[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 114 (Tuesday, July 12, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H5968]
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   WELCOMING THE HONORABLE MIKE FLOOD TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

  The SPEAKER. Without objection, the gentleman from Nebraska (Mr. 
Smith) is recognized for 1 minute.
  There was no objection.
  Mr. SMITH of Nebraska. Madam Speaker, as a member of the Nebraska 
delegation, it is my distinct privilege to introduce Members of this 
body to our new colleague, Representative Mike Flood.
  Mike has a long record of service in the unicameral as the youngest 
speaker of the legislature in our State's history. However, what 
defines Mike's life is not his successful business in radio or the 
positive mark he made on Nebraska in the State legislature. It is his 
commitment to his family. He always has put his wife, Mandy, and his 
boys, Brendan and Blake, first. They are at the center of everything he 
does.
  Madam Speaker, I am honored to be the first Member of the House of 
Representatives to yield to our new colleague, Representative Mike 
Flood.
  Mr. FLOOD. Madam Speaker, I rise today and am incredibly grateful for 
the opportunity to be here.
  I would like to recognize my wife, Mandy, and my two boys, Brendan 
and Blake, both future Cornhusker linebackers. Their support and hard 
work have made this day possible.
  My mom passed away in January, and today would have been her 79th 
birthday. Although she is a Democrat, I know she was smiling from 
Heaven as I took my oath tonight.
  When the people of Nebraska's First Congressional District woke up 
this morning, they simply wanted to know that their elected officials 
and leaders were working to solve problems, create opportunities for 
their children, and make sure our homeland is safe.
  In that spirit, with a deep sense of abiding love for our country, I 
look forward to working with all of you to find solutions to America's 
toughest problems.
  I pledge to be honest, work for the betterment of our country, and 
conduct myself in such a way that I honor this institution, the 
people's House.

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