What Trent Kelly said, and what was done

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize and congratulate Major General John M. Rhodes on his retirement after more than 36 years of distinguished service to the United States Army and the Mississippi National Guard.”

“As Major General Rhodes begins this well-earned retirement, we thank him for his decades of faithful service, steadfast leadership, and unwavering dedication to our Nation. Major General Rhodes' commitment to service exemplifies the very best of the United States Army and the Mississippi National Guard.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the life and legacy of Mrs. Louise Lambert Harris, who passed away on May 6, 2026, at the age of 88. Born in Mobile, Alabama, Mrs.”

“Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor the life and service of Richard ``Rick'' Allen Haggard, a School Resource Officer with the Lee County Sheriff's Department, who tragically passed away in the line of duty on February 2, 2026, at the age of 52.”

“Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor the life of Carl Fox Haas, whose passing on January 25, 2026, marked the loss of a respected Mississippian, devoted family man, and influential leader in business, conservation, and community life.”

“Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize Nancy Carole Long of Saltillo, Mississippi, for her many years of faithful service to the music ministry of SMC and for her dedication to music education in the Saltillo community.”

“Mr. Speaker, Adam Grubbs was a young man whose kindness made a real difference to everyone who knew him, and his loss is felt by many. He was born in Tupelo and raised in Saltillo by his parents, Mark and Beth, and grew up with the values of his community.”

“Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor the life of Richard Eugene ``Gene'' Smith, Jr. of West Point, Mississippi, who passed away on January 16, 2026, at the age of 90.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman for yielding to me. Mr. Speaker, America is safer today. A narcoterrorist and an illegitimate government leader, Nicolas Maduro, is removed from office and is awaiting trial in the United States of America.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the service of Lt. Col. Deidre D. Smith, Director of Public Affairs for the Mississippi National Guard. In this role, she provides critical counsel to the Adjutant General and senior leaders on command information, community outreach, and media engagement, ensuring the Guard remains connected to the citizens of Mississippi.”

“Madam Chair, I thank Chairman Rogers whose critical work on acquisition reform with Ranking Member Smith set the foundation for the advances we are making in this year's bill.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the remarkable life and legacy of Colonel Carlyle ``Smitty'' Harris, a true American hero. Colonel Harris, a retired United States Air Force officer, was 36 years old when his aircraft was shot down over North Vietnam on April 4, 1965.”

“Mr. Speaker, I stand today to remember Roy Fagan Hodges, who passed away peacefully on Friday, March 21, 2025, at Tippah County Hospital in Ripley, Mississippi. Roy Fagan Hodges was born on November 9, 1924, in Dumas, Mississippi, to Lee and Inez Cappleman Hodges.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank Chairman Griffith for the opportunity to speak in support of this resolution. It is death by a thousand cuts with the EPA. Each one only costs a little bit.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate Colonel Robert Bartran's service, career, and accomplishments. For over 36 years, he served selflessly in the Mississippi Army National Guard. After earning his commission in 1995 from the Officer's Candidate Course, he began a long and distinguished career.”