[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 144 (Tuesday, September 10, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H7563]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 CONGRATULATING FATHER COLUMBA STEWART

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
Minnesota (Mr. Emmer) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. EMMER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Father Columba 
Stewart for being named the 2019 Jefferson Lecturer in the Humanities 
by the National Endowment for the Humanities.
  During my time in Congress I have had the honor of meeting with 
Father Columba Stewart in his role as the executive director of the 
Hill Museum & Manuscript Library at Saint John's University in 
Minnesota's Sixth Congressional District.
  During these meetings I learned about his work rescuing religious 
heritage from sites across the world and the incredible mission he has 
carried out to preserve the religious art, literature, and cultural 
artifacts for the preservation of our shared history.
  Father Stewart's work has taken him to war-torn countries, which 
earned him the moniker ``the monk who saves manuscripts from ISIS'' by 
The Atlantic magazine. He has dedicated the last 15 years to finding 
and preserving the important religious documentation that built our 
world history.
  Thank you, Father Columba for all your great work and 
congratulations.


               Recognizing Minnesota Recovery Connection

  Mr. EMMER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Minnesota 
Recovery Connection. September is National Recovery Month, but all year 
long they strive to support care and provide the resources needed for 
individuals to find freedom from addiction and remain in long-term 
recovery.
  Minnesota Recovery Connection's mission is to strengthen the recovery 
community through peer-to-peer support, public education, and advocacy. 
They work to eliminate the stigma that prevents treatment, and this 
month it is important to remind everyone that recovery is possible.
  Every year Minnesota Recovery Connection hosts Walk for Recovery, 
which is an important event to bring people together from all over the 
State to celebrate long-term recovery. It is the largest all-recovery 
gathering in Minnesota.
  Minnesota Recovery Connection, thank you for the work you do to 
support long-term recovery for individuals struggling with addiction. 
Thank you for being there for everyone in our community and for 
bringing people together to celebrate recovery.


                      Recognizing Amanda Lawrence

  Mr. EMMER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Amanda Lawrence 
of St. Cloud, Minnesota. This year at the age of 22, and after only 3 
years of training, she has earned the coveted title of Champion of 
Champions from the International Powerlifting Federation.
  During her debut at the 2019 World Classic Powerlifting Championship 
in Helsingborg, Sweden, she broke world records for the squat and 
deadlift. Amanda's discipline and commitment to train and compete make 
her a champion. We understand that Amanda is on her way to the U.S.A. 
Powerlifting Raw Nationals on October 19 in Lombard, Chicago.
  Good luck in Chicago, Amanda. You have made your community so proud 
already.


             Recognizing Brigadier General Johanna Clyborne

  Mr. EMMER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Brigadier General 
Johanna Clyborne for earning the rank of major general and becoming the 
first female two-star general in Minnesota's National Guard.
  For 30 years, Brigadier General Clyborne has risen through the ranks 
and served her country with distinction. Incredibly, she did this while 
having a family, earning a law degree, and becoming a successful 
attorney. The example she has set for other women in the military and 
beyond is a legacy to be proud of. I was honored to have Brigadier 
General Clyborne participate on a panel for our annual Young Women in 
Leadership Program for high school students in Minnesota. Her 
leadership and life experience inspired not only the participants, but 
me and my staff, as well.
  Congratulations Brigadier General Clyborne on your outstanding 
achievement. Thank you for your decades of service to our Nation and 
thanks for being such a great role model for young women. We are lucky 
to have individuals like you devoted to the safety and security of our 
Nation.


                        Recognizing Kathy Coles

  Mr. EMMER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Kathy Coles of 
Otsego, Minnesota. Kathy recently earned her eighth degree dan black 
belt in Song Moo Kwan tae kwon do, which makes her the first female 
grand master in the world after nearly 38 years in martial arts.
  This is an amazing achievement, especially considering the 
perseverance required. Each increased degree in black belt rank takes 
roughly the same number of years to achieve. For example, a second 
degree would take approximately 2 years, a third degree 3 years. Kathy 
plans to test for and earn her ninth degree, which should take about 
8\1/2\ years.
  Congratulations, Kathy, on doing what no other woman has done, and 
good luck on earning your ninth degree dan black belt.

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