[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 168 (Thursday, November 14, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H5980]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         WILLCOX SOFTBALL TEAM

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
Arizona (Mr. Ciscomani) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. CISCOMANI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Willcox 
softball's little league team for their perseverance and their hard 
work.
  After winning back-to-back Arizona Little League State titles, this 
team was crowned as this West Region Champions and were invited to play 
at the World Series Tournament.
  Unfortunately, they came up a little short in a 5-2 defeat in one of 
the elimination games, but we are so proud of them.
  While they were not able to make it all the way, I know that Cochise 
County and the entire State of Arizona is incredibly proud of the 
Willcox softball's first World Series appearance.
  They are only the fifth team from southern Arizona to ever make it 
this far. They have made our district proud with their resilience and 
competitive spirit. They must keep up the great work.

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  Congratulating University of Arizona President Dr. Suresh Garimella

  Mr. CISCOMANI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the new 
president of the University of Arizona, my alma mater, Dr. Suresh 
Garimella.
  I have met and spent time with him, and I am deeply impressed with 
what I have experienced. Dr. Garimella is a tireless champion for 
students who is well suited to lead the university into an even 
brighter future. He is a passionate educator who fosters the creativity 
of his students and empowers them with the tools to pursue their own 
American Dream.
  Throughout his career, he has personally mentored 90 graduate 
students and 50 post-doctoral scholars, many of whom were placed in 
prestigious faculty positions across the United States and the world.
  Additionally, Dr. Garimella serves on the National Science Board, 
which acts as an independent body of advisers to Congress and the 
President on policy matters related to science and engineering.
  I am grateful for Dr. Garimella's leadership and look forward to 
working with him to support the university and its students.
  Bear Down.


                   Congratulating Mo Sheldon Retiring

  Mr. CISCOMANI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Mo Sheldon, 
who will be stepping down as CEO of Northern Cochise Community Hospital 
at the end of this month, and thank her for all of her invaluable work.
  Mo joined the hospital in 2020 and has successfully led them over the 
past 4 years, including during their transition to Tucson Medical 
Center in 2021.
  In FY24, Mo and I worked closely to secure $859,000 in Federal funds 
for much-needed upgrades and repairs to the main entry area and 
emergency department, which are over 50 years old.
  Mo is a pillar of her community, and she has dedicated herself to 
serving her patients and strengthening the healthcare system in our 
rural communities. Mo will be dearly missed, but her legacy of servant 
leadership will continue to echo far into the future.
  Mr. Speaker, I thank Mo for her commitment, dedication, and hard 
work. It truly made a difference in our communities. Laura and I wish 
her all the best in this next chapter in her life.

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