What Elise M. Stefanik said, and what was done

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Lake Champlain Research Institute in the Center for Earth and Environmental Science at SUNY Plattsburgh on the dedication of its new research vessel, the R/V Leptodora.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 200th anniversary of the founding of Lowville Village Band. Originally known as the Union Band upon its formation in 1826 the founding members began a tradition of playing music in the local park.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor United States Army veteran Howard ``Sam'' Waite. Sam was born on July 2, 1926, in Pontiac, Michigan, and his military service spans three wartime periods and includes some of the most significant contlicts of the twentieth century.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor United States Air Force veteran Bruce E. Abare. Bruce E. Abare was born on May 16, 1951, in Glens Falls, New York, to his parents, Edward and Anna Abare.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate and honor the Hopkinton-Ft. Jackson Fire Department on the 75th anniversary of its founding and thank them for their tremendous dedication to protecting and serving the Town of Hopkinton as well as the neighboring communities in St.”

“Mr. Speaker, I missed the two suspension votes today due to travel delays returning to Washington, DC. Had I been present, I would have voted YEA on Roll Call No. 109 and YEA on Roll Call No. 110.”

“Mr. Speaker, I missed votes today due to being sick. Had I been present, I would have voted YEA on Roll Call No. 71, YEA on Roll Call No. 72, YEA on Roll Call No. 73, and YEA on Roll Call No. 74.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor United States Army Veteran Earl Seelow. Earl Seelow was born on October 20, 1932, in Edinburg, New York, to his parents, Edwin and Flora Seelow.”

“Madam Speaker, I thank Chairman Bost for yielding me the time. Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of my legislation, the Ernest Peltz Accrued Veterans Benefits Act, H.R. 3123.”

“As a result, the Peltz family was left to shoulder the financial burden of his father's care on their own, compounding grief with stress, uncertainty, and frustration. In short, the Peltz family was penalized for the VA's mistakes.”

“Mr. Speaker, I was absent for votes today. Had I been present, I would have voted YEA on Roll Call No. 34, AYE on Roll Call No. 35, NAY on Roll Call No. 36, YEA on Roll Call No. 37, and YEA on Roll Call No. 38.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague, Representative Crank, for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 2916, my bill to ratify the land claim settlement agreement between the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne, New York State, Franklin and St.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Saratoga County District Attorney Karen Heggen for her decades of service, leadership, and commitment to justice in her home community. A Malta native, DA Karen Heggen has served in the Saratoga County District Attorney's Office since 1993, beginning her career as an Assistant District Attorney and advancing through the ranks to the office's second-highest position before being elected District Attorney in 2014.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Honorable James A. Murphy, III, for his distinguished and lasting service to Saratoga County and the State of New York.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Saratoga County Sheriff Michael Zurlo, a lifelong resident of Saratoga County who has dedicated his career to keeping our communities safe, strong, and connected.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 50th anniversary of Valley Health Services (VHS) and Valley Residential Services (VRS), two cornerstone institutions that have provided exceptional long-term care to seniors and their families in the Mohawk Valley for half a century.”

“Andrew was born on June 22, 1923, in Saratoga Springs, New York, and graduated from White Plains High School in 1941. He briefly attended New York University before entering the United States Army on March 4, 1943, at the height of World War II.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. Dave Paratore, owner of Dave's Diner in Schuyler, New York, a true institution in Herkimer County and the Mohawk Valley for more than three decades.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Brian Murray for his dedication and commitment to serving our rural communities. Mr. Murray's dedication to serving our communities has been incredible through his work to help develop Upstate New York and the North Country.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor United States Air Force and Air National Guard Veteran Peter Tautznik. Peter Tautznik, born on December 4, 1947, has dedicated his life to serving both his country and his community.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Marie and David Troy of Greenwich, New York for their admirable patriotism. Marie Troy is a lifelong New Yorker and resident of Washington County.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and posthumous return of United States Army Veteran Harland J. Hennessey. Harland J. Hennessey was born on September 1, 1918.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor United States Navy veteran John T. Golden, Sr. John T. Golden. Sr. was born in the Bronx, New York, on April 11, 1926.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the Fulton United Soccer Club in Gloversville, New York and congratulate them on their fifty-year anniversary. The Fulton United Soccer Club is a nonprofit soccer league that has given students from Pre-K to 7th grade an opportunity to play soccer since 1975 and currently has 544 children signed up to participate in the club's spring season.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. Gregory J. Zagar for his decades of dedicated service with the United States Air Force and the Air Force Research Laboratory in Rome, New York.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to wish Mr. W. Douglas Howland a happy 101st birthday and to thank him for his years of service to his country and his community.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and celebrate the Hagaman Volunteer Fire Department on the 100th anniversary of its founding and thank them for their tremendous dedication to protecting and serving the Village of Hagaman as well as the surrounding municipalities in Montgomery County.”

“York. State Senator Walczyk started his political career in 2007 as an intern for the New York State Senate while he was a student at SUNY Albany. After graduating, he worked on then-State Senator Patty Ritchie's campaign before being named her Legislative Director and eventually becoming District Director in 2013.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Robert ``Bob'' M. Burney and his years of service to his community. Bob was born on December 17, 1965, graduating from New Hartford High School in 1984.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Captain Christopher J. Garrow and his years of service to his country and community. Christopher was born on July 22, 1975, and raised in Peru, New York.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize May 22, 2025, as Clinton Community College Day. Clinton Community College was established in 1966 by the Clinton County Board of Supervisors on the grounds of the old Hotel Champlain on Bluff Point in Plattsburgh, New York, under Governor Nelson Rockefeller's Administration.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the brave volunteer firefighters and first responders that work with the Quaker Springs Volunteer Fire Department in the Town of Saratoga, New York.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Patrick O'Brien for his service as Fire Chief to the Town of Massena. Mr. O'Brien has dedicated his life to public service and has served his country and community from a variety of positions.”

“Prevention & Control, the Director of Environmental Health, Safety, and Emergency Management for the State University of New York at Potsdam, and as the Fire Chief to the Town of Massena.”