[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 140 (Tuesday, September 10, 2024)]
[House]
[Pages H5103-H5104]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      CONGRATULATING CALEB GILBERT

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
Virginia (Mr. Cline) for 5 minutes.

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  Mr. CLINE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize an extraordinary 
young man, Caleb Gilbert, the world champion of the 86th annual All-
American Soap Box Derby in Akron, Ohio, where he represented 
Harrisonburg, Virginia, to claim first place in the super stock 
division.
  Starting at just 7 years old, Caleb has dedicated countless hours to 
this sport, logging thousands of miles up and down the East Coast to 
compete in every kind of weather: rain, shine, and even snow. Last 
year, he became the national rally point champion in the stock 
division, racking up an impressive 1,198 points.
  His family: his father, Ron; his mother, Mary; and his younger 
sister, Gracelyn have been his steadfast support, being by his side as 
he spent hours meticulously assembling and calibrating his car, which 
was painted to echo the iconic guitar of Eddie Van Halen.
  The Soap Box Derby community is full of camaraderie, helping to keep 
the spirit of this uniquely American tradition alive. Caleb has 
received mentorship from engineers in the automotive and aviation 
industries, and he has built lasting friendships with fellow 
competitors from around the country.

  Madam Speaker, please join me in congratulating Caleb Gilbert, our 
all-American Soap Box Derby world champion.


 Congratulating the North Cross School Boys' Tennis Team Winning VISAA 
                     Division II State Championship

  Mr. CLINE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the North 
Cross School boys' tennis team from Roanoke, Virginia, for winning the 
2024 Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association Division II 
State championship. This momentous win marks a historic three-peat for 
the Raiders, who went 16 and 1 this season and now have added a fifth 
boys' tennis State championship to North Cross School's trophy cabinet.
  The roster, consisting of Tyler Bloomfield, Attilio Ciccozzi, Jamey 
Davis, Jacob Juneau, Christian Lang, George Lugar, Henry Lugar, Shar 
Nanda, Anderson Ratliff, Sam Schaefer, Paul Schaefer, Nikheel Sherigar, 
and Abram Sherman, exemplified the values of hard work and 
perseverance. Their individual and collective achievements serve as a 
true testament to their commitment to excellence.
  I commend North Cross School Head Coach Jim Shaefer and Assistant 
Coach Ryan Schlachter for their unwavering dedication to nurturing a 
team of such extraordinary talents.
  I want to highlight the remarkable accomplishments of first-team all-
State members Henry Lugar and George Lugar, and second-team all-State 
Jacob Juneau and Tyler Bloomfield.
  Madam Speaker, once again, I congratulate the North Cross Raiders 
boys' tennis team on this incredible accomplishment, and I wish them 
the best for seasons to come.


             Honoring the Life and Work of P. Buckley Moss

  Mr. CLINE. Madam Speaker, I rise to honor the life and work of the 
late Patricia Buckley Moss.
  Widely known as P. Buckley Moss, or Pat, she was born and raised in 
New York where she received fine arts and graphic design degrees. She 
later moved to Waynesboro, Virginia, in 1964 with her husband and 
children, and it was here that she drew some of the greatest 
inspirations for her art, from scenic landscapes with flocks of 
Canadian geese to the campuses of her alma maters and especially the 
Mennonite and Amish subjects who became synonymous with Pat's art.
  Her paintings perfectly captured the nostalgic feelings of home for 
so many Shenandoah Valley residents. Her ability to portray these 
familiar sights in a way that resonated with her audiences earned her 
the nickname ``the people's artist.''
  Her talents extended to numerous philanthropic efforts, and she 
became a role model and champion for children's causes. Many local 
students will remember her visits to their art classes or her yearly 
invitations to decorate The Barn's Christmas tree with ornaments of 
their own design.
  Through the donations of her art and the P. Buckley Moss Society, 
over $2 million have been raised for charities, endowed scholarships, 
and grants to assist aspiring art students and teachers. Although Pat 
is no longer with us, her art and generosity will leave a lasting 
impact on the Sixth Congressional District community.

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