“I am honoring Tony Brads, the superintendent of the year. He runs the schools well. He led the Culpeper Technical Education Center. It helps students work after they graduate. I want to celebrate this achievement.”
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Recent debates
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Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026
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Moment of Silence in Honor of the 25th Anniversary of September 11
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Honoring Former U.S. Representative Charles Hatcher of Georgia
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Recognizing Firefighters from California's Third Congressional District
17 statements
Saluting White Plains Beautification Foundation
2 statements
Celebrating Rural Lawyer Julie Bear
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Operation Midway Blitz Anniversary
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Catherine Watts Celebrates 100th Birthday
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House of Representatives
Congratulating Tony Brads
“I am celebrating Tim Healey. He was the first principal of a high school. The school opened in 2016. He is retiring now. He worked in education for 37 years. He led the school well. He helped students succeed. Many people in Prince William County think he did a good job. I want to recognize his service. I hope he enjoys his retirement.”
“I am celebrating Anita Crossfield. She won an award for Woman of the Year. She came to America from Albania in 2004. She is successful now. She owns a business. She serves on boards in Fredericksburg. I want to recognize her service. I am glad she is in my district.”
“I am celebrating Kristi Rice. She is a good cybersecurity teacher. She coaches a women's team. They will compete in Ireland. She won some awards. I want people to know she is successful. I am glad she is in my district.”
“I am celebrating Dr. Michael Sidebotham. He is a good principal at Grafton Village Elementary. He got an award. He was named Principal of the Year. I want people to know he is successful. I am glad he is in my district.”