[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 15 (Thursday, January 22, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E69-E70]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING NANCY CAROLE LONG

                                 ______
                                 

                            HON. TRENT KELLY

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 22, 2026

  Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize 
Nancy Carole Long of Saltillo, Mississippi, for her many years of 
faithful service to the music ministry of SMC and for her dedication to 
music education in the Saltillo community. For decades, Nancy played an 
important role in the life of the church, and members of the 
congregation, along with friends and family, recently gathered to honor 
her upon her well-earned retirement as the church's longtime pianist.
  In addition to her service at the church, Nancy has also shared her 
love of music as a music teacher at Saltillo Elementary School, where 
she inspired countless students and helped foster an appreciation for 
the arts at an early age.
  Throughout her years of service, Nancy shared her musical gifts with 
humility, consistency, and a servant's heart. Her music helped

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guide worship each week, creating a meaningful atmosphere of praise and 
reflection for generations of congregants.
  In recognition of her lasting impact, the church's newly renovated 
choir room has been dedicated as the Nancy Carole Long Choir Room, a 
lasting tribute to her commitment to excellence and devotion to the 
ministry of music.
  Nancy's influence extends beyond her time at the piano and the 
classroom. Her faithfulness and kindness have left a lasting mark on 
her church, her students, and the Saltillo community, and her legacy 
will continue to be felt for years to come.