[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 9 (Wednesday, January 15, 2020)]
[House]
[Page H243]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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          AMERICAN HERO RETURNING TO INDIANA'S SIXTH DISTRICT

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
Indiana (Mr. Pence) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. PENCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor an American hero, PFC 
Louis Wiesehan, Jr., of Richmond, Indiana, and celebrate his return 
home to the Sixth District of Indiana.
  PFC Wiesehan was a fellow marine who gave the ultimate sacrifice 
while fighting on the island of Betio in the Pacific Ocean during World 
War II. After 77 years, PFC Wiesehan is finally coming home. His 
remains will be buried in his hometown.
  Thank you, PFC Wiesehan, for your service and sacrifice. You will 
never be forgotten. Semper Fi.


                             March for Life

  Mr. PENCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to give my wholehearted support 
for the upcoming March for Life rallies taking place across the Nation 
next week.
  I am a passionately pro-life American and I will always fight for 
unborn children. It is our duty to protect the most vulnerable and 
speak for those who cannot speak for themselves.
  As millions of Americans march across the Nation next week, I pledge 
to always stand with their cause.


              Greenfield-Central High School Radio Station

  Mr. PENCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Greenfield-
Central High School Radio Station WRGF for being on air for 20 years. 
The high school station was established in 1999 and is now a 24/7 on-
air public radio station run completely by students and their teacher, 
Jonathan Hudson.
  Greenfield-Central's radio/TV classes draw 70 students a semester who 
are able to learn and gain professional experience before they enter 
college or the workforce. I was able to witness the advantages that 
these students are able to gain while visiting the facility last fall.
  Happy anniversary to WRGF and all the students who participate in the 
program.


             Congratulating New Palestine Coach Kyle Ralph

  Mr. PENCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate New Palestine 
football coach, Kyle Ralph.
  Coach Ralph is among the list of only 32 coaches nationwide who are 
finalists for the 2019 Don Shula NFL High School Coach of the Year 
Award. In his 7 years as head coach at New Palestine, Coach Ralph has 
built a program that has become a statewide powerhouse.
  Throughout his tenure, Coach Ralph has amassed an amazing 88-4 record 
and has brought three State championships home to New Palestine.
  Mr. Speaker, I wish Coach Ralph the best of luck during the ceremony 
at the NFL Pro Bowl.


                              NEPA Update

  Mr. PENCE. Mr. Speaker, I applaud the Trump administration for 
proposing to update the totally outdated National Environmental Policy 
Act regulations.
  These policies haven't seen reform in over 4 decades. As a result 
countless infrastructure projects have been backlogged for years.
  It is time to roll back burdensome regulations that stifle growth.
  Modernizing NEPA regulations will allow schools, bridges, and other 
vital projects to finally move forward safely and efficiently.
  I pledge my support for these updates and look forward to the 
continued improvement of America's infrastructure.

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