Brett Guthrie

Mr. GUTHRIE

Mr. GUTHRIE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Michael X. Garrett, who has virtuously served the United States and the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Brigadier General Garrett has served as the Deputy Commanding General for U.S. Army Recruiting Command in Elizabethtown, KY, since June of last year. During his tenure, Brigadier General Garrett managed, trained, and resourced an organization of approximately 11,500 military and civilian employees located in the United States, Germany, Japan, Guam, and Korea. His guidance and leadership proved to be monumental in the accomplishment of the annual recruiting mission for the U.S. Army and U.S. Army Reserve, far surpassing all recruiting goals and objectives. Throughout his career he has been an inspiration and example to both soldiers and civilians alike. He has represented his country proudly as a man of honor and a true patriot. Brigadier General Garrett is an officer of tremendous depth, intellect and vision. Known as a `Soldier's Soldier,' he leads from the front, establishes and maintains the highest standards, and relentlessly accomplishes the most complex and difficult missions with ease. I honor him today because of his dignified and steadfast commitment to the U.S. Army, U.S. Army Reserve, his soldiers, the citizens of this country and the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

Mr. GUTHRIE

Mr. GUTHRIE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor CSM Stephen Frennier, who has righteously served the United States and the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Command Sergeant Major Frennier has served as the Senior Enlisted Advisor for U.S. Army Recruiting Command in Fort Knox, KY, since June of 2008. During his tenure, Command Sergeant Major Frennier dedicated his time to visiting all the soldiers that were a part of his command throughout the 50 states, four U.S. possessions, and three additional countries that housed these men and women. His strong leadership skills helped propel over 50 of his soldiers to be inducted into the prestigious Sergeant Audie Murphy Club. Command Sergeant Major Frennier utilized these members by having them conduct volunteer mission within their local communities, fostering a relationship between the U.S. Army and civilians. Throughout his career, Command Sergeant Major Frennier has not only been a remarkable example for the young men and women he has led, but a true warrior for his country. He always made sure to accomplish the task at hand, while taking care of the soldiers around him. Command Sergeant Major Frennier is an officer of tremendous nobility, honor and intellect. I honor him today because of his dignified and dedicated commitment to the U.S. Army, U.S. Army Reserve, his soldiers, the citizens of this country and the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

Mr. GUTHRIE

Mr. GUTHRIE. Mr. Speaker, I stand before the House today to talk about when I was making the decision whether or not to run for office, my wife and I talked about it. We had young children and were concerned about what a campaign and being in Washington back and forth would do to our children. We talked about the $400 billion budget deficit in 2007 and 2008 and not what it would do to our children if I ran for office, but what we could do for our children, and our children's children, and their friends, and their future. And, now, the $400 billion budget deficit is the point, the decimal point on the current budget deficit, $1.4 trillion. The budget that has been presented says it is going to go up double in 5 years and triple in 10. So I am here to work for my children and their future, and we need to ask ourselves every time a spending bill comes forward, is this worth borrowing from our children and our grandchildren's future to spend this money?

Mr. GUTHRIE

Mr. GUTHRIE. Mr. Speaker, about 1 month ago was Tax Day, the day that hardworking Americans sent their money to Washington. And sadly, the President and the Democrat majority in Congress continue to advocate for policies that increase taxes and add more government spending, both of which are already out of control. President Obama has refused to renounce the idea of forcing a value-added tax on the American people, and his economic team has already run the numbers. The value-added tax is essentially just a national sales tax that hits everyone who buys any goods, which will cost American families thousands of dollars. This European-style tax wouldn't replace income taxes in this country--it would be on top of them. It's time for Congress to put the American people first and simplify a complicated and overreaching tax code. The American people know that we can't spend and tax our way back to a growing economy.

Mr. GUTHRIE

Mr. GUTHRIE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Dart Container Corporation and its Horse Cave plant located in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. This past April, Dart Container Corporation, headquartered in Mason, Michigan, celebrated its 50th Anniversary. The company established a plant in Horse Cave, Ky., in 1980, and has been delivering quality goods ever since. Dart Container Corporation's Horse Cave facility is currently the largest employer in Hart County and continues to expand. The plant started 30 years ago with 25 employees and had a 230,000 square foot facility. Today, it has grown to employ 1,090 individuals and now covers almost 3 million square feet. The Dart Container Corporation and its Horse Cave facility have a long history of community involvement, including participating in Hart County's Relay for Life and the Horse Cave Heritage Festival. Over the years the company has sponsored local sports and school activities, 4-H programs, Clothes for Kids, the YMCA, American Heart Association, Big Brothers/ Big Sisters, the Hart County Public Library, the Kentucky Repertory Theatre, the American Cave Museum and Hidden River Cave. The entire Hart County community is grateful for Dart's continued presence, support, and generosity. I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring the employees of Dart Container Corporation. I am proud to represent them here in Washington and look forward to their continued success.

Mr. GUTHRIE

Mr. GUTHRIE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Donna Wise, an outstanding coach, mentor and leader in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Donna, who is Campbellsville University's all-time winningest coach and a NAIA Hall of Famer, was inducted into the Kentucky Athletic Hall of Fame last month during a ceremony in Louisville. With a record of 661 wins, nearly 71% of her games, Donna has been dedicated to the Campbellsville community and to her student-athletes for over 30 years. She has coached 23 NAIA All-Americans and helped lead her teams to 16 national tournaments and 17 regular season conference titles. She has been named NAIA Coach of the Year three times and conference Coach of the Year seven times and continues to contribute so much to the university as the head of the Department of Human Performance. Donna has been an inspiration and guide for generations of Campbellsville Lady Tigers. She truly deserves this recognition. I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating Donna on a successful and rewarding career and wish her nothing but the best in the years to come.

Mr. GUTHRIE

Mr. GUTHRIE. Mr. Speaker, I have always liked to describe the process I have seen in the last few weeks of trying to put a bill together like putting a puzzle together, but forcing pieces together and trying to make them fit. And in the end, the puzzle doesn't have a complete picture. And one of the pieces they are trying to make fit to keep this under $1 trillion, is what the score is; but what we are not mentioning is the incredible unfunded mandate that we were placing on our States. Just a couple of years ago I was a State senator. And tonight, State senators in Kentucky, my former colleagues, are meeting together to try to close a billion-dollar budget gap. And what does this bill do? This bill puts a $30 billion unfunded mandate by CBO estimates onto our States. To the south of Kentucky, Phil Bredesen, a very respected Democratic Governor of Tennessee, says this is the mother of all unfunded mandates. And just to the north of me in Indiana, Governor Mitch Daniels said a half a million more Hoosiers will be on Medicaid, costing the State taxpayers billions of dollars. It's going to cost my State, according to the Heritage Foundation, $303 million from 2014 to 2019. So that's what our next budget session- mates will be budgeting for 2014. So the State legislators tonight who are hoping the economy will turn around, maybe there will be a light at the end of the tunnel, are now having to deal with the $303 million freight train that's the light at the end of that tunnel. But on top of that, this proposed bill also takes student loan money to finance this bill. The government has taken over the student loan business; they have lower interest rates. Instead of lowering the rate our students are going to be paying back on our interest, we are going to take part of that money and fund this bill on the backs of our students. Mr. Speaker, it's unfair to put these burdens on our States and on our students.

Mr. GUTHRIE

Mr. GUTHRIE. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. I appreciate my friend from Illinois bringing this resolution forward, and I rise today in support of this House Resolution 1089, recognizing the 150th anniversary of Augustana College. Augustana College was founded by Swedish Lutheran settlers in Chicago, Illinois, and moved to Rock Island, Illinois, in 1875. Augustana College has grown from a small school educating Swedish immigrants to a highly selective college of liberal arts and sciences. Today, Augustana College serves 2,500 students from various geographic, social, ethnic, and religious backgrounds. Students at Augustana receive a personalized liberal arts and science education with a 11-to-1 student-to-faculty ratio. Most of Augustana's students are actively involved in a large variety of groups and activities, including performing arts, debate, publications, social and service organizations. Augustana has been recognized nationwide for its excellent academics. The Carnegie Foundation has classified the college as an Arts and Science plus Professions institution. Students accepted to Augustana are typically from the top quarter of their high school class and have notable academic histories. The Augustana Vikings compete in the NCAA Division III athletics in 20 intercollegiate sports and also participate in numerous club and intramural sports. The Vikings have won four team NCAA national championships and 21 individual NCAA national championships. Augustana College students have excelled in academics, athletics, and all areas of collegiate life. I congratulate Augustana College and the students, faculty, staff, and alumni for 150 years of excellence in education. I congratulate my colleague on this resolution, and I urge my colleagues to support House Resolution 1089. I yield back the balance of my time.

Mr. GUTHRIE

Mr. GUTHRIE. I yield back the balance of my time.

Mr. GUTHRIE. Mr. Speaker, I yield as much time as he may consume to the gentleman from California (Mr. Campbell).

Mr. GUTHRIE. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. I rise today in support of House Resolution 1184, congratulating the 2009-2010 University of Maryland Men's Basketball Team, Greivis Vasquez, and Coach Gary Williams on an outstanding season. The University of Maryland Terrapins have had an outstanding season. The Terrapins completed the regular season with a 23-7 record and completed the Atlantic Coast Conference season with a 13-3 record. This year will mark its 24th tournament appearance, and I extend my congratulations to the University of Maryland; Head Coach Gary Williams and his staff; the hardworking players, especially Greivis Vasquez; and the fans. I wish them all well and wish them continued success, except there are several Kentucky teams that will be playing, so I obviously have to support my team. I reserve the balance of my time.

Mr. GUTHRIE

Mr. GUTHRIE. I yield myself such time as I may consume. I rise today in support of House Resolution 1167, expressing support for the goals and ideals of Professional Social Work Month and World Social Work Day. Social workers are an important part of communities throughout the Nation and they inspire community action to improve lives. Social workers know the full range of challenges facing families of every description, and they help people reach their full potential. Social workers make a wide range of social contributions throughout their careers. Many social workers work to resolve systemic issues that negatively affect a community. Some work in education or research, and others serve as heads of nonprofit organizations to create positive sustainable changes in communities. Most social workers serve individuals and families. Working through private practice, agencies, and organizations, they provide resources and guidance that support social functioning. Many people who become social workers believe there are no limits to human potential, and use their talents to help others. Social work is a profession of hope, grounded in practical problem- solving expertise. Social workers are employed in schools, courtrooms, drug treatment clinics, hospitals, senior centers, shelters, nursing homes, the military, disaster relief, prisons, and corporations. They are on the front lines, developing social programs that are responsive to such needs as homelessness, poverty, mental illness, physical and mental disability, substance abuse, domestic violence, and many other issues. This year's Social Work Month theme, ``Social Workers Inspire Community Action,'' showcases the expertise of these dedicated professionals and the impact they have on the improvement of community life. Today, we recognize the contributions of millions of caring individuals who have chosen to serve their communities through social work. I ask that my colleagues support this resolution. I yield back the balance of my time.

Mr. GUTHRIE

Mr. GUTHRIE. Madam Speaker, everyone wants to make health care more affordable and more accessible, but for the past year, the majority has been working on pieces of a puzzle they call health care reform. And now that their puzzle is complete, the picture doesn't make any sense. Their final image includes billions of dollars in new taxes, over $1 trillion in new government, increases the premiums of the 85 percent of those who have health insurance, and cuts Medicare by half a trillion dollars. And I continue to hear from Kentuckians from home who remain concerned over the possible passage of this bill and who are frustrated with this process. We need to start over. We need to piece together better solutions in an open and honest system. Now is the time to work on incremental reforms that will lower the cost of health care without spending trillions and bankrupting future generations.

Mr. GUTHRIE

Mr. GUTHRIE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Tom A. Curtsinger of Owensboro, Kentucky for his service both to his country and the Commonwealth. Born in Graves County, Mr. Curtsinger grew up working on his family farm and honorably served in the US Air Force during World War II. After his service, Mr. Curtsinger received his bachelor's degree in agriculture and his master's degree from the University of Kentucky. Tom and his wife Rose were married in 1954, and they have five children, ten grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. In 1968, when Mr. Curtsinger was hired as Daviess County's 2nd Extension Agent, the Curtsinger family moved to Owensboro, where they still reside today. During his work in Daviess County, crop yields improved by nearly 100 percent, an accomplishment that greatly benefited his community. For all his hard work and dedication, Mr. Curtsinger received the Kentucky Farm Bureau Federation's Distinguished Service to Agriculture Award on December 12, 2000. He also received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Rural Life Celebration Committee recognizing Mr. Curtsinger's commitment to promoting the agriculture industry and helping his community. As a leader in Daviess County, Mr. Curtsinger has been involved with many organizations, including serving as Treasurer and Secretary of the DC Lions Club and past president of the Kentucky Agriculture County Extension Agent Association. Mr. Curtsinger has also served as an honorary board member of the DC Farm Bureau and is the founder and organizer of the Annual Agriculture Farm Expo. I want to thank Mr. Curtsinger, along with Rose and their family, for serving as role models for all Kentucky families, especially those within the rapidly changing farming industry. I wish them nothing but the best, and I hope their success continues for many years to come.

Mr. GUTHRIE

Mr. GUTHRIE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor a historic and beautiful place in the Commonwealth of Kentucky--Cloverport. On Wednesday, February 11, 2010, Cloverport will celebrate the 150th anniversary of its incorporation. Cloverport, originally a pioneer community called Joe's Landing, was established by Joe Huston in 1798 and renamed Cloverport in 1828. Like many other places in the Commonwealth, Cloverport is rich in history, especially Civil War history. Joseph Holt, a major figure in the Civil War, was born and is buried six miles north of Cloverport. Holt was Postmaster General and briefly served President James Buchanan as Secretary of War. He also served Abraham Lincoln as his Judge Advocate General. I always enjoy visiting Cloverport. Cloverport Days is one of my favorite fall events, giving the town an opportunity to come together and showcase its incredible hospitality and all it has to offer. I am proud to represent the citizens of Cloverport and they should be celebrated for their contributions for making Kentucky such a wonderful place to live and visit. Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Cloverport and congratulating them on 150 amazing years.

Mr. GUTHRIE

Mr. GUTHRIE. Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman for yielding, and I thank the gentlelady from Ohio for her kind words about Brescia University. I rise today in support of House Resolution 1043 recognizing Brescia University for 60 years of leadership in higher education. Brescia University, located in Owensboro, Kentucky, has provided quality liberal arts education and worked to prepare its students for successful careers since 1950. The only Catholic university in western Kentucky, Brescia's mission and spirit emphasizes ``Making a difference,'' encouraging students to serve others in the community. For over 60 years, the faculty, staff, and students have carried out the vision of their founder, Sister Angela Merici, who believed that education creates a stronger and more just society. These individuals have given so much to the Owensboro community and the entire region. Students at Brescia enjoy a more personalized education with a 12:1 student-to-teacher ratio. Brescia takes pride in creating an atmosphere of community, while paying close attention to the individuality of their students. The university offers six different degrees in over 60 different programs, as well as 15 athletic teams that participate in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics. I'm proud to represent Brescia University in Washington, and I'm proud to represent the Owensboro-Daviess County community in which it is located. I ask my colleagues to support this resolution and join me in commending Brescia for its commitment to service, faith, and education.

Mr. GUTHRIE

Mr. GUTHRIE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor a great place in the Commonwealth of Kentucky--Grayson County. On Monday, January 25, 2010, Grayson County will celebrate its 200th birthday. The county was established in 1810 as the 54th county in Kentucky. It was named after Colonel William Grayson, a Virginian statesman and Revolutionary War aide to General George Washington. Col. Grayson once owned over 5,000 acres, which included the western end of Grayson County. As the story goes, Washington purchased the land from Henry Lee, the father of Robert E. Lee, by trading his favorite horse. Grayson County includes many great attractions, offering individuals a great place to visit and live. Grayson County's Twin Lakes and the Rough River State Resort Park offers countless recreational opportunities, including swimming, nature trails, boating, tennis, and go-cart racing as well as campsites and lodging. I am proud to represent the citizens of Grayson County and they should be celebrated for their contributions to making Kentucky such a wonderful place. Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Grayson County and congratulating them on 200 amazing years.

Mr. GUTHRIE

Mr. GUTHRIE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Aaron and Ashley Reding of Howardstown, Kentucky as the recipients of the 2010 American Farm Bureau Federation's Young Farmers and Ranchers Achievement Award. On January 11, 2010, the couple was announced as the winners of the Young Farmers & Ranchers (YF&R) Achievement Award at the American Farm Bureau Federation's 91st annual meeting in Seattle, Washington. The Redings had gone on to win this national title after being named the Kentucky Farm Bureau's Outstanding Young Farm Family in December of 2009. The award recognizes young farmers and ranchers that have excelled with their respective operations and that have demonstrated a sense of commitment to promoting the agriculture industry. This honor is a well- deserved recognition of the rapid growth and financial progress of the Reding family's farm as well as a testament to years of hard work and dedication. The Reding family operates a large-scale row crop operation and this year they grew 1,500 acres of both corn and soybeans in addition to 450 acres of wheat. Aaron bought two farms in the early 2000s and was later granted ownership of his family's farm in 2003. Ashley has also dedicated her life to agriculture, retiring from teaching to stay home and tend to the human resource and technological aspects of the farm, as well as to raise their three children. The Redings have assumed a leadership role within their community, promoting not just their farm but the agriculture industry as a whole. They regularly host school tours and county leadership groups and often work with chemical and seed companies in conducting research. Aaron and Ashley have even combined forces with their local press to draft an informative story about GPS and farming. Among other organizations, both Aaron and Ashley are members of the American Soybean Association. Aaron is president of the Kentucky Soybean Association, a member of the county extension council and is a regional officer for the State Young Farmer Association. He is also currently the vice president and chairman of the policy development committee while Ashley is an active member on the women's committee. I want to thank Aaron and Ashley, along with their children, for serving as a role model for all Kentucky families, especially those within the rapidly changing farming industry. I hope their success continues for many years to come.

Mr. GUTHRIE

Mr. GUTHRIE. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself as much time as I may consume. As well as the previous resolution, I actually have another brother who graduated from Northwestern University, along with my sister-in- law. That is where they met, but the undergrad school, not the medical school. But they certainly loved and enjoyed their time at Evanston next to one of our world's great cities, Chicago. I rise today in support of the House Resolution 1004, congratulating Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine for its 150 years of commitment to advancing science and improving health. The Feinberg School of Medicine was founded in 1859 as the Medical Department of Lind University. The department became Chicago Medical School in 1864. The medical school affiliated with Northwestern University in 1870 and was renamed the Feinberg School of Medicine in 2002. The School of Medicine has exemplified excellence since its founding in the 19th century. It was founded with the intention of leading the reform of the medical education system. Northwestern School of Medicine led reform by demanding an extended program, correlated hospital instruction, a graded curriculum, and rigorous graduation requirements. The school also premiered the honors program in medical education in the combined M.D./Ph.D. program. Today, the Feinberg School of Medicine remains at the forefront of medical education. It is ranked among the top 20 American medical research schools by U.S. News & World Report and accepts only 6.5 percent of applicants. The Feinberg School of Medicine is also part of the McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University, one of the Nation's leading academic medical centers focused on research, education, and clinical services. Today, with an increasing need for health care and constantly changing resources and technology, the demand for high-quality, innovative medical schools is high. Feinberg School of Medicine provides this challenging education based on ongoing research and the latest developments. I am happy to congratulate the Feinberg School of Medicine on the 150th anniversary of their founding and ask my colleagues to support this resolution. Mr. Speaker, I yield such time as she may consume to the gentlelady from Illinois (Mrs. Biggert).

Mr. GUTHRIE

Mr. GUTHRIE. Mr. Speaker, I yield as much time as he may consume to Mr. Bachus from Alabama.

Mr. GUTHRIE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H. Res. 1007, and I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise today commending the University of Alabama for winning the Bowl Championship Series National Championship Game in Pasadena. It is special to me for three quick reasons, among others. One, my brother is a graduate of the University of Alabama, both the undergrad and the law school, in Tuscaloosa. And really good friends of mine had a son, number 75, Barrett Jones, the right guard--I think he played both sides--but an outstanding young man. His mother was a high school classmate of mine, and his father and his father's family are good friends of ours, and I wish them a lot of luck. Another thing is, there have been two coaches in the SEC to win SEC championships from two different schools. One is Nick Saban, who won it at LSU and now at Alabama, and Bear Bryant who won it at Alabama and the University of Kentucky. The University of Alabama is located in Tuscaloosa. It was founded in 1831. The University of Alabama is the oldest and largest of the State's major research universities, with student enrollment of approximately 29,000. The university has 12 academic divisions and houses the only publicly supported law school in Alabama. The University of Alabama is widely recognized as a premier university. The university is consistently ranked among the top 50 public universities by U.S. News & World Report and has the most students of any institution named to the USA Today All-USA College Academic Team. The University of Alabama is widely known as one of the Nation's flagship public universities. And one special person to be affiliated and attend the law school is Harper Lee, who wrote ``To Kill a Mockingbird,'' a very special lady to the citizens of Alabama and the country. The University of Alabama's athletic program has excelled throughout the history of the institution. The Alabama Crimson Tide football program was started in 1892 and is the university's most nationally known athletic program. The program has won 22 SEC titles, 13 national championships, and, this year, one Heisman Trophy. The Crimson Tide has also produced 18 Hall of Famers and 96 All-Americans. On January 7, the University of Alabama won the 2009 BCS championship game against the University of Texas. Sophomore running back and Heisman Trophy winner Mark Ingram was named the team's offensive MVP, and sophomore defensive end Marcell Dareus was named the defensive MVP. I congratulate the University of Alabama, the team, and Head Coach Nick Saban on winning this BCS championship. And I congratulate Mark Ingram and the team for winning the 2009 Heisman Trophy. After Alabama won the 1978 national championship in a very famous and legendary college game against Penn State in the Sugar Bowl on December 31, 1978, just the previous spring the University of Kentucky had won the national championship in basketball; so immediately the next weekend or so they played each other in basketball, and I will never forget the University of Kentucky fans unfolding a banner that said ``Congratulations from one champion to another.'' It showed a lot of class for my fellow Kentuckians to do that to another school. But it showed a lot of spirit in the SEC and the pride we have in each other. And of course after last night, and we expect this weekend, the University of Kentucky's basketball team will be ranked number one. So hopefully, after this spring, the University of Alabama fans, like my friend from Birmingham here with me today, will be able to congratulate our team, the University of Kentucky, on winning the national championship following Alabama this year. That is our hope. And I endorse this resolution. I urge my colleagues to support it, and I reserve the balance of my time.

Mr. GUTHRIE

Mr. GUTHRIE. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.

Mr. GUTHRIE. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of House Resolution 1015-- Congratulating the Penn State women's volleyball team on winning the 2009 NCAA Division I National Championship. Pennsylvania State University, or Penn State, as it is widely known, is a public research university founded in 1855 as the Farmers' High School of Pennsylvania. In 1875 the school became Pennsylvania State College and in 1989, became Pennsylvania State University. Today, Penn State offers 160 different majors and has over 43,000 students enrolled at the main campus. Penn State has a strong reputation for its academic excellence. It is known as one of the ``Public Ivies'' and as a premier research institution. Notable alumni can be found in every region of the nation and abroad. Penn State athletics are also known for their excellence. The Nittany Lions have won 65 national collegiate championships, 37 of which are NCAA championships. The women's volleyball team won one of Penn State's most recent national titles. The Nittany Lions women's volleyball team has a long history of winning. In the national championship, the Nittany Lions continued their long-standing winning streak to 102 wins, the longest NCAA Division I winning streak. During the 2009 season, Penn State clinched its 7th consecutive Big Ten title and its 13th Big Ten title in its history. The Nittany Lions also own the longest road winning streak with 50 straight road wins. Head coach Russ Rose led the team to his 1001st career victory in the championship game. In the championship game against the University of Texas, senior Megan Hodge led the team with 21 kills, while Blair Brown and Darcy Dorton contributed with 12 kills each. Megan Hodge, Blair Brown, Alisha Glass and Arielle Wilson were also named All-Americans. I congratulate Penn State and the team, the players, head coach Russ Rose, the students, faculty and alumni. I urge my colleagues to join me in supporting this resolution. I yield such time as he may consume to the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Thompson).

Mr. GUTHRIE

Mr. GUTHRIE. Mr. Speaker, I have no further requests for time, and I yield back the balance of my time.

Mr. GUTHRIE. Mr. Speaker, I yield 5 minutes to the gentleman from one of our great national treasures, the city of New Orleans, the gentleman from Louisiana (Mr. Cao).