[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 109 (Tuesday, June 30, 2026)]
[House]
[Pages H4330-H4331]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       RECOGNIZING HILLARY OLSON

  (Mr. Morelle of New York was recognized to address the House for 5 
minutes.)
  Mr. MORELLE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize an extraordinary 
leader, a cherished friend, and someone whose impact on Rochester will 
be felt for generations to come: Hillary Olson.
  Since arriving at the Rochester Museum & Science Center in 2018, 
Hillary has helped strengthen one of the cornerstones of our community. 
Through enormous challenges, including the pandemic, she guided the 
RMSC with vision, determination, and grace, helping ensure it emerged 
stronger than ever.
  Hillary cares deeply about this community, about its history, about 
its future, and the people who call it home. She brings warmth, 
curiosity, and an unwavering belief that institutions like the 
Rochester Museum & Science Center can inspire young people, connect 
communities, and open minds.
  Because of her leadership, countless families, students, and visitors 
have experienced the wonder of science, culture, and discovery.
  While we are sad to see her leave Rochester, we are proud to see her 
take on this next chapter, knowing she will bring with it that same 
remarkable leadership wherever she goes.
  Mr. Speaker, I wish her nothing but success, happiness, and continued 
impact in her new role and in the years ahead.


                       Recognizing Dr. Beth Paul

  Mr. MORELLE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Dr. Beth Paul as 
she concludes her tenure of as president of Nazareth University after 6 
years of remarkable leadership.
  Beth arrived at Nazareth during one of the most difficult moments in 
modern higher education, taking the helm in the midst of a global 
pandemic.
  Through steady leadership, vision, and determination, she helped 
guide the institution through extraordinary challenges while 
positioning it for a stronger future.
  Under her leadership, Nazareth embraced a historic new chapter, 
transitioning from Nazareth College to Nazareth University and 
celebrating its centennial year--milestones that will shape the 
institution for generations to come.
  Beth has been a passionate advocate for students, a champion of 
higher education, and a leader who understands that universities are 
not just places of learning. They are engines of opportunity, 
discovery, and service.
  On behalf of my entire community, I thank my dear friend Dr. Beth 
Paul for her leadership, her service, and her unwavering commitment to 
helping students realize their potential.


                      Visiting Omar Ramos-Jimenez

  Mr. MORELLE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today after visiting the Buffalo 
Federal Detention Facility in Batavia, New York, where I met with my 
constituent Omar Ramos-Jimenez.
  Omar has lived in Rochester for three decades. He has worked, paid 
taxes, raised a family, and built a life in our community. He is not a 
danger to anyone. He is not a flight risk. He is a husband, a father, a 
neighbor.
  As we spoke, he kept repeating the same words: ``I just want to go 
home.'' He does not want to go to Mexico. He wants to go to Rochester 
because Rochester is his home. Donald Trump told the American people he 
would target violent criminals, the worst of the worst. Instead, we are 
seeing longtime, productive members of our community swept up in a 
system built on fear. It is not about public safety. It is simply about 
cruelty.
  In this moment, we must uphold American values. Dignity must be 
nonnegotiable. Due process must be nonnegotiable. Basic humanity must 
be nonnegotiable.
  I will continue fighting for Omar, for thousands like him, and for an 
immigration system rooted in fairness, decency, and respect for every 
person.

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