[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 192 (Tuesday, November 2, 2021)]
[House]
[Pages H6073-H6074]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              CONGRATULATING SERGEANT MAJOR RICK CALDWELL

  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 Sergeant Major 
Rick Caldwell for receiving the Silver Helmet Award presented during 
the AMVETS 76th national convention.
  The Silver Helmet Award is given to those for their excellent and 
outstanding accomplishment in Americanism, defense, rehabilitation, and 
congressional and civil service.
  In 2002, Sergeant Major Caldwell helped bring back the AMVETS post to 
Camp Atterbury.
  After serving in the U.S. Army for 32 years, Sergeant Major Rick 
Caldwell resigned as a reservist in 2008.
  Sergeant Major Rick Caldwell has committed his life to serving this 
country and his community in our hometown of Columbus, Indiana. I am 
honored to call Rick my friend.
  Mr. Speaker, I congratulate Sergeant Major Rick Caldwell on this 
award and thank him for his service.


               celebrating the united states marine corps

  Mr. PENCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate 246 years of 
service by the United States Marine Corps.
  Founded on November 10, 1775, before our Nation was established, the 
Marines stood ready to win our country's hardest battles and never back 
down. Marines are guided by our core values of honor, courage, and 
commitment.
  Even when the United States has faced tremendous odds in the war to 
preserve our freedom, like Iwo Jima, the Marines have answered the call 
to always remain faithful.
  As a marine whose greatest honor it has been to serve our Nation and 
to those who have served and continue to serve: Oorah. Semper fi.


         Congratulating Columbus North Girls Cross-Country Team

  Mr. PENCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Columbus 
North girls cross-country team on winning the State championship this 
past weekend.
  This marks the second State title for the Bull Dogs, and I 
congratulate each of these young student-athletes, head coach Rick 
Sluder, and the entire team on a job well done.
  Furthermore, the Columbus North boys also finished third as a team in 
the State finals, while Reese Kilbarger-Stumpff claimed overall victory 
in the boys' race.
  Having each of my four children participate in cross-country at 
Columbus North, I know these accomplishments stand as a true reflection 
of their outstanding program.
  It is great to see the Bull Dogs back on top again.


                     Recognizing Mayor Chuck Fewell

  Mr. PENCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the hard work and 
dedication of Greenfield Mayor Chuck Fewell as he has announced his 
retirement.
  A fellow marine, Chuck's career started in law enforcement as a 
member of the Shelbyville Police Department before moving on to become 
an Indiana State Trooper.
  When there was a vacancy to serve as mayor, Chuck stepped up and 
answered the call, serving his neighbors in the community for nearly a 
decade.
  Today, I congratulate Chuck on his many years of dedication to making 
Greenfield such a great place. I know I speak for many when I say he 
will be dearly missed at city hall.
  On behalf of Indiana's Sixth District, we wish Mayor Fewell a 
peaceful retirement enjoying time with his wife, Kristen, four kids, 
and seven grandkids.


                           Numbers Don't Lie

  Mr. PENCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to note the U.S. GDP has dropped 
to a disappointing 2 percent in the third quarter.
  Thanksgiving 2021 is expected to be the most expensive in the history 
of the holiday, a Turkey tax year.
  Americans are being warned that their Christmas presents will cost 
more this year and might not arrive on time.
  Numbers don't lie. Democrats' out-of-control spending and far-left 
socialist policies are to blame for the supply chain and economic 
crisis America is facing.
  It is clear: The Democrats' liberal agenda is out of touch with 
Hoosier values and out of touch with America.

[[Page H6074]]

  



                     Soaring American Energy Costs

  Mr. PENCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to highlight the energy crisis 
that my Hoosiers and all Americans are facing.
  This week, President Biden jetted off to Glasgow to rub shoulders 
with world dignitaries and to take a nap.
  American energy costs are soaring while he is sleeping, and the 
bottom line is this: This administration needs to worry less about 
their image and more about how Hoosiers can keep their lights on, heat 
their homes this winter, and afford to fill up their gas tanks.

                          ____________________