[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 183 (Tuesday, December 10, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H6542]
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                HONORING REPRESENTATIVE EARL BLUMENAUER

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
Arkansas (Mr. Womack) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. WOMACK. Mr. Speaker, I would be remiss if I didn't acknowledge 
the last speaker, my friend, Earl Blumenauer.
  It was a source of pride for me to be here on the floor this morning 
and see the gentleman's last speech on the floor of the House of 
Representatives. Though we may disagree on policy, and we have many 
times, I count the gentleman as a dear friend and colleague. It has 
been a great honor to serve with my colleague Earl, and this place is 
going to miss him.
  The gentleman has made me a better Congressman, and he has made me a 
better person. I congratulate the gentleman and wish him the best.


                 Congratulating the Greenwood Bulldogs

  Mr. WOMACK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Arkansas' 6A State 
football champions, the Greenwood Bulldogs, after a convincing 61-35 
victory over Shiloh Christian Saturday at Little Rock's War Memorial 
Stadium.
  The Bulldogs went back to back in winning their 12th overall State 
title. I commend Head Coach Chris Young and his staff and players for 
another thrilling chapter in Greenwood football with this perfect and 
magical 13-0 season.
  Mr. Speaker, this title is not without tragedy. Earlier in the 
season, a house fire took the life of one of Greenwood's finest 
athletes, 18-year-old Isaiah ``Ike'' Arrington; his 46-year-old mother, 
Wendy Medrano; and his 5-year-old sister, Vivian.
  This season was dedicated to the memory of Ike and his family. The 
motivation to make this a season to remember helped Greenwood not only 
bring home the trophy but record its 70th consecutive home win in the 
process.
  I congratulate Greenwood. Their Bulldog pride is showing today, and 
they have made all of us Arkansas Proud.

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