[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 25 (Thursday, February 6, 2020)]
[House]
[Page H852]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




HAROLD KNIGHT AND DAVID HALE TO BE INDUCTED INTO GRAND NATIONAL TURKEY 
                          CALLERS HALL OF FAME

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
Kentucky (Mr. Comer) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. COMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Trigg Countians Harold 
Knight and David Hale for their coming induction into the Grand 
National Turkey Callers Hall of Fame. Next week in Nashville, they will 
be formally recognized for this high honor within the hunting and 
turkey calling world.
  Kentuckians are notably passionate about hunting and outdoors, but 
maybe none as much as Harold and David. Their impact on this unique 
industry cannot be understated.
  Starting in the early 1970s, these two individuals started Knight & 
Hale Game Calling and have been promoting their passion for the 
outdoors ever since. What began as a small startup out of a basement 
has become a successful and recognized enterprise within the hunting 
industry.
  After 40 years of work and raising significant attention to the field 
of game calling, I am thrilled to see two of my constituents receive 
this very high honor. This distinguished accomplishment is certainly 
something to be proud of and is deserving of recognition by this entire 
body.


                 Honoring the Paducah Workforce Efforts

  Mr. COMER. Mr. Speaker, near the end of last week, I had the 
privilege of being back home in Kentucky and, as I try to do often, 
visit with constituents and see some of the exciting programs underway 
in the First Congressional District.
  While stopping in the city of Paducah, I had the opportunity to see 
some of the life-changing workforce development opportunities becoming 
available to our citizens. In a time when we have more available jobs 
than qualified workers to fill them, both the McCracken County Jail and 
Paducah's school system are stepping up to fill the void.
  At the local jail, I saw the great work they are doing to provide 
low-level inmates with a pathway to becoming productive members of 
society. The training programs they are providing for welding and HVAC 
training will help fill critical workforce gaps and reduce 
incarceration rates over the long term.
  Once operational, the Paducah Innovation Hub will house technical 
classes like carpentry, welding, and engineering. I was excited to see 
the construction of this new innovative facility, which will be a model 
for education moving forward.
  The old model of 4-year degrees and piles of student loan debt are 
not the answer for moving forward in education. Instead, we must 
emphasize certificates and skills training. I thoroughly enjoyed 
traveling my district and seeing firsthand the need for a more skills-
based education system moving forward.
  I am proud to represent McCracken County in this distinguished body, 
and I look forward to seeing the great work being done by the McCracken 
County Jail--and, in the future, the Paducah Innovation Hub--become a 
model for both Kentucky and the entire Nation.


              Commending President Trump's Successful Week

  Mr. COMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commend President Trump for 
the overwhelmingly successful week he has had in Washington.
  In addition to delivering a strong and forward-looking vision to the 
country on Tuesday night, the President has finally been acquitted of 
the baseless smear charges leveled against him by Nancy Pelosi and Adam 
Schiff.
  The historically partisan impeachment put forward by House Democrats 
was a stain on American history. But, thankfully, their desperate 
attempt to silence the will of the American people is finally behind 
us.
  Starting with President Trump's unifying State of the Union Address, 
the country is now ready to move forward. It is long past time for 
Congress to join the President in advancing a positive agenda that will 
improve the lives of every single American. That includes moving on 
from classless actions like tearing up Presidential speeches on 
national television.
  Whether it be the current economic boom, fairer trade deals, or 
steady leadership in keeping America safe, the President has a strong 
record of accomplishment. But, as always, we have more challenges to 
tackle.
  I sincerely hope to see the Democrats move beyond the politics of 
impeachment and resistance and get to work for the American people. It 
is time for action on lowering healthcare costs, securing the southern 
border, and continuing to advance our Nation's tremendous economic 
momentum.
  I hope to see my Democrat colleagues join me in supporting the 
President's efforts to improve opportunities for working families and 
keep Americans safe. The millions of Americans whom we represent expect 
and deserve nothing less.

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