What Michael Guest said, and what was done

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor Marcus Bowers. For more than 45 years, Marcus Bowers has been dedicated to serving his community through sharing small town stories, breaking news, and everyday happenings across Rankin County.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to remember the life and legacy of Steven Duane Wallace of Brandon, Mississippi. Steven was a lifelong resident of Rankin County and graduated from Mississippi State University in 1998.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Ms. Shirley Greer Rogers as she celebrates her 90th birthday. Ms. Shirley Rogers, born Shirley Jane Greer on July 24, 1936, has devoted her life to serving her church, her family, and her community in Pearl and Rankin County, Mississippi.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to thank WAPT Chief Meteorologist David Hartman for his 40 years of service to Central Mississippi. David Hartman has been one of Mississippi's most trusted voices in weather.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the public service of Katie Blount, who dedicated more than thirty years to the State of Mississippi at the Mississippi Department of Archives and History (MDAH), serving as the seventh director of the agency since 2015.”

“Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor and remember the life and legacy of John Lyle Keenan of Jasper County, Mississippi. Mr. Keenan was a respected law enforcement officer and a devoted husband, father, grandfather, friend, and neighbor whose service and character left a lasting mark on his community.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to remember the life and legacy of Karen Henry Ben. Karen Henry Ben grew up in the Bogue Chitto and Conehatta community and attended Choctaw Central High School where she served as Drum Major, was Salutatorian, and was a talented athlete representing the Warriors on the athletic field.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and recognize W. Harvey and Karen Yoder on the joyous occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary, which they will celebrate on June 12, 2026.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and remember the life and legacy of Mr. John Lyle Keenan of Jasper County, Mississippi. Mr. Keenan was a respected law enforcement officer and a devoted husband, father, grandfather, neighbor, and friend whose service and character left a lasting mark on his community.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and celebrate the remarkable life of Mrs. Frances Kees of Magee, Mississippi, as she reaches the extraordinary milestone of her 100th birthday on April 6, 2026.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H. Res. 1128, Expressing the Support of the House of Representatives For the Department of Homeland Security. For 41 days, the Department of Homeland Security has been operating without the necessary funding to carry out its core mission.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate some of the accomplishments of one of the most successful Mississippi student athletes of our time, Mr. Jordan Anthony of Tylertown, Mississippi.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 125th anniversary of First Baptist Church Mendenhall. Founded in 1901, First Baptist has been a beacon of light since the newly formed town of Mendenhall incorporated.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the importance of Girl Scout Camps and the impact they have on young women and to honor Camp Wahi, in my hometown of Brandon, Mississippi, for celebrating 75 years of sisterhood, tradition, and shared memories.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the service of the U.S. Small Business Administration Mississippi District's Director Janita R. Stewart. Janita is retiring after 51 years of federal government service and 41 years with the U.S.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to remember the life of my friend Doug LaMalfa, whom I would refer to as the gentle giant. Doug was known by all for his love of agriculture and the great outdoors.”

“Madam Speaker, the Christmas story as recorded in Luke Chapter 2. ``And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed.'' ``And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 2025 MAIS 4A Division III State Champions, the Lamar School Raiders. This is the school's first football championship win since 2018, and is a direct reflection of the leadership the team has within its players and coaches and the support provided from the community.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the service of Tommy Tomlinson, a proud resident of Starkville, Mississippi. Tommy graduated from Starkville High School in 1971. In the fall of 1971, he began his freshman year at East Mississippi Community College, where he played for the Lions' Baseball team.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and remember the life of fellow Mississippian Wade Hampton Creekmore, Jr. Mr. Creekmore was a telecommunications pioneer and co-founder of Cellular South, Inc., which now operates under the brand name C Spire.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 4058, the Enhancing Stakeholder Support and Outreach for Preparedness Grants Act, with the understanding that FEMA's preparedness grants for States, localities, urban areas, and Tribal and territorial governments are vital to strengthening the security of this great Nation.”

“Mr. Speaker, I have no further speakers, and I am prepared to close after the gentleman from New York closes. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.”

“Code (popularly referred to as the ``Freedom of Information Act'' (FOIA)), or other applicable law. (5) Briefing.--Not later than 30 days after the submission of each terrorism threat assessment under paragraph (1), the Secretary of Homeland Security shall brief the appropriate congressional committees regarding each such assessment.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the importance of small-town business owners and the impact they have on local communities and to honor the Bailey family and their locally-run Telephone business.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to remember Mrs. Kathy Chester Luke of Philadelphia, Mississippi. Mrs. Luke spent most of her life living in Philadelphia with her husband, Bob Luke, and always considered it home.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to remember the life and legacy of Mr. Jimmy Alexander of Meridian, Mississippi. Jimmy and his wife, Ann, spent their life together investing in their family and the conununity of Meridian.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the legacy of William E. ``Bill'' Ballou. Bill was dedicated to sharing the Gospel and will be remembered for his love of family and his service to his ``Heavenly Father.'' Bill was born April 8, 1939, in Sterling, Texas, and he later attended Baylor University where he met his wife, Avonnell Bolton.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to remember Phillip Douglas Morgan of Flora, Mississippi. Phillip Morgan was a Mississippian through and through who gave back to his community and loved his family.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Colonel Jody Mike Smith, the former Director of Human Resources for the Mississippi National Guard. Colonel Smith served as the primary staff advisor to the Adjutant General.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize my former Policy Director, Elizabeth Joseph, for her service to the people of the Third Congressional District of Mississippi. Elizabeth joined my office with an impressive resume, having worked for Senator Thad Cochran and Congressman Gregg Harper.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize my former Legislative Aide, Isabelle Boyd, for her service to the people of the Third Congressional District of Mississippi. Isabelle joined my office in the summer of 2023, and was able to build out an impressive, communications program to keep my constituents abreast of important happenings in Washington, D.C., and across Mississippi.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and remember one of Meridian's finest in the world of local news: John Johnson. John Johnson was one of the first African-American news directors in Mississippi and the Southeast.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and remember one of Mississippi's longstanding members of the Mississippi State Board of Mental Health, Dr. Sampat Shivangi. As a pioneering Indian-American physician, community leader, and advocate, Dr.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 1692, the Producing Advanced Technologies for Homeland Security Act, which I am proud to have introduced along with Congressman Shri Thanedar.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 35, legislation named after Agent Raul Gonzalez, a 38-year-old father of two, who lost his life in an ATV accident on December 7, 2022, as he was attempting to apprehend a group of immigrants who had entered the country illegally.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the importance of small-town business owners and the impact they have on local communities and to honor the Griffin family and their locally run grocery store in Decatur, Mississippi.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of Mrs. Reedia Faye Minshew of Carthage, Mississippi. Mrs. Reedia Faye Minshew was a beloved mother, grandmother, neighbor, and friend and she will be greatly missed.”