[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 53 (Monday, March 24, 2025)]
[House]
[Pages H1194-H1195]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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        KEATON BEASLEY TEACHES IMPORTANCE OF FINANCIAL LITERACY

  (Mr. Hill of Arkansas was recognized to address the House for 5 
minutes.)
  Mr. HILL of Arkansas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Keaton 
Beasley of Simmons Bank.
  Keaton is a graduate of Henderson State University, a member of the 
Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity, and a banker in Little Rock.
  Keaton exemplifies the ethos of a community banker, frequently 
working with children, adults, and seniors to teach them the importance 
of financial literacy. His efforts prove it is never too late or too 
early to learn how to manage your finances.
  As a former community banker, I admire his efforts to uplift his 
community and help those around him build a stronger foundation in 
finance.
  I look forward to seeing Keaton's continued impact in central 
Arkansas

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and wish him the best of luck in his bright future in banking.


         Honoring John Edward Hain, Jr., on His 100th Birthday

  Mr. HILL of Arkansas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor John Edward 
Hain, Jr., who celebrated his 100th birthday on March 20.
  A Little Rock native, John graduated from Catholic High School at age 
in 1941 and is currently the school's oldest living alumnus.
  He is a World War II veteran. John was drafted at 18 and served in 
England, Belgium, Germany, France, and the Netherlands as an Army 
corporal in the field artillery attachment of the 5th Army Division, 
the 9th Army spearhead, the 5th Armored Division, and the 29th Division 
in Operation Kaput.
  John married his wife, Beverly, in 1947. They have 5 daughters, 17 
grandchildren, and 19 great-grandchildren.
  After his service to our Nation in World War II, he worked at the 
Krebs Brothers Supply Company as a traveling salesman, and he retired 
as president of Krebs after working there for 50 years.
  I thank John for his long service to our community, and I 
congratulate him on reaching this amazing milestone.


                            PAWS for Justice

  Mr. HILL of Arkansas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of 
Susan Bradshaw and Fawn Borden of PAWS for Justice.
  PAWS for Justice is an Arkansas charity that provides courthouse 
facility dogs to assist witnesses and victims as they go through 
difficult court proceedings. For children who are recounting 
heartbreaking terrible events, these dogs provide comfort and support 
to make those difficult moments just a little bit better.
  While these dogs can often cost courthouses around $50,000 each, PAWS 
for Justice provides them free of charge.
  As a proud owner of my great pup, Taft, I have an incredible 
appreciation for PAWS for Justice's efforts and thank them for their 
hard work in providing comfort for those who need it the most.


                        Recognizing Lance Restum

  Mr. HILL of Arkansas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Lance 
Restum, director of community relations for the Arkansas Travelers 
baseball team.
  Lance has been with the championship-winning Travelers since 2006 and 
is the founder of the Arkansas Travelers Youth Foundation.
  Since 2021, the foundation has been introducing kids across the 
Natural State to America's pastime. They provide baseball clinics, 
equipment, grants, and scholarships to get kids active and interested 
in baseball.
  Lance and the foundation's work serve as an excellent example for 
those of us who want to make a difference in our communities.
  I wish Lance and the Arkansas Travelers the best of luck in their new 
season, and I look forward to my next game at Dickey-Stephens Park.

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