Robert Aderholt

Mr. ADERHOLT

Mr. ADERHOLT. Madam Speaker, I would like to offer my sincere gratitude and admiration for the healthcare workers in Alabama's 4th Congressional District, Northern Alabama, and our entire state. We have all heard stories about individuals in the healthcare field who have gone beyond the call of duty during the Coronavirus pandemic. From all across my district, and throughout our state, constituents have nominated some amazing medical workers, and it is my privilege to honor 519 of these individuals today in the Congressional Record. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, we have seen heroic work done to fight the virus on the front lines. Doctors, nurses, first responders, and everyone who has worked tirelessly in the medical field during this past year deserve all the thanks we can give them. They have kept us safe and healthy in a time when we needed it most. Over the past 15 months I have visited hospitals, talked with those on the front lines of the fight, and visited vaccine clinics throughout my district. I have been overwhelmed by the outstanding work being done each and every day. It has been a constant battle for these healthcare heroes, but they have risen to the task every step of the way. I have no doubt in my mind that these amazing men and women have made a big difference in Alabama's bout with COVID-19. It is for those reasons, and so many more, that I want to honor the healthcare heroes of Northern Alabama. They deserve nothing less. Thanks to the submissions from my constituents in Alabama's 4th Congressional District, I include in the Record 519 healthcare heroes from Dekalb Regional Medical Center. When history looks upon this trying time in our country, they will find the names of the men and women of Alabama who courageously took on the fight to keep the rest of us safe. With my utmost gratitude, may the legacy of these 519 healthcare heroes live on well into the future. From Dekalb Regional Medical: Keri Abernathy, Cathey Adams, Suzanne Adams, Angela Akins, Sara Alexander, Wael Al-Halaseh, Stephanie Allsup, Shirley Allsup, Heather Andrews, Scott Argo, Amanda Arnold, Jennifer Arriaga Camarillo, Justin Arther, Amy Bagwell, Kerry Bailey, Amanda Bailey, Melissa Bailey, Zena Bailey, Melonie Bailey, William Bailey, Jeannie Bain, Whitney Baker, Amy Banks, Donald Barber, Donna Barkley, Teresa Barksdale, Karen Barnett, Belinda Barrentine, Elizabeth Barrontine, Kevin Bass, Latricia Battise, Jammie Baugh, Melissa Baugh, Beatriz Bautista, Mariana Bautista, Walter Beard, Melissa Bearden, Tanyeka Bell, Jennifer Bell. Meghan Benefield, Ashley Benge, Angela Bennett, Jessica Bennett, Brenda Berghammer, Laurel Berry, Kathy Bethune, Tara Bethune, Danielle Bickerstaff, Kristi Birgans, Jordan Black, Tracy Blackwell, Doyle Blackwell, Tait Blankenship, Ellee Blevins, Karen Blizzard, Abby Boggs, Taylor Bowen, Tiffany Bowen, Misti Bowen, Nakeshia Bowman, Jessica Bradford, Montana Bray, Gayle Brewer, Tammy Brewster, Magan Brown, Courtney Brown, Ben Brown, Miranda Brown, Lyza Brown, Hanna Brown, Ashley Brown Mathews, Willa Browning, Melanie Bruce, Alicia Brumbeloe, Taylor Bryant, Kayla Burbol, Jason Burgess, Shirley Burgess, Lauren Burt, Valerie Burt, Carolyn Burt, Wanda Burt, Chandelyn Butler, Joyce Butler, Bailie Butts, Jason Cagle. Shannon Cain, Joshua Camp, Gracie Caneer, Kayla Carroll, Sharon Carter, Candace Cartwright, Deborah Chaclan, Angela Chambers, Teresa Chandler, Sarah Chandler, Tonikee Chandler, Linda Chappell, Matt Chisenhall, Brittany Clements, Mary Clemons, Courtney Cleveland, Joshua Clifton, Linda Cole, Madison Coley, Wanzetta Combs, Dana Cook, Maxine Cook, Kaitlin Cooper, Krimson Coots, Terra Copeland, Taylor Cornelison Wynn, Destry Cornelius, Libby Cowart, Amanda Cowart, William Craft, Patsy Craig, Kimberly Crow, Matthew Crowe, Kimberly Crye, Taylor Culpepper, Robin Culver, Haley Dalton, Cindy Dalton, Sheri Dauria, Emily Davenport, Jessica Davis, Tamala Dean, Jenny Deerman, Ricky Deerman, Jennifer Devaney, Lori Dickerson, Mary Dillon. Virginia Dobson, Barbara Dollar, Loretta Dombourian, Tammy Doran, Briana Dudley, Ronald Duncan, Mary Dunne, Misty Dupree, Barbara Dupree, Pamela Eckles, Magan Edwards, Cindy Elliott, Destiny Ellison, Jacob Everett, Kylie Everett, Mary Farmer, Laura Flynn-Hale, Herb Ford, Janet Formby, Briana Fortenberry, John Fowler, Adrianne Fox, Macie Frasier, Ashley Frazier, Jennifer Freeman, Anna Freeman, Penny Fuller, Angela Fuller, Kea Gaddis, Josie Gagnon, Kim Galloway, Gentry Gann, James Gann, Darren Gannuch, Kerry Gant, Miranda Gant, Phyllis Gant, Judy Gass, Makenna Gayski, Katherine Gibson, Rita Gilbert, Allison Gilbert, Micah Gilbert, Miranda Gilbert, Rickey Gilbreath, Trina Giles, Crystal Gilmore, Paul Gilreath, Bonita Gipson, Christy Glass. Rodney Glassco, Dallas Glassco, Jeremy Glassco, April Glenn, Cody Godwin, Jadrianne Godwin, Paula Goza, Ray Greathouse, Jessica Green, Erika Green, Gloria Gayal Haag, Rylee Hadley, Angela Hadley, Katelin Hairel, Meagan Hale, Kathy Hall, Ashley Hall, Jason Ham, Felix Hamilton, Dacia Hancock, Cathy Handy, Summer Haney, Mackenzi Haney, Jennifer Hanner, Doys Harcrow, Amanda Harris, Kristel Harris, Brandon Hastings, Shainah Hawes, Ginger Hawkins, Amiee Haygood, Madison Haynes, Loree Haynes, Savannah Heard, Joseph Helms, Jeffery Hemphill, Kayla Henderson, Amber Henderson, Michelle Henderson, Courtney Hernandez, Kendra Hester, Andrew Hester, Meagan Higdon, Rebekah (Katie) Hill, Tracy Hilley, Shannon Hilley, Rodney Hitchcock. Glenda Hogland, Ashley Holcomb, Kansas Holland, Stacey Holloway, Jessica Honea, Samantha Horton, Chris Hovanec, Donald Howell, Bailey Howell, April Hughes, Samantha Huizenga, Joshua Hulgan, Sharon Hulsey, Kathy Hunt, Regina Hunter, Jennifer Hurtt, Karen Huskey, Jannet Husser, James Hutcherson, Amanda Hutcheson, Hayley Igou, Alexis Ivey, Rachel Jenrette, Yasmina Jimenez, Barbara Johnson, Ashley Johnson, Alicia Johnson, Judith Jones, Holli Jones, Ashley Jones, Jesse Jones, Troy Jones, Erica Jones, Brooke Jones-McKee, Robin Jordan, Effie Justus, Vicki Kay, Loren Kean, Hannah Keef, Tina Keith, Tammy Keith, Krista Kelley, Luke Kennamer, Alexis Kilgore, Brittany Killian, Brina Killian, John Killian, Sheena King, Mikayla King, Emily King, Joseph King, Sharon Kisor, April Klein, Heather Knight, Kayla Knowles, Malorie Lacy, Danielle Ladwig, Erin Landstreet, Katrina Laney, Kelly Laney, Shelly Laney. Casey Langley, Autumn LaRue, Kathy Leath, Carrie Ledbetter, Katie LeRoy, Heath Lingerfelt, Verna Locey, Shannon Lugo, Tammy Lusk, Regina Lyles-Webb, Teresa Maddox, Jennifer Maddox, Alejandra Magana, Jaida Majors, Robert Mann, Pamela Manning, Susan Manning, Kayla Martin, Leslie Martin, Robin Martin, Yaritzia Martinez, Terry Matheny, Jessica Matthews, Anthony Matthews, Kinsley Maynor, Michell Mays, Chelsey Mcabee, Kathleen McBride, Shane McCord, Crystal McCullough, Sharron McCutchen, Karen McDonald, Taylor McFarland, Jessica McKenzie, April McMichen, Alice McMichen, Rebecca Meadows, Karen Meadows, Ginger Medders, Anna Medley, Betty Miller, Lisa Miller, Heather Miller, Cari Miller, Judy Mills, Daniel Mince, Allison Mitchell, Alexis Mitchell, Riley Mize, Lisa Moreland, Shelia Myrick, Breyana Neal. Sherry Noles, Christy Noojin, Phyllis Norton, Robert Norwood, Marilyn Nunley, Ashley Odell, Stephanie Ogle, Savannah Oliver, Stacey Orr, John Orr, Martha Ortega, Norma O'Shields, Rhonda Overdear, Paula Owen, Amber Owen, Patty Owens, Janice Owens, Brianna Owens, Alice Parker, Lori Parker, Anita Parmer, Maleah Parmer, Orvetta Patterson, Madison Patterson, Jessica Pendergrass, Samantha Perrydore, Glenda Peters, Susan Pettis, Cassie Phelps, Patty Phillips, Tammy Pike, Matthew Poe, Carrye Pope, Tyler Porter, Morgan Portwood, Brianna Powell, Cynthia Proietty, Amanda Putnam, Yenifer Quevedo, Jesar Quizon, Summer Rainer, April Rainey, Jessica Rains, Cherie Ramage, Gunner Randolph, Martie Raymond, Tim Reel, Sandy Reese, Alida Rester Youngblood, Aimee Reynolds, Jason Rice, Staci Rich, Tara Rich, Sky Richardson. Jennifer Richey, Tomeica Richmond, Kurt Richter, Lauren Rivas, Joan Roberts, Gaye Roberts, Tina Robinson, Jana Rowell, Danielle Rucks, Ashley Runions, Cynthia Russell, Frederick Sandmeier, Jenia Santanelli, Samantha Sargent, Phyllis Sargent, Alisa Schrader, Sandra Scott, Brooke Sentell, Katie Sharpe, Stephanie Shaw, Sheila Sheffield, Natalie Shoemaker, Terri Shrader, Natasha Shrader, Savannah Sibert, Stephanie Simmons, Hayden Simmons, Jacob Simoneaux, Jason Skipper, Lindsay Slater, Chad Slaton, Shontia Smith, Emerald Smith, Brenda Smith, Victoria Smith, Jennifer Smith, Cheri Smith, Jason Smith, Lisa Smith, Jessica Smith, Chanda Smith, Tara Sparkman. Donna Spears, Amy St Clair, Skyla Stafford, Betty Stebbins, Beth Stephens, Kellyamber Stewart, Margie Strother, Haiyden Stubblefield, Patrick Stubbs, Kevin Stubbs, Lynette Swain, Jana Tatum, Kristen Taylor, Annie Taylor, Rachel Taylor, Tina Terrell, Marilyn Thomas, Marshena Thomas, Kaley Thornberry, Jami Thornberry, William Thrasher, Ashley Thurman, Emma Tidmore, Angela Townsel, Michael Tramel, Michael Trammell, Logan Traylor, Betty Tubberville, Curtis Tucker, Dora Tucker, Sandra Tully, Charlotte Turner, Laura Twilley, Cynthia Twilley, Katherine Umphrey, Linda Underwood, Rebecca Varner, Leslie Vaughn, Heather Vaughn, Sergio Vazquez Cruz, Charity Verhine, Doris Wallace, Kimberly Wallen, Jackie Ward, Reagan Weaver, Brandy Weldon, Mallory Wells, Lori Wells, Karla Wells, Lauren West, Katherine West. Payton Westmoreland, Christopher White, Britteny White, Sophia White, Shalanne Whited, Amanda Whitfield, Hollye Whitley, Thomas Whitten, Thomas Wiggonton, Jelane Wigley, Lillie Wilbanks, Wendell Wilkes, Pamela Williams, Mary Williams, Olivia Williamson, Madison Willoughby, Rachel Womack, Denita Wood, Bryana Woodfin, Andrea Woods, Whitney Wooten, Cody Wooten, Traci Wooten, Chelsea Wootten, Melinda Work, Allison Wright, Tracy Wright, Khara Wynn, and Kenneth York.

Mr. ADERHOLT

Mr. ADERHOLT. Madam Speaker, I would like to offer my sincere gratitude and admiration for the healthcare workers in Alabama's 4th Congressional District, Northern Alabama, and our entire state. We have all heard stories about individuals in the healthcare field who have gone beyond the call of duty during the Coronavirus pandemic. From all across my district, and throughout our state, constituents have nominated some amazing medical workers, and it is my privilege to honor 307 of these individuals today. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, we have seen heroic work done to fight the virus on the front lines. Doctors, nurses, first responders, and everyone who has worked tirelessly in the medical field during this past year deserve all the thanks we can give them. They have kept us safe and healthy in a time when we needed it most. Over the past two years I have visited hospitals, talked with those on the front lines of the fight, and visited vaccine clinics throughout my district. I have been overwhelmed by the outstanding work being done each and every day. It has been a constant battle for these healthcare heroes, but they have risen to the task every step of the way. I have no doubt in my mind that these amazing men and women have made a big difference in Alabama's bout with COVID-19. It is for those reasons, and so many more, that I want to honor the healthcare heroes of Northern Alabama. They deserve nothing less. Thanks to the submissions from my constituents in Alabama's 4th Congressional District, I include in the Record the names of 307 healthcare heroes. When history looks upon this trying time in our country, they will find the names of the men and women of Alabama who courageously took on the fight to keep the rest of us safe. With my utmost gratitude, may the legacy of these 307 healthcare heroes live on well into the future. From Fayette Medical Center: Angela G. Burris, Katherine M. Tucker, Joann K. Nicholas, Kelli B. Bourland, Mitzi L. Rickman, Sherri D. Stovall, Bobbie Jo H. Carr, Dana S. Norris, Trena A. Potter, Jorett B. Redman, Jessica L. Taylor, Dana G. Carter, Hannah L. Livingston, Victoria L. Pugh, Danielle L. Weathers, Kimberly P. Dodson, Mary A. Hardin, Cherry D. Ashby, Amber L. Brasher, Amy O. Deloach, Kristine M. Dubielak, Cindy J. Duckworth, Iman D. Foster, Rita R. Guin, Ashley M. Horton, Angela L. Howard, Mackenzie R. Hubbert, Brittney M. Johnson, Deborah J. Lawrence, Linda S. Markham, Terry C. Nixon, Else Poole, Brittany A. Riley, Teresa L. Riley, Kathy A. Rogers, Diana L. Shirley, Stacy M. Skipworth, Ashley F. Sprinkle, Wendy C. Stacks, Katelyn V. Sullins, Allison S. Taylor, Janet J. Tidwell, Barbara M. Voegele, Sammie J. Walker, Teresa B. Weeks, Teresa N. West, Heather D. Williford, Lachandra R. Barnes, Barbara M. Jacks, Regina J. Tucker, Rebecca L. Webb, Stephanie B. Frost, Chasity J. Ham. Leslie L. Hoobler, Kaitlyn C. Jones, Karen R. Kizzire, Andrea M. Knight, Patrick R. Phillips, Alyson L. Reid, Hannah M. Robinson, Kaitrin N. Sudduth, Ellen M. Truelove, Renee M. Varnadoe, Melanie L. Webster, Chastity L. Williams, Kathleen M. Adriano, Shelia L. Barnes, Amy L. Belk, Jessica B. Bennett, Judy A. Billups, Monica N. Blakeney, Wanda J. Brown, Jacqueline Caine, Pamela E. Cannon, Kyndee L. Cantrell, Rebecca S. Cahnnell, Hazel M. Colvin, Na'Sheena F. Cunningham, Melanie B. Davis, Sydney T. Dillard, Kathy E. Duncan, Tierra L. Easterling, Stephanie K. Elliott, Sharetha D. Enis, Amanda P. Files, Taylor N. Finch, Andi N. Findley, Dannah H. Gilbert, Morgan N. Grantham, Ashlyn L. Griffith, Christie M. Guin, Macy G. Guin, Julie S. Halstead. Amber M. Hammack, Terri A Harris, Ashley G. Hayes, Christian N. Hill, Dana N. Hill, Andrea T. Johnson, Katelyne M. Jolley, Misty A. Jones, Willie N. Jones, Susan A. Key, Ashley M. Kilby, Sharon D. King, Allison B. Kizzire, Carolyn Koster, Amanda Little, Doris L. Locke, Kimberly S. Locke, Shirley K. Locke, Crystal R. Loveall, Sherry A. Maddo, Shelley P. Mallory, Breanna B. McGee, Vanessa G. McKee, Janette McLemore, Teresa D. Miller, Kimberly E. Monore, Taylor A. Nabors, Rejetta L. Nails, Sylvania D. Nelson, Brandy L. Newell, Jessica F. Nichols, Makenna B. Nickoles, Courtni M. O'Mary, Sandra M. Patterson, Kade L. Petty, Amanda L. Powell, Alicia R. Reece, Mary L. Reeves, Janet C. Ritter, Kasey D. Savage, Joanna E. Smith, Kayla Z. Smith, Kolby L. Smith, McKinna A. Smith, Savannah C. Spann, Angela J. Stimac Lydia A. Stough, Sundra L. Stough, Jessica L. Stovall, Jessica M. Stovall, Lacey R. Stovall, April N. Stowe, Heather N. Swindle, Beverly A. Tackett, Sherry B. Trimm, Kathryn M. Tucker, Tena S. Tucker, Cynthia K. Tyler, Rovetta S. Walker, Taylor L. Walker, April M. Ward, Vickey J. Watkins, Tawana West, Mindy L. White, Latashia M. Williams, Mary C. Wilson, Kynidra C. Wright, Ashley D. Meeks, Valerie S. Cleveland, Sheryl L. Lynn, Terri M. Robertson, Jasmine R. Cole, Theresa A. Dumpson, Crystal R. Pendley, Kimberly D. Pendly, Bridgett S. Anderson, Kaylee B. Benton, JaTeka L. Cox, Jeffery D. Farley, Mollie D. Herron, Joseph C. Hubbard, Samuel D. Hubbert, Aubrey S. Hyatt, Hillary P. Lowery, Jacquelon D. Lucas, Elizabeth R. Oakes, Mary J. Robbins, Amy N. Spann, LaLona M. Tucker, Karla M. Unger, Johnnie D. Lawler. Kristina Aycock-Ray, Raven S. Chislom, Melissa L. Clark, Maisylvia K. Cobb, Michael C. Colburn, Christa M. Collins, Lucretia D. Dawson, Sharon E. Durrett, Brandy Y Gillott, Andrea F. Harbin, Rebecca A. Kimbrell, Hayden R. Linley, Judy P. Smith, Tanya B. Tidwell, Angela K. Veal, Karle P. Weems, Ramona L. Yartins, Karen R. Spiller, Wendy D. Tucker, Kathryn F. Anderson, Paige L. Ballard, Heather N. Bozeman, Michael C. Brewer Jr., Whitney F. Collins, Mary T. Damico, Tarra L. Davis, Kassidy M. Dias, Ashley B. Driver, Cheryl F. Farris, Cynthia M. Files, Jonathon T. Files, Shannon Jones, Lucretia L. Moore, Christi L. Nelson, Charity E. Odom, Daphne L. Pasley, Mandi L. Quinn, Karon B. Bobbitt, Michelle L. Bradford, Timothy D. Bradford, Tammy M. Cork, Teresa K. Hulsey, Tiffany L. Lollar, Teresa S. Mobley, Andrew C. Norton, Richard J. Rushing, Kelsi S. Stanford, Gina M. Walker, Jerry L. Adams, Alexis A. Donaldson, Patricia L. Jordan, Makenzey L. Lancaster, Patricia L. Lovins, Candice A. Reid. Frances B. Swanger, Donna D. Wheat, Vincent M. Williams, Courtney D. Crowe, Beverly A. Galloway, Cynthia H. Green, Jennifer D. Hardin, Janet S. Moore, Marisa C. Posey, Rhonda S. McCollum, Susan H. Williams, James E. Burkhalter, Jonathan L. Burkhalter, Jimmy C. Dean, Allan L. Gilbert, Jason Mullenix, Tina M. Bushey, Dyla A. Hale, Jacob W. Hollingsworth, Nina B. Hollingsworth, Stephanie D. Hughes, Lora L. Huntley, Richard E. Lanxter, Brianna F. McCluskey, April L. McDaniel, Jerry W. Miller, Elisabeth D. Patrick, Haley B. Perry, Sandra D. Pinkerton, Kaitlyn M. Pouncey, Iterik N. Rodgers, Kristen D. Westbrook, Carolyn F. Youngblood, Jessica N. Griffin, Brendan S. Simshauser, Amanda D. Turner, Mary M. Brock. Brittany J. Burris, Cindy N. Clark, Jennifer L. Day, KraDezsha K. Hale, Delana D. Hollis, Tiffani N. Johnson, Echo H. Kirchens, Marty A. Lowery, Jessica N. Miles, Crystal D. Mullinax, Tammie J. Owens, Audrey S. Pichon, Katie J. Snow, Cetara D. Trull, Susan D. Jones, Diana F. Reaves, Tammy L. Bailey, Karem Coker, Linda F. Adams, Jamie L. Baswell, Tawanna M. Camp, Amy J. Dozier, Tina Gilliam, Deborah J. Hocutt, Dorna L. Lanxter, Angela D. Locke, Ellis R. Wheat, Linda F. White, Timothy M. Howard, Sheila Lowery, Telisa S. Blanton, Jeffrey B. Huff, and Donald J. Jones.

Mr. ADERHOLT

Mr. ADERHOLT. Madam Speaker, I would like to offer my sincere gratitude and admiration for the healthcare workers in Alabama's 4th Congressional District, Northern Alabama, and our entire state: We have all heard stories about individuals in the healthcare field who have gone beyond the call of duty during the Coronavirus pandemic. From all across my district, and throughout our state, constituents have nominated some amazing medical workers, and it is my privilege to honor 63 of these individuals today. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, we have seen heroic work done to fight the virus on the front lines. Doctors, nurses, first responders, and everyone who has worked tirelessly in the medical field during this past year deserve all the thanks we can give them. They have kept us safe and healthy in a time when we needed it most. Over the past two years I have visited hospitals, talked with those on the front lines of the fight, and visited vaccine clinics throughout my district. I have been overwhelmed by the outstanding work being done each and every day. It has been a constant battle for these healthcare heroes, but they have risen to the task every step of the way. I have no doubt in my mind that these amazing men and women have made a big difference in Alabama's bout with COVID-19. It is for those reasons, and so many more, that I want to honor the healthcare heroes of Northern Alabama. They deserve nothing less. Thanks to the submissions from my constituents in Alabama's 4th Congressional District, I include in the Record the names of 63 healthcare heroes. When history looks upon this trying time in our country, they will find the names of the men and women of Alabama who courageously took on the fight to keep the rest of us safe. With my utmost gratitude, may the legacy of these 63 healthcare heroes live on well into the future. From Jasper, Alabama: April Burton Reed, Ty Blackwell, and Dr. Ike Baker. From Athens, Alabama: Patrick Boyett. From Hackleburg, Alabama: Nataline Pennington. From Fairfield, Alabama: Josh Elliott. From Vinemont, Alabama: Mary Katherine (Katie) Sutter. From Brilliant, Alabama: Cynthia Burleson. From Town Creek, Alabama: Destinee Jones. From Moulton, Alabama: Morgan Potts. From Phil Campbell, Alabama: Jeremy Hall. From Fort Payne, Alabama: Jimmy Biddle. From Rainbow City, Alabama: Amy Chastain. From Tuscaloosa, Alabama: Deidra Long. From Valley Head, Alabama: Allie Elizabeth Rhodes. From Corner, Alabama: Felton Scott Perry, and Michelle Burgess Perry. From Grant, Alabama: Samantha G. Lemley. From Guntersville, Alabama: Emma Black, Dr. Mark Christensen. From Halyeville, Alabama: Cindy Butler Fretenborough, and Amanda Moore. From Albertville, Alabama: Patrick Roberts. From Cullman, Alabama: Erin Wilson, Charles Pennington, and Kelly Patton. From Huntsville, Alabama: Dr. Tighe. From Courtland, Alabama: Miranda Peebles Hutto. From Arab, Alabama: Dr. Megan Zeine and staff, and Katy Massey. From Sheffield, Alabama: Michael McWaters, Sandra Hovater, Amy Patrick, Jennifer Plemons-Kastberg, and Amanda Gray. From Winfield, Alabama: Dr. Martin Hajjar. From Walker Baptist Medical Center: John Jessup, Hannah Gilliland, Jeremy Hodges, Jennifer Burdette, Corey Lambert, Leigh Ann Min, Cindy Fine, Penny Hester, Ginger Seiberling, Sharon Patton, Kelley Polly, Jerry Muncher, Gena Cooper, Greg Drummond, Ron Melson, Wanda Phillips, Bobby Cook, Hyon Morrow, James Johnson, Courtney Works, Beth Stephenson, Michelle Lawson, Thea Higgings, and Marie Morgan.

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Mr. ADERHOLT. Madam Speaker, I would like to recognize a lifetime of dedication and expertise by Mr. Eddie Pearce of Hamilton, Alabama for receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award that recognizes 60 years of service as a National Weather Service Cooperative Observer. Mr. Pearce was born in Pecos County, Texas and moved to Alabama when he was only 14 years old. From a very young age he had a strong interest in the weather and began taking and observing daily temperate readings in November of 1961. Since then, his passion and dedication has led him to aiding the daily operations of meteorologists across the state. His expertise in topography has proven essential to understanding and communicating to the public the importance of elevation temperature changes on our climate in Alabama. During his time observing the weather in Hamilton, he saw the many ways our weather can reach the extremes. Back in January of 1966, he recorded his record low temperature of -19 degrees. This was the same day the state of Alabama set its record low temperature of -27 degrees recorded at New Market in Madison County. On the other end of the meteorological spectrum, Mr. Pearce recorded his record high temperature in August of 2007. His recording station hit 109 degrees during a record setting heat and drought that impacted all of Alabama. The National Weather Service is honored to have an observer such as Mr. Pearce on their side and presented him with the Lifetime Achievement Award on November 2, 2021. Mr. Pearce was married to Rosemary Ritchie Pearce for more than six decades. She passed away in 2019. They had two children, son Eddie Pearce III and daughter Shawn Armstrong. I want to congratulate Mr. Pearce on this well-deserved achievement as he portrays a great example of the genuine, hard-working people who make up Alabama's 4th District. I want to wish him all the best and thank him for his service to his community, Marion County, and all of Alabama.

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Mr. ADERHOLT. Madam Speaker, today, I want to call attention to the longstanding relationship between the United States and Azerbaijan, and to recognize the efforts of Azerbaijan to strive for peace. After the collapse of the Soviet Union, the United States was one of the first countries to recognize the independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of Azerbaijan. Since then, Azerbaijan has been a strong partner of the United States and its allies. Our countries continue to work together to promote European energy security, expand trade and investment, and combat terrorism, Azerbaijani servicemen served shoulder-to-shoulder with U.S. forces in Kosovo, Iraq, and Afghanistan. While more than a year has passed since the end of the 44-day war between Armenia and Azerbaijan, tensions remain high in the region. l support the efforts of resolving the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict through negotiations, as they seek to establish basic conditions for the continued development of relations between all countries of this region and establishing long-term peace and prosperity in the South Caucasus. I believe peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan will not only boost bilateral relations between the two countries, but regional partnership and cooperation at large. May God continue to bless the people of Azerbaijan and the United States. l pray that the strategic partnerships our countries have forged over the years will continue to flourish as they seek peace and security.

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Mr. ADERHOLT. Madam Speaker, I want to call into remembrance of the hundreds of Azerbaijanis killed in Khojaly on February 25 and 26, 1992. Since the beginning of the armed conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan in the late 1980s, it is reported that the Khojaly tragedy was the single worst day in this conflict, resulting in hundreds of lives lost, families devastated, and the town destroyed. A cease-fire was negotiated in 1994, but the conflict remains unresolved. In the wake of the 2020 fighting between Azerbaijan and Armenia in the Nagorno-Karabakh, it is my hope and prayer that the barriers to peace that have persisted for the last three decades can be resolved. Long-term peace, security, and regional cooperation are in the best interests of the entire region of the South Caucasus and the world. The U.S. and Azerbaijan established diplomatic relations in 1992, the same year as the Khojaly tragedy. Since then, Azerbaijan has been a key partner in the War on Terror, and the two nations share a Trade Relations Agreement and a Bilateral Investment Treaty. The anniversary of this tragedy is an appropriate time to remember the lives of all the men, women, and children who were killed, and to recommit to working together to prevent such atrocities from occurring again.

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Mr. ADERHOLT. Madam Speaker, it is my honor to offer a congratulations to the retiring police chief of the city of Haleyville, Alabama, Kyle Reogas. The city of Haleyville is where I was born, grew up and is my current residence and Chief Reogas has served our community as chief for 29 years. In fact, Chief Reogas has been with the Haleyville Police Department for a total of 34 years. On Monday, May 4, 1992, then Haleyville Mayor W.G. Campbell and the city council, appointed Reogas as the chief of police. On that night of his appointment, Reogas said ``I appreciate this opportunity to serve Haleyville as its police chief, and I will do the job to the best of my ability.'' The fact that Reogas has served in this position for almost three decades is a testament to the fact he has lived up to that promise. During the past 29 years, Chief Reogas has seen a lot. Some of it good, but of course in his line of work, he has also seen a lot of bad. One of the biggest challenges he and his department faced was tornado damage that occurred to Haleyville as part of the April 27, 2011 tornado outbreak across Alabama. But as Chief, he and his officers have always strived to turn the bad situations into the most positive outcomes possible and to always serve the citizens with integrity. Under his leadership, the Haleyville Police Department has achieved this year after year. Chief Reogas is married to Joyce Reogas. They have two daughters, Meshia and Jennifer. Again, I want to congratulate Chief Reogas on his well-earned retirement. I wish him all the best in the years to come in the next chapter of his life.

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Mr. ADERHOLT. Madam Speaker, I would like to recognize Mr. Sam Spruell from Mount Hope, Alabama who passed away on January 7, 2021 after a life of sixty-three years. He was an upstanding citizen of our state, a respected member of the Mount Hope community, and an outstanding businessman and farmer. Sam Spruell was an Alabamian through and through, widely known for the kindness and friendship he displayed throughout his entire life. More importantly, Sam was a husband, father, and farmer who cared deeply about his work and the people around him. Never missing an opportunity to lend a helping hand, Sam was always available to those who needed him. Sam was also a champion for Alabama cotton and the producers throughout the state. He served as President of the Southern Cotton Growers from 2004 through 2005, a testament to his dedication and passion to the industry. He was also a member of the Southeastern Boll Weevil Eradication Foundation, the Alabama Cotton Commission, and the National Cotton Council. There is no doubt that Sam's countless hours of hard work in these arenas made an indelible impact for the State of Alabama and the nation--one that will continue for years to come. Sam Spruell was a sincere and true man of God. As a leader of the Community Clothes Closet and Ministry of Hope, Sam played a key role in serving those around him. He went on to donate an entire building to The Caring Place, a charity near and dear to his heart. Sam Spruell is now survived by his wife Lynn Spruell, and two children, Jonathon Spruell and Liz Rhodes. In addition, he is survived by his five grandchildren, Shelby, Madi, Max, Mia, and Cam. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of Sam's family and friends. The Fourth District, the state of Alabama, and the nation have lost a friend and patriot. However, there is no question that his legacy and impact will live on well into the future.

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Mr. ADERHOLT. Madam Speaker, I would like to recognize Mr. Sam Spruell from Mount Hope, Alabama, who passed away on January 7, 2021 after a life of 63 years. He was an upstanding citizen of our State, a respected member of the Mount Hope community, and an outstanding businessman and farmer. Sam Spruell was an Alabamian through and through, widely known for the kindness and friendship he displayed throughout his entire life. More importantly, Sam was a husband, father, and farmer who cared deeply about his work and the people around him. Never missing an opportunity to lend a helping hand, Sam was always available to those who needed him. Sam was also a champion for Alabama cotton and the producers throughout the State. He served as President of the Southern Cotton Growers from 2004 to 2005, a testament to his dedication and passion to the industry. He was also a member of the Southeastern Boll Weevil Eradication Foundation, the Alabama Cotton Commission, and the National Cotton Council. There is no doubt that Sam's countless hours of hard work in these arenas made an indelible impact for the State of Alabama and the nation--one that will continue for years to come. Sam Spruell was a sincere and true man of God. As a leader of the Community Clothes Closet and Ministry of Hope, Sam played a key role in serving those around him. He went on to donate an entire building to The Caring Place, a charity near and dear to his heart. Sam Spruell is now survived by his wife, Lynn Spruell; and two children, Jonathon Spruell and Liz Rhodes. In addition, he is survived by his five grandchildren, Shelby, Madi, Max, Mia, and Cam. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of Sam's family and friends. The Fourth District, the State of Alabama, and the Nation have lost a friend and patriot. However, there is no question that his legacy and impact will live on well into the future.

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Mr. ADERHOLT. Mr. Speaker, I would like to lend my support of this fiscal year 2021 appropriations package. I thank the Chair of the Appropriations Committee, Mrs. Lowey, and my friend, Chairman Serrano, as they prepare to retire for their many years of dedication and hard work to this institution and I wish them both well. I also want to thank Ranking Member Granger for her outstanding leadership this year. I'm pleased that this bill supports the Trump Administration's Moon to Mars Artemis initiative and rejects radical demands to defund the police. It also restores long-standing Second Amendment protections that have enjoyed historical, bipartisan support yet were excluded from the House-passed Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Act. I am also pleased that this bill rejects issues which previously held up a COVID relief agreement. This bill provides individuals, families, health care providers, and businesses the assistance which we can agree on, to help everyone get through this pandemic. It also looks to the future by providing additional funding to expand internet access in rural areas.

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Mr. ADERHOLT. Madam Speaker, I was recently exposed to someone who later tested positive for the Coronavirus. Based on the recommendation of the Attending Physician, I am in self-quarantine. As such, I was physically absent from the House of Representatives on December 4. Had I been present, I would have voted YEA on Roll Call No. 234 and NAY on Roll Call No. 235.

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Mr. ADERHOLT. Madam Speaker, I have a motion to recommit at the desk.

Mr. ADERHOLT. Madam Speaker, I am in its current form.

Mr. ADERHOLT. Madam Speaker, my motion this morning moves $15 million from an unauthorized program that provides free legal assistance to illegal immigrants at the southern border to the Byrne Justice Assistance Grant program. The Byrne Justice Assistance Grant program--or Byrne JAG, as it is commonly known--is a leading source of law enforcement assistance funding to State, local, and Tribal jurisdictions across the United States. Its namesake was Edward Byrne. He was a New York City police officer. He was known by Eddie to his family and his friends. He was outgoing. He was a friendly individual who wanted to make his city a safer place. In 1987, Officer Byrne joined the New York City Police Department. He was well liked by his fellow officers, and he was passionate about his work. However, in the early morning hours of February 26, 1988, Officer Byrne was on detail protecting a witness who had testified against local drug dealers. Officer Byrne was in his patrol car outside the witness' home when armed gunmen crept up to his car and shot him five times in the head. He died of his injuries. The NYPD lost one of its finest that day, and Eddie's family lost a cherished son and a brother. He was only age 22. In honor of Officer Byrne, Congress subsequently created the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program. In 2019 alone, Byrne JAG assisted nearly 1,000 State, local, and Tribal jurisdictions. Many Members of this body know that Byrne JAG provides critical funding, but Byrne JAG does a lot more. The program that memorializes Eddie Byrne also supports indigent defense programs, drug treatment programs, and mental health programs. In our Nation, the fair administration of justice demands that competent and effective public defenders are a part of our system. Our annual Byrne JAG appropriations help to uphold just that. As I noted, the Byrne JAG grants also support drug treatment programs. Research shows that drug treatment is more effective than imprisonment at reducing drug use and related crime. In addition, Byrne JAG supports crisis intervention initiatives. Sadly, the lack of mental health services across the United States often results in police officers serving as the first responders in the case of a mental health crisis. However, crisis intervention teams that are supported by Byrne JAG reduce arrests of people with mental illness while improving the likelihood that individuals will receive that mental health treatment they need. I think Officer Byrne would be pleased with this. These are just a few of the reasons to support this motion. If you need more, please consider this: Current immigration law affirms an illegal immigrant's right to counsel at no expense to taxpayers. Moreover, under this bill, even illegal immigrants who are ineligible for asylum, such as criminals and those who have had their asylum applications denied, could benefit from taxpayer-funded lawyers. And despite what you may hear from the other side of the aisle, having a lawyer won't automatically improve someone's likelihood of being granted asylum. It doesn't change the facts. Madam Speaker, our immigration laws are clear, and they prohibit taxpayer funds from being used to provide lawyers for those who are here illegally. Furthermore, this annual appropriations bill is no place to debate or overturn immigration law. Madam Speaker, I urge a ``yes'' vote on this motion. It rejects the calls of any defunding of any police programs, and it increases the support for the many vital and compassionate missions of State and local law enforcement officers who, like Eddie Byrne, are dedicating their lives to bettering their communities across the United States of America. Madam Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.

Mr. ADERHOLT. Madam Speaker, on that I demand the yeas and nays.

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Mr. ADERHOLT. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of this bipartisan en bloc amendment. This amendment includes various provisions that make improvements to division B of this bill. Among other things, it increases funding to study the root cause of school violence. It also provides additional support for child advocacy centers, which will work to hold child abusers accountable and help children heal through this process. This amendment also highlights the work of the International Trade Administration and its important role in the enforcement of the antidumping and countervailing duty laws. I agree with the amendment's sponsors that it is critical that the ITA allocates sufficient resources to protect American jobs from illegal foreign trade practices. Finally, the amendment also includes a strong bipartisan provision advancing university research on artificial intelligence. Mr. Speaker, in closing this is a good amendment, and I would recommend a ``yes'' vote.

Mr. ADERHOLT. Mr. Speaker, I would oppose this amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time.

Mr. ADERHOLT. Mr. Speaker, I rise this morning in opposition to H.R. 7617. I do appreciate the efforts of the majority in producing the FY 2021 appropriations package that we are considering on the floor today. This bill addresses many priorities and concerns that Members on both sides of the aisle have. There are a lot of things in this bill that we all agree on, particularly in division B of the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. I do want to thank Chairman Serrano for including the resources necessary to work toward completion of the Space Launch System, or, as it is commonly called, the SLS, including no less than $400 million for the Block 1B version of the Space Launch System. With its powerful Exploration Upper Stage and the 8.4-meter payload fairing, the Block 1B represents a transformational strategic capability for the United States and deep-space exploration. NASA must increase the pace of SLS production to ensure that a Space Launch System is available for the Europa missions and other future science missions, in addition to meeting all human exploration needs. I also want to thank Chairman Serrano. Of course, as has been said, he is going to be retiring after this term. We certainly will miss him around here in the House Chamber and the Capitol complex. I want to thank him also for including $110 million for the nuclear thermal propulsion, a level necessary to work toward the design of a flight demonstration by 2024. In addition to some key space priorities, the bill also addresses issues impacting all of our communities. It increases funding for critical drug court programs and other vital initiatives that address the opioid epidemic, as well as the DNA analysis programs that are helping to solve cold cases and eliminate the backlog of sexual assault cases. The bill also rightly directs the Department of Justice to undertake novel approaches to addressing online child exploitation, obscenity, and human trafficking. In addition, the bill includes strong funding for the agencies to ensure compliance with trade laws and agreements. I am especially pleased that it funds the aluminum import monitoring program. The bill also supports the administration's Industries of the Future initiative with new investments in quantum information science, artificial intelligence, 5G research, and advanced manufacturing. Finally, I want to thank Chairman Serrano and his staff for including $10 million for the VORTEX Southeast program. The number of killer tornadoes in the southeastern part of the United States is really disproportionate to the overall number of tornadoes throughout the country. VORTEX Southeast is doing critical work to better understand environmental factors and improve weather forecast communications in my home region of the South and Southeast. However, with all of this being said, the strong funding that is in some areas of this bill, unfortunately, it makes the deficiencies in this bill even more glaring. For example, we all saw for ourselves several weeks ago, when the Nation witnessed the first U.S.-based launch of astronauts in 10 years, the passion of the American people at that time for a renewed era of space exploration and a recognition of the strategic value of U.S. space supremacy. Yet, this bill that we are debating today rejects America's Moon-to- Mars Artemis initiative and the capabilities needed to land the first woman on the Moon by 2024. Worse still, this bill caters to the radical demands of defunding so many of our law enforcement agencies across the board. None of the Federal law enforcement agencies in this bill, including the FBI, the ATF, the DEA, or the U.S. Marshals Service, are fully funded in this legislation. The Attorney General has made fighting gun crime one of his priorities, yet none of his initiatives received the requested increase. Even bipartisan requests to address violent gun crime, along with the request to increase resources for the investigation and prosecution of human trafficking, child exploitation, and high-tech organized crime at the Federal level, have been marginalized in this bill. The bill includes so many new unauthorized conditions on the Byrne JAG and COPS programs, it seems these grants will basically be halted indefinitely. I have no doubt that our side of the aisle could have supported some bipartisan police training reforms and other policy initiatives, had the majority not bowed to the pressure of defunding so many of these programs. The bill also sets a terrible precedent by proposing to use hard- earned taxpayer dollars to defend people crossing the border illegally. Sadly, it will only serve to further entice people to make that dangerous journey as they head north. This bill eliminates several longstanding Second Amendment protections that have enjoyed historical bipartisan support. The elimination of freedoms that are not even associated with firearms is an unfortunate outgrowth of the gun control agenda with no basis in the science of criminal justice. In closing, I want to thank Chairwoman Lowey and Chairman Serrano and all of their staff for their hard work. They both have great careers, and we will certainly miss them. Just in closing, I do want to say thanks to the minority staff: Stephanie Gadbois, Darren Benjamin, and Kristin Clarkson, along with the majority staff, Bob Bonner, Jeff Ashford, Trisha Castaneda, Faye Cobb, T.J. Lowdermilk, Shannon McCully, and B.G. Wright.

Mr. ADERHOLT. I continue to be committed to working with the majority in good faith as we proceed through the legislative process, and I look forward to the debate that we will have today.

Mr. ADERHOLT. Mr. Speaker, on that I demand the yeas and nays.

Mr. ADERHOLT. Mr. Speaker, I do rise in support of this amendment. The amendment improves the bill by including addressing several important Republican priorities, especially in division B. For example, it increases the funding for school hardening measures under the STOP School Violence Act. It offsets this cost with a reduction of unauthorized appropriations for a new program that is included in the bill that will provide lawyers for undocumented immigrants arriving at our southern border. The amendment also strikes a provision in the bill that would restrict the data of the Census Bureau that it can provide to the American people. The American people deserve more information when it comes to the Census, not less. The Trump administration has rightly made developing complete and accurate data on the U.S. population a top priority. In addition, this amendment highlights the important work of the Department of Commerce in advancing U.S. leadership in space. Finally, the amendment would increase funding for NOAA's Weather and Climate Operational Supercomputing System. In closing, Mr. Speaker, I would like to commend the sponsors of this amendment for their efforts to highlight important, yet sometimes overlooked, priorities that very much improve this bill, and I recommend a ``yes'' on the amendment.

Mr. ADERHOLT. Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to this amendment.

Mr. ADERHOLT. Mr. Speaker, let me just say, I know the gentleman from Oregon is very passionate, and I respect the gentleman very much, but I do want to say that this amendment ignores the problems of abuse. It sends a false message to our young people across this country that smoking marijuana is healthy. And I strongly urge the rejection of the amendment. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.

Mr. ADERHOLT. Mr. Speaker, this proposal that is being referred to here would prevent Federal law enforcement from enforcing current law, protecting public health, and ensuring community safety. Under the Controlled Substances Act, the Drug Enforcement Administration defines Schedule I drugs as ``having no currently accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse.'' And according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, there is scientifically ``no recognized medical benefit from smoking or eating marijuana plants.'' Claims of benefits from smoked or ingested marijuana are very unreliable and generally outright fabrication. However, it is an established fact that marijuana use has real health and social harms. This is true especially in children; young people with developing brains and those with impaired physical or psychological conditions. And new data shows crime and health problems from marijuana use and trafficking, in particular, in States that have criminalized its use. Mr. Speaker, this amendment sends the wrong message about the most widely abused drug in the United States. It should be noted--and this is very important--according to the DEA, more young people receive treatment for marijuana dependency than for alcohol or all other illegal drugs combined. This amendment ignores the problems of abuse and sends the false message to youth that smoking marijuana is healthy. Mr. Speaker, I strongly urge the rejection of this amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time.

Mr. ADERHOLT. Mr. Speaker, I claim the time in opposition to the amendment.