[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 73 (Monday, May 7, 2018)]
[House]
[Page H3752]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               CONGRATULATING THE CATHOLIC JROTC PROGRAM

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
Arkansas (Mr. Hill) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. HILL. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize the Marine Corps 
Junior ROTC program at Little Rock Catholic High School for raising 
$20,500 toward the construction of a Gold Star families monument on the 
State capital grounds in Little Rock.
  The Catholic High School Marine Corps Junior ROTC unit is celebrating 
its golden anniversary this year. The cadets were diligent in their 
fundraising: accepting donations at football games, selling food items, 
engaging the alumni association, and going door to door.
  I would also like to recognize Sergeant Major R.S. Jernigan and 
Colonel Charles Johnson, who have stewarded these young men in their 
dedication to service in their community, State, and country. As a 
proud alumnus of Catholic High School in Little Rock and a former 
company commander of this outstanding JROTC unit, I am proud of the 
hard work of these young men and how they have exhibited leadership in 
the pursuit of their goal. They exemplify what we mean when we say: 
Hard work pays off.
  Congratulations on this outstanding salute to our beloved Gold Star 
families and their future monument, and congratulations for 50 years of 
leadership and character development at Catholic High. Semper fi.


              Recognizing the Children's Advocacy Alliance

  Mr. HILL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Children's 
Advocacy Alliance in Conway, Arkansas, and the local first responders 
for their dedication to serving and protecting the children of central 
Arkansas. Children's Advocacy Alliance was founded in 2000 as court-
appointed special advocates for the 20th Judicial District of Arkansas. 
Currently it serves Faulkner, Conway, and Van Buren Counties in my 
district.
  Earlier this month, local law enforcement and other first responders 
came out to support the annual Heroes for Hope race held by Children's 
Advocacy Alliance in Conway. In its seventh year, the race incorporates 
a central theme of being a superhero for each child in need. Every 
child needs a hero, but the abused child needs a superhero.
  This year, 160 participants ran in support of the race. Thank you to 
all the dedicated workers at the Children's Advocacy Alliance and to 
the dedicated law enforcement people for being those superheroes for 
kids in need.


         Welcoming Head Coach Darrell Walker to UA Little Rock

  Mr. HILL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the University of 
Arkansas at Little Rock's new men's basketball coach, Darrell Walker. A 
former Razorback, Mr. Walker was drafted by the New York Knicks in 1983 
and played professional basketball for 10 years before assuming an 
assistant coaching role for the Toronto Raptors. Over the past two 
decades, Mr. Walker has demonstrated a high level of competency and 
competitiveness at coaching, having been a part of four different NBA 
coaching staffs and serving as the head coach for the Toronto Raptors 
from 1996 to 1998.
  More recently, he was head coach for two seasons at Clark Atlanta 
University, amassing a 45-18 overall record. His passion for 
excellence, leadership, and hard work are evidenced by the accolades 
and career accomplishments. I look forward to following his success at 
home at UA Little Rock during his time as head coach of such a dynamic 
basketball community. This will be a great partnership.
  Welcome home, Coach Walker.

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