[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 24 (Tuesday, February 3, 2026)]
[Senate]
[Page S468]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   RECOGNIZING MISSOURI ON A MISSION

 Mr. SCHMITT. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize the 
selfless service and commitment to serving others shown by the 
volunteers of Missouri on a Mission, lineworkers and community leaders 
from various electric cooperatives across the Show-Me-State. Whenever 
severe weather or harsh conditions damage our State's key 
infrastructure, these brave men and women are quick to respond and 
devote their energy to restoring power for impacted families.
  On January 12, 10 outstanding linemen volunteered their time and 
expertise and traveled to Jamaica to help the nation recover from 
serious damage caused by Hurricane Melissa last October. Over the next 
weeks, these heroic men restored key transmission lines, rebuilt and 
raised fallen poles, and overall helped the island nation get back to 
an even footing. I would like to briefly recognize and thank each of 
these remarkable Missourians:

       -From the Association of Missouri Electric Cooperatives, 
     Craig Moeller and Jim McCarty
       -From Black River Electric Cooperative, Chris Turner and 
     Colton Stickferd
       -From Cuivre River Electric Cooperative, Jacob Tiefenthaler 
     and Rodney Braddy
       -From Lewis County Electric Cooperative, Joe Lay
       -From Northwest Electric Power Cooperative, Eric Peeper
       -From SEMO Electric Cooperative, Jared Kelley
       -From Three Rivers Electric Cooperative, Alex Buschjost

  I am deeply grateful to each of these selfless individuals for their 
service and for their commitment to helping the people of Jamaica 
regain a sense of normalcy. Each of them exemplifies the principle of 
citizen leadership that has made our Nation great and are truly 
Heartland Heroes.

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