[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 162 (Tuesday, October 3, 2023)]
[House]
[Pages H4954-H4955]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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               HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF JACK TRICE

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Iowa 
(Mr. Feenstra) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. FEENSTRA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and 
legacy of Jack Trice--Iowa State University's first African-American 
athlete, and the namesake of the college football stadium in Ames, 
Iowa--he is an inspiration.
  Trice enrolled at Iowa State University with the desire to play 
football and graduate with a degree in animal husbandry and to help and 
support farmers.
  Tragically, 100 years ago, on October 8, 1923, Trice passed away at 
just 21 years old after sustaining severe injuries during a game.
  While his life was cut short, his legacy prevailed. In 1997, Iowa 
State University renamed their college football stadium the Jack Trice 
Stadium, and it remains the only major stadium in college football that 
is named after an African American.
  Today, Iowa State University supports thousands of students through

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the Jack Trice Character Award and Jack Trice Endowed Scholarship 
helping generations of Cyclones succeed.
  This October will mark the 100-year anniversary of Jack Trice's 
tragic death. To honor him, Iowa State will host the Jack Trice legacy 
game on October 7 and hold the ceremony at the same location where his 
funeral was 100 years ago at the central campus lawn on October 8.
  I am proud to introduce a House resolution that recognizes the life 
and legacy of Jack Trice, a young man that passed away way too soon, 
but inspired our communities and the Cyclone nation.


                      Honoring Officer Kevin Cram

  Mr. FEENSTRA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Algona 
Police Officer Kevin Cram, who was senselessly murdered while doing his 
job.
  Officer Cram was a 10-year veteran of Iowa law enforcement and a 
member of the Algona Police Department. He was also a son, husband, and 
father who is remembered as a family man and a true hero.
  Proudly wearing the badge, he dedicated his career to protecting our 
families and keeping our streets safe. Words cannot accurately express 
my gratitude for his service and sacrifice. Officer Cram gave his life 
to protect the lives of fellow Iowans.
  There is no greater sacrifice than this.
  My prayers remain with his family, the Algona Police Department, and 
everyone who knew and loved him.
  Madam Speaker, Officer Cram will never be forgotten.


            Recognizing Governor Reynolds and Kevin Reynolds

  Mr. FEENSTRA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize my friend and 
Iowa's conservative champion, Governor Kim Reynolds and her husband, 
first gentleman, Kevin Reynolds.
  We both came to the Iowa Senate together, serving the rural 
communities that power our economy and feed and fuel the world. I can 
tell you that she was the leader back then and she is still a 
tremendous leader today.
  Since day one, she delivered real victories for our State. As 
promised, she signed into law the largest tax cut in Iowa history, gave 
parents a voice in their children's education, and she secured a $1.83 
billion surplus for our State budget with no debt. She has also 
deployed the Iowa National Guard to the southern border to do what 
President Biden will not do: secure our border and protect our 
families.
  While Governor Reynolds continues her selfless work in Iowa, my 
prayers are with her family and her husband, Kevin, who was recently 
diagnosed with cancer. I have no doubt that through their faith in God 
they will overcome this challenge and they will continue delivering 
results for Iowa.
  Madam Speaker, I thank Governor Reynolds and Kevin for their 
dedication to our great State.

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