[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 7 (Tuesday, January 11, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H14]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               RECOGNIZING NATIONAL HUMAN TRAFFICKING DAY

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from 
Florida (Mrs. Cammack) for 5 minutes.
  Mrs. CAMMACK. Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to recognize National Human 
Trafficking Day. This issue, the issue of human trafficking, is not a 
Republican or Democrat issue. It is an American issue. It is a human 
issue.
  That is why today I am proud to wear blue to show my support to all 
those fighting this terrible scourge and also to the victims of 
trafficking, to stand in solidarity as we fight for resources and 
support and also to educate fellow Members and citizens about this 
terrible scourge. We need to be loud.
  Trafficking occurs in every State, in every district, and in every 
city, which is why every single Member here today needs to come 
together as we fight this modern-day slavery.
  I look forward to working with my colleagues on both sides of the 
aisle as we work to strengthen resources for those on the front lines 
and continue to expose the awful scourge of modern-day slavery that we 
know as trafficking.


                     Honoring Corporal Duane Dewey

  Mrs. CAMMACK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and service 
of a remarkable American hero. Corporal Duane Dewey of the United 
States Marine Corps embodied what it meant to be an American soldier 
and patriot.
  A Bronze Star and Purple Heart recipient, Corporal Dewey displayed 
courageous and meritorious actions during his service in the Korean 
war. Already riddled from shrapnel from a grenade, Corporal Dewey used 
his own body as a human shield and covered a grenade as it exploded. In 
doing so, he protected his fellow soldiers and showed true sacrifice in 
service. Miraculously, he survived.
  In 1953, President Eisenhower presented Corporal Dewey with the Medal 
of Honor and described his remarkable service as ``indomitable courage, 
outstanding initiative, and valiant efforts on behalf of others in the 
face of almost certain death reflect the highest credit upon Corporal 
Dewey.''
  Now, after 26 years serving in the Marine Corps Corporal Dewey 
retired and spent many winter seasons in my home county of Alachua. He 
was well known in the veteran community and throughout Florida for his 
incredible bravery during battle and as an example of giving one's all 
for their Nation, no questions asked.
  Mr. Dewey recently passed away after a long and distinguished life of 
service. His life will be remembered through the many people who had 
the honor of meeting and knowing Corporal Dewey and through the Duane 
E. Dewey AMVETS Post 1988 of Baldwin, where many of his service records 
are on display.
  We will continue to thank today but also every day the brave men and 
women of the U.S. Armed Forces, like Corporal Dewey, for their service 
and sacrifice on behalf of our Nation.
  God bless Corporal Dewey. May he rest easy.

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                        Congratulating Jeb Smith

  Mrs. CAMMACK. Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate the newest 
president of the Florida Farm Bureau, Mr. Jeb Smith. Before his 
election to this position, Mr. Smith served on the State board of the 
Florida Farm Bureau and on the Putnam-St. Johns County Farm Bureau 
board of directors.
  Jeb's family has over a century of experience farming in Florida. 
Their current cattle, hay, and sod operation in St. Johns County have 
been going strong for decades, and their operation will be recognized 
next year as a Century Pioneer Family Farm.
  Mr. Smith started as a volunteer leader with the Florida Farm Bureau 
and, in the following decades, has been recognized as the Florida Farm 
Bureau Outstanding Young Farmer, among many other accolades.
  In addition to serving as the bureau's president, Jeb is also a St. 
Johns County commissioner and a board member of the Rodeheaver Boys 
Ranch. He also founded the God's Way Baptist Church in Hastings and has 
served as its pastor.
  I am sure that his wife of 27 years, Wendy, and his four children are 
proud of his accomplishments.
  Congratulations to my friend, President Smith, on his election. I 
wish him the best as he leads the Florida Farm Bureau and the 
incredible people who continue to champion our farmers, ranchers, and 
producers in Florida. We wish Jeb the very best of luck and offer him 
our congratulations.

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