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From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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AMERICAN HERO RETURNING TO INDIANA'S SIXTH DISTRICT
The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from
Indiana (Mr. Pence) for 5 minutes.
Mr. PENCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor an American hero, PFC
Louis Wiesehan, Jr., of Richmond, Indiana, and celebrate his return
home to the Sixth District of Indiana.
PFC Wiesehan was a fellow marine who gave the ultimate sacrifice
while fighting on the island of Betio in the Pacific Ocean during World
War II. After 77 years, PFC Wiesehan is finally coming home. His
remains will be buried in his hometown.
Thank you, PFC Wiesehan, for your service and sacrifice. You will
never be forgotten. Semper Fi.
March for Life
Mr. PENCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to give my wholehearted support
for the upcoming March for Life rallies taking place across the Nation
next week.
I am a passionately pro-life American and I will always fight for
unborn children. It is our duty to protect the most vulnerable and
speak for those who cannot speak for themselves.
As millions of Americans march across the Nation next week, I pledge
to always stand with their cause.
Greenfield-Central High School Radio Station
Mr. PENCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Greenfield-
Central High School Radio Station WRGF for being on air for 20 years.
The high school station was established in 1999 and is now a 24/7 on-
air public radio station run completely by students and their teacher,
Jonathan Hudson.
Greenfield-Central's radio/TV classes draw 70 students a semester who
are able to learn and gain professional experience before they enter
college or the workforce. I was able to witness the advantages that
these students are able to gain while visiting the facility last fall.
Happy anniversary to WRGF and all the students who participate in the
program.
Congratulating New Palestine Coach Kyle Ralph
Mr. PENCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate New Palestine
football coach, Kyle Ralph.
Coach Ralph is among the list of only 32 coaches nationwide who are
finalists for the 2019 Don Shula NFL High School Coach of the Year
Award. In his 7 years as head coach at New Palestine, Coach Ralph has
built a program that has become a statewide powerhouse.
Throughout his tenure, Coach Ralph has amassed an amazing 88-4 record
and has brought three State championships home to New Palestine.
Mr. Speaker, I wish Coach Ralph the best of luck during the ceremony
at the NFL Pro Bowl.
NEPA Update
Mr. PENCE. Mr. Speaker, I applaud the Trump administration for
proposing to update the totally outdated National Environmental Policy
Act regulations.
These policies haven't seen reform in over 4 decades. As a result
countless infrastructure projects have been backlogged for years.
It is time to roll back burdensome regulations that stifle growth.
Modernizing NEPA regulations will allow schools, bridges, and other
vital projects to finally move forward safely and efficiently.
I pledge my support for these updates and look forward to the
continued improvement of America's infrastructure.
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