[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 145 (Tuesday, September 15, 2026)]
[House]
[Page H]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING PASTOR TIM HESTER

  (Mr. Baird of Indiana was recognized to address the House for 5 
minutes.)
  Mr. BAIRD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor pastor Tim Hester of 
Grace Church in DeMotte, Indiana. Since launching Grace Church in 1992, 
he has helped lead the church from its humble beginnings into a 
thriving congregation committed to sharing the good news of Jesus 
Christ.
  Pastor Tim emphasized practical Biblical teaching, discipleship, and 
service beyond the walls of the church.
  Under his leadership, Grace Church developed ministries for families, 
recovery, and local and global missions. A defining accomplishment has 
been The Park on 8th, a community center serving families and children 
throughout the DeMotte area.
  As Pastor Tim completes his 34 years of ministry, his legacy is not 
just the church he helped build but the people he loved, baptized, 
discipled, and equipped to follow Jesus. His ministry has shaped Grace 
Church into a congregation committed to connecting people to God and 
equipping one another for a Christlike life.


                     Congratulating Jhett Stillwell

  Mr. BAIRD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a local Indiana 
student-athlete. Jhett Stillwell, from the town of Colfax, Indiana, was 
named a Reserve Champion Student-Athlete of the Year at the National 
High School Rodeo Finals.
  The recognition highlights student-athletes who excel both in the 
rodeo arena and in their scholastic and personal achievements.
  Stillwell received a scholarship from Professional's Choice as part 
of the award. His reserve finish gives Indiana representation among the 
student-athletes recognized at the national level during the Cinch 
National High School Rodeo Finals.
  Stillwell has become quite an accomplished rodeo cowboy. In both 2025 
and 2026, Stillwell placed in the senior ribbon roping at the National 
Little Britches Finals Rodeo. He also serves as an event director for 
the Indiana High School Rodeo Association.
  I congratulate Jhett and hope he keeps up the good work.


               Honoring Laura Crosby and Cameron Frazier

  Mr. BAIRD. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor two Fourth District Hoosiers 
named National FFA Teacher Ambassadors for the 2026-27 school year.
  Laura Crosby from Danville Community Schools and Cameron Frazier from 
South Putnam Community Schools were chosen to represent Indiana by the 
National FFA Organization. They will provide training, mentorship, and 
professional development resources to teachers nationwide while 
bolstering ag education across the country.
  Crosby has served three consecutive years and Frazier four as 
national teacher ambassadors. This distinctly shows the Fourth 
District's impact on agriculture in Indiana and the Nation.
  I congratulate Laura Crosby and Cameron Frazier on serving our State 
and our country once again. Giving our youth opportunities to learn 
about leadership, hands-on agricultural science, and career skills in 
this ever-modernizing world is an immense task. I cannot, however, 
think of a more worthy use of time than preparing the next generation 
to lead our country.

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