What John W. Mannion said, and what was done

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the passage of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act. I commend my colleagues for their months-long negotiation to get this done.”

“Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to honor Hamilton College student Mele K. Kaneali`i, who was selected as a 2026 Truman Scholar, one of the Nation's highest honors for students committed to fostering public service and leadership.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of National Police Week. Just this week, in my hometown of Syracuse, New York, police officers were shot in the line of duty, and, thankfully, they are recovering.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank Representative Rivas for her leadership on affordability and giving me the opportunity to speak today. Across central New York and the Mohawk Valley, people are worried, and they have every reason to be.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of legislation that promotes the health and well-being of America's schoolchildren, while strengthening American agriculture, including the world-class dairy products and family farms across Central New York and the Mohawk Valley.”

“Mr. Speaker, as our government employees had their rights violated and were treated poorly, spending is up. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of the Protect America's Workforce Act.”

“I am grateful to my colleagues on both sides of the aisle for working together toward this meaningful solution. My father always said that a job is more than a paycheck.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the life and service of Syracuse Police Officer Wallie Howard, Jr. Officer Howard was a son of Syracuse, a Henninger graduate, a Syracuse University student, and a respected member of the Syracuse Police Department.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank Congresswoman Kaptur for her leadership. Mr. Speaker, as the final speaker tonight, let me take you to upstate New York, Syracuse, central New York, the Mohawk Valley, just west down the Erie Canal from my good friend, Representative Tonko, who represents the capital region.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to unequivocally condemn the act of political violence that ended the life of Charlie Kirk. Violence has no place in our democracy, and no American, regardless of political beliefs, should ever be the target of an assassination.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today during National Police Week to honor the brave men and women who put their lives on the line each day to keep us safe.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Van Robinson, of Syracuse, who died Saturday at the age of 87. The history books will remember him as the first African-American president of the Syracuse Common Council, a body whose chambers now bear his name, but his legacy and contributions are far richer.”

“Mr. Speaker, like many who have met Dr. Hazel Dukes, you will remember the first time that you meet her, for she is a force and her presence is pronounced.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Josephine Barbee, mother of UAW International Representative Mark Barbee, who resides in my district in Syracuse, NY. Born on July 23, 1939, Josephine Barbee was a devoted mother and a true pioneer in early childhood education and community service.”