[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 109 (Friday, June 28, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H4427]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 NATION'S GREATEST FOURTH OF JULY RODEO

  (Ms. SALINAS asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. SALINAS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the St. Paul 
Rodeo.
  For nearly 88 years, St. Paul, Oregon, has been home to the beloved, 
longstanding tradition of the Nation's greatest Fourth of July rodeo.
  They sure do live up to their moniker. Just last year, the St. Paul 
Rodeo was inducted into the esteemed ProRodeo Hall of Fame as one of 
the Nation's greatest rodeos. This honor will bring more folks into St. 
Paul, which is a huge boon to the local economy.
  The momentum of achievements keeps on coming because for the first 
time ever, the rodeo will now feature the women's breakaway roping 
event, an event that requires careful precision and dedication.
  I know from personal experience how hard they work. When I was a kid, 
I competed in barrel racing for a hot minute.
  Though I have since changed my career, I am so proud of these 
decorated and talented cowgirls who stand as a beacon of excellence, 
not just in Oregon but across the Nation.
  Not to mention, celebrating America's birthday among the traditions 
of our Western heritage feels like an appropriate way to honor our 
country's freedom and liberty.
  Here is to another successful rodeo, St. Paul.

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