[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 80 (Tuesday, May 13, 2025)]
[House]
[Pages H1952-H1953]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          HONORING TOM NICHOLS

  (Mr. Hill of Arkansas was recognized to address the House for 5 
minutes.)
  Mr. HILL of Arkansas. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize my 
good friend, Tom Nichols, a longtime radio host and owner of KVRE, a 
beloved radio station in Hot Springs Village, Arkansas.
  Through nearly seven decades on the radio, Tom has done more than 
inform and entertain. He has a trusted voice, a steady presence, and a 
true reflection of the character and kindness that define Arkansas at 
its best.
  His show, ``Ask Your Neighbor,'' has been on the air for 45 years. It 
is a daily reminder of the value of connection, offering a place where 
neighbors can come together, share what matters, and strengthen the 
bonds of community.
  Therefore, it is with great pride that we recognize Tom Nichols today 
for his induction in the Arkansas Walk of Fame, an honor that he has 
earned many times over for his outstanding contributions to our 
community.

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                   Celebrating Raye Montague's Legacy

  Mr. HILL of Arkansas. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
late Raye Montague, whose creativity has earned her a place on the 2025 
American Innovation $1 Coin, representing our State of Arkansas.
  In 1972, Mrs. Montague made history by creating the first computer-
generated rough draft of a naval ship, the USS Oliver Hazard Perry. 
This was a groundbreaking achievement that revolutionized ship design.
  Mrs. Montague's work has not only reshaped the U.S. Navy's approach 
to engineering, but demonstrated the transformative power of technology 
in the defense of our country.
  Ultimately, for Mrs. Montague's efforts, she was inducted into the 
Arkansas Black Hall of Fame and the Arkansas Women's Hall of Fame. In 
addition, she was awarded the Meritorious Civilian Service Award by the 
U.S. Navy.
  Upon her return to Little Rock, I was pleased to meet Mrs. Montague 
and hear her inspirational story firsthand. Montague's visionary coin 
design was chosen by the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee. The coin 
depicts Mrs. Montague and the ship that she crafted with her 
groundbreaking model.
  It is fitting that we celebrate Mrs. Raye Montague's legacy. Years 
later,

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her work continues to inspire creativity in the field of engineering 
and technology.


                     Commending Dr. Christina Drale

  Mr. HILL of Arkansas. Madam Speaker, I rise today to commend Dr. 
Christina Drale, the chancellor of the University of Arkansas at Little 
Rock for receiving the E. Joseph Savoie Chief Executive Leadership 
award.
  This prestigious honor recognizes presidents and chancellors who 
demonstrate exceptional leadership in advancing innovation and 
collaboration within their institutions. Dr. Drale is the first 
Arkansan in over a decade to receive and earn this recognition.
  She became the chancellor 5 years ago after serving as the interim 
executive vice chancellor and provost at UA Little Rock.
  From the beginning, she led with purpose, implementing significant 
changes to strengthen the university, such as implementing a 
partnership program with local businesses, offering employees 
scholarships for tuition, and other education opportunities at the 
university. Additionally, under her leadership, UA Little Rock has seen 
historic enrollment growth and improved retention rates.
  These are just a few of the examples that highlight her outstanding 
service, accomplishments, and visionary leadership in higher education 
in central Arkansas. Madam Speaker, I offer congratulations to Dr. 
Drale.

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