[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 61 (Wednesday, April 10, 2024)]
[House]
[Pages H2261-H2262]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               CONGRATULATING REVEREND DR. DONALD RIBEIRO

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
North Carolina (Mr. Davis) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. DAVIS of North Carolina. Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate 
Reverend Dr. Donald Ribeiro from Ormondsville, North Carolina, on his 
well-earned retirement.
  Reverend Ribeiro, with his wife, Karen, has fiercely led as pastor of 
Ormondsville Original Free Will Baptist Church. For more than 40 years, 
Dr. Ribeiro has kept his promise to

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God to give back to the community, and I know he will continue to serve 
even in his retirement.
  For every call Dr. Ribeiro has taken, for every person he has 
counseled, just trying to help them get through the difficult times in 
life, for every person he has reached out to to bring them closer to 
God, we are grateful. His dedication to saving lives, both physically 
and spiritually, has touched many families in eastern North Carolina 
and around the world.
  Indeed, life is about relationships, and the most important 
relationship, as Dr. Ribeiro reminds us, is with the Lord.


                      Recognizing Dr. Jack Bagwell

  Mr. DAVIS of North Carolina. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Dr. 
Jack Bagwell, who was named North Carolina State Board of Community 
Colleges President of the Year.
  Over his past 5 years as president of the College of Albermarle, Dr. 
Bagwell has prioritized fostering deep connections and community among 
students and faculty alike.
  Dr. Bagwell received this award for his exceptional leadership 
qualities, steadfast commitment to the community college mission, and 
achievements in furthering higher education within North Carolina.
  Mr. Speaker, we are extremely proud of Dr. Bagwell's accomplishments. 
I couldn't be more thrilled, and it is fantastic to see others across 
the State are taking notice.
  Congratulations to Dr. Bagwell for making northeastern North Carolina 
extremely proud.


                       Recognizing Zamareya Jones

  Mr. DAVIS of North Carolina. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize North 
Carolina Player of the Year, Zam Jones, who is living proof that you 
can never underestimate the power of eastern North Carolina.
  Jones is one of only four North Carolina players to make the ESPN Top 
60 and is ranked number 17 in the country.
  Five-star guard Zam Jones will play college basketball in the ACC at 
North Carolina State University.
  Jones led North Pitt High School to victory in the 2024 North 
Carolina High School Athletic Association 2A Women's Basketball 
Championship.
  Recently, she helped the East clinch a tight victory over the West in 
the McDonald's All-American game.
  Mr. Speaker, Zam is a shining example of excellence in the East.

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