Vicky Hartzler

Mrs. HARTZLER

Mrs. HARTZLER. Madam Speaker, I missed the vote on the Senate Amendment to H.R. 3462 due to a meeting. Had I been present, I would have voted YEA on Roll Call No. 506.

Mrs. HARTZLER

Mrs. HARTZLER. Madam Speaker, I missed the vote on the Further Continuing Appropriations bill due to a meeting. Had I been present, I would have voted NAY on Roll Call No. 523.

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Mrs. HARTZLER. Mr. Speaker, it has been the honor of my life to serve on this committee. I rise in strong support today of the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2023. I thank Ranking Member Rogers and Chairman Smith for the work in developing this comprehensive bill. I also thank the TAL subcommittee chairman, Representative Norcross, for his leadership and collaboration, not only for this NDAA but over the past several years. This legislation would not have been possible without the hard work and dedication of the entire committee staff, including Kelly Repair; my chief of staff, Chrissi Lee; and Defense Fellow Steve Azab. I appreciate all of their efforts. The NDAA is always a bipartisan product, and it has been an honor to contribute to the development of these bills for the past 12 years. As ranking member of the Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces, I am pleased this bill reverses President Biden's cuts to our national security and restores funding for the procurement of vital platforms needed to continue to rebuild and modernize our military. Specifically, I am pleased that this bill authorizes funding for 8 F/ A-18 Super Hornets, to address the Navy's severe strike fighter shortfall; 24 F-15EX aircraft, to ensure the Air Force has both the capability and capacity to meet both current and future threats; and continued investments in Army ammunition facility modernization. This has been a top priority of mine since coming to Congress, and I am pleased at the progress Chairman Norcross and I have made in working with the Army to ensure proper investments are made for our ammunition facilities. Additionally, I am pleased this bill includes language to protect CID training at Fort Leonard Wood, language to ensure chaplains can use their resources for resiliency and suicide prevention programs, and several programs to combat the threat posed by China. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support this with a ``yes'' vote.

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Mrs. HARTZLER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to adamantly oppose H.R. 8404, the disrespect for marriage act. This unnecessary and misguided legislation not only disrespects the importance of traditional marriage for the health of a family, but also disrespects people and organizations of faith who have the constitutional right to carry out their mission in accordance with their most deeply held beliefs. With a crisis at the border, inflation skyrocketing, and a Federal budget that is nowhere to be seen just a week before Christmas, Democrats have made it abundantly clear that this disrespectful policy is their priority. Let's be clear: Obergefell is not in danger, but people and institutions of faith are. This bill only serves to further demonize biblical values by establishing a private right of action against organizations who believe in natural marriage, opening the floodgates for predatory lawsuits against people of faith. The bill's only purpose is to hand the Federal Government a legal bludgeoning tool to drive people of faith out of the public square and to silence anyone who dissents. Sadly, the Senate rejected three amendments that would have eliminated the private right of action and prevented the government from infringing on the freedom of religion. Instead, a flimsy amendment that includes vague language unlikely to protect anyone was included. Unfortunately, and likely intentionally, this hollow amendment provides no tangible protections for religious schools, no protections for faith-based adoption and foster care agencies, no protections for Christian businesses who contract with the government, and no protections for civil servants who justly believe marriage is between one man and one woman. The bill's implications: submit to our ideology or be silenced. This is yet another step toward the Democrats' goal of dismantling the traditional family, silencing voices of faith, and permanently undoing our country's God-woven foundation. This is the Democrats' priority. Mr. Speaker, I will tell you my priority: Protect religious liberty, protect people of faith, and protect Americans who believe in the true meaning of marriage. I hope and pray that my colleagues will find the courage to join me in opposing this misguided and dangerous bill.

Mrs. HARTZLER

Mrs. HARTZLER. Madam Speaker, I missed the vote on H.R. 8876 as the vote closed before I reached the chamber. Had I been present, I would have voted YEA on Roll Call No. 500.

Mrs. HARTZLER

Mrs. HARTZLER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to include in the Record an op-ed written by Dr. Thomas Dresser of Columbia, Missouri. A Trojan horse for the United States of America in the 21st century is the container ship from China. The millions of containers bring high quality and lower priced goods to our country. The hidden cost is the loss of our ability to provide for ourselves. We cannot live without the contents of those containers, and we are becoming less able to produce them for ourselves. Items essential for the existence of our nation are made in China. This is a strategic mistake for the

Mrs. HARTZLER

Mrs. HARTZLER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the immeasurable generosity of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program, and the seven Missouri chapters in my district: Boonville, California, Columbia, Kansas City, Moberly, Warrensburg, and Waynesville, as the program celebrates its 75th year of giving. The U.S. Marine Corps Reserve not only serves abroad, but here at home as well. For the past 75 years, this program has spread Christmas cheer to over 281 million children across the country, distributing 627 million toys to kids in need with the help of their local communities. Tomorrow, on the first of October, chapters across Missouri and the United States will begin their annual toy drive, collecting the priceless gift of providing children with happy Christmas memories. These acts of charity are not limited to the Christmas season; the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots also supports families year-round by hosting programs such as the Virtual Toybox, the Literacy and Youth Ambassador programs, and the Do Good Now Summer Campaign. We thank the members of the Armed Forces, veterans, and community members who work so hard each year to make this program a success, and for their unending kindness that has made a difference to so many. Families in Missouri and around the world are better off because of their dedication. Congratulations on this outstanding milestone.

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Mrs. HARTZLER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor one of Missouri's finest, Police Chief Bobby Welliver. After serving for more than three decades, Chief Welliver announced his retirement from the Boonville Police Department in Missouri's Fourth Congressional District. Residents of Boonville have long benefited from Chief Welliver's selfless commitment to serve and protect, and his steady leadership will be missed. Chief Welliver began his career with the Boonville Police Department in 1985. Throughout his years of dedicated service, Chief Welliver led his department and the city of Boonville through difficult circumstances while keeping crime rates under control. Chief Welliver was resilient, and a steady leader which his community could turn to for guidance in time of crisis. One of Chief Welliver's most notable accomplishments include serving as hostage negotiator in 1994. He was able to talk a double homicide suspect into releasing two hostages. In 2002, Chief Welliver was also the lead investigator in a double homicide and was able to arrest two homicide suspects that were later convicted. Chief Welliver is a resident of Boonville where his two grown children, Amanda and Robby, also reside. Chief Welliver has always been actively involved in his community. From 1991 to 2021 he facilitated the D.A.R.E. program in local schools, while serving on the Mid- Missouri Major Case Squad. Chief Welliver represents the best of Missouri public servants and public safety officers. He has always been a strong advocate for his community through steady leadership, unwavering devotion to serving others, and a positive attitude. On behalf of Missouri's Fourth Congressional District, I thank him and his family for their immense devotion to serving the Boonville community and keeping us safe. Congratulations on a well-deserved retirement.

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Mrs. HARTZLER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to advocate for the passage of my bill, H.R. 4821, the Combating the Persecution of Religious Groups in China Act. This urgently needed legislation will hold senior officials of the Chinese Communist Party accountable for the human rights violations and persecution of Christians and other religious groups in China. The Chinese Communist Party believes any religion threatens its control over society. As a result, the CCP is carrying out a systemic crackdown on all religions to control and manipulate every aspect of faith. This includes the closing and destruction of churches, installing surveillance equipment on church property, forcing the modification of religious teachings to conform with the objectives of the government, and the wrongful imprisonment of thousands of individuals. Through the Defending Freedoms Project, I am a congressional advocate for three of these religious prisoners: Pastor John Cao, Pastor Zhang Shaojie, and Pastor Wang Yi. Each were sentenced to several years in Chinese prisons on illegitimate charges for practicing their faith. This is unacceptable, and it must end. As a Nation built on the fundamental principle of the freedom of religion, we have a responsibility to shed light on this persecution and speak for those in China who have no voice. By passing this legislation, the House of Representatives will be sending a clear message to China that we will not stand by as they brutally abuse their own citizens. No one should live in fear for practicing their faith, and China must be held accountable for their criminal human rights violations. Madam Speaker, I thank the Foreign Affairs Committee members and their staff for their hard work in bringing this important legislation to the floor, and I call on my colleagues to support its passage.

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Mrs. HARTZLER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the extraordinary heroism of Chad Robichaux and Staff Sergeant Dennis Price during the Afghanistan evacuation last year. Their selfless actions evacuating tens of thousands of Afghan interpreters and their families, vulnerable women and children, persecuted Christians, and American citizens, represents the highest levels of patriotism. I met Chad through his work supporting our Nation's veterans as the founder of the Mighty Oaks Foundation, a leading nonprofit serving the military, veteran, and first responder communities around the world. Through faith-based combat trauma and resiliency programs, Chad has been instrumental in ensuring our brave warriors are supported when they return home from the battlefield. Chad's work doesn't stop there. He is also the co-founder of Save Our Allies, a nonprofit focused on the evacuation and recovery of Americans, our allies, and the most vulnerable people trapped in Afghanistan. Save Our Allies began as a personal quest for Chad, as he set out to rescue his longtime friend and Afghan interpreter. However, the mission quickly evolved because of Chad's compassion for all people and his servant's heart. While the U.S. military held the Kabul airport in Afghanistan, the Save Our Allies Task Force successfully extracted approximately 17,000 evacuees in a period of 10 days. Despite these courageous efforts, a report from the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff estimated over 142,000 vulnerable Afghans remained in the country following the exit from Kabul. With the complete takeover of Afghanistan by the Taliban, the report projected 20 million women would be vulnerable to sexual abuse and slavery; Christians would be persecuted and executed; Afghan interpreters and their families would be hunted down and killed; children would be abused through religious manipulation; and the 1,000- plus Americans left behind would be killed or held hostage for ransom. Understanding the ruthlessness of the Taliban as a former Force Recon Marine, Chad Robichaux knew the rescue mission had to continue. In response, Save Our Allies launched several operations to explore new ways for extractions. Robichaux and his team first identified possible ground evacuations that could be feasible by cross-border movements into Tajikistan and quickly planned a reconnaissance operation. Robichaux hand-selected Staff Sergeant Dennis Price, a Force Recon Marine and Scout Sniper, to take part in the mission. I want to share two stories from that mission to highlight their incredible acts of sacrifice, service, and bravery. Early in the mission, Staff Sergeant Price sought a higher vantage point to evaluate a potential river crossing area. Upon his ascent up a mountain, he came under sniper fire two separate times, pushing him back to return to the safe house to reconvene with Robichaux and discuss moving forward with the operation. These two brave men humbly discussed their families, loved ones, and all that would be left behind should they not make it out of this mission ahead. Still, both men agreed to continue their mission of building safe passage for American and Afghan evacuees. During day 3 of the mission, and upon confirmation of possible river crossing, Staff Sergeant Price found himself 10 feet away from an armed Chinese militant hiding in the bushes, utilizing the vegetation as concealment. Robichaux, using his uncanny observation and combat skills, noticed the looming threat and physically ushered Staff Sergeant Price into a nearby vehicle before he could be captured or killed, ultimately saving his life. Because of this heroic act, the two men were able to continue providing real-time information to American intelligence agencies. During their 10-day operation, Robichaux and Price were able to cover 90 miles of border between Afghanistan and Tajikistan, remaining undetected by countless Tajik, Russian, and Chinese military patrols, all while avoiding Taliban-infested areas and checkpoints. These examples, and countless others that cannot be shared due to their sensitive nature, underscore the exemplary efforts undertaken by both Americans behind enemy lines to collect the critical information needed to bring so many to safety. Mr. Speaker, I am humbled to stand before the House to honor their courageous bravery and willingness to sacrifice their lives for their fellow man. The mission that these men completed has saved and will continue to save hundreds and possibly thousands of lives. On behalf of a grateful Nation, I express my sincere gratitude. God bless Chad Robichaux and Staff Sergeant Price for their service to our country.

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Mrs. HARTZLER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. Edwin J. `Dick' Morris, Jr. of Peculiar, Missouri, in celebration of his 100th birthday on September 16, 2022. Mr. Morris still lives at his home in Peculiar and continues to live life to the fullest. He makes weekly trips to visit his wife, Maxine, at her nursing home in nearby Harrisonville, and stays independent, still doing his own cooking, cleaning, and even mowing his own lawn. Although his independence and drive today is inspiring, Edwin Morris is nothing short of an American Hero. Drafted in 1942, Morris served his country with the Forest Rangers, Coast Guard, Air Force and 442nd Signal Battalion. Joining the Armed Services at the same time as his brother, Morris first spent time on the West Coast as part of the Forest Rangers and Coast Guard and was then shipped out to New Guinea at the beginning of 1943 when they declared independence. He then spent the latter half of the war in Japan. Morris's service didn't stop after WWII; after returning home to his farm in Missouri for a few years, he reenlisted in the spring of 1951 to serve in the Korean War, where he worked with the only B-36 bomber in the area. After his service in the Korean War, Morris became a farmer and tractor salesman, and now spends his time visiting with friends and family at the Belton Senior Center. Today, there are very few WWII Veterans like Edwin still with us, making the celebration of his service and this milestone in his life even more admirable. Mr. Morris is undoubtably an American Hero and Treasure, and this country is better for people like him. Please join me in recognizing Edwin and wishing him a very happy 100th birthday.

Mrs. HARTZLER

Mrs. HARTZLER. Madam Speaker, on Friday, July 29, I was unable to vote. Had I been present, I would have voted as follows: NAY on Roll Call Number 405, NAY on Roll Call Number 406, NAY on Roll Call Number 411, NAY on Roll Call Number 412, YEA on Roll Call Number 413, NAY on Roll Call Number 414, NAY on Roll Call Number 415, YEA on Roll Call Number 416, and YEA on Roll Call Number 417.

Mrs. HARTZLER

Mrs. HARTZLER. Madam Speaker, on Thursday, July 28, I was unable to vote. Had I been present, I would have voted as follows: NAY on Roll Call Number 402, and NAY on Roll Call Number 403.

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Mrs. HARTZLER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the career of Lieutenant Colonel Timothy S. Sullivan and congratulate him on his retirement from the United States Air Force. Lt. Col. Sullivan serves as the Force Support Squadron Commander for the 131st Bomb Wing at Whiteman Air Force Base. As the lead evaluator pilot in both the B-2 and T-38 aircraft, Lt. Col. Sullivan is responsible for the development and implementation of the B-2 Operations Group yearly flying and ground training programs for both active duty and Air National Guard. His outstanding effort on a wide variety of projects and major programs have greatly impacted the United States Air Force, and the great state of Missouri. Lt. Col. Sullivan is a distinguished graduate of the University of Missouri Reserve Officer Training Cadet (ROTC) program where he began his military career eighteen years ago. He is a graduate of the U.S. Air Force Weapons School Instructor course and is a command pilot with more than 3,200 flying hours in the T-37, T-38, and B-2 aircraft. Lt. Col. Sullivan is also a B-2 instructor and evaluator pilot with combat experience in operation Odyssey Lightning. He and his wife are the parents of two sons. As an officer in the U.S. Air Force, Lt. Col. Sullivan continues to serve this nation with integrity and honor, always giving back to his country, community, and family. He is a passionate advocate for ending the military suicide epidemic and has gone above and beyond organizing events outside of work hours to connect those who are hurting with hope and healing through faith in Jesus Christ. His extraordinary talent and determination have led him to win various awards and recognition, including the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, the Air Force Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster, and the Meritorious Service Medal, among many others. It is a great honor to recognize the dedicated service of Lt. Col. Timothy S. Sullivan. Please join me in congratulating him for many years of service to our Nation and to the United States Air Force.

Mrs. HARTZLER

Mrs. HARTZLER. Madam Speaker, on Wednesday, July 27, I was unable to vote. Had I been present, I would have voted as follows: NAY on Roll Call Number 394; NAY on Roll Call Number 395; NAY on Roll Call Number 396; YEA on Roll Call Number 397; NAY on Roll Call Number 398; YEA on Roll Call Number 399; YEA on Roll Call Number 400; and NAY on Roll Call Number 401.

Mrs. HARTZLER

Mrs. HARTZLER. Madam Speaker, on Monday, July 18, I was unable to vote. Had I been present, I would have voted as follows: YEA on Roll Call Number 364.

Mrs. HARTZLER

Mrs. HARTZLER. Madam Speaker, on Tuesday, July 26, I was unable to vote. Had I been present, I would have voted as follows: NAY on Roll Call Number 386; NAY on Roll Call Number 387; YEA on Roll Call Number 388; YEA on Roll Call Number 389; YEA on Roll Call Number 390; YEA on Roll Call Number 391; YEA on Roll Call Number 392; and YEA on Roll Call Number 393.

Mrs. HARTZLER

Mrs. HARTZLER. Madam Speaker, on Wednesday, July 20, 2022, I was unable to vote. Had I been present, I would have voted: no on Roll Call No. 379, no on Roll Call No. 380, no on Roll Call No. 381, yes on Roll Call No. 382 and no on Roll Call No. 383. Members Recorded Pursuant to House Resolution 8, 117th Congress Auchincloss (Beyer) Barragan (Beyer) Bowman (Neguse) Boyle, Brendan F. (Beyer) Carter (TX) (Weber (TX)) Correa (Beyer) Crist (Wasserman Schultz) Demings (Kelly (IL)) Escobar (Garcia (TX)) Foster (Spanberger) Gallego (Soto) Gosar (Weber (TX)) Houlahan (Spanberger) Kahele (Kelly (IL)) Katko (Joyce (OH)) Keating (Beyer) Kinzinger (Herrera Beutler) Kirkpatrick (Pallone) Lawson (FL) (Evans) Leger Fernandez (Kuster) Meng (Kuster) Moore (WI) (Beyer) Newman (Beyer) Palazzo (Fleischmann) Pingree (Kuster) Porter (Neguse) Salazar (Kim (CA)) Sires (Pallone) Smucker (Keller) Stevens (Kuster) Taylor (Weber (TX)) Thompson (MS) (Bishop (GA)) Walorski (Fleischmann) Williams (GA) (Neguse) Wilson (SC) (Norman)

Mrs. HARTZLER

Mrs. HARTZLER. Madam Speaker, on Tuesday, July 19, 2022, I was unable to vote. Had I been present, I would have voted: NO on Roll Call No. 365 ; NO on Roll Call No. 366 ; YEA on Roll Call No. 367; NO on Roll Call No. 368; NO on Roll Call No. 369; YEA on Roll Call No. 370; YEA on Roll Call No. 371; NO on Roll Call No. 372; NO on Roll Call No. 373; YEA on Roll Call No. 374; YEA on Roll Call No. 375; YEA on Roll Call No. 376; YEA on Roll Call No. 377; and YEA on Roll Call No. 378.

Mrs. HARTZLER

Mrs. HARTZLER. Madam Speaker, on Roll Call No. 302, I mistakenly voted yes when I intended to vote no.

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Mrs. HARTZLER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 2022 Missouri Class I Girls' Track and Field Championship Team. Five outstanding athletes representing the Drexel High School girls' track and field team won the Missouri State Championship in Jefferson City, Missouri. The Lady Cats earned 46 points over nine events at the championship meet. The 2022 Lady Cats track team is the first in the history of Drexel to win the state championship title. Olivia Shipps, Gracie Marks, Emily Wheeler, Josie Parks, and Izzy Richardson demonstrate remarkable determination and perseverance by earning this title for their school. Their coach, Jenny Wheeler, trained these young athletes and got to see firsthand how the effort they put into achieving this title stating, ``the girls had these goals before the season and would talk about them constantly. To see them work so hard and to win the state meet is very special.'' These girls serve as a reminder that hard work always pays off. Congratulations to the Lady Cats on an incredible season, and I thank the teachers, coaches, and parents for providing the opportunity for these young women to compete fairly. I can't wait to see what else the Drexel High School girls' track and field team accomplishes in the future.

Mrs. HARTZLER

Mrs. HARTZLER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the dedicated service of Earl Angeles and congratulate him on his retirement. With over 38 years of federal service, Mr. Angeles recently worked as a Medical Technician with the 509th Healthcare Operations Squadron at Whiteman Air Force Base where he provided his peers with superior leadership, dedication, and an outstanding effort on a wide variety of projects and major programs that have impacted the Air Force Global Strike Command, and the United States Air Force. After serving an honorable 24 years in the United States Air Force, Mr. Angeles began his career as a Medical Technician in 2007 where he performed 64,000 tests annually for 12,000 beneficiaries in eight departments. He continuously worked to bring innovative methods to the medical group which includes creating specimen label printing capabilities that improved patient safety and saved the wing $2,600. He was coined by the squadron commander for his initiative. At the start of the global Coronavirus pandemic in 2020, Mr. Angeles played a pivotal role in the emergency response of Whiteman Air Force Base and the two following years, he assisted in processing 8,700 Coronavirus disease samples, and the testing of over 3,000 rapid in- house patient samples. Mr. Angeles also helped with the modernization of the laboratory's capabilities by putting into place three analyzers that have increased testing accuracy, and reduced result turnaround times by 97 percent. For over two decades, Mr. Angeles has devoted his service to the development of the laboratory where he has been a key asset to the wing and Whiteman Air Force Base. His extraordinary talents and determination have led him to win various awards and recognitions. It is a great honor that I recognize the dedicated service and retirement of Mr. Earl Angeles. Please join me in congratulating him for many years of service to our nation and to the United States Air Force.

Mrs. HARTZLER

Mrs. HARTZLER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the distinguished career of Chief Jan Zimmerman of the Raymore Police Department. After more than four decades of selfless service working in public safety, Chief Zimmerman has announced her intent to retire. She has established an inspiring career and legacy that is a true testament to the value Missouri's public servants bring to their communities. Beginning a career in public safety in 1979, Jan served the Kansas City Police Department (KCPD) as a dispatcher; shortly thereafter, she attended the Kansas City Police Academy and was sworn in as a KCPD police officer in 1982. Throughout her career in law enforcement, Jan served the KCPD with distinction by rising through the ranks of sergeant (1987), captain (1994), and ultimately concluded her tenure as major (2000). Jan holds a BA in Criminal Justice, an MA in Public Administration, and is an alumnus of the FBI National Academy in Quantico. Joining the Raymore Police Department as Chief of Police in 2012, Jan Zimmerman has led the department through tumultuous times providing unremitting leadership. Chief Zimmerman places high expectations on her officers, committing herself to provide quality training and setting an example for the next generation of public safety professionals. Jan also championed mental health by partnering with healthcare professionals to develop the Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) and implement the program at the KCPD and the Raymore Police Department. Later, she served as a Jackson County Mental Health Court Commissioner and considers this experience one of her proudest accomplishments. Zimmerman is the first female in the history of the Missouri Police Chiefs Association to receive the Donald ``Red'' Loehr Outstanding Police Chief award for her achievements in ensuring public safety. Law enforcement officers face many difficult, sometimes fatal, challenges. To support fallen officers' families, Jan serves as a program director for the Surviving Spouse and Family Endowment Fund with the Kansas City Crime Commission. For over a decade, Chief Zimmerman has put the safety and wellbeing of Raymore residents above her own. With the support of family; her husband, Major David Zimmerman of the Kansas City Police Department; her daughters, Jackie and Britt; and her granddaughters, Elise and Michele, Jan has withstood the hardships that are all too common in law enforcement. Today, thanks to the leadership of Chief Jan Zimmerman, Raymore residents enjoy safer neighborhoods, exceptional emergency services, and a police department that serves with integrity. On behalf of Missouri's Fourth Congressional District, I thank Chief Zimmerman for answering the call to serve and protect our community. Congratulations on a well-deserved retirement.

Mrs. HARTZLER

Mrs. HARTZLER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor one of Missouri's finest, Chief Robert Driscoll. After serving his community by providing public safety for more than three decades, Chief Driscoll announced his retirement from the Pleasant Hill Police Department in Missouri's Fourth Congressional District. Residents of Pleasant Hill have long benefited from Chief Driscoll's selfless commitment to serve and protect, and his steady leadership will be missed. Chief Driscoll began his career with the Pleasant Hill Police Department in 1984, where he quickly rose through the ranks to Chief of Police in 1996 thanks to his integrity and commitment to serving his community. Throughout his years of dedicated service, Chief Driscoll has led his department and the City of Pleasant Hill through devastating events, such as fires, floods, ice storms, tornadoes, building collapses, and train accidents, while keeping crime at bay. In these times of crisis, Chief Driscoll stood as a resilient, steady leader which his community could turn to for guidance. Among Chief Driscoll's most notable accomplishments were bringing 9- 1-1 to Pleasant Hill and integrating the dispatch system into a county- wide emergency network system. Thanks to Chief Driscoll's advocacy and leadership through the implementation of these emergency services, Pleasant Hill's over eight thousand residents are safer and get the help that they need sooner. Chief Driscoll exudes all the necessary qualities critical to effectively advocating and representing one's community as a public servant and a law enforcement officer--steady leadership, unwavering devotion to serving others, admirable character, and a positive attitude. On behalf of Missouri's Fourth Congressional District, I thank him and his family for their immense devotion to serving our community and keeping us safe. Congratulations on a well-deserved retirement.

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Mrs. HARTZLER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Primrose Hill Adult & Teen Challenge for their years of devotion to helping women receive faith-based recovery care. Primrose Hill recently received the Champion for Drug-Free Missouri Award. Primrose Hill is a residential recovery center for women and women with young children who have drug and alcohol addictions, located in Clark, Missouri. They are associated with the Adult & Teen Challenge, which is a non-profit faith-based organization that helps women find freedom from addiction. When women join the Primrose Hill Adult and Teen Challenge as students, they are given an opportunity to confront their choices, behavior, and any unhealthy views with the love of God and the guidance of Biblical principles. By allowing the women to bring their young children, Primrose Hill has also provided a space for mothers and children to experience mutual healing. Primrose Hill has proven to be a recovery center like no other, serving fifteen women in 2021 alone. Women from all over the United States come to Primrose Hill to experience physical, mental, and spiritual healing. They contribute to their own recovery by doing everyday activities such as cleaning the house, cooking their meals, or working at one of the nearby colleges. These women also attend chapel services, Christian growth classes, church, and receive Christian mentoring. To further forward their cause, Primrose Hill started PrimGoods, a bath and body care company. The natural products are made by the women in the program as another way for them to experience recovery. The products include homemade bar soaps, lip balms, and much more. All the proceeds raised from selling their products are used to supplement the cost of running the program. Madam Speaker, I congratulate Primrose Hill Adult & Teen Challenge for their hard work and dedication, and I thank them for their years of selfless devotion to recovery and restoration.