[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 65 (Wednesday, April 19, 2023)]
[House]
[Pages H1849-H1850]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




CELEBRATING THE ACHIEVEMENT OF DETROIT'S FOREIGN LANGUAGE IMMERSION AND 
              CULTURAL STUDIES MIDDLE SCHOOL ROBOTICS TEAM

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from 
Michigan (Ms. Tlaib) for 5 minutes.
  Ms. TLAIB. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to celebrate the achievement of 
Detroit's Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies School's 
Middle School Robotics Team's outstanding performance in competition 
this year.
  The team is Detroit public schools' first team in more than 30 years 
to travel to the For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and 
Technology International Championship. Later this month, the FLICS 
Robotics Team will be taking on the best teams from all over the world 
in this high-stakes, 
4-day competition.
  Team Techno Phoenix has worked hard and persevered in competition 
throughout the season, including an outstanding performance at our 
State championship.
  I am so incredibly proud of this group of young people who have 
invested time and energy into this challenging pursuit.
  Congratulations, FLICS' Team Techno Phoenix. We will cheer Team 
Techno Phoenix on as they enter the first international competition on 
our behalf.


        Celebrating Renaissance High School's Chess Championship

  Ms. TLAIB. Mr. Speaker, I rise to offer a heartfelt congratulations 
to the members of the Detroit Renaissance High School's Chess Team on 
their first-place victory in the Under 800 category at the U.S. Chess 
Federation's K-12 National Championship.
  For 4 grueling days, the team competed in high-stakes chess matches 
with teams from all across the country. Their victory is a testament to 
long hours of practice, focus, and determination. The team displayed 
critical thinking and strategic skill, beating more than 60 other 
teams.
  This victory is Renaissance High School's first-ever chess national 
championship.
  Please join me in recognizing the Renaissance High School Chess Team 
for their accomplishment.
  Congratulations.


                      Yemen's Humanitarian Crisis

  Ms. TLAIB. Mr. Speaker, I welcome the recent progress made towards 
peace in Yemen.
  Now we must focus aggressively on addressing the humanitarian crisis 
to support the Yemeni people; 14.8 million are starving right now.
  The recent progress and statements from those involved offer new hope 
that peace in Yemen is possible, but obstacles still remain that 
require engagement from this Congress and from President Biden.
  We cannot allow our hope for the current peace talks to distract us 
from the massive ongoing humanitarian crisis. We can do both.
  Mr. Speaker, a month ago, I led two dozen of our colleagues here in 
requesting at least $1.2 billion in U.S. humanitarian aid to Yemen in 
the upcoming budget. Over half a million children right now may die 
from malnutrition and starvation this year if we do not act. It is that 
simple. And when we act, the world is listening and watching.
  A significant increase in U.S. assistance to Yemen would cause 
countries to follow our lead, meaning our investment will have far 
greater impact. We must make sure that our message is clear, that we as 
a country cannot stand on the sidelines and allow Yemen to starve.
  If this diplomatic process breaks down, I am prepared to work with my 
colleagues to introduce new legislation to end this awful war.
  Mr. Speaker, I again recognize all those that have lost their lives 
during this war, and I recognize those on whom it has had a long-
lasting impact.


                          Celebrating Ramadan

  Ms. TLAIB. Mr. Speaker, I rise today as one of the first Muslim women 
ever elected to the United States Congress. I am here always making 
sure that we have a voice here in Congress.
  Tomorrow is the holy month of Ramadan. I offer a wonderful greeting 
to all of my neighbors across the country that are observing Ramadan 
and wish them Ramadan Mubarak. I hope that they find joy with their 
family as they celebrate this holy month and celebrate Eid tomorrow 
with their children.

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  This is something that we are going to see celebrated all over the 
world. It is a beautiful end-of-month celebration to reflect and to 
find peace and connection with a higher God.
  I thank all my Muslim neighbors who are celebrating Ramadan for 
allowing me to be here and be a voice for them in Congress.

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