[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 187 (Tuesday, December 17, 2024)]
[House]
[Pages H7244-H7245]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   RECOGNIZING HENRY ``JACK'' ROEMER

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from 
North Carolina (Ms. Foxx) for 5 minutes.
  Ms. FOXX. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize Jack Roemer of Winston-
Salem, North Carolina, who will celebrate his 100th birthday on 
December 20.
  There are so many positive things to say about Jack. He is one of the 
most kindhearted, salt-of-the-earth, intelligent, and witty people I 
have ever met. He had a long and successful career at R.J. Reynolds 
Tobacco Company, where he served as general counsel, vice president, 
and a member of the board of directors. He is also a World War II Navy 
veteran and served as an officer on an LST, or a landing ship, tank.

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  The world would be a much better place if there were more Jack 
Roemers in it. May Jack treasure this monumental milestone as he 
celebrates with family and friends. Happy 100th birthday to Jack, and 
may God continue to bless him and give him many more years on Earth.


             Admiration for Representative Jennifer Wexton

  Ms. FOXX. Madam Speaker, I want to say how much I admire Jennifer 
Wexton and the role model she has been as she has struggled with her 
disease.
  We saw her here on the floor a few minutes ago, and I commend her for 
her willingness to speak openly about the challenges that she is facing 
and to show the world that one can deal with such a debilitating 
disease and continue to work for her constituents. I commend her for 
what she has done.

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