[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 4 (Wednesday, January 7, 2026)]
[House]
[Page H105]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





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                        RECOGNIZING MARY KRINKIE

  (Mrs. Fischbach of Minnesota was recognized to address the House for 
5 minutes.)
  Mrs. FISCHBACH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and recognize the 
distinguished career of Mary Krinkie.
  For 25 years, Mary has served as the vice president of government 
relations at the Minnesota Hospital Association. She is widely regarded 
as one of the most persuasive voices for Minnesota's healthcare systems 
and patient care.
  I have had the honor to work with her on various issues, both here in 
Congress and in the Minnesota State Senate. Her dedication to the 
healthcare community has left a permanent mark on Minnesota.
  Mr. Speaker, I thank Mary for her decades of service, and I wish her 
a long, happy, and well-deserved retirement.


                   Recognizing Richard ``Dick'' Pesek

  Mrs. FISCHBACH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a 
distinguished member of the Minnesota agricultural community.
  I congratulate Dick Pesek of Taunton, Minnesota, who has been named 
the Minnesota 2025 Cattleman of the Year. This honor is well-deserved 
recognition for his decades of hard work, dedication to the livestock 
industry, and deep commitment to his community.
  We commend Mr. Pesek for upholding the best traditions of American 
agriculture.


           Recognizing Jilian Schoenfeld and Brayden VanDyke

  Mrs. FISCHBACH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Jilian 
Schoenfeld and Brayden VanDyke from Russell-Tyler-Ruthton High School 
for their first-place finishes at the FFA Winter Leadership Summit.
  Jilian placed first in the employment skills competition, and Brayden 
placed first in the English creed speaking event. Their hard work and 
commitment are a credit to their school and community.
  I congratulate Jilian and Brayden on their victories.

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