What Beth Van Duyne said, and what was done

“Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps from 1972 to 1994. Following his military service, he joined the City of Euless in July 1999 as a Police Officer and was promoted to Senior Police OffIcer in May 2003.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Senior Police Officer Steven Snyder on the occasion of his retirement from the Euless Police Department. Officer Snyder has dedicated his life to service.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 8873, the Recover COVID Unemployment Fraud in Banks Act, which I was proud to introduce with the gentleman from New York (Mr.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Honorable William D. Tate as he celebrates his Golden Jubilee of service to the City of Grapevine, Texas. A native of Grapevine, Mayor Tate grew up along the city's historic Main Street and developed a deep appreciation for its heritage, character, and people.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Officer Richard Weber of the Grapevine Police Department on the occasion of his retirement after more than 29 years of dedicated service in law enforcement.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Police Corporal Marco Valladares for his outstanding service to the City of Euless as he retires after more than three decades in law enforcement and a lifetime dedicated to serving others.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and warmly welcome the 8th grade class of WiIIiam B. Travis Vanguard & Academy for the Talented and Gifted--known as Travis TAG--from Dallas, Texas, as they visit our Nation's Capital from May 1 through May 4, 2026.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize TRAC Global Group for its commitment to economic development, international partnership, and cultural exchange, and to commend its growing investment in North Texas.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor Officer Brad Mitchell of the Grapevine Police Department on the occasion of his retirement after 30 years of distinguished service in law enforcement.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor Lieutenant Tim Gill for his distinguished 29-year career in law enforcement and his dedicated service to our North Texas community.”

“Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to vote in favor of S. 3971 to support small businesses across the country in advancing technology and innovation. It is time for small businesses to access SBIR and STTR programs again after 5 long months.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the students and faculty of Moss Haven Elementary School in Dallas, Texas for their participation in our 2026 Valentines for Veterans program.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the students and faculty of Bedford Heights Elementary School in Bedford, Texas for their participation in our 2026 Valentines for Veterans program.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the students and faculty of RISD Academy in Dallas, Texas for their participation in our 2026 Valentines for Veterans program. Through this initiative, students created more than 290 Valentine's Day cards for veterans in our North Texas community, sharing encouragement, appreciation, and heartfelt support with those who have served.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the students and faculty of Berkner High School and STEM Academy in Richardson, Texas for their participation in our 2026 Valentines for Veterans Program.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the students and faculty of Arbor Creek Elementary School in Euless, Texas for their participation in our 2026 Valentines for Veterans program.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and recognize the remarkable career of Captain K. Todd Dearing of the Grapevine Police Department as he retires after 35 years of dedicated service to North Texas.”

“Grapevine Faith Christian School in Grapevine, Texas for their participation in our 2026 Valentines for Veterans program. Through this initiative, students created more than 130 Valentine's Day cards for veterans in our North Texas community, sharing encouragement, appreciation, and heartfelt support with those who have served.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the students and faculty of Central High School in Keller, Texas for their participation in our 2026 Valentines for Veterans program.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the students and faculty of St. John the Apostle Catholic School in North Richland Hills, Texas for their participation in our 2026 Valentines for Veterans program.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the students and faculty of J.J. Pearce High School in Richardson, Texas for their participation in our 2026 Valentines for Veterans program.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the students and faculty of Harry C. Withers Elementary School in Dallas, Texas for their participation in our 2026 Valentines for Veterans program.”

“Mr. Speaker. I rise today to recognize the students and faculty of H. Grady Spruce High School in Dallas, Texas for their participation in our 2026 Valentines for Veterans program.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the students and faculty of Good Elementary School in Carrollton, Texas for their participation in our 2026 Valentines for Veterans program.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the students and faculty of Early College High School in Farmers Branch, Texas for their participation in our 2026 Valentines for Veterans program.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the students and faculty of Coppell High School in Coppell, Texas for their participation in our 2026 Valentines for Veterans program.”

“Mr. Speaker, I congratulate north Texan Hannah Bilka of the U.S. Women's Hockey Team for winning gold at the 2026 Milan Olympics. Hannah grew up in Coppell, Texas, where she began skating with local hockey clubs at a young age.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today on behalf of a grateful Nation and the citizens of the 24th District of Texas. The 2025 Congressional Veteran Commendation is hereby presented to Specialist Matthew Myers, United States Army, of Dallas, Texas, for his honorable service in the Armed Forces of the United States of America and for his continued service to his community.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today on behalf of a grateful Nation and the citizens of the 24th District of Texas. The 2025 Congressional Veteran Commendation is hereby presented to Specialist Mark Alan Johnson, United States Army, of North Richland Hills, Texas, for his honorable service in the Armed Forces of the United States of America and for his continued service to his community.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today on behalf of a grateful Nation and the citizens of the 24th District of Texas. The 2025 Congressional Veteran Commendation is hereby presented to Lieutenant Colonel Cynthia Jean Trickett, United States Air Force, of Dallas, Texas, for her honorable service in the Armed Forces of the United States of America and for her continued service to her community.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today on behalf of a grateful Nation and the citizens of the 24th District of Texas. The 2025 Congressional Veteran Commendation is hereby presented to Specialist Fifth Class John Delgado, United States Army, of Euless, Texas, for his honorable service in the Armed Forces of the United States of America and for his continued service to his community.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today on behalf of a grateful Nation and the citizens of the 24th District of Texas. The 2025 Congressional Veteran Commendation is hereby presented to Corporal Ronald Frank Moore, United States Marine Corps, of Coppell, Texas, for his honorable service in the Armed Forces of the United States of America and for his continued service to his community.”

“The 2025 Congressional Veteran Commendation is hereby presented to Captain Todd Boeding, United States Marine Corps, of Dallas, Texas, for his honorable service in the Armed Forces of the United States of America and for his continued service to his community.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today on behalf of a grateful Nation and the citizens of the 24th Congressional District of Texas. The 2025 Congressional Veteran Commendation is hereby presented to Staff Sergeant Kenneth A.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today on behalf of a grateful nation and the citizens of the 24th Congressional District of Texas. The 2025 Congressional Veteran Commendation is hereby presented to Major General Kevin Pottinger, United States Air Force, of Keller, Texas, for his honorable service in the Armed Forces of the United States of America and for his continued service to his community.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today on behalf of a grateful nation and the citizens of the 24th Congressional District of Texas. The 2025 Congressional Veteran Commendation is hereby presented to Captain James Palmersheim, United States Army, of Colleyville, Texas, for his honorable service in the Armed Forces of the United States of America and for his continued service to his community.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today on behalf of a grateful Nation and the citizens of the 24th Congressional District of Texas. The 2025 Congressional Veteran Commendation is hereby presented to Sergeant Eric Lee Newton, United States Army, of Colleyville, Texas, for his honorable service in the Armed Forces of the United States of America and for his continued service to his community.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today on behalf of a grateful Nation and the citizens of the 24th Congressional District of Texas. The 2025 Congressional Veteran Commendation is hereby presented to Aviation Structural Mechanic First Class Joseph Ray Williams, United States Navy, of Roanoke, Texas, for his honorable service in the Armed Forces of the United States of America and for his continued service to his community.”

“Bureau of Navy Medicine to train more than 1,500 sailors worldwide. From 2023 to 2025, he served as Chaplain Program Officer for Navy Recruiting Command, leading a ten-person team across four states, mentoring nearly one thousand personnel, and facilitating the recruitment of ninety-two new Navy Chaplains from diverse faith backgrounds.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today on behalf of a grateful Nation and the citizens of the 24th Congressional District of Texas. The 2025 Congressional Veteran Commendation is hereby presented to Lieutenant David Richard Lockwood, United States Navy, of Grapevine, Texas, for his honorable service in the Armed Forces of the United States of America and for his continued service to his community.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today on behalf of a grateful Nation and the citizens of the 24th Congressional District of Texas. The 2025 Congressional Veteran Commendation is hereby presented to Lieutenant Colonel Don Munson, United States Army, of Coppell, Texas, for his honorable service in the Armed Forces of the United States of America and for his continued service to his community.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today on behalf of a grateful Nation and the citizens of the 24th Congressional District of Texas. The 2025 Congressional Veteran Commendation is hereby presented to Sergeant Larry Kellogg, United States Army, of Coppell, Texas, for his honorable service in the Armed Forces of the United States of America and for his continued service to his community.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today on behalf of a grateful Nation and the citizens of the 24th Congressional District of Texas. The 2025 Congressional Veteran Commendation is hereby presented to Captain Mark Smits, United States Army, of Coppell, Texas, for his honorable service in the Armed Forces of the United States of America and for his continued service to his community.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today on behalf of a grateful Nation and the citizens of the 24th Congressional District of Texas. The 2025 Congressional Veteran Commendation is hereby presented to First Sergeant Robert Hazlewood, United States Marine Corps, of North Richland Hills, Texas, for his honorable service in the Armed Forces of the United States of America and for his continued service to his community.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the distinguished career of Jail Supervisor Alisha Johnson of the Euless Police Department, who is retiring after twenty-five years of dedicated service.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today on behalf of a grateful Nation and the citizens of the 24th Congressional District of Texas. The 2025 Congressional Veteran Commendation is hereby presented to Sergeant Felix Jimenez Garcia, United States Army, of Fort Worth, Texas, for his honorable service in the Armed Forces of the United States of America and for his continued service to his community.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today on behalf of a grateful Nation and the citizens of the 24th Congressional District of Texas. The 2025 Congressional Veteran Commendation is hereby presented to Lieutenant Colonel Gabriel Griess, United States Air Force, of Grapevine, Texas, for his honorable service in the Armed Forces of the United States of America and for his continued service to his community.”

“Mr. Speaker, every day, small business owners serve as their own accountants, legal counsel, and managers while still handling the day-to-day operations of their enterprises. That means they work extra hours or they hire extra assistance just to keep up with and bear the costly burden of complying with local, State, and federal regulations.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and recognize the remarkable career and life of Officer Richard ``RJ'' Hudson, who devoted thirty years to serving and protecting his community through his work in law enforcement.”

“Madam Speaker, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act that we passed is wholly focused on unleashing growth for Main Street, empowering expansion of advanced manufacturing, and delivering the skilled job opportunities that will enrich people with valued learning trades that help build American innovation, technology, and infrastructure.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the distinguished career of Detective John Haecker from the Euless Police Department, who is retiring after decades of dedicated service. John began with the City of Euless in 1995 as a part-time Parks Field Technician.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Officer Christina O'Rear on her retirement after 30 years of distinguished service in law enforcement. Officer O'Rear earned both an associate's degree in Law Enforcement and a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from Lamar University.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor Officer Terry Caldwell, who is retiring after an extraordinary 41-year career in law enforcement, including 28 years of dedicated service with the Grapevine Police Department.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Assistant Director of Border Security for the Houston Office, Erik Shoberg. For the last 30 years, Mr. Shoberg has demonstrated unwavering loyalty and dedication to protecting America's borders through his work at the United States Customs and Border Protection.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and commend Officer John Chandler for his 20 years of dedicated service to the Grapevine Police Department and to our North Texas community.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today with a heavy heart to honor Ava Moore, a tremendous young woman from the 24th Congressional District. She was a leader, a patriot, and a bright light in our north Texas community.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today with a heavy heart to honor a tremendous young woman from the Texas 24th Congressional District, Ava Moore. Ava was an exceptional individual.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, in the past 107 days since President Trump was inaugurated and Administrator Loeffler took the helm at the Small Business Administration, we have seen incredible strides toward streamlining services, eliminating waste, and ensuring that every taxpayer dollar delivers immeasurable results.”

“Mr. Speaker, over the past 2 years, my colleagues and I on the Ways and Means Committee have traveled around the country, listening to working families, small business owners, and job creators.”

“As he enters a well-earned retirement, dedicating his time to family and friends, I express my deepest gratitude for his courage and commitment to the safety and well-being of the people of North Texas.”

“Mr Speaker, I rise today to recognize Euless Police Corporal James Gordon for his twenty-eight years of selfless service to North Texans. Corporal Gordon, a graduate of Lewisville High School and Texas A&M University, began his career in public service as a Probation Officer for Denton, Tarrant, and Dallas Counties.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize our Texas-24 Hometown Hero, Thomas Owen. Thomas is a senior at Jesuit College Preparatory School in Dallas. With his graduation quickly approaching, instead of making the celebration about him, he is organizing a graduation party to benefit Make-A-Wish North Texas.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize our Texas-24 Hometown Hero, Loann Pham of Richardson. She has been a dedicated volunteer with Feed My Starving Children since 2019. Over the past six years, Loann has contributed to nearly 500 food-packing sessions and organized 900 volunteer groups, playing a key role in engaging the community.”

“Citizen Medal in 2021, Excellence in Community Service in 2016, Texas Daughters of the American Revolution Outstanding DAR Service to Veterans in 2017, and the Arts Council Northeast Shining Star award for volunteer leadership service to the community.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize our Texas-24 Hometown Hero, who is described by others as a giver, leader, mentor, servant, strategist, planner, and doer. It's clear that Dr.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Euless Public Service Officer Russell Carter for his 25 years of dedicated service to North Texas. A proud graduate of Haltom High School, he furthered his education in criminology and criminal justice through coursework at Tarrant County College and Columbia College.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Euless Police Sergeant Todd Bellah, whose dedicated service in law enforcement has made a lasting impact on our community and the officers he served alongside.”

“Mr Speaker, I rise to recognize our Texas-24 Hometown Heroes, Luke and Jen Huch of Euless. They faced every parent's nightmare when their son, Lion, was diagnosed with leukemia at just seven months old.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Euless Police Corporal Thomas ``Wade'' Tice, a dedicated public servant who has devoted more than three decades to serving our community.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Dallas native Nicole Small. She has gone above and beyond to improve our community, dedicating her time to civic leadership through philanthropy and science innovation.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Euless Police Department Senior Corporal William ``Bill'' Norwood in recognition of his more than three decades of service to our North Texas community and country.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Euless Police Department Senior Officer Carlos Peralez for his service to our community and country. He proudly served our country in the United States Army for six years, with three years of active duty and three years in the reserves, before joining the Euless Police Department in April 1997.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Leonardo Mendoza, a distinguished law enforcement professional and United States Air Force veteran, for his decades of service to our community and our Nation.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Captain Wayne Pavlik from the Euless Police Department on his 36 years of service to North Texas. Captain Pavlik began his public safety career at Sears Department Store, where he monitored security cameras and handled fraudulent checks before joining the Euless Police Department in 1989.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize our Texas-24 Hometown Hero, Corporal Donald ``Don'' Graves, a Fort Worth resident and distinguished World War II veteran. Graves left high school in 1942 at just 17 years old to enlist in the U.S.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor our Texas-24 Hometown Hero, Blake Lindsay who worked for Envision Dallas. Blake was an inspiration to all who knew him, embracing his visual impairment and using it to advocate for others.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor our Texas-24 Hometown Hero, Meals on Wheels of Tarrant County. Since 1973, the organization has been helping some of North Texas' most vulnerable citizens.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor our Texas-24 Hometown Hero, Communities in Schools Dallas Region. A local nonprofit founded in 1985, Communities in Schools supports North Texas children on the Texas Education Agency's ``at-risk'' list through academic and mental health intervention as well as social services.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor our Texas-24 Hometown Hero, St. Ann Magi Ministry in Coppell. More than 30 years ago, St. Ann Catholic Parish began its Magi Ministry, giving 100 gifts to those who would have otherwise gone without.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor our Texas-24 Hometown Hero, Dr. Ramesh Sharma of Fort Worth. At 85 years old, Dr. Sharma is a shining example that age is merely a number.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor our Texas-24 Hometown Hero, Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science senior, Anirudh Mazumder. Anirudh's desire to serve others began in childhood, inspired by summers spent with his grandparents, where he learned the power of community involvement.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor our Texas-24 Hometown Hero, Joe DePinto. Joe has made a profound impact on North Texas through his leadership in business and community service.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor retiring Euless City Manager Loretta Getchell for her exceptional 28 years of service to North Texas. Loretta graduated from the University of North Alabama with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration later becoming a Certified Public Accountant and a Certified Government Finance Officer.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today on behalf of a grateful Nation and the Citizens of the Twenty-Fourth District of Texas, the 2024 Congressional Veteran Commendation is hereby presented to Shawn Morgan, Staff Sergeant, United States Army, of Keller, Texas for his honorable service in the Armed Forces of the United States of America and for his continued service to his community.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize North Richland Hills Police Department Chief Mike Young for his 40 years of dedicated public service and to congratulate him on his retirement.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor our Texas-24 Hometown Heroes, Southlake Officers Brett Roberson and Corey Rattan who have gone above and beyond to serve North Texas students.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor our Texas-24 Hometown Hero, Tina Washington. As director of the Fort Worth non-profit Above the Clouds-Texas, Tina is making a remarkable impact by providing free arts education to North Texas children aged 5-17.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor our Texas-24 Hometown Hero and Bedford resident, Bill Robertson. Now 100 years old, he has spent decades serving our community and country.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor our Texas-24 Hometown Hero, Dr. Richard Benson, president of The University of Texas at Dallas. In 1980, Dr. Benson began his career in higher education as an assistant professor of mechanical engineering at the University of Rochester.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Senior Police Officer Casey Sanders of the Euless Police Department for his 33 years of exceptional service to our community. A graduate of Paschal High School in Fort Worth, Officer Sanders continued his education at Tarrant County College before serving as a Sergeant in the Texas Army National Guard for seven years.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor our Texas-24 Hometown Heroes on the Founders Rowing Club in Southlake, who gained national recognition by finishing in the top 10 at the U.S.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor our Texas-24 Hometown Hero, Wally Funk. At age nine, Wally Funk took her first flying lesson, sparking a lifelong passion. As a teenager, Wally earned her pilot's license and has gone on to become an accomplished flight instructor and aviator.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor our Texas-24 Hometown Heroes, the volunteers of Operation Turkey Dallas and Operation Turkey Forth Worth for their work to provide Thanksgiving meals to people in need.”

“Ogbogu, a star athlete from Coppell. As one of only twelve players nationwide named by USA Volleyball to compete on the U.S. Women's National Team in the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics, Chiaka has shined on the world stage.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor our Texas-24 Hometown Hero, Southlake Police Chief Ashleigh Casey. Chief Casey began her law enforcement career as a 9-1-1 operator and Police & Fire Dispatcher for the City of Euless, joining the police force just three years later.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor our Texas-24 Hometown Hero, Officer Joe Boyd, who dedicated 38 years of service to our community, including 15 years with the Coppell Police Department.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor our Texas-24 Hometown Hero, Jack Blocker, a North Texas native who was inspired to pursue music at 17 years old. After attending Trinity Christian Academy in Addison, Jack went on to the University of Arkansas and joined the band Rightfield.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor our Texas-24 Hometown Hero, Amy Langbine Heath, who began working in tree care after moving back home to Dallas. She was the first woman in Texas to become a Board-Certified Master Arborist through the International Society of Arboriculture, achieving this in 2008 and acquiring Texas Tree Surgeons two years later.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor our Texas-24 Hometown Hero, Korban Best, a 21-year-old sprinter and Paralympic medalist from Southlake, Texas. While representing Team USA in the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games, Korban set a personal best time of 10.75 seconds in the men's 100-meter T47 event, earning him a silver medal--America's first medal in the event.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor our Texas-24 Hometown Hero, Brooke Donelson. As a passionate advocate and board member for Dallas CASA, Brooke is dedicated to restoring the innocence of children who have experienced abuse and neglect.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor our Texas-24 Hometown Hero, Fort Worth resident Luke Hejl. In 2017, after attending a panel about remote care, Luke co-founded TimelyCare to address the shortage of mental health services on college campuses.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor our Texas-24 Hometown Hero Danny Huynh, a senior at Harmony School of Innovation in Euless, for his dedicated volunteerism. As Vice President of the school chapter of Key Club International, Danny organized volunteer events for local nonprofits, raised funds for community projects, and assisted international causes.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor our Texas-24 Hometown Heroes, Fort Worth Code Compliance Officer Bennett Brandon and Henry. In 2011, Bennett met Henry after he was brought to the Chuck and Brenda Silcox Animal Shelter malnourished and in poor physical health.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor our Texas-24 Hometown Hero, Scottie Scheffler. At six years old, Scottie was swinging a golf club at the Royal Oaks range in Dallas, dreaming of one day playing with the pros.”

“Mr Speaker, I rise to honor our Texas-24 Hometown Heroes Texans on Mission, a group of exceptional North Texans working to provide aid and relief to communities hit by the hurricanes.”