[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 147 (Tuesday, September 12, 2023)]
[House]
[Pages H4233-H4234]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    CONGRATULATIONS TO LEAH SHACKLEY

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
Pennsylvania (Mr. Joyce) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, I rise today to 
congratulate Leah Shackley of Bedford County, Pennsylvania, who won a 
second gold medal this past Thursday at the World Junior Aquatic 
Swimming Championship in Israel as a member of Team USA.
  A senior in high school, Leah has won races across the country, and 
now around the world. Through her commitment to training at both the 
Blair Regional YMCA in Hollidaysburg and in her family's pond in 
Bedford County, Leah has shown that hard work and determination can 
provide an incredible recipe for success.
  As she represents both our district and our Nation, Leah faced tough 
competition from over 600 athletes representing 100 nations. During the 
team relay event, Leah set a personal record in the 100-meter butterfly 
with a time of 57.75 seconds.
  With Leah's continued success in the water and her support of friends 
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neighbors in Bedford, she continues to set an incredible example for 
student athletes in central Pennsylvania.
  On behalf of all of Pennsylvania's 13th Congressional District, I 
congratulate Leah and all of Team USA on their success in the World 
Junior Aquatics Swimming Championship.


            Pass a Farm Bill that Ensures America's Security

  Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, during the August district 
work period, I traveled over 3,200 miles across central and western 
Pennsylvania.
  As I met with members of our agricultural community, from orchard 
growers in Adams County to dairy farmers in Cambria County, I saw 
firsthand the need for Congress to pass a farm bill that supports the 
farmers in our rural communities.
  This legislation is vital to ensuring America continues providing our 
country with abundant and affordable food. Very simply put, food 
security is national security, and now more than ever we need a farm 
bill that addresses the concerns facing our Pennsylvania farmers.
  As production costs continue to soar because of President Biden's 
inflationary policies, we must find ways to ensure that our food 
remains affordable for families, while also protecting our local 
farmers.
  We need to better target resources to maintain our commitment to 
rural farmers and the rural development that is at the cusp of what 
they do. What we don't need is legislation that overregulates and 
overburdens the farmers that we rely on to grow the food and provide 
the dairy products and the wholesome grains that are so important to 
the economy and to the health of all Americans.
  It is time to pass a farm bill that ensures our security and allows 
at the same time for our farmers to prosper.

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