[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 18 (Wednesday, January 31, 2024)]
[Senate]
[Pages S306-S307]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                        TRIBUTE TO RUSTY WILFONG

 Mr. CASSIDY. Madam President, I rise to pay tribute to Mr. 
Rusty

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Wilfong, who is being honored with the 2023 Bill Best Humanitarian 
Award by the Rotary Club of Ruston.
  Mr. Wilfong, a first-rate cook, uses his talents to serve the 20,000-
plus-strong community of Ruston, LA. He cooks at dozens of community 
events as part of the Karl Malone Toyota Cooking Team, sponsored by the 
Louisiana Tech graduate and retired 14-time NBA All-Star.
  For example, Mr. Wilfong and his team cook every year at the 
Louisiana Tech student-athletes' welcome-back event and at every Tech 
home football game. He also cooks jambalaya for the annual radiothon 
sponsored by the Domestic Abuse Resistance Team. Based in 2023 at Super 
1 Foods in Ruston, his jambalaya encouraged people to come by, donate, 
and go on Q94.1 FM to encourage others to donate. The organization 
supports shelters, counseling, and legal services for local abuse 
victims.
  Mr. Wilfong volunteers for Rotary Club events, including at a 
crawfish boil for local first responders last spring. He does it all 
for free, for local causes that make people's lives better, and to 
honor others who serve and enrich the community. His neighbors and 
colleagues value his contributions, which is why he is receiving this 
distinguished award.
  Rusty, thank you for supporting Ruston and all of North Louisiana 
through your time and your talents. You make our State a better place 
and give a little more joy to those who support it. I ask that all of 
Louisiana join me in thanks for his service.

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