“I am here to say nice things about my friend Diana Flores. She worked in education for a long time. She was on the Dallas College Board of Trustees. She did many things while she was there. She helped the college grow. She helped students go to college. She is retiring now. I want to thank her for her work.”
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Recent debates
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Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026
13 statements
Moment of Silence in Honor of the 25th Anniversary of September 11
2 statements
Honoring Former U.S. Representative Charles Hatcher of Georgia
2 statements
Recognizing Firefighters from California's Third Congressional District
17 statements
Saluting White Plains Beautification Foundation
2 statements
Celebrating Rural Lawyer Julie Bear
4 statements
Operation Midway Blitz Anniversary
2 statements
Catherine Watts Celebrates 100th Birthday
4 statements
House of Representatives
Honoring Diana Flores
“I am here to say nice things about my friend Vernell Sturns. He did many good things for Fort Worth and north Texas. He was the first Black assistant city manager. He also led the Dallas Fort Worth airport. He was a trustee of two colleges. He helped the Black Chamber of Commerce. He was friends and helped many people. He died recently. I want to honor his life and work.”
“A man named Johnny Lewis died. He was a community leader in Fort Worth. He did good things for his neighborhood. He worked on economic development and crime. He was in the military. His family is great. I am sad that he died. I want to honor him.”
“A woman named Mary Ann Kellam worked at a Chamber of Commerce for 12 years. She did well. I didn't go to her retirement party. I will miss her. She was great.”