[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 39 (Thursday, February 27, 2020)]
[House]
[Page H1229]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        HONORING THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BATTLE OF IWO JIMA

  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 the 75th anniversary of 
the battle for Iwo Jima. I had the privilege of joining Senator Young 
at a ceremony last week in Indianapolis to commemorate this fateful 
battle that led to the allied victory in World War II.
  With us at the Indiana War Memorial was Wayne Saucerman, a World War 
II marine veteran of Iwo Jima and a true American hero.
  Seventy-five years ago Wayne found himself thousands of miles away 
from home in the midst of a fierce 5-week battle that would help change 
the course of the war and history itself.
  To Wayne and to other patriots who fight for the freedom and liberty 
we hold so dear, thank you for your service.
  Next month I will have the honor of returning to the island as part 
of a congressional delegation invited to participate in the 75th 
Reunion of Honor on Iwo Jima. We will be joined by the commandant of 
the Marine Corps and dignitaries from Japan to renew this commitment by 
remembering and honoring those who fought 75 years ago.


                Trump Administration Puts Farmers First

  Mr. PENCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commend President Trump's 
leadership on the Waters of the United States issue and support his 
repeal of the burdensome Obama-era regulation.
  As a result of this decision, our farmers can worry less about 
government overreach on their own property and instead focus on 
building and growing their farms and small businesses. We finally have 
an administration that puts our farmers first, and for Hoosiers in my 
district, that is a big deal.
  I pledge my commitment to farmers and families in my district to 
continue working with the Trump administration on this very critical 
issue.


                 Recognizing Ahaus Tool and Engineering

  Mr. PENCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Ahaus Tool and 
Engineering in Richmond, Indiana for their effective apprenticeship 
program.
  While recently visiting Ahaus, their leadership told me about their 
nationally accredited apprenticeship program, which has been helping 
Hoosiers for over 30 years.
  Ahaus offers a full-time job while their employees attend school to 
gain hands-on learning experience with peers in the company.
  I wish Ahaus continued success and I thank them for their investment 
in the community of Richmond.


               Recognizing the Good Samaritan Food Pantry

  Mr. PENCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Good Samaritan 
Food Pantry of North Vernon and its wonderful manager, Ginger Miller.
  The Good Samaritan Food Pantry served over 29,000 Jennings County 
residents last year, including 1,000 veterans. The Good Samaritan Food 
Pantry is run by an all-volunteer staff and runs completely on 
donations.
  Not only does this organization help feed those in need, but it also 
provides clothing and household items for families in need.
  God bless those that help the Good Samaritan Food Pantry run, and God 
bless all the volunteers involved.


                      Congratulating Silas Allred

  Mr. PENCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Silas Allred of 
Shenandoah High School for winning the 195-pound weight class Indiana 
Wrestling State Title.
  This is Silas' second straight wrestling State title, and he joined 
an elite group of only one of five Indiana high school wrestlers in 
history to win the title by pin.
  Silas is ranked fourth in the Nation for his weight class and 
qualified for Team U.S.A. to compete at the Pan Am Cadet Games.
  I congratulate Silas and wish him the best of luck in his future.

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