[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 124 (Tuesday, July 26, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H7078]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     RECOGNIZING DR. MICHAEL WELSH

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from 
Iowa (Mrs. Miller-Meeks) for 5 minutes.
  Mrs. MILLER-MEEKS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Dr. 
Michael Welsh of the University of Iowa College of Medicine.
  Dr. Welsh recently won the 2022 Shaw Prize in Life Science and 
Medicine for his discoveries of defects causing cystic fibrosis and his 
development of medicines that reverse those defects.
  Dr. Welsh has spent the past 40 years of his career researching 
cystic fibrosis and looking for solutions at the University of Iowa. 
The Shaw Prize is awarded to those whose discoveries in biomedical 
sciences have created solutions to illness and suffering.
  This is a remarkable achievement, and Dr. Welsh's research and 
discoveries should be highlighted. I am excited to see where his 
research takes him and those he inspires and mentors, and how the 
University of Iowa will contribute to the cure of cystic fibrosis.


         Recognizing Regina Catholic High School Softball Team

  Mrs. MILLER-MEEKS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
accomplishments of Regina Catholic High School's softball team.
  Last weekend, the Regals concluded the State softball tournament 
hosted in Fort Dodge and won the 2A State championship title. This 
victory marks Regina Catholic High School's fourth 2A State 
championship in 11 years.
  Despite a difficult first inning, the Regals were able to come 
together, work as a team, and finish with a 6-4 victory over Wilton 
Jr.-Sr. High School.
  Madam Speaker, I congratulate both teams, as both teams are in my 
district. How outstanding that two of my district's teams would be in 
the State championship softball tournament. They put on a spectacular 
championship game, showing the talent that our district has at the 
State level.
  Madam Speaker, I look forward to cheering on both teams next year as 
they compete for another State title.


                              Celebrations

  Mrs. MILLER-MEEKS. Madam Speaker, I wish a happy birthday to Steve 
Schleffer.
  I wish a happy 43rd anniversary to Mary and Kirk Ferentz on August 
11. Happy anniversary, Mary and Kirk.
  On August 13, Kurt and Cathy Haller will celebrate their 39th wedding 
anniversary. Happy anniversary, Kurt and Cathy.
  I wish a happy birthday to Blake Dickerson.
  And I wish a happy birthday to William Ahlquist.

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