[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 197 (Thursday, November 19, 2020)]
[House]
[Pages H5937-H5938]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   COMMENDING CORONAVIRUS TASK FORCE

  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 the achievements of 
the Coronavirus Task Force, appointed by President Trump and led by my 
brother, Vice President Mike Pence.
  Vice President Mike Pence has led doctors, scientists, manufacturers, 
elected leaders, and others as they work hard to develop therapeutics 
and deliver hope for the American people.
  Under the leadership of Vice President Pence and medical experts, 
Operation Warp Speed has been a historic success. We now have two 
vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna at 90 and 95 percent effectiveness. 
Companies like Lilly have developed an effective antibody.
  Our scientists are making history. To not recognize this achievement 
is an insult to the tens of thousands of people who have been working 
day and night to battle this pandemic.
  COVID-19 has gripped our Nation and our world, but under the 
leadership of President Trump and Vice President Pence, and the hard 
work of those on the front lines, we are on the path to recovery.
  God bless those who have dedicated so much of their time and energy 
to helping their fellow man.


                      Honoring K-9 Officer Diesel

  Mr. PENCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a fallen K-9 officer in 
my hometown of Columbus, Indiana.
  Bartholomew County's own K-9 officer Diesel died in the line of duty 
this weekend while he was in pursuit of a dangerous criminal.
  Diesel helped our Columbus officers find dangerous narcotics and 
search for suspects who had fled from the police. This is important 
work.
  Our community has come together to express condolences for this hero 
with flowers, notes, and even toys on the K-9 handler's car at the 
sheriff's office.
  Our law enforcement community is the thin blue line that protects our 
friends and loved ones from danger, and we are forever grateful to the 
heroes who sacrifice everything to ensure our safety.


                   Thanking Indiana's Sixth District

  Mr. PENCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to express my appreciation to 
the Hoosiers of Indiana's Sixth District. They have sent me to 
Washington again to represent them in Congress. It is an honor to be 
entrusted with this responsibility.
  In my first term, my team and I focused on delivering quality 
constituent services, and we will continue to work hard for you in the 
next term.
  The Sixth District of Indiana is my home and always will be, and it 
is my honor to serve you in Congress and bring Hoosier values to this 
Nation's capital.


                  Congratulating Ryobi Die Casting USA

  Mr. PENCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Ryobi Die 
Casting USA of Shelbyville, Indiana, on being named the General Motors 
Supplier of the Year.
  The Supplier of the Year award is chosen by a global team of GM 
purchasing, engineering, quality, manufacturing, and logistics 
executives.
  Hoosier manufacturing plays a major role in our local economy as well 
as the global economy, and Hoosiers rely on the manufacturing industry 
for good-paying jobs in my district.
  Congratulations to Ryobi Die Casting USA for this tremendous 
achievement, and keep up the good work.


          Commemorating 125th Anniversary of NineStar Connect

  Mr. PENCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the 125th 
anniversary of NineStar Connect.
  In 1895, Loren Helms of McCordsville, Indiana, established the very 
first telephone in the community and created the company we know today 
as NineStar Connect.
  With headquarters in the Sixth District, NineStar provides rural 
broadband to communities all over my Hoosier State.
  It is my pleasure to recognize this Greenfield-based company for 
their contributions to our community. Thank you to the great team at 
NineStar, and congratulations on 125 years.

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             Congratulating Batesville FFA Skillathon Team

  Mr. PENCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Batesville 
FFA Skillathon Team for winning the Indiana State 4-H title.
  All four members of the team scored in the top 10 for individual 
competitors, earning them the team State title, a big accomplishment.
  Congratulations to Anna, Onika, Shalee, and Blake on all their hard 
work and dedication to the agriculture community. This group has made 
the Sixth District proud.

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