[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 72 (Wednesday, April 30, 2025)]
[House]
[Pages H1732-H1733]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 COMMEMORATING COMMUNITY COLLEGE MONTH

  (Mr. Ciscomani of Arizona was recognized to address the House for 5 
minutes.)
  Mr. CISCOMANI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today as a cosponsor of H. Res. 
340, commemorating April as Community College Month to honor and 
recognize the more than 1,000 public, Tribal, and independent community 
colleges across the U.S.
  Specifically, I want to highlight my alma mater, Pima Community 
College, and others from Arizona's Sixth Congressional District, 
Cochise College, Eastern Arizona College, and Central Arizona College.
  Together with colleges across the Nation, these institutions serve 
over 10 million students, equipping them with the skills they need to 
thrive and succeed.
  My time at Pima Community College was deeply impactful and gave me 
the tools that I needed to pursue my own American Dream, a dream that I 
am so blessed to live every single day.
  For decades, community colleges have empowered students of all ages 
and backgrounds with the knowledge, certification, and hands-on skills 
they need to thrive and succeed. From nurses to welders, teachers to 
construction workers, and so much more, community colleges are 
responsible for training the workforce that drives our economy forward.
  As we wrap up the month, I am proud to celebrate the vital role 
community colleges play in supporting our students, building 
communities, expanding opportunities, and strengthening our Nation.

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                    Congratulating Michael Humphries

  Mr. CISCOMANI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to thank Michael Humphries 
for his distinguished service as Nogales Port of Entry director.
  After taking over Arizona's busiest border crossing in 2017, Director 
Humphries instituted policies that kept communities safe from dangerous 
contraband while ensuring trade and commerce continued to flow 
smoothly.
  He uncovered record hauls of deadly fentanyl and other dangerous 
drugs and made sure that essential products like food and medical 
equipment made it through the port of entry without interruption, even 
during the COVID pandemic.
  His efforts were critical to strengthening the security at our border 
while supporting economic vitality in southern Arizona.
  On behalf of Arizona's Sixth Congressional District, I extend my 
deepest gratitude to Director Humphries for his years of service and 
wish him the very best during his well-deserved retirement.


           Celebrating Casa Grande Fire Department Promotions

  Mr. CISCOMANI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the hard work, 
dedication, and courage of seven outstanding members of the Casa Grande 
Fire Department and congratulate them on a well-deserved promotion.
  Congratulations to Captain Matthew Farmer, Chief Tony Fornaro, 
Battalion Chief Ryan Littrell, and Engineers Iveta Murray, Garrett 
Walker, Jose Serrano, and Tyler Bogart.

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  Their courage and selflessness keep our community safe. It is deeply 
honorable and much appreciated. I thank them for their service.
  Congratulations on a well-deserved promotion.


               Congratulating Orange Grove Middle School

  Mr. CISCOMANI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Arizona's 
Sixth Congressional District's own Orange Grove Middle School's eighth 
grade class for their big victory in the classroom, sweeping the 
Arizona Council on Economic Education's Economics Challenge.
  This competition allows students to compete and test their knowledge 
on economics, monetary policy, international trade, and even the stock 
market.
  What an incredibly bright group of young students. I know I 
definitely wasn't studying monetary policy in eighth grade like they 
are right now.
  Since January, 32 students have been hard at work, voluntarily 
spending their Sundays preparing for this competition.
  To all the students, teachers, and parents who had a role in this 
amazing achievement, I thank them for their dedication. They have 
proven themselves and made their school and community incredibly proud. 
They should enjoy this victory. They earned it.

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