[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 43 (Wednesday, March 4, 2020)]
[House]
[Pages H1473-H1474]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       RECOGNIZING EASTERN HANCOCK HIGH SCHOOL LIVESTOCK JUDGING

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
Indiana (Mr. Pence) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. PENCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize four outstanding 
agriculture students from Eastern Hancock High School for winning the 
4-H livestock judging contest at the Western National Roundup.
  Conner Knudson, Hunter Knudson, Reed Hedrick, and Ashtyn Harvey 
represented the State of Indiana with integrity and skill. This team 
competed against 27 other teams from across the Nation and came out 
victorious.
  Congratulations to these future farmers on their tremendous 
accomplishment. You have made the Sixth District proud.


             Scott County, Indiana, Celebrates Bicentennial

  Mr. PENCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Scott County, 
Indiana, on their bicentennial celebration.
  In these two centuries, Scott County has become a cornerstone of my 
Sixth District. With a growing economy, beautiful parks and lakes, and 
a close community of Hoosiers, Scott County continues to be a great 
place for all of us to call home.
  Mr. Speaker, I congratulate Scott County on their bicentennial, and 
here is to the next 200 years.


               Rushville Rotary Club's 100th Anniversary

  Mr. PENCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Rushville Rotary 
Club for celebrating 100 years of service.
  For a century now, the Rushville Rotary Club has been a pillar of 
community involvement in the district. The Rotary Club continues to 
support local service projects around the community and helps students 
at the Rushville High School.
  I want to thank the members of the Rotary Club for their service and 
dedication to the people of Rushville and congratulate them on their 
100th anniversary.


                    Congratulating Marlin Kohlmeier

  Mr. PENCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Marlin 
Kohlmeier, who was named the 2019 Volunteer of the Year by the Indiana 
Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement and the Indiana Hunter 
Education Association.
  Mr. Kohlmeier has been a teacher at South Ripley schools for over 40 
years and volunteers his time to teach hunter safety to all the 
students at South Ripley.
  According to his colleagues, Mr. Kohlmeier has a heart of gold, and 
there is no one more deserving of this honor.
  As an avid hunter myself, I want to thank Mr. Kohlmeier for his work 
educating kids, and extend my congratulations for receiving this award.


                        Recognizing Railroad Day

  Mr. PENCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Railroad Day on 
Capitol Hill.
  Today, we have 450 industry professionals from railroads, rail labor, 
rail contractors, and rail supply companies on Capitol Hill fighting 
for the issues that affect us all.
  In my home State of Indiana, we have over 1,200 miles of Class III 
rail tracks and over 3,800 miles of Class I railroad tracks. As a 
crossroads of America, our rail industry is one of the busiest in the 
Nation and contributes to our thriving economy and business 
development.
  I am proud to support policies that increase the safety and 
efficiency of infrastructure in Indiana and the rest of our great 
Nation.
  We must support our country's railroads so that we can keep America's 
economy rolling.


                       Congratulating Sam Bennett

  Mr. PENCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Sam Bennett of 
Delta High School for winning the 1-Meter Diving State Title at the 
2020 Indiana Swimming and Diving State Meet.
  Sam put in the hard work and dedication into his sport to rise from 
fourth place last year to the number one spot this year.
  I wish Sam the best of luck next year as reigning champ for his 
senior season. I look forward to seeing him continue to make Indiana's 
Sixth District proud.

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