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From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
CONGRATULATING NEW PAL FOOTBALL
The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from
Indiana (Mr. Pence) for 5 minutes.
Mr. PENCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the New
Palestine High School football team for winning the Indiana high school
Class A football state championship. This marks the second year in a
row the Dragons have gone undefeated.
I applaud Coach Kyle Ralph, who now has an 88-4 record in his 7-
season tenure at New Pal.
I also congratulate the whole team for their hard work in this
fantastic accomplishment. Congratulations to all the Dragon nation.
Congratulating EHHS Cheerleading
Mr. PENCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Eastern
Hancock High School cheerleading squad for winning the Indiana Cheer
Championship Varsity D division.
After placing fourth at the semi-State competition, the Royals
returned to the State competition for a victorious first place win.
The Royal cheerleading squad has displayed dedication, hard work, and
sheer talent. They have made the Sixth District very proud.
Recognizing Greensburg Ag Teacher Greg Schneider
Mr. PENCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Greensburg
Community High School agriculture teacher and FFA adviser Greg
Schneider.
Greg Schneider was recently awarded the honorary American FFA degree
through his commitment to the advancement of ag education. The degree
recognizes those who have gone beyond valuable daily contributions to
make a positive difference in the lives of their students.
Congratulations to Greg, who has inspired confidence in a new
generation of farmers.
Recognizing Shelbyville Central School's Kris Baker
Mr. PENCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Shelbyville
Central Schools' special education coordinator, Kris Baker, for winning
a prestigious education award.
Kris' work has earned her the 2019 Early Career Special Education
Administrator Award. Ms. Baker won the award for her dedication to
autism education and assistive technology at Earlywood Educational
Services.
Mr. Speaker, I thank Kris for the work she has done for those in
need, and I congratulate her on this honor.
Congratulating Analytical Engineering on Gold HIRE Vets Medallion Award
Mr. PENCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Analytical
Engineering of Columbus and the May family for receiving the Gold HIRE
Vets Medallion
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Award from the U.S. Department of Labor.
This marks the second year in a row that Analytical Engineering,
Inc., has earned this esteemed award. They were 1 of only 12 companies
in Indiana to win this award by hiring and retaining veterans.
As a Beirut veteran myself, I appreciate companies like Analytical
Engineering for taking care of those who have served our country.
Send NDAA to President
Mr. PENCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to urge my Democratic colleagues
to stop playing political games and send the NDAA to President Trump's
desk.
The NDAA has been a bipartisan piece of legislation that we, as
Congress, have passed for 58 straight years. The NDAA is essential for
our men and women in uniform and for our National Defense Strategy.
Now, in the final hour, House Democrats want to wedge partisan
policies into this bill. As Democrats continue to divide Congress over
nondefense issues, they play right into the hands of our enemies.
Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to stop indulging in this political
theater and pass the NDAA.
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