[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 200 (Monday, December 1, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H4910]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF SARAH BECKSTROM

  (Mr. Joyce of Pennsylvania was recognized to address the House for 5 
minutes.)
  Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the 
life and the legacy of U.S. Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, a 20-year-
old from West Virginia, who was killed while defending Washington, 
D.C., during an assignment with the National Guard.
  In Sarah's 2 years of service, she was distinguished, admirable, and 
a highly respected individual. Her assassination is nothing more than 
despicable.
  The National Guard in Washington has aided immensely in cracking down 
on crime. Yet, they have been vilified with dangerous rhetoric. The 
devastation continues to arise.
  On the day before Thanksgiving, America lost one of the best of us. 
May God watch over Sarah Beckstrom. May God comfort her loved ones and 
guide our Nation through this heartbreaking time. May we always 
recognize Sarah as an American hero, and may her sacrifice continue to 
uphold her legacy.
  Please continue to lift Andrew Wolfe, the critically injured National 
Guardsman, in your prayers, and pray that God guides him and his family 
through these challenging times.


               Regulatory Relief on Coke Oven Facilities

  Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, last week, President Trump 
signed a proclamation providing 2 years of regulatory relief from the 
Biden-era restraints on coke oven facilities.
  These facilities are essential to America's steelmaking capacity, a 
vital component of Pennsylvania's economic prosperity. Many companies 
in Pennsylvania's 13th Congressional District, including JLG 
Industries; Volvo Construction Equipment; Manitowoc Company; and 
defense firms such as Lockheed Martin, Leonardo DRS, Kongsberg Defense 
Corporation, and JWF Defense Systems, all depend on a stable and 
efficient U.S. steel supply.
  This proclamation by President Trump recognizes the need for a robust 
domestic steel supply supported by U.S. coke oven facilities across our 
Nation. By balancing environmental standards with economic growth, 
Congress must support President Trump's efforts to strengthen America's 
economic resilience and our national security.


           Honoring Shippensburg University Field Hockey Team

  Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the 
Shippensburg University field hockey team for winning the NCAA Division 
II championship.
  Overall, this year's title is the seventh national championship for 
Shippensburg field hockey. In her first season as head coach at 
Shippensburg, Rayell Wallace led the Raiders to a record of 20-3. She 
led them to the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference championship and 
the NCAA Division II championship.
  Kelly Naude's goal in overtime propelled Shippensburg to a victory in 
that title game. Kelly's post-game comments reflect the team-oriented 
spirit: ``Almost every single goal that our team has scored this year 
has been a team goal. Yes, there is one individual person who does 
touch the ball last and it goes in the goal. But every goal has been a 
team effort, and we do it for the team.''
  On behalf of everyone in Pennsylvania's 13th Congressional District, 
I congratulate Shippensburg's players and coaches for expanding upon a 
legacy of success.


                      Honoring Mayor Deborah Bargo

  Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Mayor 
Deborah Bargo of Lewistown, Pennsylvania, for her dedicated public 
service as the mayor of Lewistown since 2007.
  Beyond her leadership roles in borough government, Mayor Bargo has 
served as a member of the board of directors and the board of trustees 
for the Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs.
  A lifelong resident of Lewistown, Mayor Bargo is widely respected for 
her active engagement throughout the community. Very impressively, 
Mayor Bargo has proudly officiated at over 700 wedding ceremonies.
  On behalf of everyone in the 13th Congressional District, I express 
my personal gratitude to Mayor Bargo for her distinguished legacy and 
her commitment to the service of community.

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