[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 125 (Wednesday, July 24, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H7252]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           BOYS & GIRLS CLUB MISSOURI STATE YOUTH OF THE YEAR

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from 
Missouri (Mrs. Hartzler) for 5 minutes.
  Mrs. HARTZLER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Boys & 
Girls Club 2019 Missouri State Youth of the Year, Ms. Jazzmine Jones.
  Jazzmine is a member of the Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central 
Missouri's Cole Camp Site, where she serves as a junior staff member. 
In her position, she helps run programs and mentors the younger club 
kids.
  Earlier this year, Jazzmine was named the Missouri State Youth of the 
Year at a 2-day event in Jefferson City, Missouri, marking the first 
time a student from the Boys & Girls Club of West Central Missouri was 
awarded this title.
  Last week, on July 18, Jazzmine represented Missouri at the Boys & 
Girls Clubs of America Midwest Regional Youth of the Year competition. 
She made Missouri proud with her speech highlighting the importance of 
a healthy lifestyle, education, and the impact of one's actions.
  I am so thankful to have such a talented young individual in 
Missouri's Fourth Congressional District working hard to be the best 
person that she can be and sharing her knowledge with younger kids as a 
mentor.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in commending Jazzmine 
for her hard work and dedication in using her actions to inspire 
others. I also want to wish her well in her future endeavors as she 
begins her freshman year at the University of Missouri.
  Go, Tigers.


                         Fayette Optimist Club

  Mrs. HARTZLER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Optimist 
Club of Fayette, Missouri. This club, founded on December 13, 1968, 
celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. For half a century, they 
have helped to support youth, and cultivate an overall stronger 
community in Fayette.
  The Optimist Club relies on their dedicated volunteers to raise funds 
and complete projects that impact the lives of kids in their community.
  The Optimists promote youth involvement in Fayette by hosting a 
summer recreation program, a youth appreciation banquet, and a fishing 
derby every year, as well as numerous other activities that promote 
local programming for young people throughout the community.
  It is organizations like the Optimist Club that create the backbone 
of our small towns and help preserve their treasured culture.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in congratulating the Optimist Club of 
Fayette, Missouri, for their hard work and dedication to the youth of 
the community for the last 50 years.


                      CoMo Fire Chief Randy White

  Mrs. HARTZLER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Columbia, 
Missouri, Fire Chief Randy White on his retirement.
  Since joining the department in 1998 as a firefighter, Chief White 
has dedicated his life to the safety of mid-Missouri families. He has 
saved countless lives and led his department to new heights.
  During his time as fire chief, Randy's department became one of only 
258 in the world to achieve accreditation through the Commission on 
Fire Accreditation International. His hard work and leadership have 
been a blessing to the Columbia Fire Department and a true role model 
for other departments to follow.
  I join with many Missourians, families, and friends to wish Chief 
White a fulfilling retirement. I hope Randy enjoys the days he has 
worked so hard to earn and wish him continued health and happiness in 
this new phase of life.

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