[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 194 (Tuesday, November 18, 2025)]
[House]
[Pages H4717-H4718]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    RECOGNIZING BRIAN ``HOOTY'' ADAM

  (Mr. EZELL asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. EZELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a distinguished 
public servant from Hancock County, Mississippi, Brian ``Hooty'' Adam, 
who will retire on December 21, 2025, after more than four decades of 
serving his community.

[[Page H4718]]

  Hooty began his career in 1985 as a firefighter, answering the call 
when his neighbors needed him most. In 2003, he became director of 
Hancock Emergency Management Agency, a role he has carried with steady 
leadership for 22 years.
  During that time, he guided the county through countless emergencies; 
destructive storms; and, most notably, the unimaginable challenges of 
Hurricane Katrina. Through every crisis, Hooty was a source of 
strength--calm, prepared, and fully committed to protecting the people 
of Hancock County, Mississippi. His leadership saved lives, 
strengthened emergency response across our region, and set a standard 
of service that we should all admire.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in thanking Hooty Adam 
for his extraordinary dedication and in wishing him the very best in 
his well-earned retirement.

                          ____________________