[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 94 (Wednesday, June 3, 2026)]
[House]
[Pages H3780-H3781]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       RECOGNIZING GIRL SCOUTS JORDYN OLSON AND SUMMER FUNKHOUSER

  (Mrs. Fischbach of Minnesota was recognized to address the House for 
5 minutes.)
  Mrs. FISCHBACH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Jordyn Olson 
and Summer Funkhouser from Fergus Falls. They were recently awarded the 
prestigious Girl Scout Bronze Award, the highest honor a Girl Scout 
Junior can achieve. This award requires dedication, teamwork, and a 
true commitment to creating lasting change in the community.
  These bright young ladies partnered with the Fergus Falls Community 
Food Shelf to create accessible, kid-friendly meal options for local 
families. Together, they designed a ``by kids, for kids'' recipe 
brochure featuring meals and snacks made entirely from items commonly 
found in a weekly food distribution box. These brochures are now being 
distributed directly to local families.
  Mr. Speaker, I congratulate Summer and Jordyn on their achievement.


                   Celebrating the Tracy FFA Chapter

  Mrs. FISCHBACH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the success of 
the Tracy FFA Chapter at the 2026 Minnesota State Convention. They had 
a great showing, including their livestock team taking first place.
  The winning team consisted of Carson Lanoue, Melaina Ankrum, Lawton 
Verlinde, Nolan Verlinde, and Callie Johns. These students dedicated 
hours to practices, reviewing data, and mastering the professional 
reasoning required for judging livestock. Their hard work paid off, and 
they will now advance to compete at the national level in Indianapolis.
  I am proud of these students for their dedication, teamwork, and 
commitment to excellence. They are shining examples of what our 
students in western Minnesota can achieve. Please join me in 
congratulating Tracy FFA on their historic performance, and I wish them 
good luck in Indianapolis this fall.

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                        Recognizing Lois Widmark

  Mrs. FISCHBACH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a true American 
hero from Ivanhoe, Minnesota: Lois Widmark.
  At 104 years old, Lois recently received well-deserved recognition 
for her extraordinary service during World War II. Serving in the Navy 
WAVES, Lois was stationed in Washington, D.C., where she worked as a 
code breaker, utilizing complex machinery to decrypt enemy information.
  Lois joined the service because she wanted to do more for our Nation. 
Her vital, top-secret work contributed to the Allied victory and helped 
to protect the freedoms that we hold so dear.
  Last week, in a special ceremony at her home, Lois was presented with 
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Minnesota World War II Memorial Dedication Medal. It is a privilege to 
recognize Lois for her patriotism and her legacy.
  On behalf of Minnesota's Seventh District, I thank Lois for her 
service to our country. We are honored to have such a remarkable 
veteran in our community.


                 Recognizing Redwood Falls Woman's Club

  Mrs. FISCHBACH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate and 
celebrate the Redwood Falls Woman's Club on their 125th anniversary.
  Founded in 1901, this organization has been a pillar of the Redwood 
Falls community. Through generations of leadership and the dedication 
of its members, these women have left a lasting impression on the area. 
Their longevity is a testament to the power of civic duty and community 
service.
  I extend my gratitude and congratulations to the members of the 
Redwood Falls Woman's Club, past and present, thanking them for 125 
years of service, leadership, and dedication to making Redwood Falls a 
wonderful place to live.

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