What Lloyd Smucker said, and what was done

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize and congratulate the Elizabethtown Area High School Esports team on securing its second consecutive Pennsylvania Interscholastic Esports Association state championship. The outstanding team of Peter Dunbar, Madalyn Guerrisi, Jackson Langlois, Anthony Lazzari Jaymian Ortiz, and Liam Shriner earned first place competing in Marvel Rivals, a superhero shooter game inspired by the Marvel Comics franchise.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate and recognize James Hensel, store manager of Oregon Dairy in Lititz, Pennsylvania, as a 2026 FMI Store Manager Awards Grand Prize Winner.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and recognize Sight & Sound Theaters for a milestone 50 years in business. Known across the world for its Biblical epics on stage and screen, Sight & Sound began with Glenn Eshelman, a Lancaster County dairy farmer, and his passion for art, photography, and sharing his faith.”

“Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to congratulate and recognize Nate Huber, who was recently installed as the 2026 to 2027 Vice President for the Pennsylvania FFA. Having emerged from a rigorous nomination and election process, Nate Huber was one of seven officers chosen to lead the Pennsylvania FFA in 2026 to 2027.”

“Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to congratulate and recognize Chris Leppler on his retirement as Lancaster County Sheriff after three decades of service with the department. Chris Leppler, a lifelong resident of Lancaster County and graduate of Elizabethtown Area High School, joined the Lancaster County Sheriffs Office in November 1994.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate and recognize Coach Dan Graybill on his retirement after 40 years of dedication to the Manheim Township High School Blue Streaks swimming team.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate and recognize Audrey Whisman for being named Miss Pennsylvania Volunteer 2026. Audrey Whisman, a graduate of Manheim Township in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and a student at Gettysburg College, was named Miss Pennsylvania Volunteer 2026.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate and recognize the J.P. McCaskey High School girls track and field team on securing first place in the 2026 PIAA Class 3A Track and Field Championship.”

“Maybe they want the thousands of people, the caravans that came across the border during the Biden years. President Trump was right. It just takes a President to make that change and to secure the border.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize and celebrate 175 years of Mount Joy Borough, Pennsylvania, a community whose remarkable history and enduring character have helped shaped Lancaster County for generations.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize and celebrate the 300th anniversary of Columbia Borough in Pennsylvania. Columbia, located in western Lancaster County along the Susquehanna River, was founded in 1726 by Quaker settler and entrepreneur John Wright near a Shawnee village.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Ella Bahn on her outstanding high school track and field career. Ella, a senior at Spring Grove Area High School in York County, Pennsylvania, capped off an extraordinary high school career with her set of victories in the 100-meter and 300-meter hurdles at the 2026 PIAA State Track and Field Championships on May 23, 2026.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate and recognize superintendent Dr. Ella Musser on her retirement from Cocalico School District. Dr. Ella Musser began her career with Cocalico School District, which is based in the northern corner of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, in 1991.”

“Mr. Speaker, we should never use a government shutdown to achieve any policy benefits. We have seen Democrats do that time and time again. We certainly shouldn't be using it to not fund those who are keeping Americans safe and who are removing criminals from our country.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate and recognize Darrell Fisher, Chief of the New Holland EMS, for being named the recipient of the 2026 Dr. George Moerkirk Memorial Outstanding Contributions to EMS Award.”

“I am so pleased that he took this on with such generosity and passion. Mr. Speaker, we hear all the time about the high-profile civil cases involving sexual abuse.”

“Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to honor and congratulate the Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County for reaching 60 years in operation. The Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County was founded in 1966 to preserve Lancaster County's historic sites and architecture.”

“Every Democrat voted against no tax on overtime, which 20 million Americans have taken advantage of. Mr. Speaker, in the few seconds I have left, I want to address one additional thing we have heard from the Democrat side, that this is regressive.”

“Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to recognize the SPCA of York County, as they celebrate their 100th anniversary. Since its creation a century ago, the SPCA of York County has been committed to the safety and dignity of the county's animals.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Wrightsville Elementary School for being designated as a Pennsylvania Blue Ribbon School. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania designates exemplary public schools Blue Ribbon status to honor their commitment to advancing public education.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to celebrate Lancaster Lebanon Habitat for Humanity for their 40 years of positive Impact. Habitat for Humanity is an inclusive Christian ministry and nonprofit organization that builds, repairs, renovates, and revitalizes affordable homes alongside people in need of a decent place to live.”

“Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to congratulate and recognize Mrs. Sherri Stull on her retirement after 19 years with Cocalico School District. Mrs. Sherri Stull acted as Business Manager for Cocalico School District, which serves almost 3,000 students in northern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor and recognize the Pennsylvania State Society of the Children of the American Revolution for their positive impact across the state and Pennsylvania's 11th Congressional District.”

“Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to congratulate and recognize Civil Air Patrol (CAP) Cadet Colonel Slater Shannon for earning the General Carl A. Spaatz Award. Cadet Colonel Shannon is the 2,574th individual in history to receive the General Carl A.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize and congratulate Rohrer Seeds, of Smoketown in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, for over a century in business. Rohrer Seeds began in 1919 when P.L.”

“Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to congratulate and recognize Young Marine Corporal Chase Muchmore on being named the Pennsylvania Regiment Junior Young Marine of the Year. Chase Muchmore is a current student at Manor Middle School and is a Corporal with the Young Marines of Lancaster County.”

“Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to congratulate Cocalico High School's girls' soccer coach, Mr. Dan Hogan, on receiving the 2025 W. Gene Davis Memorial Award as Class 3A girls Coach of the Year by the Pennsylvania Soccer Coaches Association (PSCA).”

“Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to congratulate and recognize the Garden Spot Future Farmers of America chapter (Garden Spot FFA), affiliated with Lampeter-Strasburg High School in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, on their success at the 98th National FFA Convention & Expo.”

“Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to congratulate and recognize the Lancaster County Beekeepers Society on their 150th anniversary. The Lancaster County Beekeepers Society first met on March 13, 1876, in the city of Lancaster, Pennsylvania.”

“Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to recognize and congratulate Solanco High School students Robert Baxter, Lucas Vilk, and Caleb Reed on their success in the 2025 Student Drone Challenge.”

“Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize and thank an extraordinary public servant, Joanne Horn, who has retired after decades of faithful service to the people of Pennsylvania's 11th Congressional District.”

“Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to congratulate and recognize Root's Country Market on their 100th anniversary. Root's Country Market is a farmer's market and auction based in Manheim, Pennsylvania.”

“Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to congratulate and recognize the three individuals from Pennsylvania's 11th Congressional District who were installed as 2025-2026 State officers for the Pennsylvania FFA: State President Sarah Firestone, State Vice President Sally Bollinger, and State Secretary Leah Flinchbaugh.”

“Mr. Speaker, I am not in Washington, D.C. due to family matters and missed the vote on passage of S. 1071, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank Chairman Smith for the opportunity to bring this up in committee and then for moving it out of committee. I thank the leader for bringing it to the floor for a vote.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank the leader for bringing this bill to the floor. Mr. Speaker, Ms. Moore is right. There are serious questions about Social Security and its sustainability going forward.”

“Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to congratulate and recognize the Penn Manor Future Farmers of America chapter (Manor FFA), affiliated with Penn Manor High School in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, on their accomplishments at the 98th National FFA Convention & Expo.”

“Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to recognize and congratulate Chief Richard Mendez on his retirement as Chief of the Lancaster City Bureau of Police Chief, and I thank him for his 25 years of dedicated service to the Lancaster community.”

“Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to congratulate and recognize the Manheim Lions Club for their 100th anniversary. Located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, the Manheim Lions Club is a dedicated community partner, exemplifying the Lions International motto of ``We Serve'' since their chartering in 1925.”

“Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to recognize and congratulate Kyle Welk of Peach Bottom, Pennsylvania, on being named the 2025 Merle Howard Award winner at the 58th World Dairy Expo in Wisconsin.”

“Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to recognize and congratulate The Market at Oregon Dairy for 50 years in business. Earl and Mary Hurst bought the Oregon Dairy Farm, located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania in 1952.”

“Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to congratulate and recognize United Way of Lancaster County on their 100th anniversary. United Way of Lancaster County, then called the Welfare Federation of Lancaster, was formed in the fall of 1925 with the goal of coordinating and maintaining social service agencies throughout the county.”

“Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to honor and congratulate Mr. Dennis Steiner on his retirement as President and CEO of VisionCorps. VisionCorps is a non-profit organization that provides rehabilitative, preventative, educational, and employment services to the blind and vision impaired.”

“Additionally, Mr. Steiner serves as the North America/Caribbean World Blind Union representative for the National Industries for the Blind. He is a board member for VisionServe Alliance, the Pennsylvania Association for the Blind, UniqueSource, and the National Association for the Employment of People Who Are Blind, the last of which he served as the president from 2014 to 2016.”

“Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to recognize the congregation of Salem Heller's Evangelical Reformed Church for their 300th anniversary. Over the past year, the congregation of Salem Heller's Evangelical Reformed Church has commemorated three centuries of faith and service.”

“Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to congratulate and recognize Goodhart Sons Inc. on their 90th anniversary. Goodhart Sons Inc. is a steel fabricator and installer based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.”

“Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to recognize Ashley Miller, who placed 2nd in 3M's 2025 Clash of the Grinders, a national welding and fabrication competition. The Clash of the Grinders competition is an annual event hosted by 3M's Abrasive Solutions division at FABTECH, North America's largest metalworking trade show.”

“Ashley is from Hanover, Pennsylvania and was inspired to pursue welding by her father. Although she didn't know any welders personally, a high school welding course sparked her interest, leading her to enroll in the fabrication and welding program at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology.”

“Mr. Speaker, on Wednesday, September 17, in York County, our community suffered an unimaginable tragedy. Members of the Northern York County Regional Police Department and the York County Sheriff's Office were fired upon as they entered a home while attempting to serve a warrant relative to a stalking incident in North Codorus Township.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to welcome His All-Holiness Bartholomew, the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople, to Washington, D.C. As spiritual leader of more than 300 million Orthodox Christians, he is revered worldwide as ``First Among Equals'' among the Primates of Orthodoxy.”

“Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Kreider Farms of Lancaster County on 90 years in business. Kreider Farms began in 1935 when Noah Kreider and his wife, Mary Hershey, bought the Hershey farm from Mary's father.”

“Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Shady Maple Smorgasbord on 40 years in business. In July 1985, Marv and Miriam Weaver added on to their Shady Maple Farm Market and cafeteria with a new business venture, the Shady Maple Smorgasbord.”

“Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the York County Agricultural Land Preservation Board for conserving the 50,000th acre of farmland in York County, which occurred at Star Rock Farms.”

“Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to congratulate and recognize the Lancaster County Conservation District (LCCD) on their 75th anniversary. In 1950, the Lancaster County Conservation District, then called the Soil Conservation District, was officially incorporated by the county.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Lisa K. Colon of Lancaster City, who passed away on August 21, 2025, at the age of 51.”

“Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to congratulate and recognize Mushna Subba, Ben Thomas, and Wyatt Clare from Penn Manor High School for achieving two first-place finishes in the Sea Air and Land Challenge (SEAL) at Millersville University.”

“Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to congratulate and recognize Cole McAnany from the Ephrata Area School District for achieving a perfect score in the prestigious Mathematical Olympiads for Elementary and Middle Schools.”

“Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to congratulate and recognize Mr. David Groff for his 50 years of service with Garden Spot Fire Rescue (GSFR). Mr. Groff began his service as a firefighter, joining the then-called Liberty Fire Company at his friends' invitation when he was 17 years old.”

“Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to congratulate and recognize Reist Popcorn Company on their milestone 100th anniversary. In 1925, a Lancaster County farmer named Alvin Reist founded what would become Reist Popcorn Company.”

“Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to recognize Tammy Tome, recipient of Visiting Angels' 2025 National Caregiver of the Year award. Visiting Angels is a national organization that provides in-home care to seniors.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate and recognize Lighthouse Vocational Services on their 50th anniversary. Lighthouse Vocational Services, a faith-based nonprofit, provides vocational services and training to adults with developmental disabilities.”

“Mr. Speaker, I would like to honor the life of Mr. Samuel Bigler of Millersville Borough, who passed away on July 1, 2025, at the age of 78.”

“Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to congratulate and recognize Master Sergeant Steven Williams for his appointment as the 41st Drum Major of ``The President's Own'' Marine Band. Master Sergeant Williams, a native of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, graduated from Lampeter-Strasburg High School.”

“Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to congratulate and recognize Mr. Ethan Albright of Hempfield High School for his achievement of third place in the `Material Science' category at the 2025 Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair, a competition including 1,700 students and representing over 60 countries.”

“Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to recognize Cheyenne Peckne, a 911 operator whose instructions helped coach a wife to give CPR to her husband who had suffered a heart attack.”

“Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to honor and congratulate Dr. Beth Haldeman on her retirement after 25 years with Cocalico School District. Dr. Beth Haldeman's history with Cocalico School District, located in northern Lancaster County, began in 2000 as the reading specialist and principal at the former Schoeneck Elementary School.”

“Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to congratulate the Manheim Central High School boys' volleyball team on winning the PIAA Class 2A State championship on Saturday, June 14, 2025.”

“Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to honor and congratulate Mr. Larry Richardson on his retirement as President and CEO of YMCA of the Roses. Prior to his time with the YMCA, Mr.”

“Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to congratulate Cooper Lehman and Braylen Garcia of Hempfield High School on winning the 2025 PIAA Class 3A boys' Tennis Doubles championship on May 24.”

“Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to honor and congratulate Mr. Leon Ressler on his retirement after 37 years with Penn State Extension in Lancaster County. Across nearly four decades, Leon Ressler has served Penn State Extension, a Pennsylvania-wide educational organization and network focusing on science, agriculture, and the environment, in many roles.”

“Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to congratulate Adam Kingston of Manheim Township on winning a gold medal in the Class 3A 3,200-meter run at the PIAA track and field championship on May 24.”

“Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to congratulate the Manheim Township Unified Track and Field team on their first-place victory at the PIAA Unified Track and Field championship on May 23 and 24.”

“Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to congratulate Sophia Rivera of Ephrata High School on winning gold medals in both girls' shot put and girls' discus at the 2025 PIAA Class 3A Track and Field Championship, held on May 23 and 24.”

“Mr. Speaker, I am honored to recognize and commend the emergency service personnel who responded to the March 9 plane crash in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. On March 9, 2025, a small plane carrying five people crashed just outside of Lancaster Airport and into the parking lot of Brethren Village, a nearby retirement community in Manheim Township.”

“Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to congratulate and recognize Ecore International for being named Exporter of the Year by the Export- Import Bank of the United States (EXIM).”

“Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to honor and congratulate Mr. Bill Kepner on his retirement as CEO of United Disabilities Services. Bill Kepner has a storied history with United Disabilities Services, a nonprofit that helps disabled individuals, veterans, and seniors live more independent and fulfilling lives.”

“Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to congratulate George Perry on his 103rd birthday and for his longstanding service to his country and the York County community. You would be hard pressed to find a better representative of York County than Mr.”

“Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to congratulate and recognize United Disabilities Services for their 60th anniversary. Founded in 1965, United Disabilities Services is one of the leading disability services providers in Pennsylvania helping older adults, individuals with disabilities, and veterans lead more independent and fulfilling lives.”

“Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to congratulate and recognize the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania for their 50th anniversary. Originally created by an act of the Pennsylvania General Assembly, the Railroad Museum opened its doors 50 years ago in April 1975.”

“Today, the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania's world-class collection includes over 100 historic locomotives and railroad cars, a vast library with half a million photographs and documents, a working restoration shop, and 20,000 smaller items relating to Pennsylvania railroads.”

“Mr. Speaker, again, with what I started with, it is very important we get this resolution done. There is a better path forward. We have an amendment that could be passed in this resolution that would satisfy where the Senate is, where the House is.”

“Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to congratulate Lititz Borough Police Chief Kerry Nye on his retirement after 45 years in law enforcement. Kerry Nye began his career with the Lititz Borough Police Department in 1980 and has remained there since, becoming a sergeant in 1994 and the Chief of Police in 2016.”

“Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to congratulate and recognize the Linville Hill Christian School boys' basketball team on winning the Class 2A PIAA Championship on March 28, 2025.”

“Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to congratulate and recognize Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum for their 100th anniversary. In 1925, brothers Henry and George Landis combined their collection of Pennsylvania German objects and antiques to found what would eventually become the Landis Valley Village and Farm Museum.”

“Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to congratulate and recognize Lloyd Henry for his 80 years of service to the Lampeter Fire Company. Mr. Henry joined the Lampeter Fire Company on February 16, 1945, when he was 16 years old.”

“Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to congratulate and recognize the Ephrata Lions Club of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania for their 100th anniversary. Epitomized by the motto ``We Serve,'' the Ephrata Lions Club has dedicated itself to public service since its chartering on February 26, 1925.”

“Mr. Chair, we have heard how this budget resolution will deliver tax relief to working and middle-class families. It will put a stop to crime and drugs flooding over our southern border, and it will jump-start the American economy.”

“Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to congratulate East Donegal Township Manager Jeffrey Butler on his retirement. For over four decades, Mr. Butler has dedicated himself to our communities, both in the private sector and in the public sector.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and service of World War II veteran Ralph Doss. Ralph Doss was born on March 30, 1925, and spent his formative years in Chester County.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Nathan Campbell for being named the 2024 World Language Teacher of the Year by the Pennsylvania State Modern Language Association. Mr.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate and give thanks to William D. Leighty for his 36 years in law enforcement, selflessly serving his community. Lancaster native William Leighty has served in law enforcement across the county.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Robert Kemp, Sr. on his 100th birthday and thank him for his service defending this Nation during World War II. A veteran of the United States Navy, Kemp enlisted at 17 years old, against his parents' wishes and barely meeting the weight requirement.”

“Kingdom. He then saw action in the Mediterranean, where his ship assisted in the invasion of Sicily. His final mission of the war was in the Pacific, part of a flotilla that participated in the invasion of the Philippines as well as the Battles of Iwo Jima and Okinawa.”

“Field Hockey Championship game. Warwick led their opponents less than two minutes into the match and never looked back, only allowing their opponents 7 shots on goal. Their state title crowned a spectacular 27-2 season.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate East Lampeter Township Manager Ralph Hutchinson on his retirement. Mr. Hutchinson's career in public service spans four decades. After graduating from Lafayette College and Penn State's Capitol Campus, known today as Penn State Harrisburg, Mr.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor retired Sheriff William ``Bill'' Hose for his legacy of service to the York community. Mr. Hose spent 29 years as a York City Police Officer, advancing to the Chief of Police in his last 11 years of service.”