST, ON HER RETIREMENT ______ HON. VERN BUCHANAN of florida in the house of representatives Monday, September 28, 2026 Mr. BUCHANAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Christine Olson of Bradenton, Florida, as she retires from TIFF, To Inform Families First, and to remember her beloved daughter, Tiffiany Marie Olson. On December 7, 2005, Tiffiany, just 22, was killed by a drunk driver on United States 19 in Manatee County, only 15 minutes from her mother's home. Yet it took more than six hours for Christine to be told, because law enforcement had no way of knowing whom to call. Most people would have been broken by that. Christine turned it into a mission. In October 2006, she founded TIFF so no other family would endure those same agonizing hours. Working with local and state leaders, the Manatee County Sheriffs Office, and the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, she helped create the Nation's first voluntary Emergency Contact Information program, letting drivers register a loved one's contact information for law enforcement to use in a crisis. Christine was the first to register. As of August 2025, more than 21.6 million Floridians were enrolled. Eighteen states have adopted similar programs, and Harvard's Ash Institute recognized the effort as one of the top 50 government innovations. For nearly two decades, Christine carried this cause from Manatee County to statehouses and city councils nationwide, sharing Tiffiany's story again and again so other families would be spared. He… |
| CREC-2026-09-28-pt1-PgE994 | 2026-09-28 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 153 | SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS | SENATE | EXTENSIONS | ESENATECOMMITTEE | E994 | E995 | [{"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "4"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "4"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "249"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "331"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "365"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "462"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "465"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "677"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "730"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "764"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "791"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "888"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "945"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "1005"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "1088"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "1195"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "1254"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "1341"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "1342"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "1349"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "1476"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "1568"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "1729"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "1737"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "1777"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "1870"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "2306"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "2317"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "2570"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "2709"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "2970"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "3371"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "3499"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "3524"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "3526"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "3542"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "3638"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "3695"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "3737"}, {"congress": "119", "t… | 172 Cong. Rec. E994 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 153 (Monday, September 28, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 153 (Monday, September 28, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E994-E995] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS Title IV of Senate Resolution 4, agreed to by the Senate of February 4, 1977, calls for establishment of a system for a computerized schedule of all meetings and hearings of Senate committees, subcommittees, joint committees, and committees of conference. This title requires all such committees to notify the Office of the Senate Daily Digest--designated by the Rules Committee--of the time, place and purpose of the meetings, when scheduled and any cancellations or changes in the meetings as they occur. As an additional procedure along with the computerization of this information, the Office of the Senate Daily Digest will prepare this information for printing in the Extensions of Remarks section of the Congressional Record on Monday and Wednesday of each week. Meetings scheduled for Tuesday, September 29, 2026 may be found in the Daily Digest of today's Record. MEETINGS SCHEDULED SEPTEMBER 30 9:45 a.m. Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Business meeting to consider the nominations of Nicole Saphier, of New Jersey, to be Medical Director in the Regular Corps of the Public Health Service, subject to qualifications therefor as provided by law and regulations, and to be Surgeon General of the Public Health Service, Timothy Westlake, of Wisconsin, to be Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use, and Mary Lazare, of Florida, to be Assistant Secretary for Aging, all of the Department of Health and Human Services, and Loren E. Sweatt, of Virginia, and Douglas Ralph, of Ken… | |
| CREC-2026-09-24-pt1-PgE965-2 | 2026-09-24 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 152 | RECOGNIZING NATIONAL DAY OF REMEMBRANCE FOR INDIAN BOARDING SCHOOL SURVIVORS | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | RECOGNIZING | E965 | E965 | [{"name": "Tom Cole", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "7325"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. E965 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 152 (Thursday, September 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 152 (Thursday, September 24, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E965] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] RECOGNIZING NATIONAL DAY OF REMEMBRANCE FOR INDIAN BOARDING SCHOOL SURVIVORS ______ HON. TOM COLE of oklahoma in the house of representatives Thursday, September 24, 2026 Mr. COLE. Mr. Speaker, as the longest serving Native American in the United States House of Representatives, and a member of the Chickasaw Nation, I rise today to recognize the day of September 30, 2026, as National Orange Shirt Day or, National Day of Remembrance, to honor those who were forced to attend Indian boarding schools, and to recognize the experience of Indian boarding school victims and survivors. Today, I am proud to stand in support with Indian boarding school survivors, descendants, and Tribal nations to remember the children that never made it home and to honor the week of remembrance for the Indian boarding school era. As the lead sponsor of HR. 7325, the Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies Act, I support formal investigation, documentation, and reporting on the histories of boarding schools, their policies, and long-term effects those schools and policies have had on Native American peoples. My democratic co-lead, Representative Sharice Davids, and I are dedicated to finding solutions for survivors, descendants, and Tribal communities. According to research from the National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition, the Federal government funded boarding schools for Native Americans from 1819 through the 1960s that forced the removal of hundreds of thousands of American Indian and Alaska Native children as young as 3 years old, relocating… |
| CREC-2026-09-24-pt1-PgE965-3 | 2026-09-24 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 152 | CELEBRATING H. LEE MOFFITT'S 85TH BIRTHDAY AND 40 YEARS OF MOFFITT CANCER CENTER | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | CELEBRATING | E965 | E965 | [{"name": "Vern Buchanan", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. E965 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 152 (Thursday, September 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 152 (Thursday, September 24, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E965] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CELEBRATING H. LEE MOFFITT'S 85TH BIRTHDAY AND 40 YEARS OF MOFFITT CANCER CENTER ______ HON. VERN BUCHANAN of florida in the house of representatives Thursday, September 24, 2026 Mr. BUCHANAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor former State Senator H. Lee Moffitt and to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Moffitt Cancer Center, an institution born from one man's vision. I congratulate former State Senator Lee Moffitt for bringing this vision to life and hope he has a good 85th birthday in November. Moffitt Cancer Center began with the belief that one person can make a difference. More than four decades ago, H. Lee Moffitt envisioned a place where patients could access world class cancer care and research without leaving Tampa Bay or the state of Florida. After losing two friends to cancer and surviving cancer himself, he understood firsthand the fear of a diagnosis and was struck that those he knew had to seek care outside the state. He made it his mission to change that. Entering the Florida Legislature, he developed a reputation for being issue-oriented and persistent, qualities that would define his effort to bring a cancer center to Tampa. What began as one person's vision has grown into a nationally recognized cancer center where oncologists, researchers, and team members work together to advance the prevention and cure of cancer. Because of Lee's vision, countless patients now have access to exceptional care and the latest research, closer to home. As Moffitt looks toward its next 40 years, the foundation Lee built remains at its center. I ask my collea… | |
| CREC-2026-09-24-pt1-PgE965-4 | 2026-09-24 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 152 | HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF GEORGE KOIKOS | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | HONORING | E965 | E965 | [{"name": "Jimmy Patronis", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. E965 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 152 (Thursday, September 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 152 (Thursday, September 24, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E965] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF GEORGE KOIKOS ______ HON. JIMMY PATRONIS of florida in the house of representatives Thursday, September 24, 2026 Mr. PATRONIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of George Koikos, a true legend of the Tallahassee restaurant industry and someone I am proud to call my family. George is my cousin through marriage and came to America from Greece to build a life rooted in the American Dream. He opened The Spartan Restaurant in 1969, followed by Brothers Three, Torreya Grill, and other successful restaurants before founding Georgio's Fine Food & Spirits, which became a Tallahassee institution. Long before hospitality management schools were commonplace, George helped shape the restaurant industry through his unmatched commitment to his customers and employees. Throughout his career, he had the privilege of serving Governors, United States Senators, Members of Congress, and legendary football coaches, while becoming a trusted and beloved fixture in the Tallahassee community. George leaves behind his beloved wife, Karen Koikos, and his three daughters, Katerina Maroney, Leni Spears, and Nikoleta Koikos. He also leaves behind countless friends, employees, and members of the community who were fortunate enough to know him. I am grateful for the memories I have of George and for the legacy he leaves behind. My thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, and all those who had the privilege of knowing him. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring the life of George Koikos. May he rest in peace. … | |
| CREC-2026-09-24-pt1-PgE965-5 | 2026-09-24 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 152 | PERSONAL EXPLANATION | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | PERSONALEXPLAIN | E965 | E965 | [{"name": "Mark DeSaulnier", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "9576"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. E965 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 152 (Thursday, September 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 152 (Thursday, September 24, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E965] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PERSONAL EXPLANATION ______ HON. MARK DeSAULNIER of california in the house of representatives Thursday, September 24, 2026 Mr. DeSAULNIER. Mr. Speaker, I regret that I cast my vote incorrectly on Roll Call No. 309, on passage of H.R. 9576, the National Fraud Enforcement Division Act. I mistakenly voted YEA when I intended to vote NAY. ____________________ |
| CREC-2026-09-24-pt1-PgE965-6 | 2026-09-24 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 152 | HONORING MICHIGAN'S WEST POINT GRADUATES | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | HONORING | E965 | E966 | [{"name": "Jack Bergman", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. E965 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 152 (Thursday, September 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 152 (Thursday, September 24, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E965-E966] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING MICHIGAN'S WEST POINT GRADUATES ______ HON. JACK BERGMAN of michigan in the house of representatives Thursday, September 24, 2026 Mr. BERGMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the outstanding Michiganders who recently graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point and answered the call to serve our Nation as commissioned officers in the United States Army. More than 12,000 men and women applied to join the Class of 2026, yet only a select few earned the opportunity to attend West Point and successfully complete its rigorous four-year program. Earning a place at the Academy is an accomplishment in itself, but graduating requires far more than academic excellence. It demands discipline, perseverance, and a willingness to put service to our Nation before oneself. As a Marine who served our Nation for four decades, I know firsthand that military service asks a great deal of those who choose to wear the uniform. I also know that the strength of our military ultimately rests not only on equipment or technology, but on the character of the men and women willing to serve. As [[Page E966]] they begin assignments across our Nation and around the world, these new Second Lieutenants will have the opportunity to lead our Soldiers through the challenges of military service. I have no doubt that the lessons they learned at West Point will serve them well as they take on this responsibility. Mr. Speaker, on behalf of Michigan's 1st Congressional District, I extend my sincere congratulations to these graduates and their families. May they continue to lead … | |
| CREC-2026-09-24-pt1-PgE966-2 | 2026-09-24 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 152 | RECOGNIZING HERMAN PORTER | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | RECOGNIZING | E966 | E966 | [{"name": "David G. Valadao", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. E966 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 152 (Thursday, September 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 152 (Thursday, September 24, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E966] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] RECOGNIZING HERMAN PORTER ______ HON. DAVID G. VALADAO of california in the house of representatives Thursday, September 24, 2026 Mr. VALADAO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. Herman Porter as the 2026 Kern County Fair Person of the Year and to thank him for his decades of dedicated service to the community. Mr. Porter first became involved with the Kern County Fair in 1955 as a high school FFA member showing beef cattle. In 1963, he married his wife, Jeannette Ansolabehere, who was also a fair exhibitor, showing sheep. Together, they raised two daughters, both of whom participated in local 4-H programs. During this time, Herman became a leader of the local Cawelo 4-H Club and later the Southwest 4-H Club, where he helped young people learn responsibility and succeed. Over the years, his experience and guidance have helped countless exhibitors, including the 25 Kern County Fair Grand Champions he helped select and mentor. Mr. Porter's contributions extend well beyond the show ring. He has been a steadfast leader on the Junior Livestock Committee, helping raise funds, supporting local livestock auctions, and providing scholarships for community youth. Mr. Porter has also served on the Dairy and Clean Stall Committees, always willing to lend his time and experience to help make the fair a success. For more than seven decades, Mr. Porter's dedication to the community and the fair has always been more than animal showing competition. He has encouraged young people, taught responsibility, and strengthened the agricultural traditions of the Central Valley. Mr. Speaker,… | |
| CREC-2026-09-24-pt1-PgE966-3 | 2026-09-24 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 152 | RECOGNIZING GLOBE ENGINEERING'S 80TH ANNIVERSARY DURING AMERICA'S SEMIQUINCENTENNIAL | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | RECOGNIZING | E966 | E967 | [{"name": "Ron Estes", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. E966 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 152 (Thursday, September 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 152 (Thursday, September 24, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E966-E967] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] RECOGNIZING GLOBE ENGINEERING'S 80TH ANNIVERSARY DURING AMERICA'S SEMIQUINCENTENNIAL ______ HON. RON ESTES of kansas in the house of representatives Thursday, September 24, 2026 Mr. ESTES. Mr. Speaker, this year Globe Engineering in Wichita is celebrating 80 years of manufacturing excellence in the Air Capital of the World. Globe got its start in 1946 in the garage of Albert Nelson, Jr., a mechanical engineer who worked at Boeing Wichita during World War II. Before long, he won his first aircraft contract building drop tank frames. More aviation work followed, and he renamed the company Globe Engineering. Eight decades later, that garage operation has grown into an aerospace supplier with a main campus of more than 400,000 square feet. The men and women of Globe build exhaust systems, tube assemblies, fuel and hydraulic lines, bulkheads, and propeller spinners for commercial, general aviation, and military aircraft. Globe plays an important role in supporting our national defense as well, supporting programs like the C-130 Hercules, F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, CH-47 Chinook, and AH-64 Apache. Kansans have designed and manufactured components and complex assemblies here for more than a century, and suppliers like Globe Engineering are why Wichita remains the Air Capital today. Their skilled workforce makes the parts and components that keep our skies safe and our military at the leading edge. While this milestone for Globe Engineering is impressive, it is even more meaningful that it coincides with the 250th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration o… | |
| CREC-2026-09-24-pt1-PgE966 | 2026-09-24 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 152 | RECOGNIZING COLONEL ROBERT W. RUST | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | RECOGNIZING | E966 | E966 | [{"name": "Neal P. Dunn", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. E966 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 152 (Thursday, September 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 152 (Thursday, September 24, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E966] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] RECOGNIZING COLONEL ROBERT W. RUST ______ HON. NEAL P. DUNN of florida in the house of representatives Thursday, September 24, 2026 Mr. DUNN of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Colonel Robert W. Rust, whose actions helped prevent an assassination attempt on President John F. Kennedy before he took the oath of office. Colonel Rust passed away on September 1, 2024, in Florida at the age of 96. He was laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery in March of 2025. Colonel Rust had a long career in public service and law enforcement, serving as a Marine Patrol Officer for the City of Miami; Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Department of Justice for the Southern District of Florida; Chief Assistant County Prosecutor; State Representative for the Palm Beach and Martin Counties in the Florida House of Representatives; and U.S. Attorney for the Department of Justice for the Southern District of Florida from 1969 to 1977 before returning to privately practice law until his retirement in 1989. These are only a few of his many accomplishments and positions over his long life. In December 1960, during his time as Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Department of Justice, he used his authority to protect the then President-Elect John Fitzgerald Kennedy by intercepting the attempted assassin Richard Paul Pavlick. After his Presidential win, Kennedy vacationed at his family's estate in Palm Beach, Florida. Richard Pavlick followed Kennedy from New England to Florida, planning to carry out a suicide car bombing targeting the 35th President. Pavlick waited for an opportunity when K… | |
| CREC-2026-09-24-pt1-PgE967-2 | 2026-09-24 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 152 | HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF LIEUTENANT COLONEL JOHN DAVID HAWTHORNE, JR., UNITED STATES ARMY (RET.) | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | HONORING | E967 | E968 | [{"name": "Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. E967 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 152 (Thursday, September 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 152 (Thursday, September 24, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E967-E968] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF LIEUTENANT COLONEL JOHN DAVID HAWTHORNE, JR., UNITED STATES ARMY (RET.) ______ HON. SANFORD D. BISHOP, JR. of georgia in the house of representatives Thursday, September 24, 2026 Mr. BISHOP. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a soldier, a scientist, a builder of communities, and a faithful servant of God-- Lieutenant Colonel John David Hawthorne, Jr., United States Army, Retired, of Albany and Baconton, Georgia, who entered eternal rest on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at the age of 77. His family and friends will celebrate his life on Thursday, September 24, at Saint Mary Missionary Baptist Church in Baconton, and on Friday he will be laid to rest with military honors at Andersonville National Cemetery. Mr. Speaker, John Hawthorne was born on November 14, 1948, the eldest of six children of the late Rosa and John D. Hawthorne, Sr. He grew up in Highlands County, Florida, in the years when the law of the land said that a child like him should be kept apart. In 1966, he walked across the stage at Lake Placid High School as the only African- American graduate in his class. Picture that young man, Mr. Speaker. A cap and gown. A diploma in his hand. And not one face in the rows behind him that looked like his own. He could have carried that loneliness as a wound. Instead, he carried it as an assignment--and he spent the rest of his life making certain that the young people who came after him would never have to walk across that stage alone. He went on to Florida A&M University and to Tuskegee Institute, and in 1971 he graduated cum laud… | |
| CREC-2026-09-24-pt1-PgE967 | 2026-09-24 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 152 | HONORING BETHESDA-CHEVY CHASE HIGH SCHOOL'S CENTENNIAL | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | HONORING | E967 | E967 | [{"name": "Jamie Raskin", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. E967 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 152 (Thursday, September 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 152 (Thursday, September 24, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E967] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING BETHESDA-CHEVY CHASE HIGH SCHOOL'S CENTENNIAL ______ HON. JAMIE RASKIN of maryland in the house of representatives Thursday, September 24, 2026 Mr. RASKIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to celebrate the centennial of one of the country's great high schools, Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School, which is filled with serious learning and amazing public spirit. For the past 100 years, B-CC has educated generations of young Marylanders who have gone on to serve our community and our Nation with distinction, making extraordinary contributions to American life and culture. Today, B-CC is one of the Free State's top-performing high schools where students learn from great teachers, make lasting friendships, and participate actively in community life. B-CC exemplifies America's historic commitment to excellence in public education. First incorporated in 1926 as a two-story, 14- classroom facility, B-CC became open to every student in our communities in 1956 after Brown v. Board of Education when African American students like Dr. Betty Holston Smith attended the newly desegregated school. Today, B-CC exemplifies Montgomery County's values of pluralism and educational opportunity by helping students from 66 different countries speaking 18 languages thrive in its classrooms. Students at B-CC are fortunate to receive exemplary support from the B-CC Educational Foundation. The foundation expresses the wonderful commitment of parents, alumni and community members in Montgomery County to sustaining a world-class education at B-CC. B-CC's Battlin' Barons distinguish themselves on and off the field (and rin… | |
| CREC-2026-09-24-pt1-PgE968-2 | 2026-09-24 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 152 | RECOGNIZING DAVID WARM ON HIS RETIREMENT AS MID-AMERICA REGIONAL COUNCIL (MARC) DIRECTOR | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | RECOGNIZING | E968 | E968 | [{"name": "Emanuel Cleaver", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. E968 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 152 (Thursday, September 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 152 (Thursday, September 24, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E968] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] RECOGNIZING DAVID WARM ON HIS RETIREMENT AS MID-AMERICA REGIONAL COUNCIL (MARC) DIRECTOR ______ HON. EMANUEL CLEAVER of missouri in the house of representatives Thursday, September 24, 2026 Mr. CLEAVER. Mr. Speaker, I rise with a deep sense of gratitude that I rise today to honor the lifelong public service career of Mr. David Warm, who has served as the Executive Director of the Mid-America Regional Council (MARC) for 36 years. Let us take a moment to recognize this accomplished individual in Missouri's Fifth Congressional District who has worked to build better communities for the people of Kansas City and beyond for nearly four decades. A Southern California native, David earned a Bachelor of Arts in political science and economics from the University of California, Santa Barbara and later received a Master of Public Administration from the University of California, Riverside. As a Cookingham-Noll Fellow, David relocated to Kansas City in 1979 to learn about the ins and outs of local government and the opportunities found in city management. What was only meant to be a year of experience would mark the start of his distinguished career and lead to a life-long dedication to service in our community. David planted roots in the Midwest and took on the role as Assistant City Administrator of the City of Liberty and eventually became the City Administrator for the city. After years of experience working in local government, David took his expertise to MARC, a nonprofit organization serving as a council of governments across the state line, where he joined as the Executive … | |
| CREC-2026-09-24-pt1-PgE968-3 | 2026-09-24 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 152 | COLONEL EDWARD SHAMES POST OFFICE BUILDING | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E968 | E969 | [{"name": "Jennifer A. Kiggans", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "7365"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. E968 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 152 (Thursday, September 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 152 (Thursday, September 24, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E968-E969] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] COLONEL EDWARD SHAMES POST OFFICE BUILDING ______ speech of HON. JENNIFER A. KIGGANS of virginia in the house of representatives Wednesday, September 16, 2026 Mrs. KIGGANS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of my bill, H.R. 7365, which would designate the United States Post Office located at 1225 Kempsville Road in Virginia Beach as the Colonel Edward D. Shames Post Office Building. Colonel Shames was a proud Virginian, a decorated World War II veteran, and a member of one of the most storied units in American military history: Easy Company of the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division. Colonel Shames enlisted in the Army in 1942 and volunteered to become a paratrooper. On June 6, 1944, he parachuted into Normandy as part of the D-Day invasion. During the Normandy campaign, his leadership under fire earned him a battlefield commission, and he would go on to serve as an officer in Easy Company. He fought in Operation Market Garden, endured the brutal Battle of the Bulge at Bastogne, and participated in the Allied advance into Germany. For his courage and sacrifice in combat, Colonel Shames was awarded the Bronze Star and Purple Heart. The remarkable story of Easy Company would later become known around the world through Stephen Ambrose's Band of Brothers and the television series it inspired. But Colonel Shames' service to our country did not end with World War II. He continued serving in the Army Reserve and in our national security community before retiring with the rank of colonel in 1973. He eventually made V… |
| CREC-2026-09-24-pt1-PgE968 | 2026-09-24 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 152 | RECOGNIZING OCTOBER 10, 2026, AS NATIONAL INDEPENDENT COSTUME STORE DAY | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | RECOGNIZING | E968 | E968 | [{"name": "Mike Quigley", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. E968 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 152 (Thursday, September 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 152 (Thursday, September 24, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E968] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] RECOGNIZING OCTOBER 10, 2026, AS NATIONAL INDEPENDENT COSTUME STORE DAY ______ HON. MIKE QUIGLEY of illinois in the house of representatives Thursday, September 24, 2026 Mr. QUIGLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate Saturday, October 10, 2026, as the inaugural National Independent Costume Store Day. Created by the National Costumers Association to celebrate independent costume stores across the country, this day recognizes the pivotal role these stores play in our communities. Independent costume stores across the Nation will create their own celebrations, including customer appreciation events, costume showcases, behind-the-scenes tours, cosplay gatherings, theater partnerships, educational programs, charity fundraisers, and other activities that highlight what makes their businesses special. This day celebrates independent costume stores' support for schools, theaters, performers, community events, local traditions, and creative expression. These neighborhood businesses are filled with creativity, expertise, history, and passion for making our communities stronger. Our own local family business, Chicago Costume Company, serves Chicagoland and beyond, helping bring local productions, celebrations, educational programs, and public events to life. Small businesses like Chicago Costume Company are a pillar of our creative community, most recently supplying the ``Pope Hats'' for the Chicago White Sox. Not only do these endeavors keep manufacturing and design jobs local; they showcase our community to the world--Pope Leo XIV received his own Pope Hat from the Chicago Costume Company at the Va… | |
| CREC-2026-09-24-pt1-PgE969-2 | 2026-09-24 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 152 | RECOGNIZING THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR SPELLING AS COMMUNICATION | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | RECOGNIZING | E969 | E969 | [{"name": "James R. Walkinshaw", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. E969 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 152 (Thursday, September 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 152 (Thursday, September 24, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E969] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] RECOGNIZING THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR SPELLING AS COMMUNICATION ______ HON. JAMES R. WALKINSHAW of virginia in the house of representatives Thursday, September 24, 2026 Mr. WALKINSHAW. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the International Association for Spelling as Communication, known as I- ASC, for its work supporting nonspeaking individuals and their families and advancing communication access, inclusion, agency, and autonomy. Founded in 2019, I-ASC is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to advance communication access for nonspeaking individuals through training, education, advocacy, and research. The organization brings together nonspeaking self-advocates, families, practitioners, researchers, and allies around the shared goal of expanding opportunities for individuals who cannot reliably use speech as their primary means of communication. I-ASC supports augmentative and alternative communication, with a particular focus on spelling and typing. The organization also provides practitioner training in Spelling to Communicate, or S2C, a methodology developed to teach nonspeaking individuals to communicate by pointing to letters. Central to I-ASC's work is a belief that communication access can open doors to greater participation in education, employment, relationships, and community life. Its programs seek to ensure that nonspeaking, minimally speaking, and unreliably speaking individuals have opportunities to communicate and exercise greater agency in their own lives. I especially commend I-ASC for elevating the perspectives of nonspeaking individuals themselves. The organiz… | |
| CREC-2026-09-24-pt1-PgE969-3 | 2026-09-24 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 152 | HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF MR. BRUCE JOHN | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | HONORING | E969 | E970 | [{"name": "Joe Courtney", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. E969 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 152 (Thursday, September 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 152 (Thursday, September 24, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E969-E970] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF MR. BRUCE JOHN ______ HON. JOE COURTNEY of connecticut in the house of representatives Thursday, September 24, 2026 Mr. COURTNEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the life of a beloved local musician from Connecticut's 2nd District, Mr. Bruce John who sadly passed away on June 29, 2026. Mr. John lived in downtown Storrs, Connecticut, for over 70 years and, in that time, he became a highly sought after, revered community musician. Since the 1960s, Mr. John has perfomned in coffee houses, outdoor festivals, schools, senior centers, and at countless folk events with both his guitar and sweet voice. As the last troubadour of Willimantic, as he was known, he has provided Eastern Connecticut with more than the gift of fine music, but also a life dedicated to service to others and selfless philanthropy. Mr. John grew up in Mansfield, Connecticut, graduated from E.O. Smith High School in 1969, and attended Eastern Connecticut State University. He started his musical career in elementary school with a memorable, rousing performance of ``Blue Suede Shoes'' at the school's talent show. From that point on, he was hooked on performing for audiences big and small, who never stopped applauding his charisma and joy on stage. Despite that heady success, he stayed down to earth. He remained closely connected with his family, friends and neighbors in Eastern Connecticut despite rubbing elbows with world renowned musical stars. Mr. John's authentic brush with stardom originated when he cofounded the hallowed music venue, The Shaboo Inn, which hosted local artists and wor… | |
| CREC-2026-09-24-pt1-PgE969 | 2026-09-24 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 152 | HONORING THE LIFE OF ERNEST N. "ERNIE" LAFLAMME, JR. | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | HONORING | E969 | E969 | [{"name": "Richard E. Neal", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. E969 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 152 (Thursday, September 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 152 (Thursday, September 24, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E969] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING THE LIFE OF ERNEST N. ``ERNIE'' LAFLAMME, JR. ______ HON. RICHARD E. NEAL of massachusetts in the house of representatives Thursday, September 24, 2026 Mr. NEAL. Mr. Speaker, I rise to join a grateful Chicopee community in mourning the loss of a true giant in the City of Chicopee, Ernest N. ``Ernie'' Laflamme, Jr. Often referred to as the ``Dean'' of Chicopee, Ernie affectionately earned this distinction after faithfully serving the city for more than five decades, spanning 12 mayoral administrations and serving as both Assessor and then as Treasurer. A dedicated public servant, Ernie understood that holding public office is a privilege and that earning the trust of the people you serve should never be taken for granted. For years, Ernie was a constant presence in City Hall for residents and public servants alike, serving as a trusted source of wisdom, institutional knowledge, and friendship. Beyond his work in public service, Ernie was a devout Catholic and a steadfast believer in giving back to his community. From mentoring young people through the Boy Scouts and supporting Sunshine Village, to his involvement with the Knights of Columbus and the Chicopee Chamber of Commerce, and his unrelenting support for our veterans, there is not a corner of the city that has not benefited from Ernie's efforts. While the list of charitable causes is too numerous to name, one thing remained constant: Ernie lived a life defined by service to others. Few have given more of themselves to the community he cared for so deeply and felt privileged to call home. While his passing leaves a profound v… | |
| CREC-2026-09-24-pt1-PgE970-2 | 2026-09-24 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 152 | RECOGNIZING JAY BLOMMEL OF WREC | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | RECOGNIZING | E970 | E970 | [{"name": "Gus M. Bilirakis", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. E970 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 152 (Thursday, September 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 152 (Thursday, September 24, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E970] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] RECOGNIZING JAY BLOMMEL OF WREC ______ HON. GUS M. BILIRAKIS of florida in the house of representatives Thursday, September 24, 2026 Mr. BILIRAKIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. Jay Blommel, an OPC Lineman with Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative (WREC), for his outstanding service as part of WREC's second mission supporting the Light Up Navajo Project. Through Light Up Navajo, skilled utility professionals volunteer their time and expertise to help bring electricity to Navajo families who have lived without power for generations. As a lineman, Mr. Blommel put his specialized skills to work performing the challenging, hands-on work necessary to help extend electrical service to families in need. For most Americans, reliable electricity is part of everyday life. For families who have gone without it, however, turning on the power can be transformational. Electricity provides light after dark, allows food and medicine to be safely refrigerated, and provides greater safety, comfort, and opportunity. Mr. Blommel's willingness to leave his own community and use his professional skills in service to others embodies the cooperative spirit at its very best. His hard work helped advance a mission that is not simply about connecting electrical lines--it is about connecting families to greater opportunity and a better quality of life. I commend Mr. Jay Blommel for his professionalism, hard work, and commitment to serving others. His efforts reflect great credit upon WREC and our entire community. ____________________ | |
| CREC-2026-09-24-pt1-PgE970-3 | 2026-09-24 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 152 | HONORING THE LIFE AND MEMORY OF MYRA ANN LANDRESS JONES | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | HONORING | E970 | E970 | [{"name": "Aaron Bean", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. E970 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 152 (Thursday, September 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 152 (Thursday, September 24, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E970] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING THE LIFE AND MEMORY OF MYRA ANN LANDRESS JONES ______ HON. AARON BEAN of florida in the house of representatives Thursday, September 24, 2026 Mr. BEAN of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and memory of Myra Ann Landress Jones, a beloved native of Fernandina Beach, Florida, who passed away on September 8, 2026, at the age of 86. Born on June 6, 1940, to Raymond and Inez Landress, Myra was a proud member of the Fernandina Beach High School graduating class of 1958 and a lifelong pillar of our local community. Her faith and community spirit shone brightly through her active membership at Springhill Baptist Church and her passionate support as a University of Florida Gator Booster. Myra dedicated decades of her life to public service, retiring from the Federal government after distinguished work as a legal assistant with the United States Attorney in New Hampshire, the Florida Veterans Administration, and the Federal Aviation Administration. Never one to slow down, she continued serving Nassau County by working for the School Board of Nassau County and Fernandina Beach Realty for two decades before her well-earned retirement in 2018 at the age of 78. Above all else, Myra's heart belonged to her family. She was a devoted mother, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother, and surrogate grandmother whose warmth, guidance, and love enriched multiple generations. She leaves behind a remarkable legacy in her sons, Benjamin and David; her daughter, Leslie; her extended family; and a growing lineage of grandchildren and great-grandchildren who will forever cherish her memor… | |
| CREC-2026-09-24-pt1-PgE970-4 | 2026-09-24 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 152 | RECOGNIZING GENENTECH | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | RECOGNIZING | E970 | E971 | [{"name": "Kevin Mullin", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. E970 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 152 (Thursday, September 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 152 (Thursday, September 24, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E970-E971] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] RECOGNIZING GENENTECH ______ HON. KEVIN MULLIN of california in the house of representatives Thursday, September 24, 2026 Mr. MULLIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Genentech, whose global headquarters is in my hometown of South San Francisco, on the occasion of its 50th anniversary and to honor its profound impact on the biotechnology industry, scientific innovation, and the lives of patients across the globe. As the world's first biotechnology company, Genentech has been an industry pioneer since its founding in 1976. The company's 50-year history began with a single phone call between venture capitalist Robert A. Swanson and biochemist Dr. Herbert W. Boyer. Swanson had heard about Boyer's role in the invention of recombinant DNA technology, research which would soon prove living cells could be programmed to produce life-changing medicines. By the end of the three- hour conversation, the two had conceived a way to commercialize recombinant DNA technology, and Genentech was born. After months of experiments, the team of scientists at Genentech successfully synthesized somatostatin. Even though the experiment had no commercial consequences, it confirmed that recombinant DNA technology could be used to make human proteins and established an important precedent at the company of letting science lead business. Equipped with new knowledge, confidence, and funding, Genentech scientists went on to become the first team to synthesize human insulin, medicine that has changed millions of lives since. In the decades that followed, Genentech continued to lead. Its scien… | |
| CREC-2026-09-24-pt1-PgE970 | 2026-09-24 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 152 | RECOGNIZING DETECTIVE WAN LEE | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | RECOGNIZING | E970 | E970 | [{"name": "Beth Van Duyne", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. E970 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 152 (Thursday, September 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 152 (Thursday, September 24, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E970] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] RECOGNIZING DETECTIVE WAN LEE ______ HON. BETH VAN DUYNE of texas in the house of representatives Thursday, September 24, 2026 Ms. VAN DUYNE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Detective Wan Lee upon his retirement after more than 31 years of dedicated service in law enforcement, including more than 30 years serving the Grapevine community. Detective Lee began his law enforcement career in 1995 with the Royse City Police Department before joining the Grapevine Police Department in 1996. Throughout his distinguished career with the Grapevine Police Department, Detective Lee served in Patrol and took on numerous specialized assignments. He served as a Field Training Officer, Firearms Instructor, and Defensive Tactics Instructor, helping train and mentor fellow officers. He also served on the SWAT Team and later joined the Motor Unit, where he became a certified Accident Reconstructionist. In 2014, Detective Lee began serving as a Task Force Officer with the Drug Enforcement Administration. During his time with the DEA, he became a certified member of the agency's Special Response Team and served on its high-risk warrant team. For more than three decades, Detective Lee has demonstrated professionalism, dedication, courage, and an unwavering commitment to protecting and serving others. His willingness to pursue specialized training, take on challenging assignments, and mentor fellow law enforcement professionals has left a lasting impact on the Grapevine Police Department and the communities he has served. As Detective Wan Lee begins his well-earned retirement, I extend … | |
| CREC-2026-09-24-pt1-PgE971-2 | 2026-09-24 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 152 | RECOGNIZING THE GOLD STAR FAMILIES MEMORIAL MONUMENT IN KAUFMAN COUNTY, TEXAS | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | RECOGNIZING | E971 | E971 | [{"name": "Lance Gooden", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. E971 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 152 (Thursday, September 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 152 (Thursday, September 24, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E971] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] RECOGNIZING THE GOLD STAR FAMILIES MEMORIAL MONUMENT IN KAUFMAN COUNTY, TEXAS ______ HON. LANCE GOODEN of texas in the house of representatives Thursday, September 24, 2026 Mr. GOODEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the dedication of the new Gold Star Families Memorial Monument in Kaufman County, Texas. Thanks to the work of the Kaufman County Gold Star Committee and the Woody Williams Foundation, this monument will forever recognize the brave men, women, and families who have made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our Nation's freedom and security. On September 27, 2026, citizens, veterans, and community leaders will gather in Kaufman County for the official dedication of this monument, creating a sacred space of remembrance, gratitude, and healing. This ceremony, which will be held at Kaufman County Veterans Memorial Park, will serve as a profound opportunity to honor our resilient Gold Star Families, whose profound sacrifice, enduring grief, and unwavering patriotism embody the highest virtues of citizenship and devotion to our Nation. ____________________ | |
| CREC-2026-09-24-pt1-PgE971-3 | 2026-09-24 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 152 | HONORING CHAD DONAHUE FOR EXCELLENCE IN SKILLED TRADES EDUCATION | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | HONORING | E971 | E972 | [{"name": "Zachary Nunn", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. E971 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 152 (Thursday, September 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 152 (Thursday, September 24, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E971-E972] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING CHAD DONAHUE FOR EXCELLENCE IN SKILLED TRADES EDUCATION ______ HON. ZACHARY NUNN of iowa in the house of representatives Thursday, September 24, 2026 Mr. NUNN of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Chad Donahue of Des Moines, Iowa, for receiving the 2026 Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence and for his outstanding commitment to preparing the next generation of Iowa's skilled workforce. A welding instructor at Des Moines Public Schools Central Campus, Chad brings two decades of field and shop experience with Sheet Metal Workers Local 45 into his classroom. He did precision work in food- grade stainless and structural steel for companies like Firestone, Cargill, and Tone's Spices, won his local apprentice welding contest three [[Page E972]] years in a row, and has a decade of experience teaching apprentices. Chad understands firsthand the difference a great teacher can make. He overcame his own early difficulties as a student with the encouragement of an empathetic educator, and he shows that same patience with every young person who walks into his lab, including English language learners and students with individualized education programs. His results speak for themselves. In 2025, his program's all-girls welding team captured the overall state championship, and in 2026, a Central Campus student won the Missouri Welding Institute national competition against top trade schools from across the country. Through partnerships with John Deere Des Moines Works and Plumbers and Steam fitters Local 33, his students are gaining direct pathways into r… | |
| CREC-2026-09-24-pt1-PgE971 | 2026-09-24 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 152 | RECOGNIZING DR. HENRY SHANNON | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | RECOGNIZING | E971 | E971 | [{"name": "Norma J. Torres", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. E971 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 152 (Thursday, September 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 152 (Thursday, September 24, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E971] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] RECOGNIZING DR. HENRY SHANNON ______ HON. NORMA J. TORRES of california in the house of representatives Thursday, September 24, 2026 Mrs. TORRES of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Dr. Henry Shannon for his 19 years of service to Chaffey College ahead of his retirement on September 24, 2026. Through his leadership, Dr. Shannon has had an incredible impact on thousands of Inland Empire families in my congressional district and beyond. Dr. Shannon first came to Chaffey College in 2007, and has served as superintendent and president since then. His colleagues commend his leadership, saying his direction allowed students to thrive and grew the college's sense of community, as he aimed to make Chaffey College the jewel of the Inland Empire. Before Dr. Shannon launched his career in education, he earned his bachelor's degree from Harris-Stowe State University. After completing his undergraduate degree, he went on to earn his masters and doctorate degrees from Washington University in St. Louis, and a management certificate from Harvard University. Prior to serving Chaffey College, Dr. Shannon used his passion for higher education to serve the St. Louis community. In St. Louis, he was a campus president and the chief student affairs officer within the St. Louis Community College system. He began his career as a junior high school history teacher in St. Louis, and quickly rose to serve as chancellor for the entire St. Louis Community College system. He also served as a faculty member and administrator at Harris-Stowe State University and St. Louis University. Dr. Shan… | |
| CREC-2026-09-24-pt1-PgE972-2 | 2026-09-24 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 152 | HONORING DOUG McCONNELL | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | HONORING | E972 | E972 | [{"name": "Mike Thompson", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. E972 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 152 (Thursday, September 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 152 (Thursday, September 24, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E972] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING DOUG McCONNELL ______ HON. MIKE THOMPSON of california in the house of representatives Thursday, September 24, 2026 Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the late Doug McConnell for his advocacy for parks, open space, and environmental causes. Jack London Park Partners is honoring Doug McConnell's legacy at their annual Gala, which raises funds to provide education, preservation, conservation, recreation, and community access. Doug McConnell devoted his career to inspiring appreciation for the natural, cultural, and historic resources of California and the American West. Through award-winning television programs, he introduced millions of viewers to parks, trails, public lands, small communities, and environmental stewardship efforts. Doug was a television journalist, producer, and host specializing in environmental and community storytelling. He served as the host and senior editor of the local program Bay Area Backroads on KRON-TV, one of the longest running regional television programs in the United States. He was also the creator, producer, and host of OpenRoad with Doug McConnell. In addition to his work on television programs, Doug was the co-founder and Managing Partner of Convergence Media Productions, a San Francisco Baykeeper Advisory Board member, an Alaska Conservation Foundation board member and a founder of the Alaska Public Forum. Doug McConnell's work fostered public awareness, conservation advocacy, outdoor recreation, and civic engagement throughout Northern California and beyond. His contributions to environmental educa… | |
| CREC-2026-09-24-pt1-PgE972-3 | 2026-09-24 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 152 | REMEMBERING XAVIEN HARRISON | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E972 | E972 | [{"name": "Donald G. Davis", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. E972 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 152 (Thursday, September 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 152 (Thursday, September 24, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E972] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] REMEMBERING XAVIEN HARRISON ______ HON. DONALD G. DAVIS of north carolina in the house of representatives Thursday, September 24, 2026 Mr. DAVIS of North Carolina. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the life and legacy of Nashville Town Councilman and Pastor Xavien Harrison, who passed away on August 11, 2026. He was 53 years old. I join the Nash County community in mourning his passing and in honoring a life devoted to service, faith, and community. Xavien was a devoted public servant, pastor, and advocate for young people who believed deeply in the power of community. A graduate of Shaw University, he brought a wide range of experience to his ministry and his public service, including backgrounds in law enforcement and middle school education. As a youth pastor, he invested in the next generation, helping young people see their full potential. He served as a board member for the Down East Partnership for Children in Rocky Mount, helping ensure children have the opportunities they need to learn and succeed. He also volunteered as an All Pro Dads facilitator and supported the Nash Central Middle School Parent Teacher Organization. He brought that same spirit of service to the Nashville Town Council, where he was first elected in 2023, and to his role as pastor at Philadelphia Missionary Baptist Church. Xavien worked to build partnerships and authentic relationships that made his community stronger. Colleagues and friends remember him for his honesty, encouragement, and genuine commitment to building meaningful relationships. His compassion and commitment to Nashville left a lasting … | |
| CREC-2026-09-24-pt1-PgE972-4 | 2026-09-24 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 152 | HONORING THE SERVICE OF KATHY DEER | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | HONORING | E972 | E973 | [{"name": "Michael Guest", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. E972 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 152 (Thursday, September 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 152 (Thursday, September 24, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E972-E973] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING THE SERVICE OF KATHY DEER ______ HON. MICHAEL GUEST of mississippi in the house of representatives Thursday, September 24, 2026 Mr. GUEST. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 21 years of service that Kathy Deer has given to the City of Pearl. Serving as the Executive Director of the Pearl Chamber of Commerce, she has shown diligence in creating a business-friendly environment in Pearl, overseen new business ribbon cuttings, celebrated local first responders, and supported the City of Pearl in countless other ways. At the end of 2026, Kathy will retire from the Pearl Chamber of Commerce. Kathy has given Pearl so much of her time and leadership as she has worked to build a vibrant business community. Kathy's dedication will positively impact the City of Pearl and the surrounding [[Page E973]] area for many years to come. I am thankful for the opportunity to recognize and honor Kathy Deer's unwavering commitment to the City of Pearl for the last 21 years, and I wish her the best in retirement. ____________________ | |
| CREC-2026-09-24-pt1-PgE972 | 2026-09-24 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 152 | CELEBRATING THE HONORABLE BETSY LAMBETH | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | CELEBRATING | E972 | E972 | [{"name": "John R. Carter", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. E972 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 152 (Thursday, September 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 152 (Thursday, September 24, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E972] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CELEBRATING THE HONORABLE BETSY LAMBETH ______ HON. JOHN R. CARTER of texas in the house of representatives Thursday, September 24, 2026 Mr. CARTER of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the distinguished service of the Honorable Betsy Figer Lambeth, whose dedication to justice and the people of Williamson County has left a lasting impact on Central Texas. A fifth-generation Texan, Judge Lambeth earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Texas at Austin and her law degree from Texas Tech University School of Law. After beginning her legal career in Midland, she moved to Williamson County in 1987, where she built a respected practice in civil, family, juvenile, and child welfare law before opening her own firm in 1997. In 2012, Judge Lambeth made history as the first woman elected district judge in Williamson County. Since taking the bench in 2013, she has served with fairness, integrity, and compassion. Her fellow judges elected her Local Administrative Judge of the Williamson County District Courts in 2015, recognizing her exceptional leadership. Her dedication to public service extends beyond the bench through her longstanding involvement with organizations that strengthen the Williamson County community. She has served for many years on the Board of Directors of R.O.C.K. Ride On Center for Kids, an organization that enriches the lives of children and adults with disabilities through equine-assisted services. She has also supported local schools, civic organizations, and numerous community initiatives, demonstrating her enduring commitment to serving oth… | |
| CREC-2026-09-24-pt1-PgE973-2 | 2026-09-24 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 152 | HONORING SOUTH OAK CLIFF HIGH SCHOOL ON ACHIEVING AN A RATING BY THE TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | HONORING | E973 | E973 | [{"name": "Jasmine Crockett", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. E973 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 152 (Thursday, September 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 152 (Thursday, September 24, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E973] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING SOUTH OAK CLIFF HIGH SCHOOL ON ACHIEVING AN A RATING BY THE TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY ______ HON. JASMINE CROCKETT of texas in the house of representatives Thursday, September 24, 2026 Ms. CROCKETT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the outstanding accomplishments of the students, faculty, staff, families, and entire community of South Oak Cliff High School in Dallas, Texas, on achieving an A rating from the Texas Education Agency. This historic achievement reflects years of hard work, perseverance, and a commitment to academic excellence. In 2026, South Oak Cliff earned an A rating with a score of 91 out of 100--a remarkable milestone for a school with such a proud history and deep roots in the Oak Cliff community. What makes this achievement especially remarkable is that South Oak Cliff has excelled both in the classroom and on the football field. The Golden Bears have won three state championships and made five consecutive UIL 5A State Championship appearances. They now stand among the schools that have demonstrated excellence both academically and athletically, making this a truly historic moment for South Oak Cliff and Dallas ISD. This success reflects the dedication of generations of students, educators, coaches, families, and community leaders, as well as the leadership of Principal Dr. Willie F. Johnson. For generations, South Oak Cliff High School has been a cornerstone of the Oak Cliff community. Today, the Golden Bears are continuing that legacy by showing that excellence can be achieved both on the field and in the classroom. I congratulate t… |
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