[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 187 (Monday, November 13, 2023)]
[House]
[Pages H5673-H5674]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from 
Iowa (Mrs. Miller-Meeks) for 5 minutes.
  Mrs. MILLER-MEEKS. Mr. Speaker, last week, the city of Davenport 
gathered to celebrate the completion of phase 2 for the Veterans 
Memorial Park located at 315 South Marquette Street.
  The new features include developments of the river outlook, the 
addition of an amphitheater, and a large mural created by Davenport 
West art teacher Dave Schaeffer. The new mural installation took the 
span of 2 years to create.
  Our veterans and their families have given so much for our great 
Nation, and we must honor our commitment to those who have served and 
remember their sacrifices.
  As a veteran, I thank our community volunteers who came together and 
dedicated time to create this project, which will impact future 
generations, in time for Veterans Day.


                     Congratulating Camryn Sattler

  Mrs. MILLER-MEEKS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Camryn 
Sattler, a standout senior cross-country athlete from Clinton High 
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who demonstrated her exceptional talent and determination at the Class 
4-A State meet on October 27.

  Camryn not only set her high school's record earlier in the year, but 
she went on to smash her own personal best by almost 23 seconds.
  I congratulate Camryn on her 13th place finish at State this year. I 
congratulate her younger sister, Carryn Sattler, for making her 
sophomore debut, finishing 65th.
  Mr. Speaker, I wish them the best of luck in their future 
competitions and endeavors.


                    Recognizing America Recycles Day

  Mrs. MILLER-MEEKS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize America 
Recycles Day. This year, America Recycles Day will be celebrated on 
Wednesday, November 15.
  Recycling in rural America is no small feat. In many cases, recycling 
in rural communities can require driving long distances to reach 
facilities that can process recycled materials.
  That is why I was proud to introduce the Recycling Infrastructure and 
Accessibility Act with Representative Mikie Sherrill. This legislation 
rethinks rural recycling programs, works with States and local 
governments to support partnerships to process recyclable materials, 
and creates good-paying jobs for our rural and underserved communities.
  This year, on America Recycles Day, I urge my colleagues to expand 
access to recycling for all communities and support the Recycling 
Infrastructure and Accessibility Act.


            Hawkeye Women's Wrestling Off to Wonderful Start

  Mrs. MILLER-MEEKS. Mr. Speaker, in 2021, the University of Iowa 
Athletics Department announced that it would become the first NCAA 
Division I, Power Five conference institution to offer women's 
wrestling as an intercollegiate program.
  This year, on November 4, the women's wrestling team officially 
kicked off their inaugural season. The Hawkeyes dominated East 
Stroudsburg, winning 43-1. On Sunday, November 5, the Hawkeyes competed 
in the Princeton Open, bringing home six gold medals. Over the weekend, 
a crowd of 8,207 people showed up for the Hawkeye women's Carver-
Hawkeye Arena debut for the Trailblazer Duals.
  The Iowa women's wrestling team is off to a wonderful start.
  The team is led by Head Coach Clarissa Chun, a two-time Olympian who 
took fifth at the 2008 Beijing Games before earning a bronze medal at 
the 2012 London Games.
  With a roster comprised of 28 impressive women, the Hawkeyes are sure 
to continue this dominance throughout the remainder of their 13-match 
season.
  Go Hawks.
  Mr. Speaker, let me also wish a happy belated birthday to my very 
good friend and former deputy chief of staff, Austin Harris.
  Happy birthday to Austin.

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