[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 122 (Wednesday, July 16, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H3324]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     CONGRATULATING ALEDO BEARCATS

  (Mr. Williams of Texas was recognized to address the House for 5 
minutes.)
  Mr. WILLIAMS of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the 
Aledo Bearcats on their decisive 8-1 victory in the 2025 UIL 5A 
Division I State baseball championship.
  The Bearcats concluded a historic season with their second State 
title, securing the win for the first time in 11 years. This team began 
the season with a unified goal and put in the work to bring their 
vision to life. After a hard-fought season of long practices and 
staying focused in school, these athletes, trainers, managers, and 
coaches showed dedication, strength, and an unwavering commitment to 
victory.
  I am proud that their hard work has paid off. As these talented 
students prepare for their next endeavors, I wish them the best of luck 
and blessings for an even brighter and more victorious future.
  Go Bearcats.
  In God We Trust.


               RECOGNIZING GORDON LONGHORNS BASEBALL TEAM

  Mr. WILLIAMS of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
Gordon Longhorns baseball team on a hard-fought season.
  This year, the Longhorns made school history with their first-ever 
appearance in the UIL Class 1A State championship game. Their road to 
the championship was made even more remarkable by the challenges they 
overcame this season.
  On May 18, 2025, a tornado struck Gordon, leaving the school's 
athletic facilities, baseball field, and other resources unusable 
during the most crucial part of their season. The community rallied 
around these young men as the team practiced at neighboring schools to 
continue their playoff preparations.
  The Longhorns are a testament to determination, teamwork, and the 
strength of a small Texas town recovering from a natural disaster.
  As these students prepare for their next endeavors, I wish them the 
best of luck and blessings for a brighter future.
  Go Longhorns.
  In God We Trust.


         COMMENDING BURLESON'S VICTIM ASSISTANCE POSTER PROJECT

  Mr. WILLIAMS of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
City of Burleson Police Department for their remarkable work supporting 
victims of domestic violence.
  The lifesaving Burleson victim assistance poster project began with 
one powerful phrase: If I had known someone like you existed, I would 
have gotten help sooner.
  Far too many women live in silence, unsure of where to turn, 
especially while still under the control or surveillance of an abuser. 
There is a critical gap, not in services, but in awareness and safe 
access to those services.
  Recognizing this urgent need, the leaders of Burleson, Texas, came 
together to create a simple yet profoundly effective solution: posters. 
These discreet posters are strategically placed in safe, private, and 
secure locations where a victim can view them without fear. Each one 
includes a QR code that links directly to support resources, as well as 
a hotline for those without internet access. In under 30 seconds, a 
victim can quickly connect to confidential help, shelter options, and 
emergency services.
  With the support from the Burleson Police Officers Association and 
dedicated community stakeholders, this initiative has expanded, 
reaching neighboring cities, rural areas, and locations across this 
great country.
  I thank the City of Burleson Police Department. Their leadership and 
innovation have created a vital lifeline, bringing safety and hope to 
victims of domestic abuse.
  In God We Trust.


                  RECOGNIZING COMANCHE CHIEF NEWSPAPER

  Mr. WILLIAMS of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and 
celebrate a remarkable milestone for The Comanche Chief newspaper 
located in my district.
  For over 150 years, The Comanche Chief paper has provided trustworthy 
news, thoughtful commentary, entertainment, and vital resources for the 
people of Comanche County. It has served as a reliable voice for our 
community and a living record of our shared history.
  James Claude Wilkerson first bought the newspaper in June 1925, 
beginning a proud family tradition of civic service through journalism. 
This year, the Wilkerson family is celebrating an extraordinary 
milestone of 100 years in print.
  Today, James Bradley Wilkerson is a fourth-generation owner, carrying 
on his family's legacy by serving as the paper's publisher, ensuring 
that The Comanche Chief continues to inform, engage, and uplift its 
readers.
  As the oldest continuous business institution in Comanche County, The 
Comanche Chief is more than just a newspaper. It is a pillar of our 
community for past and future generations.
  I commend the Wilkerson family for their century of stewardship, and 
I thank them for their continued commitment to delivering trustworthy 
news to the people of Texas.
  In God We Trust.

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