[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 29 (Thursday, February 14, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H2006]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   RECOGNIZING THE IRREPLACEABLE WORK OF OUR COURT REPORTERS DURING 
              NATIONAL COURT REPORTING AND CAPTIONING WEEK

  (Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
the important and irreplaceable work done by our court reporters during 
National Court Reporting and Captioning Week, which is February 9 
through 16.
  As guardians of the record, court reporters have had and do have a 
large impact on capturing history for posterity.
  During our nearly 250 years of American history, court reporters have 
been a cornerstone of our American justice system. From George 
Washington's farewell address to Lincoln's ``House Divided'' speech, 
these noble servants have transcribed some of the most important pieces 
of American history.
  Today, with the help of new technology like that utilized by CART 
captioners, reporters have been able to expand beyond the courtroom to 
provide accessibility for millions of Americans who are deaf and hard 
of hearing by providing captioning in real time for live sporting and 
theater events, church services, movie theaters, and many other venues.
  As I speak to you now, a stenographer, Julia, is seated next to me, 
quietly but promptly recording my every word.
  So, on behalf of myself and all Members of Congress, thank you for 
all the hard work you do in support of this House.

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