[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 61 (Wednesday, April 10, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H2258]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         CELEBRATING PAGE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL'S 100TH ANNIVERSARY

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
Virginia (Mr. Cline) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. CLINE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in celebration of the 100th 
anniversary of Page Memorial Hospital.
  For the last century, Page Memorial Hospital has dedicated their 
resources to serving residents of Page County and beyond. This year, 
Page Memorial was named a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital by The 
Chartis Center for Rural Health. As a critical access hospital, they 
provide a wide range of services that are vital to maintaining good 
health and inspiring overall wellness across Virginia's Sixth District.
  In 2014, the hospital moved into a new 67,700-square-foot replacement 
facility, which features private inpatient rooms, an expanded emergency 
department and greatly enhanced transitional care program for patients 
who require additional nursing and rehabilitation care after being 
discharged from the hospital.
  The hospital also has a state-of-the-art outpatient rehab center, 
which brings all of the physical, occupational, and speech therapy 
services together to provide patients with better coordination of care 
while increasing patient safety.

  I am so grateful to have them serving Page County and all the folks 
across Virginia's Sixth District. I thank Page Memorial Hospital for 
100 years of care, and I wish them the best and most successful 100 
more years to come.


            Congratulating Salem High School Forensics Team

  Mr. CLINE. Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate the Salem High School 
forensics team for making history by winning its 18th consecutive State 
championship. The team dominated the class 4 field with a 40-17 win 
over the runner up.
  These champions include senior Kade Lakin who led the team with his 
third straight Serious Duo championship this year with sophomore Bella 
Poarch. Along with Poarch, Salem had several first-time State 
champions, including Lebron Parsell in Extemporaneous Speaking, Claire 
Rawlins in Impromptu Speaking, Noah Lovern Storytelling, Charlie Bain 
in Humorous, and eighth grader Tara Farrokhpoor in Prose.
  Since 2004, Salem has won 99 individual event championships in 
forensics. Coach Mark Ingerson has done an incredible job of driving 
home the importance of teamwork amongst the students, and his 
leadership has bolstered the team's success.
  I congratulate the participants, parents, coaches, and staff for this 
incredible win and making this milestone possible.


 Congratulating Kate Collins Middle School and Waynesboro High School 
                            Beta Club Teams

  Mr. CLINE. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to recognize the remarkable 
students of the Kate Collins Middle School and Waynesboro High School 
beta clubs for their outstanding achievements in winning first place at 
the Virginia Beta Convention in Hampton.
  The young Virginians from Kate Collins Middle School showcased their 
exceptional talent and skills, with Preston Stacy winning first place 
in Accessory Design, and Emma Loyacano securing second place in Onsite 
Art Drawing. The team of Parker Newton, Archer Craft, Asher Shepherd, 
and Sophia Williams earned second place in Musicology.
  I also want to celebrate Waynesboro High School's beta club, 
returning triumphantly to the State convention for the first time since 
2019.
  The Quiz Bowl team, made up of Jacob Hostetter, Tac Shepherd, Josh 
Short, and Colton Redifer showed unparalleled academic prowess, earning 
first place and being crowned State champions.
  I wish them the best of luck as they advance to the National Beta 
Club Convention in Savannah, Georgia.
  Please join me in congratulating these remarkable students and their 
advisers for their exceptional achievements.


      Congratulating Glenvar High School Men's Swim and Dive Teams

  Mr. CLINE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Glenvar High 
School men's swimming and diving teams from Virginia's Sixth 
Congressional District for their remarkable win at the Virginia High 
School League Class 2 championship.
  Their victory, by a significant margin of 238 points, underscores 
their hard work, dedication, and team unity.
  These champions include Avery Thompson, Ashton Meadows, Landon 
Cairns; and Kees VanGerven and Connor Wilkes also won four individual 
State titles.
  The victory is a testament to the support of coaches, parents, and 
the community, reflecting the values of perseverance and teamwork we 
hold dear.
  I congratulate the Glenvar men's swim and dive team on their 
championship win, it is an inspiring achievement for athletes and all 
constituents across Virginia's Sixth District.


                 Holding Secretary Mayorkas Accountable

  Mr. CLINE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to address a matter of grave 
constitutional importance. The Senate holds the solemn duty to conduct 
the impeachment trial of the Department of Homeland Security's 
Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas for high crimes and misdemeanors, a charge 
the House has clearly laid out.
  Our decision to impeach Secretary Mayorkas is not one we have taken 
lightly. For nearly a year, the House Committee on Homeland Security 
has meticulously uncovered the depths of the border crisis. The 
findings are unequivocal: Secretary Mayorkas has willfully disregarded 
the laws of the United States, betraying the trust of the American 
people and the very Constitution he swore to uphold.
  He has not only refused to comply with the law but has also made a 
mockery of our separation of powers, attacking the very foundation of 
our constitutional order.
  As the House managers deliver the articles in the next few weeks, I 
remain hopeful that the Senate will take up this matter with the 
seriousness it deserves for the sake of our Constitution, our security, 
and our American principles.

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