[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 39 (Tuesday, March 5, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H784]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING SECRETARY BILL NORTHEY

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from 
Iowa (Mrs. Miller-Meeks) for 5 minutes.
  Mrs. MILLER-MEEKS. Madam Speaker, today, I am proud to recognize the 
passing of Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey.
  Secretary Northey's tenure as Iowa's Secretary of Agriculture left a 
remarkable legacy and included countless contributions to Iowa's 
agricultural heritage and Iowa's agricultural landscape.
  Under his leadership, Iowa saw significant advancements in 
conservation practices, soil health initiatives, and water quality 
improvement efforts.
  Beyond his policy achievements, Secretary Northey was known for his 
genuine kindness, approachability, and dedication to serving the people 
of Iowa.
  Secretary Northey's legacy will inspire future generations to 
continue to his work and uphold his vision for a vibrant and prosperous 
Iowa.
  Bill's love for Iowa and Iowa agriculture was known to all, and his 
dedication to our farmers and the environment will be sorely missed.


                        Recognizing 51st RAGBRAI

  Mrs. MILLER-MEEKS. Madam Speaker, today, I am thrilled to share 
exciting details about the upcoming 2024 Register's Annual Great 
Bicycle Ride Across Iowa, also known as RAGBRAI.
  Earlier this year, it was announced that the route of the 51st 
edition of this renowned bicycle ride will cross southern Iowa towns 
for the first time in 5 years. The route will extend 424 miles from 
Glenwood to Burlington, Iowa. At the end of the ride, cyclists can take 
on the challenge and power their way up Snake Alley.
  The ride will take place this summer from July 21 to July 27, and I 
look forward to cheering on everyone who will participate in this 
upcoming adventure.


                     Congratulating Andrew Martino

  Mrs. MILLER-MEEKS. Madam Speaker, I wish my nephew, Andrew Martino, a 
blessed confirmation.
  Congratulations, Andrew, on this milestone.


                       Recognizing Caitlin Clark

  Mrs. MILLER-MEEKS. Madam Speaker, I have introduced this resolution 
with the entire Iowa delegation. This resolution congratulates Iowa 
native Caitlin Clark on becoming the National Collegiate Athletic 
Association's Division 1 basketball leading scorer.
  Whereas, on March 3, 2024, during a baseball game between the 
University of Iowa Hawkeyes and the Ohio State University Buckeyes, 
Caitlin Clark, referred to in this preamble as Clark, became the 
National Collegiate Athletic Association, referred to in this preamble 
as NCAA, Division 1 basketball all-time leading scorer;

  Whereas, because of Clark and the University of Iowa Hawkeyes women's 
basketball team, referred to in this preamble as the Hawkeyes, women's 
sports are being covered and talked about at the national level in the 
United States with the same fervor as men's sports;
  Whereas, the Hawkeyes have sold out games at home at the Carver-
Hawkeye Arena and on the road in arenas across the United States;
  Whereas, every sold-out game is full of young girls watching Clark 
and the Hawkeyes demonstrate the excitement, competition, and fun that 
is possible because of women's sports;
  Whereas, women's sports serve as an important way for young girls to 
develop discipline, teamwork, confidence, and leadership skills, and 
the achievements of female athletes should be celebrated;
  Whereas, Clark serves as a role model, demonstrating that dreams are 
achievable with hard work and dedication;
  Whereas, Iowans are proud of Clark and thankful for the opportunity 
to watch Clark, one of the greatest athletes to ever play basketball, 
compete for the Hawkeyes:
  Now, therefore, be it resolved that the House of Representatives 
congratulates Caitlin Clark on becoming the National Collegiate 
Athletic Association Division 1 basketball all-time leading scorer and 
respectfully requests that the Clerk of the House of Representatives 
transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to Caitlin Clark; the 
athletic director of the University of Iowa, Beth Goetz; and the head 
coach of the University of Iowa Hawkeyes women's basketball team, Lisa 
Bluder.
  Go Hawks.

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