E PL UR UM IB N U U S Congressional Record United States th of America PROCEEDINGS AND DEBATES OF THE 117 CONGRESS, FIRST SESSION Vol. 167 WASHINGTON, TUESDAY, JULY 20, 2021 No. 127 House of Representatives The House met at 10 a.m. and was Greensburg Community Schools sys- IN MEMORY OF LARRY JACKSON called to order by the Speaker pro tem- tem. Mr. PENCE. Madam Speaker, I rise pore (Ms. UNDERWOOD). Madam Speaker, I thank Chief today in memory of my very dear f Bridges for his service to our commu- friend, Larry Jackson. Larry was an nity, and on behalf of Indiana’s Sixth honest, hardworking Hoosier who al- DESIGNATION OF SPEAKER PRO District I would like to wish him the ways put family first. TEMPORE best of luck in his future endeavors. Larry leaves behind his wonderful The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- SHELBY COUNTY’S BICENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY wife of 56 years, Judy Jackson, and his fore the House the following commu- Mr. PENCE. Madam Speaker, I rise five children and grandchildren. Larry was a devoted member of the nication from the Speaker: today to congratulate Shelby County, St. Bartholomew Catholic Church and WASHINGTON, DC, Indiana, on the bicentennial anniver- a dedicated man of faith. July 20, 2021. sary of its founding. My condolences and prayers go out to I hereby appoint the Honorable LAUREN Created in 1821 by the Indiana Gen- Judy and the entire Jackson family. UNDERWOOD to act as Speaker pro tempore eral Assembly, Shelby County is a on this day. God bless them. doughnut county of the greater Indian- NANCY PELOSI, A BIG VICTORY FOR HOOSIERS Speaker of the House of Representatives. apolis area. With a population of around 45,000 Mr. PENCE. Madam Speaker, I rise f people, Shelby County is the home of today to recognize the favorable out- MORNING-HOUR DEBATE the 21st Vice President of the United come we were able to secure for Indi- States, Thomas Hendricks. ana’s Sixth District regarding the OMB The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- MSA core population threshold. Shelby County is predominantly ant to the order of the House of Janu- Had a revised policy been adopted, built around its manufacturing and ag- ary 4, 2021, the Chair will now recog- Federal funding opportunities for Hoo- riculture communities that continue to nize Members from lists submitted by siers in Indiana would have been se- attract investment from companies the majority and minority leaders for verely reduced. around the globe. morning-hour debate. This is a big victory for midsized The Chair will alternate recognition Congratulations to Shelby County on communities. between the parties, with time equally your 200th anniversary, and I wish you Hoosier cities and countless others allocated between the parties and each the best of luck for the next 200 years. across the Nation would have unneces- Member other than the majority and UNION COUNTY BICENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY sarily lost out on Federal reserves be- minority leaders and the minority Mr. PENCE. Madam Speaker, I rise cause of Washington’s short- whip limited to 5 minutes, but in no today to congratulate Union County, sightedness. event shall debate continue beyond Indiana, on the bicentennial anniver- I am proud to have led my colleagues 11:50 a.m. sary of its founding. on a commonsense issue like this. f Two hundred years ago, the Indiana STAND FOR LIFE State legislature authorized the cre- Mr. PENCE. Madam Speaker, I rise RECOGNIZING BRENDAN BRIDGES ation of Union County by ceding land today to implore my colleagues on the The SPEAKER pro tempore. The from Fayette, Franklin, and Wayne other side of the aisle to reconsider Chair recognizes the gentleman from Counties. their mission to defeat the Hyde Indiana (Mr. PENCE) for 5 minutes. With a small population of around amendment. Mr. PENCE. Madam Speaker, today I 7,000 people, Union County is a commu- The greatness of a free society can rise to recognize the hard work and nity based on agriculture and farming. best be measured by how it cares for dedication of Brendan Bridges as he re- Union County also attracts tens of the most vulnerable, especially the un- tires from service as Greensburg Police thousands of visitors annually to visit born. Chief. the picturesque Whitewater Memorial This legislative body has had a long- First joining the department in 2001, State Park and the beautiful standing and bipartisan provision that Chief Bridges served as a patrol officer Brookville Lake. prevents American taxpayer dollars and detective before being promoted as Congratulations to Union County for from being used to fund abortions, and police chief in 2014. its bicentennial anniversary, and I we cannot end this practice now. Chief Bridges is turning a chapter wish them the best of luck for the next Furthermore, it is why I signed on to and becoming the resource officer in 200 years. cosponsor H.R. 18. b This symbol represents the time of day during the House proceedings, e.g., b 1407 is 2:07 p.m. Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor. H3673 ® Pdnted on recycled papfil. VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:11 Jul 21, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A20JY7.000 H20JYPT1 ctelli on DSK11ZRN23PROD with HOUSE H3674 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 20, 2021 I am again urging my colleagues Widely traveled, living in places such jured officers and their families, espe- today to join me in always standing for as Switzerland, Chippingham, and as a cially including Sergeant Shawn Wil- life. resident in my district in Charlotte, son. INFLATION IS TAXATION she studied and earned her degree from Sergeant Bartlett dedicated his life Mr. PENCE. Madam Speaker, I rise the University of North Carolina at to the sacred calling of wearing the today to recognize the growing infla- Charlotte. uniform in defense of his country and tion crisis that threatens our Hoosier Small in stature, Rosie was a mighty community, honorably protecting and way of life back home in Indiana’s little giant who made an indelible im- serving his fellow Americans. We are Sixth District. pact on so many people for more than all heartbroken for his wife Rebecca My colleagues on the other side of eight decades, and I was blessed to and their children, Zachary, Christian, the aisle are now trying to ram have known her and have her as a Logan and Kasidy. Like so many in law through a bipartisan $3.5 trillion pack- friend. enforcement, Josh watched over our age that will stick middle-class fami- Mrs. Leona Jane Brown Fernander families while taking care of his own as lies with higher taxes and lower wages. Samuda, dedicated woman of faith, a husband and a father. This hyper-partisan spending spree is gained the respect of men, women, and We must never forget that the men a tax hike and a pay cut for every little children, and she made this world and women in blue represent the very American. much better than she found it. best of our Nation, the bravest and It is simple: Inflation is taxation. She served to fulfill the scripture in most dedicated among our citizens. We f Psalm 84:10, which says: ‘‘Better is one all owe them the highest respect and day in your courts than a thousand deepest gratitude for their willingness HONORING THE LIFE OF LEONA elsewhere; I would rather be a door- to sacrifice their lives to protect ours. JANE BROWN FERNANDER keeper in the house of my God than West Texas, Madam Speaker, is a SAMUDA dwell in the tents of the wicked.’’ family, and west Texans The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Rest in peace, Rosie. We love you. We unapologetically, unreservedly love Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from miss you. and respect our brothers and sisters in North Carolina (Ms. ADAMS) for 5 min- f law enforcement. We know they stand utes. between us and the bad guys, and we CELEBRATING THE LIFE AND HON- Ms. ADAMS. Madam Speaker, I am stand with them and their families, es- ORING THE MEMORY OF TONY honored today to stand on the floor of pecially in these times of sorrow and LEE DILL the House of Representatives to pay loss. tribute to and to honor the life of a The SPEAKER pro tempore. The May God comfort all the families af- trusted friend of 4 decades, a cherished Chair recognizes the gentleman from fected in this tragedy, and may He pro- mentor, and an extraordinary woman Texas (Mr. ARRINGTON) for 5 minutes. tect and keep those who keep watch of faith, Mrs. Leona Jane Brown Mr. ARRINGTON. Madam Speaker, I over us along the thin blue line. Fernander Samuda. rise today to celebrate the life and CONGRATULATING THE NEW DEAL LIONS Rosie, as I knew her and she was honor the memory of Tony Lee Dill, a Mr. ARRINGTON. Madam Speaker, I fondly referred to by her family and west Texas farmer, who I had the privi- rise today to congratulate the New friends, passed away on June 14, 2021. lege of representing and the great Deal Lions on winning their first 2A I extend my sympathy and condo- blessing of calling my friend. baseball State championship. lences and prayers along with the more Tony was born on June 3, 1960, to The Lions’ State championship win than 700,000 citizens of North Caro- G.W. and Sue Dill in Terry County, comes after a playoff loss in regionals lina’s Twelfth Congressional District Texas.