[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 108 (Tuesday, June 24, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H2892]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
CELEBRATING 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF FULKS RUN GROCERY
(Mr. Cline of Virginia was recognized to address the House for 5
minutes.)
Mr. CLINE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a beloved mainstay in
Virginia's Sixth District, Fulks Run Grocery, celebrating 75 years of
continuous and family-owned service.
Fulks Run Grocery was opened in 1949 by Navy veteran Garnett Turner
and his wife, Lena, as a general store offering a little bit of
everything. They are probably best known, though, for their award-
winning Turner country ham, using an old-fashioned sugar-cured recipe
from Garnett's grandfather.
Over the years, ownership passed from Garnett to his brother, Miles,
and wife, Marcella; to Garnett's son, Ron, and wife, Peggie; and now to
his grandson, Chad Ritchie, and wife, Anna.
Alongside General Manager Jared Bowser, they continue to proudly
serve their corner of Rockingham County and beyond.
On June 14, they gathered in celebration with live music, door
prizes, and the HamVan turning out their famous ham sandwiches. Even
the store's very first employee, Virginia Ann Fawley Hulvey, joined in.
Fulks Run Grocery isn't just a store. It is a legacy rooted in family
and community.
I congratulate the Turner family on reaching this incredible
milestone. I wish them many more years of success, and I look forward
to stopping into the store again soon.
Congratulating Stuart Hall School Boys' Basketball Team
Mr. CLINE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Stuart Hall
School boys' basketball team on winning their first 2025 VISAA Division
4 State championship.
The Dragons secured the championship with a 69-56 victory over Rise
Academy, led by standout performances from Owen Laver with 17 points,
Tiberius Fields with 16 points, and Christian Scott with 12 points.
They finished the season with a 13-game winning streak and a 19-2
record. The Dragons' dominant defense allowed the fewest points per
game in all VISAA divisions.
I again congratulate the 2024-2025 Stuart Hall boys' basketball team,
consisting of Wade Bland, Ethan Baiotto, Xavier Bland, Latham Fields,
Tiberius Fields, Harper Kauffman, Owen Laver, Cori Powell-Nisbett,
Malachi Payne, Linney Reed, and Christian Scott.
The team was led by Head Coach Jeff Lafave and Assistant Coach Rob
Hagy.
I also recognize two significant individual honors: Tiberius Fields
was named VISAA Division 4 Player of the Year, and Jeff Lafave was
named VISAA Division 4 Coach of the Year.
It is an honor to have such a program in Virginia's Sixth
Congressional District, and I wish them the best for many seasons to
come.
Requiring DHS to Report High-Risk Individual Encounters
Mr. CLINE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of the Special
Interest Alien Reporting Act.
In recent years, over 400 individuals on the terrorist watch list
have been caught trying to enter our country through our southern
border due to the failed policies of the previous administration, with
many of these individuals coming from hostile nations, like China and
Iran, which seek to do us harm. This situation demands a means for
positive change.
When we don't know who is coming in, where they are headed, or what
their intentions are, every single American community is put at risk.
That is why House Republicans are stepping up. This week, we are set
to vote on the Special Interest Alien Reporting Act. This commonsense
bill would require the Department of Homeland Security to publicly
report the number of high-risk individuals encountered at the border
because without transparency, there is no accountability. Without
accountability, our national security is on the line.
This critical legislation is not just necessary but vital. It puts
the American people first.
We will keep fighting to secure our border and protect every American
citizen.
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