[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 112 (Thursday, July 9, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E666]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          RECOGNIZING BENJAMIN WELSER AND HIS INSPIRING SPIRIT

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                          HON. LISA C. McCLAIN

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, July 9, 2026


  Mrs. McCLAIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Benjamin Welser 
of Marysville, Michigan, a courageous 12-year-old whose love for law 
enforcement and enduring spirit have touched our Community and our 
Nation.
  Benjamin has faced significant medical challenges throughout his 
life. Despite this, he has never wavered in his admiration for the men 
and women who serve and protect our communities, and he has long 
dreamed of one day becoming a police officer himself.
  What began as a simple request from Benjamin's family for cards and 
patches from law enforcement agencies across the country grew into an 
extraordinary outpouring of support. Personnel from U.S. Customs and 
Border Protection and members of the Michigan State Police came 
together to give Benjamin a full day featuring a meet-and-greet with 
the K-9 unit, a BearCat tactical vehicle demonstration, and a 
helicopter flyover.
  This remarkable display of compassion is a powerful reminder of the 
bond between our law enforcement community and the people they serve, 
and it shows the difference that such an act of kindness can make in 
someone's life.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Benjamin 
Welser for his courage and resilience, and in thanking the many law 
enforcement officers and agencies whose compassion brought so much joy 
to Benjamin and his family.