[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 8 (Wednesday, January 15, 2025)]
[House]
[Pages H151-H152]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      HONORING JANUARY VETERAN OF THE MONTH MICHAEL ``MIKE'' TRACY

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

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  Mr. ALFORD. Madam Speaker, today, I rise to honor our January Veteran 
of the Month, Michael ``Mike'' Tracy.
  Mike entered the Air Force Delayed Entry program in 1975 where he 
reported to basic training, Air Force leadership school, and Air Force 
Security Police School at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, 
Texas.
  After graduation, he was placed on orders to the 20th Security Police 
Squadron RAF Upper Heyford, England, home to the F-111E, NATO, and 
USAFE nuclear deterrent to the former Soviet Union.
  When he returned to the U.S., he maintained his service after being 
discharged in the inactive reserve. In 1982, Mike rejoined the military 
as a private in the USAR in Spokane, Washington. He attended drill 
sergeant school and U.S. Armor School. He served as a preventive 
medicine specialist in Germany and participated in Operation Desert 
Storm.
  Throughout injuries, surgeries, and reassignments, Mike served his 
country in many different roles. His final assignment brought him to 
Missouri at Whiteman Air Force Base in our district.
  Madam Speaker, I thank Mike for his dedication and service. We 
appreciate him, and we are so glad that his journey brought him to the 
great State of Missouri. We salute him today.


         Honoring Janine's Flowers, Small Business of the Month

  Mr. ALFORD. Madam Speaker, today, I rise to honor our January small 
business of the month, Janine's Flowers.
  This fantastic business in Camdenton has been serving the lake area 
with floral artistry through weddings, proms, first dates, and so many 
other special occasions.
  Janine's is a one-stop destination for all floral arrangements, 
special gifts, tuxedos, event supplies, and much more.
  Back in September, Janine's celebrated their 45th anniversary where 
Janine Bullock, the original owner, shared captivating stories about 
the humble beginnings of this business.
  It is now owned by Cassidy Dickerson, and Janine's Flowers will 
continue to make special occasions even more special. Janine was 
thrilled to pass the torch to Cassidy and knows she will build upon the 
strong foundation that was established.
  Madam Speaker, I thank Janine's Flowers for providing Missouri's 
Fourth Congressional District with the highest quality floral 
arrangements and event services. I ask Missourians to not forget about 
Janine's as Valentine's Day is coming up.
  Again, I congratulate Janine's Flowers as our January small business 
of the month.

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