[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 44 (Tuesday, March 12, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H2653]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
PRUDENTIAL SPIRIT AWARD
The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from
Nebraska (Mr. Bacon) for 5 minutes.
Mr. BACON. Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to recognize and congratulate
one of the distinguished finalists for the Prudential Spirit of
Community Awards, Millard South High School senior, Carly Renken, from
Gretna, Nebraska.
Carly is a cofounder of the nonprofit Special Musicians, which
conducts music sessions for over 40 kids with special needs in the
Omaha metro area. The organization is designed to provide an inclusive,
safe, and fun learning environment; teaches basic music theory;
features instrument playing, singing, and dancing; and culminates with
a performance in front of friends and family members.
In 1995, Prudential Financial partnered with the National Association
of Secondary School Principals to create a program that focused on the
importance of community service and volunteer work to inspire other
Americans to help those in need. More than 29,000 students across the
country participated in the 24th annual Prudential Spirit of Community
Awards program.
I ask that you all join me in recognizing Carly for her passion and
service and thank Prudential Financial for taking the time to encourage
our youth in the pursuit of selfless sacrifice.
Congratulating Trey Mytty
Mr. BACON. Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to support a constituent of
mine who was recognized this past January as the 2019 Dealer of the
Year by the American Truck Dealers.
Trey Mytty is the President and CEO of Truck Center Companies, which
is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, located in my congressional
district. Truck Center Companies has eight dealerships, including parts
and service facilities in Nebraska, Kansas, and Iowa, representing
seven trucking franchises. Of the nearly 575 employees, almost 25
percent of his staff are military veterans or active in the Reserves or
National Guard.
In 1990, while in high school, Mr. Mytty began his career with Truck
Center Companies, then known as Omaha Truck Center. He started out by
washing trucks and ensuring the workplace was clean. After earning his
degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and working his way
through the ranks, Trey became the dealer principal and the owner of
Truck Center Companies.
The 2019 Dealer of the Year is a national award recognizing a
commercial truck dealer who exhibits exceptional performance in their
dealerships and performs distinguished community service. Trey was
chosen, in part, for his support of Make-A-Wish Nebraska by sponsoring
an annual golf outing. To date, the dealership has raised over $2.6
million, with a goal of $3 million in 2019.
In addition, Mr. Mytty and Truck Center Companies donate to multiple
area technical schools, and the company has developed a 16-week
training program to integrate young professionals into the truck retail
industry.
Earlier this year, Mr. Mytty began a 2-year role as president of the
Daimler Trucks North America Dealer Council, demonstrating his selfless
leadership to his fellow truck dealers.
Mr. Speaker, on behalf of all of the constituents of Nebraska's
Second District, please join me in congratulating Trey Mytty on being
named the 2019 Truck Dealer of the Year. I wish him, his family, and
the dealership staff at Truck Center Companies continued success and a
prosperous future.
Recognizing Sherry Wright
Mr. BACON. Mr. Speaker, in honor of Women's History Month, I would
like to recognize a constituent of the Second District of Nebraska,
Sherry Wright, the first African American woman to receive a military
commission from the University of Nebraska-Omaha's ROTC program.
As a single mother, Sherry earned a bachelor's degree in social
welfare and a graduate degree in urban studies and human resource
planning from UNO, upholding high academic standards.
In September of 1975, Sherry noticed some ROTC members on campus and
admired their willingness to serve, protect, and honor our country. It
was in that exact moment that Sherry knew what she wanted to do, so she
joined the Air Force ROTC that very day.
She worked as an air terminal operations officer and a squadron
transportation officer, monitoring and directing airfield operations,
security, and ground transportation. After serving in the Air Force,
Sherry worked for 30 years in the United States Post Office, totaling
35 years of government service.
Now retired, Sherry's selflessness and consideration for children has
motivated her to create programs that educate and empower today's
youth. She has also taken children on educational field trips. At her
own expense, she flew children to Disney World so that they could
experience an airplane ride for the first time and know that there is a
world outside of their neighborhood.
She founded and organized the Increase the Peace campaign, an
organization to challenge youth to think about peace and what they can
do to help their communities through writing and art. She has been an
active board member of the Greater Omaha Neighborhood Coalition, the
Drew Medical Health Clinic, the city of Omaha's Human Relations Board,
and the Omaha Housing Authority board.
Not only is Sherry a published author of the book, ``Somethin's in My
Water,'' she is an Outstanding Service for Women of Color Award nominee
and a recipient of the Navy of the State of Nebraska and the UNO Woman
of Color Award as well. She was also made an admiral of the Nebraska
Navy by former Governor Dave Heineman.
Mr. Speaker, Sherry continues to lead by example and live through
Christ as she serves and cares for her neighbor. Her willingness to
serve our country and her local community makes her a positive role
model, humble individual, and empowering community activist.
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