[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 36 (Thursday, February 25, 2021)]
[House]
[Page H622]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        REMEMBERING RONNIE MOHR

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
Indiana (Mr. Pence) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. PENCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in remembrance of my friend and 
fellow Hoosier, Ronnie Mohr.
  Ronnie was a 1966 graduate from Hancock Central High School before 
receiving a degree at Purdue and then serving in the United States Army 
101st Airborne Division during the Vietnam war.
  Ronnie was a pillar in the Greenfield community and a well-respected 
farmer across the State. He was also a member of my Agricultural 
Advisory Board on top of being a member of the Indiana Corn Growers 
Association, Hancock County Sheriff's Merit Board, NineStar Connect 
Board, and Hancock County Drainage Board.
  My thoughts are with his wife, Sarah; his three children; and his 10 
grandchildren. Ronnie's legacy will live on forever.


                    Columbus, Indiana's Bicentennial

  Mr. PENCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in celebration of my hometown, 
Columbus, Indiana's bicentennial.
  For 200 years, Columbus has been a vibrant community sitting between 
Indianapolis and Louisville. Today, it is world renowned for its modern 
and contemporary architecture. It has been my home for my entire life, 
and I am proud to be serving my hometown community.
  Happy 200th birthday to Columbus, Indiana.


        Congratulating Indiana Secretary of State Connie Lawson

  Mr. PENCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate my friend, 
Indiana Secretary of State Connie Lawson, on her retirement.
  Secretary Lawson is a true public servant who dedicated her life to 
helping Hoosiers. Having served 32 years in public office, Connie was a 
champion for secure elections and the first woman to serve as majority 
floor leader in the Indiana Senate.
  Mr. Speaker, I thank Secretary Lawson for all the work she has done 
for the State of Indiana, and I wish her good luck on her future 
endeavors.


                            Mount Suribachi

  Mr. PENCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in remembrance of the Battle of 
Iwo Jima and the taking of Mount Suribachi.
  On February 23, 1945, U.S. Marines were battling the Japanese to gain 
control of Iwo Jima. It was that day that Mount Suribachi was captured 
and the flag was raised for all to see. The Battle of Iwo Jima would 
become the deadliest battle in the United States Marine Corps history. 
Having visited Iwo Jima during my service, I will always remember those 
sacrifices of my fellow marines.

  Semper Fi. God bless the Marine Corps and the United States. Oorah.


                      Democrats' Latest COVID Bill

  Mr. PENCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today because the Democrats' newest 
proposal is, yet again, a political statement rather than a sincere 
effort at COVID relief.
  Last year's CARES Act distributed money mainly by State population, 
but much of the $220 billion for States in the new bill will be 
allocated based on average unemployment over the 3-month period ending 
in December.
  In other words, States who fought COVID-19, took care of their small 
businesses, and helped their citizens stay afloat during the pandemic 
by being open are receiving less funds. Meanwhile, leftwing States--
like New York, Illinois, and California--are getting rewarded for 
crushing small businesses.
  Relief for hardworking Americans must be bipartisan, and it must be 
fair, end of story.


                             March Madness

  Mr. PENCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Indiana on 
hosting March Madness this year.
  We are going to have divisions I, II, and III all over the State. We 
owe this opportunity and achievement to Governor Holcomb and his great 
work leading our State through our fight with COVID. With our Nation's 
eyes upon the Hoosier State, our deep-rooted history with basketball 
will be well-represented.
  Congratulations to the NCAA and Indiana. It is sure to be an 
extraordinary tournament.

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