[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 81 (Tuesday, May 11, 2021)]
[House]
[Page H2158]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





   WELCOMING THE HONORABLE TROY CARTER OF LOUISIANA TO THE HOUSE OF 
                            REPRESENTATIVES

  The SPEAKER. Without objection, the gentleman from Louisiana (Mr. 
Scalise) is recognized for 1 minute.
  There was no objection.
  Mr. SCALISE. Madam Speaker, it is with great honor on behalf of the 
entire Louisiana delegation that we welcome Troy Carter into the 
congressional delegation. Of course, for Troy, this is not his first 
time in public service. In fact, he has committed his life to public 
service. He served in the State legislature in the House of 
Representatives, then served multiple terms on the New Orleans City 
Council, and then went back to the State legislature serving as a 
senator. In fact, until last week, he served with distinction in the 
Louisiana State Senate.
  He is replacing, of course, our dear former colleague, Cedric 
Richmond, and we are proud to see Cedric make his way down Pennsylvania 
Avenue to come over here to the House to be a part of this special 
ceremony.
  Speaking on behalf of the entire Louisiana delegation, Madam Speaker, 
we look forward to continuing that great tradition as Republicans and 
Democrats working together for the best interests of our great State of 
Louisiana as well as for the Nation.
  We welcome Troy Carter to the delegation and to the United States 
Congress.
  Madam Speaker, I yield to Congressman Troy Carter.
  Mr. CARTER of Louisiana. Madam Speaker, I thank Mr. Scalise for his 
very kind words and wonderful introduction.
  First, a very special thanks to my wife, Ana, who is behind me, my 
children, my family, my team, my friends, and all of my amazing 
supporters. No one runs for office alone, and they were all there with 
me every step of the way from the very beginning.
  To God be the glory. From the Cut Off to the Congress, God is 
amazing.
  My mother, who could not be with us here today, Pastor Eartha Fleming 
Carter, taught her children the importance of public service. I promise 
I will never forget those lessons. I will continue to listen to the 
concerns, the hopes, and the dreams of my district. I will work for and 
be the voice of the people.
  Worldwide, my district is known for Mardi Gras, great food, our 
amazing culture bearers, and as the birthplace of jazz. Just as 
importantly, it has 3 of the top 10 ports in the U.S., a vibrant 
manufacturing base, renowned universities, rich agricultural 
production, and we are the gateway to space through the Michoud 
Assembly Facility in eastern New Orleans.
  My district also has a lot of needs: COVID recovery, economic 
development, infrastructure investment, criminal justice reform, 
environmental justice, and education, to name a few. I am here to serve 
my district, and I believe we can help all of our people reach their 
full potential.
  I commit to working with everyone in the Congress and the White House 
to address those needs and to stand strong when those needs are not 
being addressed.
  I am honored to have been given this opportunity to serve, and I will 
do so with every fiber of my very being.
  I always seek God's guidance, and I will continue to do that as I 
serve the people of Louisiana and this great country. I will lead with 
honor and integrity.
  May God continue to bless Louisiana and these United States of 
America.

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