[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 99 (Tuesday, June 10, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H2580]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             RECOGNIZING NEW FREEDOM FARM AND LOIS McGILL 

  (Mr. Cline of Virginia was recognized to address the House for 5 
minutes.)
  Mr. CLINE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the remarkable 
impact of New Freedom Farm in Botetourt County, Virginia, and to honor 
its founder, Lois Dawn McGill, as she prepares for a well-deserved 
retirement.
  Since 2016, New Freedom Farm has served as a place of healing for 
veterans, first responders, and rescue animals, offering a sanctuary 
where pain met purpose and isolation gave way to hope.
  Through Lois' tireless dedication, lives were transformed and bonds 
were forged between heroes and horses. As the farm prepares to close on 
July 31, we reflect not with sorrow but with deep gratitude. The legacy 
of New Freedom Farm will live on in the hearts it healed and the 
community it united.
  Mr. Speaker, I thank Lois for her vision, compassion, and unwavering 
service. She has left an indelible mark on all she has touched.

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             Honoring Retirement of Fire Chief Tim Williams

  Mr. CLINE. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize and commend an 
extraordinary public servant, Shenandoah County Fire Chief Tim 
Williams, who will retire on October 1 after an astounding 50 years of 
dedicated service in fire and rescue.
  Chief Williams began his journey as a volunteer with the Strasburg 
Volunteer Fire Department in 1975. He went on to serve 25 years with 
Fairfax County, ultimately retiring as a captain, and then brought his 
leadership to Shenandoah County, where he has served since 2005, 
including the past 9 years as chief.
  Chief Williams has been a unifying force, skillfully bridging the gap 
between volunteer companies and career staff. Under his leadership, the 
department launched a strategic plan that brought all stakeholders 
together and set a path for the future. His guidance has ensured 
operational readiness and the expansion of essential services, even as 
challenges grew more complex.
  Chief Williams leaves behind a legacy of integrity, collaboration, 
and tireless dedication. I thank him for his service, leadership, and 
enduring commitment to the safety of our communities. He has truly 
earned this next chapter in his life.


                 Eliminating Wasteful Federal Spending

  Mr. CLINE. Mr. Speaker, the House is finally doing what the American 
people have demanded for years. We are cutting wasteful spending and 
restoring fiscal sanity.
  This week, we are voting on a rescission package sent by President 
Trump to eliminate $9.4 billion in reckless spending. That includes $3 
million for Iraqi Sesame Street, $500,000 for electric buses in Rwanda, 
and millions more for climate projects in Southeast Asia and Latin 
America, as well as taxpayer dollars that have been flowing to radical 
gender ideology programs around the world. That is not the role of the 
Federal Government, and that is not an appropriate use of taxpayer 
dollars of American citizens.
  Taxpayer dollars should not be used to fund woke projects overseas or 
bloated government programs at home. They should be funding efforts 
that protect our border, defend our Nation, and serve the American 
people.
  House Republicans promised to root out waste, fraud, and abuse. H.R. 
4 keeps that promise and takes a critical step forward toward a leaner, 
more accountable government. I urge my colleagues to support it.

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