[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 164 (Tuesday, September 22, 2020)]
[House]
[Pages H4646-H4647]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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                        HONORING HAROLD LEE DICK

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from 
Missouri (Mrs. Hartzler) for 5 minutes.
  Mrs. HARTZLER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Harold 
Lee Dick, Gunner's Mate Second Class, who was one of 43 brave men who 
paid the ultimate sacrifice on July 24, 1944, aboard the USS Colorado.
  While serving aboard the USS Colorado, Gunner's Mate Second Class 
Dick supported landings on Tarawa, the Marshall Islands, Saigon, Guam, 
and Tinian, where he ultimately lost his life.
  Although he was initially listed as missing in action, his body and 
those of his deceased shipmates were recovered and preserved in the 4th 
Marine Division Cemetery on Saipan. Once the war had ended, Dick's 
remains were preserved for identification and transportation back to 
the United States.
  Unfortunately, Gunner's Mate Second Class Dick's remains were unable 
to be identified, so he was buried as unknown at the Manila American 
Cemetery in the Philippines. However,

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thanks to modern forensic techniques, Gunner's Mate Second Class Harold 
Dick was identified on November 26, 2018.
  Now, after 76 years, Harold Lee Dick will finally be returning to his 
hometown of Tipton, Missouri, on October 10 to be laid to rest next to 
his parents and his sister.
  Please join me in honoring Gunner's Mate Second Class Harold Lee 
Dick's ultimate sacrifice as he finally returns home.


                       Congratulating Ernie Cecil

  Mrs. HARTZLER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate my good 
friend Ernie Cecil on his retirement after serving nearly 28 years as 
senior pastor at Antioch Southern Baptist Church.
  Ernie impacted the lives of so many through his weekly services and 
through the pivotal role he played in our community as a spiritual 
leader. During his time at Antioch, Ernie expanded the reach of the 
church by using modern technology during services, a revamped website, 
and social media pages.
  During the pandemic, Ernie was instrumental in establishing a drive-
in worship service even though it prolonged his retirement. These 
virtual services, complete with live music, united our community during 
these difficult times.
  Through his love for his community, his leadership, and his 
dedication to his faith, Ernie touched the lives of many people during 
his time at Antioch Southern Baptist. His legacy of love and service 
will be felt into eternity. Missouri's Fourth Congressional District is 
blessed to have Cecil serving others and the Lord.
  Mr. Speaker, let us wish Ernie the best and God's richest blessings 
in his well-deserved retirement.


                    Recognizing Ken and Sue Molzahn

  Mrs. HARTZLER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to give recognition to Ken 
and Sue Molzahn, the owners of the world's largest display of American 
Revolutionary War-era flags.
  Recently, I visited their collection in Collins, Missouri, and was 
able to see over 315 replica flags used by American colonists and their 
allies from 1764 to 1781. I was very impressed by their extensive 
collection and their knowledge of the history behind each individual 
flag.
  During his high school teaching career, Ken began researching 
Revolutionary War-era flags and re-creating them for his students. 
Eventually, Sue, a skilled seamstress, joined his efforts and has 
contributed hand-sewn, museum-quality replica flags to the collection.
  Today, Ken and Sue's prominent collection of flags serves as an 
incredible learning tool and an interactive way of keeping history 
alive.
  I greatly appreciate Ken and Sue for taking time to show me their 
flag collection. It is a unique educational experience that highlights 
the courage and sacrifice of our first patriots.


                          Honoring Blake Hurst

  Mrs. HARTZLER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and thank Mr. Blake 
Hurst.
  Blake has led the Missouri Farm Bureau as president since 2010 with 
compassion, family values, fierce support for his members' needs, and a 
dose of creative humor.
  Blake understands agriculture is a family affair as he raises row 
crops with his father, brothers, nephews, and sons-in-law, while also 
operating a greenhouse business with his wife, daughter, and sons-in-
law.
  As Blake prepares to retire at the end of this year, his legacy will 
continue to serve as an inspiration for those of us who have worked 
alongside him as he aggressively advanced Farm Bureau's priorities for 
the past 25 years.
  It has been an absolute honor to work with Blake and his team 
throughout the years, and Missouri's agriculture industry is better 
because of his leadership.
  I sincerely hope Blake will be able to enjoy a well-deserved 
retirement amid the farm, the greenhouse, and the grandkids, and I wish 
him the best.


                        Honoring Scott Phillips

  Mrs. HARTZLER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. Scott Phillips 
as the recipient of the annual Chairman's Award during the 2020 
Missouri Pork Expo.
  I first met Scott when we were children and his dad wanted to talk to 
my dad about raising hogs. Scott's dad had served in the Air Force and 
wanted to try his hand at farming.
  Scott followed in his dad's footsteps, serving his Nation flying A10 
jets in the Air Force and then returning to his lifelong passion of 
farming, expanding the operation and now operating two hog farms with 
his brother and nephew.
  Scott's dedication to producers and his positive influence on the 
pork industry can be seen throughout his leadership roles, from the 
local level to the national level.
  I wish Scott the best and am proud to represent him.

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