[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 117 (Thursday, June 25, 2020)]
[House]
[Pages H2426-H2427]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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                      CONGRATULATING JULIA HAMBLEN

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
Indiana (Mr. Pence) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. PENCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Julia Hamblen of 
Shelbyville, Indiana, on her new role as Indiana FFA President.
  A 2020 graduate of Shelbyville High School, Julia will be taking a 
gap year so she can serve as President of the Indiana FFA before 
attending Purdue University to study ag education.
  Congratulations, Julia. You are a true role model to so many students 
and you are making the Sixth District proud.


              Congratulations to Precise Tooling Solutions

  Mr. PENCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Precise Tooling 
Solutions for winning the 2020 MoldMaking Technology Leadtime Leader 
Award.
  Based in my hometown of Columbus, Indiana, Precise Tooling strives to 
create a ``Team First'' working environment that leads with customers 
and quality.
  I congratulate my friend, Don Dumoulin, and the Precise Tooling team 
on this tremendous accomplishment.


        Supporting Rural Communities' Need for Broadband Service

  Mr. PENCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to urge my colleagues to support 
rural communities during this difficult time.
  Last week at the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee markup 
of Nancy Pelosi's infrastructure bill, I offered two commonsense 
amendments to enhance broadband in rural districts.
  I was disappointed that the Democrats rejected these attempts to 
bring the benefits of broadband service to the remote areas of our 
country, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  It is critical that every family in America have access to broadband 
internet connection, no matter their ZIP Code.
  Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support the inclusion of rural 
America in future legislation, because it is our duty to keep America 
connected for generations to come.


                   Supporting Hoosier Law Enforcement

  Mr. PENCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to show my support for law 
enforcement in the Hoosier State and all across America.
  Hoosier law enforcement officers keep our families and loved ones 
safe, and they deserve our support.
  I 100 percent oppose defunding the police and limiting qualified 
immunity. It is absolutely the wrong thing to do.
  I support the President's executive order on Safe Policing for Safe 
Communities, and I believe the right steps are being made to protect 
our communities.
  Mr. Speaker, I thank all the men and women who wear a badge to 
protect and keep our country safe.


                     Showing Up To Washington, D.C.

  Mr. PENCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to urge my colleagues on both 
sides of the aisle to show up here in Congress to work for the American 
people.
  Nurses, doctors, first responders, food supply workers, and so many 
others are showing up to work every day. Why is the House of 
Representatives not doing the same?
  I am here working on behalf of the people of Indiana's Sixth 
District, and I will always do so by showing up in Washington, D.C.
  It is time for the House to show up right here in this Chamber.

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