John J. McGuire III

“I want to recognize Jeffrey A. Katz from Virginia. He created an award to honor police officers and works as a mental health coach for first responders.”

“Mr. Speaker, we wouldn’t have a country without our brave men and women in law enforcement who risk their lives to keep us safe. Today, I have the privilege of recognizing a friend, a constituent, and a former law enforcement officer, Jeffrey A. Katz, from Virginia’s Fifth Congressional District, whose dedication to honoring law enforcement officers has made a profound impact across central Virginia. Jeffrey A. Katz established the Lieutenant Jan McTernan Blue Friday Honor, a recognition that has been bestowed to many Federal, State, county, and city officers for their service and sacrifice. Mr. Katz’ unwavering support to the law enforcement community extends far beyond the establishment of this honor. He is also a board certified mental health coach specializing in services for first responders and holds the certified advanced peer support provider designation from the Virginia Peer Support Association. Mr. Katz is an exemplary member of the Commonwealth, and I thank him for his commitment to the law enforcement community.”

“I want the House to pass this military funding bill. It rebuilds our ability to make weapons and supports nuclear power and manufacturing jobs in my district.”

“Mr. Chairman, I thank Chairman Rogers and Ranking Member Smith for their leadership. Mr. Chairman, I rise in support of this historic National Defense Authorization Act. In the Navy, we used to say: The more you sweat in peace, the less you bleed in war. For decades, our Defense Industrial Base was allowed to decay, but thanks to President Trump, our Secretary of War, and this Armed Services Committee, we are finally turning the ship around. This bill supercharges our industrial base and builds on last year’s acquisition reforms. For Virginia’s Fifth District, this bill unleashes local expertise in munitions manufacturing and next-generation nuclear power. We wouldn’t have a country without our men and women in uniform. We owe them the best we have. Mr. Chairman, I urge my colleagues to support this bill.”

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“My district has a proud history. Important founders like Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, James Monroe, and Jack Jouett all lived and served here.”

“Mr. Speaker, Virginia’s Fifth Congressional District began with Thomas Jefferson. He gave independence its voice as the principal author of the Declaration, then helped secure liberty again through the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom and the founding of the University of Virginia. Beside him stood James Madison, Jefferson’s close collaborator and the Nation’s constitutional architect. Known as the father of the Constitution, Madison helped win ratification through the Federalist Papers and then steered the Bill of Rights through Congress. James Monroe carried that Virginia legacy from soldier to statesman. A Continental Army veteran, he later helped to negotiate the Louisiana Purchase, presided over the Era of Good Feelings, and gave American diplomacy a landmark win in the Monroe Doctrine. Connecting them all is militia Captain Jack Jouett, whose overnight warning in 1781 helped Jefferson and Virginia leaders escape British capture, protecting the cause these Founders were still building.”

“I want to congratulate news anchor Noreen Turyn on her retirement. She worked at ABC 13 in Virginia for 36 years and won many awards for her reporting.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize journalistic excellence in Virginia’s Fifth Congressional District. This year, news anchor Noreen Turyn will retire after 36 years at ABC 13 in Lynchburg, Virginia. Noreen began her career at WJLA, right here in Washington, D.C., followed by time at a station in Baltimore before finding her way to the Fifth District. Noreen has earned an Emmy Award, a Virginia Association of Broadcasters Award, and the Regional Edward R. Murrow Award for her incredible reporting. Her dedication to seeking truth and giving a voice to the voiceless has made her a trusted newscaster and beloved community member. I congratulate Noreen on over three decades of excellence in journalism.”