[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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