[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 8]
[House]
[Pages 11424-11425]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                 AFTER 45 SEASONS, 50 CONSECUTIVE WINS

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
Minnesota (Mr. Emmer) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. EMMER of Minnesota. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and 
congratulate St. Cloud Cathedral High School baseball coach Bob Karn on 
being named not only the Regional

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Coach of the Year, but also the Diamond National Coach of the Year, by 
the American Baseball Coaches Association.
  Under Coach Karn's direction, the Crusaders have won 50 consecutive 
games, and this year, they celebrated their second straight State 
title. These impressive statistics are nothing new for Coach Karn. Karn 
has coached a total of 45 seasons, and under his leadership, Cathedral 
has a record of 736-237 and nine State championships.
  Coach Karn, you have made a lasting impact on the lives of your 
players, and they will no doubt use all you have taught them wherever 
they go. Your team, your school, and your community have all benefited 
from your leadership.
  Thank you so much for everything that you do. Keep up the excellent 
work, and best of luck next season.


              Accountable Regulation, Not More Regulation

  Mr. EMMER of Minnesota. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of the 
REINS Act.
  In my time in Congress, one message I consistently hear at home is 
Washington is not listening to the people. Unelected, nameless 
bureaucrats continue to impose harmful and burdensome regulation on the 
American people.
  In total, compliance with Federal regulation costs $1.8 trillion a 
year. These regulations are devastating to small business and cost 
American families nearly $15,000 a year.
  Using the REINS Act, the new Congress has stepped up to the plate. 
Under the REINS Act, major rules from Federal agencies would require 
congressional approval before enactment. Through Congress, the American 
people would have up to 70 days to view a major rule before it is ever 
called for a vote. To prevent long legal challenges, courts are allowed 
to ensure agencies have adhered to all necessary requirements before 
final implementation.
  Finally, the REINS Act allows for Congress to disapprove of any minor 
rule, thus holding this administration accountable and protecting 
against a runaway Federal Government.
  I am a proud cosponsor of the REINS Act, which restores the 
democratic process in favor of those who originally formed our 
government, the people.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in supporting this vital legislation.


                      Transportation is Our Future

  Mr. EMMER of Minnesota. Mr. Speaker, transportation is the key to the 
future economic growth of my district and our Nation.
  For years, the Federal highway trust fund has run deficits and 
fostered an environment of waste and frivolous spending. This week, 
Congress is poised to pass another short-term fix. While I applaud the 
efforts of Chairmen Ryan and Shuster, my constituents need long-term 
answers and solutions to the transportation gridlock and congestion 
that stifles growth and expansion.
  Projects in my district, such as Interstate 94, which is one of the 
most congested corridors in the region, are slowing development and 
cost commuters valuable time and money while they are stuck in traffic. 
U.S. Highway 10 has become such an issue that cities are placing 
moratoriums on new business development.
  Mr. Speaker, this is a travesty, and my constituents have every right 
to be frustrated. I call upon this body to work to pass a long-term 
funding bill and give our constituents the certainty they deserve in 
their transportation system.


       One of St. Cloud's Finest is One of the World's Strongest

  Mr. EMMER of Minnesota. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize St. 
Cloud's own Nick Tylutki for his second-place finish at the 
International Powerlifting Federation World Championship in Salo, 
Finland.
  This past year, after topping 108 competitors, Nick won the national 
title and a ticket to the world championship in Finland. With eight 
previous world championships under his belt, Nick finished higher than 
ever before, coming just shy of completing a 744-pound deadlift for the 
gold.
  In addition to his successful powerlifting career, Nick is also a St. 
Cloud police officer and SWAT team operator. As a child, Nick dreamed 
of becoming a police officer, and that dream was realized 7 years ago 
when he joined the St. Cloud police force.
  I congratulate Nick on his impressive silver medal at the world 
championship, and I thank him for his service as one of St. Cloud's 
finest.

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