[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 151 (Tuesday, September 19, 2023)]
[House]
[Pages H4389-H4390]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  CONDEMNING THE ACTIONS OF NEW MEXICO GOVERNOR MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
Virginia (Mr. Cline) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. CLINE. Mr. Speaker, once again, the members of the far left are 
disregarding this document, the United

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States Constitution, in order to undermine Americans' right to keep and 
bear arms.
  Just a few weeks ago, New Mexico Governor Lujan Grisham issued an 
executive order suspending the right to carry firearms in public across 
Albuquerque and Bernalillo Counties for at least 30 days and fining 
those who don't comply.
  This political power grab is a blatant attack on the Second Amendment 
and should infuriate every American. It sets a dangerous precedent for 
the rights of law-abiding Americans and threatens the very freedoms we 
hold so dear. We cannot allow it to go ignored.
  That is why I urge my colleagues to join me in support of the 
resolution condemning the actions of Governor Lujan Grisham for 
attempting to deprive the citizens of New Mexico of their right to bear 
arms.
  The people of this great country understand that the House Republican 
majority will always fight for their Second Amendment rights and uphold 
the Constitution.


    Congratulating the Clarke County High School Women's Soccer Team

  Mr. CLINE. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the Clarke County High 
School women's soccer team for winning the Class 2 State title, the 
program's second State championship in 3 years.
  After working hard all season, the Eagles left it all on the field 
and defeated the Central of Wise County Warriors by a score of 7-0.
  These talented student athletes include Avery and Sidney Shinabery, 
Danyelle Franz, Makenna Jarvis, Kelsey Elrod, Ivana Betancourth, 
Heather Cartagena, Bailey Mayo, Olivia Morise, Summer and Madison 
Toone, Audrey Price, Campbell Neiman, Morgan Walker, Ella O'Donnell, 
Lilly Suling, Tatiana Garcia, Kyleigh Goforth, Leah Mitchell, Krysna 
Miranda, and Noelle Whalen.
  Throughout the final game, the team overcame challenges, displayed 
superior skill, and dominated possession of the ball.
  This was Coach Ray Hawkins' first year as head coach; and under his 
leadership, the coaches, players, and staff built up their confidence 
to achieve their goals, and they did just that.
  Congratulations, again, to the Clarke County High School women's 
soccer team on this incredible achievement.


                  Recognizing Martha's Meals on Wheels

  Mr. CLINE. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Martha's Meals on Wheels 
in Staunton, Virginia, for 50 years of service to our local community.
  In 1973, Minister Jo Lotz of the Emmanuel Episcopal Church and Martha 
Wilkerson began preparing meals in the church for those in need for 
Staunton residents, and their efforts eventually became Martha's Meals 
on Wheels.
  Five decades later, Martha's Meals on Wheels has gone from serving 20 
people 5 days a week to now 30 to 35 people per day within the city 
limits with the help of Armstrong's Restaurant in Verona, which has 
been preparing the meals for 20 years.
  In 2019, the program fed 4,900 people, and last year fed 7,700 
people. With 60 to 80 dedicated volunteers today, the program is 
expected to feed 7,800 people this year.
  Martha's Meals on Wheels' longevity stands as a testament to the 
civic spirit of the town and an example we should all follow: to always 
lend a helping hand to others.
  I thank Martha's Meals on Wheels and the volunteers for their 
selfless service and wish them many years of success to come.

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