[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 107 (Tuesday, June 25, 2019)]
[House]
[Pages H5083-H5084]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  CONGRATULATING KEITH AND EMMA SWARTZ

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from

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Missouri (Mrs. Hartzler) for 5 minutes.
  Mrs. HARTZLER. Mr. Speaker, it is my distinct pleasure and personal 
blessing to be able to congratulate and thank my friends Keith and Emma 
Swartz for serving the Lord for over 40 years.
  Pastor Keith Swartz has been a leader in my community, making a 
difference in the lives of countless families, achieving 13 years as 
principal and coach at the Harrisonville Christian School, as an elder 
for over 20 years, and 26 years as associate pastor at my church, the 
Harrisonville Community Church.
  Emma Swartz inspired and equipped students from kindergarten to sixth 
grade for 19 years at Harrisonville Christian School, as both principal 
and teacher. She used her gift of teaching beyond the classroom as a 
respected Sunday school teacher and a leader of adult Bible studies.
  Together, they have ministered to countless individuals, visiting 
them in the hospital and being by their side during the final days of 
an illness, as well as supporting the families afterwards.
  The foundation of their service began at home, where they raised four 
beautiful children to love God and to love others; and, now, this 
legacy of faith and service is being lived out in the lives of their 10 
grandchildren.

  Keith and Emma are special people individually, but, together, they 
make a remarkable team that I have been blessed to know over the years, 
and our church has been blessed by their service.
  Mr. Speaker, I congratulate Keith and Emma on their retirement. I 
hope they enjoy the days which they have worked so hard to earn, and I 
wish them continued health and happiness in this new phase of life and 
pray God's richest blessings on them.


     Congratulating Rich Hill High School Boys Track and Field Team

  Mrs. HARTZLER. Mr. Speaker, I would like to congratulate the Rich 
Hill High School boys track and field team for winning the Class 1 
State championship.
  As a former track runner and track and field coach, I am thrilled to 
have a school in my district take home the State championship. This 
truly is a feat due in no small part to the hard work and talent of the 
team and its leadership.
  A Class 1 State record was also broken during the State competition. 
Rich Hill, sophomore, Clifton Bridgewater, threw 177 feet to win the 
boys javelin competition, breaking the previous record of 169 feet set 
last season.
  The outstanding performances by these Tigers mark a great milestone 
for Rich Hill High School, and I would like to ask all Missourians to 
join me in congratulating these Tiger teammates on this momentous 
achievement.

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