[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 214 (Thursday, December 18, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H6097]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     HONORING TENSE FRANKLIN BANKS

  (Ms. FOXX asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, I rise with a heavy heart to pay tribute to 
the life of Tense Franklin Banks, who passed away this week at 75.
  Tense was a gifted writer and recognized for contributions to 
preserving the history of Linville Falls and Avery County of the North 
Carolina Society of Historians.
  Tense is remembered by many as someone who had an impeccable memory 
and who believed that the preservation of local history was critical to 
pass on to future generations.
  Tense was a friend and someone I admired greatly for her talents and 
warmth. She, along with the entire Banks family, has a special place in 
my heart.
  Mr. Speaker, may God continue to provide comfort and care to the 
Banks family during this difficult time.

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