“I want to cheer for a constituent. She is Donna Mills. She leads an organization now. That is good. People in my district should know I am happy for her.”

“I want to congratulate Donna Mills from my district. She was elected national president of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary.”

“Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to recognize Donna Mills of Hesston on her election as the national president of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary. A life member of the Standing Stone VFW Post 1754 in Huntingdon, Donna has served the VFW Auxiliary in numerous roles, including auxiliary, district, and department president. Donna joined the organization at the age of 16 on the eligibility of her grandfather, who had served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Her commitment to the VFW Auxiliary is exemplary. Mr. Speaker, on behalf of constituents throughout Huntingdon County and the entire 13th Congressional District, I congratulate Donna on her election to this impactful leadership position.”

“I want to honor a church in my district. It is very old. The church has been around for 225 years. The people there worship and help others. I want to thank them for their work.”

“I want to congratulate Newry Lutheran Church in Blair County on its 225th anniversary. I thank its pastor and members for serving our community since 1801.”

“Mr. Speaker, with appreciation I rise to recognize Newry Lutheran Church of Blair County on the 225th anniversary of its founding. This milestone commemorates more than two centuries of faithful worship, Christian service, and ministry within the Newry community and beyond. Founded in 1801, Newry Lutheran Church has served generations of individuals and families through worship, education, outreach, and compassionate care. Mr. Speaker, on behalf of everyone in the 13th Congressional District, I congratulate Reverend Marty Jo Irvin-Stellabotte and the entire Newry Lutheran congregation on their 225th anniversary milestone and express my gratitude for the many ways that the church serves the community.”

“I want to praise Elizabeth Schlusser. She voted in 50 elections in a row. That is a lot. We have a Hall of Fame for that. It was started a long time ago. Many people are in it. Our country is 250 years old. We are proud of our democracy and voting rights. I want to thank Elizabeth for voting a lot. She is a good example for other people in my district.”

“I want to congratulate Elizabeth Schlusser. She joined the Pennsylvania Voter Hall of Fame for voting in 50 straight November elections.”

“Mr. Speaker, with respect and admiration, I rise to recognize Elizabeth Schlusser of Newville for her induction into the Pennsylvania Voter Hall of Fame. Induction into the Hall of Fame acknowledges and honors individuals who have voted in at least 50 consecutive November elections. The Voter Hall of Fame was established in 1986 and includes more than 25,000 voters statewide who were inducted over the last four decades. As America continues to celebrate our semiquincentennial of our founding as a free and independent Republic, we take collective pride in our Nation's role as a global defender of democratic ideals, including the rights of citizens to vote in free and fair elections. Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the constituents throughout the 13th Congressional District, I congratulate Elizabeth on this remarkable patriotic distinction and thank her for a level of civic engagement that is a true inspiration to all Pennsylvanians.”