[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 36 (Tuesday, February 24, 2026)]
[House]
[Page H2269]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     RECOGNIZING NATHANAEL SIMMONS

  (Mr. DAVIS of North Carolina asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. DAVIS of North Carolina. Mr. Speaker, an exceptional young leader 
from eastern North Carolina, 17-year-old Nathanael Simmons, is joining 
us as my guest for the State of the Union.
  Nathanael is a senior at Mattamuskeet High School, an eighth-
generation farmer from Hyde County, and the son of Benjamin and Tonya 
Simmons.
  Since the tender age of 9, he has passionately helped on the farm 
with his family, carrying on a legacy spanning generations. With about 
15,000 farms closing this past year alone, we must support young, next-
generation farmers like Nathanael. If we are to ensure our national 
security, we must recognize and invest in the hands that feed, clothe, 
and fuel our Nation.
  Mr. Speaker, Nathanael is a true inspiration and a shining example of 
America's future. I am honored to welcome him to our Nation's Capital.

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