[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 95 (Thursday, June 4, 2026)]
[House]
[Page H3897]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       RECOGNIZING JORDAN BRAXTON

  (Mr. BELL asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. BELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate another St. Louis 
star and in honor of Pride Month. I would like to recognize Jordan 
Braxton, an incredible champion of our community.
  After identifying internally as female her entire life, Jordan made 
the decision to socially transition in her fifties. Her story is an 
inspiration to members of the LGBTQ+ community in the St. Louis region.
  Jordan has found a lifelong passion for advocacy work. Over the past 
four decades, she has educated and mobilized people to join the fight 
against the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Now, as the community empowerment 
manager for Vivent Health, she hosts educational programs and community 
engagement events for the St. Louis region and beyond.
  Mr. Speaker, I commend Jordan for her advocacy and thank her for all 
the love she pours into her work.
  I will keep fighting in Congress to protect the rights and freedoms 
of everyone, no matter how they identify.

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