[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 24 (Tuesday, February 3, 2026)]
[House]
[Page H1970]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              HONORING BRAVE FIRST RESPONDERS IN KENTUCKY

  (Mr. COMER asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. COMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor all the brave first 
responder men and women who braved the dangerous terrain and frigid 
temperatures to help provide food and shelter, as well as to restore 
power and water to my constituents in Monroe and Allen Counties.
  Last week, south central Kentucky experienced a catastrophic snow and 
ice storm that left many thousands without power and water, some for as 
long as 5 days, all while temperatures remained below freezing.
  I especially want to recognize the workers at Tri-County Electric 
Membership Cooperative who worked all day and night, often during 
temperatures in the single digits, to restore power which was lost from 
the hundreds of power lines that completely broke from the freezing 
rain. These workers, along with our water utilities, law enforcement, 
and volunteer fire departments, deserve a huge thanks for stepping up 
and delivering in our time of need.

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