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From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
RECOGNIZING INDEPENDENT COMMUNITY BANKERS ASSOCIATION
The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from
Arkansas (Mr. Hill) for 5 minutes.
Mr. HILL of Arkansas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the
Independent Community Bankers Association and Little Rock's Venture
Center. Together, they have renewed their partnership and commitment to
the ThinkTECH Accelerator program for an additional 3 years.
The ThinkTECH Accelerator brings community banks and fintech
innovators together to develop new technologies specifically for
community banks and the customers they serve. Not only has it received
high praise from local government and top business leaders, but this
renewal will keep tech entrepreneurs coming back to Arkansas for
mentorship and much-needed capital.
I look forward to working alongside the ICBA, the Venture Center,
State leaders, and our entrepreneurs to continuously aid our small
banks and enhance our economy here at home.
Recognizing Kayle Browning
Mr. HILL of Arkansas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Ms.
Kayle Browning's great achievement of representing Arkansas and the
United States of America at the Tokyo Olympics as a part of Team USA's
Olympic trap team.
Kayle is from Wooster, Arkansas, and graduated from Greenbrier High
School. She went on to attend the University of Central Arkansas.
Kayle started shooting at the young age of 8 in the yard with her
dad, who is also an avid sporting clay shooter.
She began her target shooting career in sporting clay and then made
the All-America Team at the age of 12. Kayle also represented Arkansas
and Team USA as an alternate in the 2012 Olympics in London.
Kayle has shown dedication and determination over the years, and I am
proud to have her represent our State on the national stage as an
Olympian.
I congratulate her on her achievement of joining Team USA's Olympic
trap team.
Recognizing Coach Marcus Davis
Mr. HILL of Arkansas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Coach
Marcus Davis on his recent retirement from the Little Rock School
District.
Coach Davis has been an integral member of the Little Rock School
District for 36 years, 33 of which were spent at Cloverdale Middle
School.
In his tenure in the Little Rock District, Coach Davis has served as
the head boys basketball coach, head girls volleyball coach, and the
head girls track coach. In addition, Coach Davis taught both physical
education and health education.
The lasting connections Coach Davis made with his athletes and
students over the course of nearly four decades is truly inspirational.
On behalf of all Arkansans, I thank Coach Davis for his devotion to
educating and coaching our youth, and I congratulate him on a terrific
career and a well-deserved retirement.
Congratulating Little Rock on Bicycle Friendly Award
Mr. HILL of Arkansas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and
congratulate the city of Little Rock, Arkansas, for being awarded the
Bronze-level Bicycle Friendly Community Award from the League of
American Bicyclists.
As a biker and former board member of Bicycle Advocacy for Central
Arkansas, I am pleased that my hometown was honored for its commitment
to improving biking and safer streets for everyone.
The Bronze-level Bicycle Friendly Community Award recognizes the city
of Little Rock for creating transportation and recreational resources
that benefit its residents of all ages and abilities while encouraging
healthier and more sustainable transportation choices.
Mr. Speaker, I thank the League of American Bicyclists for
highlighting Little Rock's efforts to make biking a safe, accessible
option for people whether they are commuting to essential jobs or
simply enjoying our growing, amazing network of trails.
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