[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 27 (Monday, February 9, 2026)]
[House]
[Pages H2044-H2045]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  RECOGNIZING CARL AND NANCY SCHNEIDER

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Ohio 
(Mr. Taylor) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. TAYLOR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Carl and Nancy 
Schneider.
  Carl and Nancy taught music in southern Ohio for 43 years before 
retiring at the end of the 2025 school year, leaving an indelible mark 
on the arts in Ohio's Second Congressional District.
  Carl served as the band director at West Union High School, the choir 
director at Manchester briefly, and later as music supervisor across 
the whole school district. Carl built West Union's marching band from 
the ground up, starting out with only 13 students and ultimately taking 
the program to the State and national level. He led musicals, 
ensembles, and challenged students to become the best they could be.
  Having taught at several schools and across all grade levels, Nancy 
touched the lives of countless elementary students and gave them the 
skills and encouragement needed to pursue their love of music. Beyond 
the classroom, Nancy is an amazing musician herself, serving as the 
pianist for her church and previously performing at county festivals. 
In retirement, she is looking forward to spending time with her first 
grandchild and continuing to stay involved in music at schools across 
southern Ohio.

  Teachers like Carl and Nancy Schneider represent the best America has 
to offer. They are the quiet heroes who made a difference in the lives 
of countless students. Our educators deserve the highest level of 
respect and should be recognized for the amazing work they do.
  Mr. Speaker, I congratulate Carl and Nancy on their retirement, and I 
thank them for their service to our young people.


           Recognizing the Waverly High School Marching Band

  Mr. TAYLOR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Waverly High 
School marching band. The Waverly band recently had the opportunity to 
travel to Hawaii and play in the Pearl Harbor Memorial Day Parade. This 
parade is an annual event that honors veterans, survivors of the Pearl 
Harbor attack, and the men and women who actively serve in our 
incredible Armed Forces.
  As part of the ceremonies, the Waverly band played on the dock of the 
USS Missouri, which is an Iowa-class battleship used by the Navy in the 
1940s. More than 140 members of the Waverly community participated in 
this trip, including students, parents, and support staff.
  This opportunity was particularly special because of the deep 
military roots in many of the band members' families. We are forever 
grateful for those who serve in our Armed Forces and the millions of 
Americans who fought in World War II to preserve our freedoms.
  I thank the Waverly High School band for the great lengths they went 
to in order to honor our Nation's heroes.


          Recognizing the Clermont County Chamber of Commerce

  Mr. TAYLOR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Clermont 
County Chamber of Commerce. The Clermont Chamber recently earned a 
five-star accreditation from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for its 
positive impact on the community.
  Ohio's Second Congressional District has been ground zero for 
problems facing rural America. For too long, communities like the ones 
I represent have been forgotten about at the Federal level. However, 
thanks to the work of community organizations like the Clermont County 
Chamber, Ohio's Second Congressional District is making a comeback. The 
Clermont Chamber is an integral part of local economic development 
projects and supports businesses of all sizes. Their work is helping to 
build a community where Ohioans can achieve the American Dream.
  Economic development remains one of my top priorities in Congress, 
and I look forward to continuing to work with the Clermont County 
Chamber on projects that make a difference in southern Ohio.
  Mr. Speaker, I congratulate the Clermont Chamber on their commendable 
achievement.

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