HAROLD KNIGHT AND DAVID HALE TO BE INDUCTED INTO GRAND NATIONAL TURKEY CALLERS HALL OF FAME; Congressional Record Vol. 166, No. 25
(House of Representatives - February 06, 2020)
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HAROLD KNIGHT AND DAVID HALE TO BE INDUCTED INTO GRAND NATIONAL TURKEY
CALLERS HALL OF FAME
The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from
Kentucky (Mr. Comer) for 5 minutes.
Mr. COMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Trigg Countians Harold
Knight and David Hale for their coming induction into the Grand
National Turkey Callers Hall of Fame. Next week in Nashville, they will
be formally recognized for this high honor within the hunting and
turkey calling world.
Kentuckians are notably passionate about hunting and outdoors, but
maybe none as much as Harold and David. Their impact on this unique
industry cannot be understated.
Starting in the early 1970s, these two individuals started Knight &
Hale Game Calling and have been promoting their passion for the
outdoors ever since. What began as a small startup out of a basement
has become a successful and recognized enterprise within the hunting
industry.
After 40 years of work and raising significant attention to the field
of game calling, I am thrilled to see two of my constituents receive
this very high honor. This distinguished accomplishment is certainly
something to be proud of and is deserving of recognition by this entire
body.
Honoring the Paducah Workforce Efforts
Mr. COMER. Mr. Speaker, near the end of last week, I had the
privilege of being back home in Kentucky and, as I try to do often,
visit with constituents and see some of the exciting programs underway
in the First Congressional District.
While stopping in the city of Paducah, I had the opportunity to see
some of the life-changing workforce development opportunities becoming
available to our citizens. In a time when we have more available jobs
than qualified workers to fill them, both the McCracken County Jail and
Paducah's school system are stepping up to fill the void.
At the local jail, I saw the great work they are doing to provide
low-level inmates with a pathway to becoming productive members of
society. The training programs they are providing for welding and HVAC
training will help fill critical workforce gaps and reduce
incarceration rates over the long term.
Once operational, the Paducah Innovation Hub will house technical
classes like carpentry, welding, and engineering. I was excited to see
the construction of this new innovative facility, which will be a model
for education moving forward.
The old model of 4-year degrees and piles of student loan debt are
not the answer for moving forward in education. Instead, we must
emphasize certificates and skills training. I thoroughly enjoyed
traveling my district and seeing firsthand the need for a more skills-
based education system moving forward.
I am proud to represent McCracken County in this distinguished body,
and I look forward to seeing the great work being done by the McCracken
County Jail--and, in the future, the Paducah Innovation Hub--become a
model for both Kentucky and the entire Nation.
Commending President Trump's Successful Week
Mr. COMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commend President Trump for
the overwhelmingly successful week he has had in Washington.
In addition to delivering a strong and forward-looking vision to the
country on Tuesday night, the President has finally been acquitted of
the baseless smear charges leveled against him by Nancy Pelosi and Adam
Schiff.
The historically partisan impeachment put forward by House Democrats
was a stain on American history. But, thankfully, their desperate
attempt to silence the will of the American people is finally behind
us.
Starting with President Trump's unifying State of the Union Address,
the country is now ready to move forward. It is long past time for
Congress to join the President in advancing a positive agenda that will
improve the lives of every single American. That includes moving on
from classless actions like tearing up Presidential speeches on
national television.
Whether it be the current economic boom, fairer trade deals, or
steady leadership in keeping America safe, the President has a strong
record of accomplishment. But, as always, we have more challenges to
tackle.
I sincerely hope to see the Democrats move beyond the politics of
impeachment and resistance and get to work for the American people. It
is time for action on lowering healthcare costs, securing the southern
border, and continuing to advance our Nation's tremendous economic
momentum.
I hope to see my Democrat colleagues join me in supporting the
President's efforts to improve opportunities for working families and
keep Americans safe. The millions of Americans whom we represent expect
and deserve nothing less.
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