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Mr. KELLY of Mississippi

Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to recognize five 2019 Mississippi football State championship teams that hail from my district. In 1A, the Nanih Waiya Warriors defeated the Lumberton Panthers 28- to-14. In 4A, the Corinth Warriors defeated the Poplarville Hornets 55-to- 21. In 5A, the West Point Green Wave defeated the Neshoba Central Rockets 20-to-7. In 6A, the Oxford Chargers defeated the Oak Grove Warriors 31-to-21. Finally, in MAIS 5A, the Heritage Academy Patriots defeated the Starkville Academy Volunteers 55-to-10. There is nothing that brings Mississippi together more than Friday night lights, and to have this many championship teams in the First District is quite an honor. I am proud of the young men who gave their all in the heat of August two-a-days, the regular season and the playoffs, and, finally, at The Rock in Hattiesburg to win a State championship. I recognize the hard work and dedication of the bands, cheerleaders, dance teams, and all the other participants who make football games such an exciting Friday night community event in Mississippi. I thank the parents who drove their children to and from practice and spent every Friday night in the fall driving across the State of Mississippi to watch their kids compete on the field. Finally, I express my heartfelt gratitude to the teachers, school administrators, and coaches who work every day to make sure that our kids have a bright future on the field and in the classroom.

Mr. KELLY of Mississippi

Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, I thank the gentleman for yielding. Madam Speaker, I rise in strong support of S. 1790, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020. I wish to thank Chairman Smith, Ranking Member Thornberry, Chairman Inhofe, and Ranking Member Reed for their leadership throughout the conferencing of this bill. I also want to thank the Military Personnel Subcommittee chairwoman, Jackie Speier, for her hard work and leadership. The strength of our military is our servicemembers, and the strength of our servicemembers is our military families. This bill contains a number of significant policy and funding initiatives that affirm our commitment to our troops and their families. To that end, this bill supports a 3.1 percent military pay raise, extends crucial pay and bonuses for servicemembers in high-demand fields, and eliminates the widow's tax. I want to specifically thank Representative Joe Wilson for his years of tireless work and leadership to make this a reality. Make no mistake, this is all because of Joe Wilson's initiative. This bill also preserves military healthcare by preventing the services from making cuts to healthcare billets before providing additional analysis on the impact those cuts will have on our military health system. It improves accessibility and effectiveness of mental healthcare by requiring DOD to update and standardize procedures related to mental health treatment and substance abuse referrals. Importantly, this bill strengthens our Reserve component by expanding eligibility for TRICARE Reserve Select. This bill also expands support for military spouses by doubling the reimbursement amount spouses can receive for professional licensing and expanding eligibility for educational assistance. Finally, the bill includes provisions designed to improve military childcare, including expanded direct hiring authority for child development centers and requiring a comprehensive assessment of childcare capacity on military installations. In addition to critical military personnel provisions, this bill contains many initiatives that are important to my home State of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, I want to thank my fellow conferrees for their contributions to this truly bipartisan conference report, and I strongly urge my colleagues to support its passage.

Mr. KELLY of Mississippi

Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the life of Chip Mabus, who passed away on Saturday, November 16th, at the age of 43. Chip, a resident of Fulton, Mississippi, was a dedicated employee of FL Crane & Sons for 21 years. Chip also served on the American Subcontractors Association National Board and was a member of the Floor Covering Installation Contractors Association, Associated Builders and Contractors, and Associated General Contractors. Chip attended the University of Mississippi and was an avid football fan. Left to cherish his memory are his three children, Madeline Mabus of Starkville, Mississippi, Mallory Mabus, of Fulton, Mississippi and Samuel Mabus of Fulton, Mississippi; his father, Larry Mabus of Fulton, Mississippi; his sister, Teresa Estes, of Mooreville, Mississippi; his niece, Ashlyn Estes; his nephew, Brody Estes of Mooreville, Mississippi, as well as many more extended family members and friends. Chip's life was one of grace, love for his family, and community. He will be greatly missed by all whom he encountered.

Mr. KELLY of Mississippi

Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the life and military service of Colonel Bobby Towery, Jr., who passed away on October 26 at the age of 59. Colonel Towery answered the call to serve our great nation with the United States Army in 1983 from the University of Mississippi Army ROTC. He retired as a Colonel after 30 years of active duty service. Colonel Towery married his wife, Lisa, in 1984, and together they lived in 19 different homes before settling in Oxford, Mississippi, after his retirement. Colonel Towery set an example of faith for his family to follow. He was an active member of St. Peters Episcopal Church in Oxford, Mississippi, serving as an acolyte, Chair of the Stewardship Committee, and head of ushers. Colonel Towery was also an active volunteer in his community, from sports coaching to booster clubs. He also had a passion for fitness and enjoyed spending time outdoors with his family and friends. Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Lisa Carver Towery of Southaven, Mississippi; his two sons, Captain Patrick Towery of Fort Carson, Colorado and Nathan Towery; as well as many friends and extended family members. Colonel Bobby Towery's life was one of service, grace, love for his family, and community. He will be greatly missed by all whom he encountered.

Mr. KELLY of Mississippi

Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, as we remember the first Thanksgiving when settlers broke bread with their Native American allies and shared fruits of their harvest, I rise today to thank our Nation's farmers. As Thanksgiving approaches and we prepare to enjoy the holiday meal with our families, I would be remiss if I did not take time to thank the Americans whose labor allows us to put food on our tables. Along with our military, our farmers are the hardest working, most skilled, and patriotic citizens in our country. They rise before dawn and work long after dusk to ensure our Nation can feed and clothe the world. I urge this body to uphold its commitment to our farmers by passing the United States-Mexico-Canada trade agreement and ensure American agriculture remains the strongest and most competitive in the world. I hope my colleagues will join me today in giving thanks to America's farmers during this Thanksgiving season.

Mr. KELLY of Mississippi

Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Judge Sadie Holland, who retired as the Lee County Justice Court judge after 16 years of service. Judge Holland made history as Lee County's first female justice court judge. She is a lifelong public servant, previously serving as a Tupelo court administrator and is the former Mayor of Nettleton, Mississippi. She also was a school bus driver for 17 years. Judge Holland's influence in the community is so significant that Lee County proclaimed November 3rd as ``Sadie Holland Day.'' Although she is retired from public service, Judge Holland will remain active in the community and will continue to work as a funeral director for Holland Funeral Directors in Tupelo, Mississippi. Judge Sadie Holland is a remarkable Mississippian who has set a shining example for others to follow. I wish her many more years of good health.

Mr. KELLY of Mississippi

Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize former Mississippi State House Representative, Steve Holland. Representative Holland served in the State House of Representatives for 36 years and proudly represented Mississippi's 16th district. During his extensive career, Representative Holland served on many committees, including: the Committee on Public Health and Human Services, Appropriations, Congressional Redistricting, Gaming, Judiciary A, Judiciary En Banc, Budget, Legislative Reapportionment, Medicaid, Local and Private Legislation, Tourism, Transportation, Fees and Salaries of Public Officers, Ways and Means, and Youth and Family Affairs. Representative Holland is a true Mississippian who prioritized legislation that would create a brighter future for Mississippi. I thank him for his service, and I hope he enjoys his well-deserved retirement.

Mr. KELLY of Mississippi

Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the former speaker of the Mississippi House of Representatives, the Honorable Billy McCoy, who is pictured here. Former Mississippi Speaker Billy McCoy passed away on November 12 after an incredible, lifelong career of public service. Billy was directly responsible for revolutionizing the economy of Mississippi and bringing thousands of jobs to our great State. As speaker, Speaker McCoy championed the 1987 infrastructure plan that created four-lane highways throughout Mississippi. The four-lane highways brought industries and added more than 1,300 miles of highways to the State. Billy was also dedicated to improving public education in Mississippi and giving every child a chance for success. His influence on the lives of numerous Mississippians will not be forgotten, but his honorable demeanor and commitment will be greatly missed. I just think back to being at Jacinto, an ancient courthouse that predates the Civil War in Mississippi near Rienzi, where Speaker McCoy was from. Whether you are a Republican or a Democrat, when you got ready to run, you had better go pay homage to the great Speaker Billy McCoy, who did so much for Mississippi. And I can still see him sitting on the front lawn in front of the trailer with the hay bales on it, where I would speak for my first political speech, and seeing Speaker McCoy out there, knowing that I would have gone by and gotten advice from him, even though we were on opposite political parties. May Mr. Speaker rest in peace. Recognizing Judge Sadie Holland

Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Judge Sadie Holland, another icon in history. And thank goodness she is still here with us. She is just retiring. She is retiring from Lee County Justice Court as a judge, after 16 years of service in that capacity. She also has a history of being Lee County's first female justice court judge. She served, before that, as the Tupelo court administrator and mayor of Nettleton, a small community in Lee County. Judge Holland's influence in the community has been so significant, Lee County proclaimed November 3 as Sadie Holland Day. I also have to mention that one of her sons is retiring as a State representative of over 36 years, who I will recognize next, and her other is a supervisor in her home county of Lee County. The Hollands are icons in Lee County, and I thank Judge Sadie Holland for her service. Recognizing State Representative Steve Holland

Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize soon-to-be former--he is about to retire from the Mississippi House of Representatives--Representative Steve Holland. Steve has served in the House of Representatives in the Mississippi legislature for 36 years. He was also a desk mate, I think, of former Speaker McCoy, and they were good friends. Steve has represented the 16th District of Mississippi proudly, as he has represented all of the people of his district. He is a true Mississippian who prioritized legislation that would create a brighter future for Mississippi. And, if you have never met Steve Holland, he is a character who is not large enough for this body to contain. What a gentleman. Always for the State of Mississippi and a true Mississippian at heart, but always with a quip and quick humor. He was always willing to never take himself too seriously, although all the matters that he achieved were very serious. Steve Holland is an icon in Mississippi politics. I look forward to working with Steve in his retirement and thank him for his service. Impeachment Process

Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I just want to talk a little bit about this impeachment process, or whatever you want to call it that we have going on. The American people deserve the facts--and just the facts--not supposition from witnesses who have second- and third- and fourth- and fifth-hand information. They have a right to not have lawyers and alleged whistleblowers, who the lawyer has--the coup started in 2017 as soon as our President took office, or impeachment next. Mr. Speaker, the people of America deserve the facts. They don't deserve secret proceedings, leaks, misinformation, and disinformation. And I just want to make a small point. A whistleblower is not afforded anonymity by the statute. They are afforded the protection from firing or retaliation, not anonymity. It is not a hotline or an anonymous tip line. Mr. Speaker, I ask that the misinformation and disinformation stop. Just the facts.

Mr. KELLY of Mississippi

Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the life of William J. ``Billy'' McCoy, who passed away on Tuesday, November 12, at the age of 77. Billy was an honorable public servant, serving as Speaker of the House for the Mississippi House of Representatives for many years. As Speaker, Billy contributed to significant legislation that revolutionized the economy of our State. He was the champion of the 1987 infrastructure plan that established a four-lane highway system across Mississippi, which brought more businesses into the State that created thousands of jobs for Mississippians. Billy is directly responsible for bettering the lives of thousands of people. Billy was respected by all lawmakers across the aisle as he lived his life true to Jesus' words: ``love thy neighbor as thyself.'' Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Edith, his two children, Sam and Kim, as well as all of the people who had the pleasure of working with him. Billy's life was one of service, grace, and love for his community. He will be greatly missed by all whom he encountered.

Mr. KELLY of Mississippi

Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I thank Chairwoman Velazquez and Ranking Member Chabot for working to bring the VA-SBA Act to the House floor. I also thank my friend and cosponsor from Colorado (Mr. Crow) for working on this very important legislation. I thank all of them for being champions of both our veterans and our small businesses all across America. As we have heard in the hearings held in the Committee on Small Business, the VA proactively verifies service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses while the SBA allows business owners to self-certify. This process creates inconsistent outcomes, such as a business qualifying as a service-disabled veteran business for VA contracts but not other Federal agency contracts. While the SBA-certified businesses' awards are subject to scrutiny, the lack of a front-end verification leaves the door open for fraud and abuse. We have already made significant strides in the right direction. The National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2017 instructed the SBA and VA to unify the definitions for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses and began moving regulatory responsibility from the VA to the SBA. Additionally, this administration has made substantial improvements in streamlining certifications for small business Federal procurement programs. The VA-SBA Act marks the next significant step towards unification of the two programs under one umbrella at the SBA and reduces red tape and confusion for veteran small business owners. Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleagues for supporting this bill.

Mr. KELLY of Mississippi

Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the life of Jeffery Scott Boren, who passed away on Wednesday, September 11th, at the age of 46. Jeff, a lifelong Mississippi resident, lived with his family in Itawamba County, Mississippi, and was a dedicated employee for the Mississippi Department of Transportation. Throughout his life, Jeff set an example for his family to follow. He was an active member of Ozark Baptist Church, where he was chosen to serve as a Deacon of the church. Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Candace Boren; his daughter, Alisha Boren; his brother Gary Boren; and his mother, Diane Knight of Mantachie, Mississippi, as well as many more extended family members and friends. Jeff's life was one of service, grace, love for his family, and community. He will be greatly missed by all whom he encountered.

Mr. KELLY of Mississippi

Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, today I recognize Colonel Dane W. Powell of the Mississippi Army National Guard for his extraordinary dedication and service to our Nation. Colonel Powell will soon retire from an impressive 33-year career. Colonel Powell, a lifelong Mississippian, joined the Mississippi Army National Guard in 1986 after his graduation from the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. He is currently serving as the State Army Aviation Officer at Joint Force Headquarters for the Mississippi Army National Guard. His military service took him all around the world to areas including South Korea, Japan, St. Croix, Columbia, Barbados, and Uzbekistan. He was deployed to Iraq in 2004 to serve in Operation Iraqi Freedom II. During his career, Colonel Powell received many accolades for his outstanding service, including the Bronze Star Medal and the Meritorious Service Medal. After retirement, Colonel Powell will continue his passion for flying as a pilot for PHI Air Medical and will fly for AirCare through the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson. He will wed his fiancee Lea Pentecost and looks forward to spending time with his children, London Addison Powell, Dane Whitney Powell II, Douglas Alexander Pentecost, and Carson Reese Pentecost. On behalf of a grateful Nation, it is my honor to recognize the selfless service and sacrifice of a fellow Mississippian, Colonel Dane W. Powell. I wish him the best in his well-deserved retirement.

Mr. KELLY of Mississippi

Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, this is one of my most momentous occasions here in the House of Representatives. We are recognizing the men and women who died in service of this great Nation and understanding that when they left here, they left families behind. These are two--Sean Cooley and Chris Horton--who died in service of this great Nation. I have got their pictures up here to show what warriors they were. But they left families behind. We are establishing this Gold Star Fellowship Program to honor these men, and many other men and women like them, who have given their all to defend this Nation. Ronald Reagan used the words of Thomas Jefferson when he said, the blood of patriots is needed from time to time to refresh the tree of liberty--something to that effect. We have to make sure that we always honor those who give the ultimate sacrifice for this great Nation. We have many Gold Star families here today. My friend Jane Horton came up with the idea for this bill. This is her husband who is pictured in this bill. Thank God that we have men and women who not only serve this Nation, but families who serve this Nation by allowing their family member to serve. Such bravery and such patriots. As long as we have them, this Nation will always sustain. When we lose these types of patriots who are willing to give everything to this beautiful, wonderful Nation, then we no longer will have a Nation. Freedom is not free. But the least we can do is allow their family members to learn how to get engaged in the congressional process on a national and strategic level and to influence our decision so that we take care of those great patriots who left this country behind. We will never forget, and we will never leave behind a fallen comrade or their survivor. So for our Gold Star families, thank you and God bless you. Their sacrifice was not in vain.

Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I'd like to thank the Chairwoman from California, my esteemed colleague from Illinois, and their staffs for helping us get this bill to the floor. From the immortal words of Thomas Jefferson and Ronald Reagan, ``The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.'' H. Res. 107, The Sergeant First Class Sean Cooley and Specialist Christopher Horton Congressional Gold Star Family Fellowship Program Act takes a monumental and vitally important step toward educating the members of this chamber on the true costs of armed conflict. Named after two warriors who lost their lives fighting America's enemies, this program provides the spouses, the children, and the siblings of those who gave their lives in service to our great nation in armed conflict or combat-related training, a paid fellowship with the Congressperson of their choice, here in Washington, or in their home district. When our servicemembers make the ultimate sacrifice, there is no award, no amount of money or no program that can ever make their families whole again. But what this program does do, is it gives the families left behind a chance to participate in our great democratic process at the national level. Their experiences, their trials, and their tribulations will now have a voice in these hallowed halls. A voice that will serve as a constant reminder that it is the military family that is the backbone of this great Republic and when we make the decision to send our nation's best to war, we must always be prepared to take care of those left behind. General George Patton once said that ``it is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we should thank God that such men lived.'' I stand here today Mister Speaker and truly thank God for our men and women in uniform who are willing to sacrifice their lives for this great nation. I would like to especially thank Mrs. Jane Horton for her tireless effort and dedication to the families of the fallen and all the Gold Star families in the Gallery this afternoon. Your service and your sacrifice are a true inspiration to us all.

Mr. KELLY of Mississippi

Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the life and military service of Lieutenant Colonel John Dale ``JD'' Ford, who passed away on October 11 at the age of 56. JD was born on October 16, 1962, in Laurel, Mississippi. He was a graduate of Taylorsville High School, where he was the second basemen for the Taylorsville Tartars baseball team. After graduation, he pursued higher education at Belhaven University in Jackson, Mississippi. JD answered the call to serve our great nation in the Mississippi National Guard and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in October of 2018. As a Mississippi Guardsman, JD worked in the United States Property and Fiscal Operations Department for 36 years and deployed to Kuwait and Iraq. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 29 years, Bobbi Jo Ford of Brandon, Mississippi; his sons--John Dale Ford, Jr. and William Robert Ford; his daughter, Maci Ford Whyte of Brandon, Mississippi; his sisters--Marilyn Naron of Brandon, Mississippi, Nancy Ford of Brandon, Mississippi, and Emily Evans of Taylorsville, Mississippi; as well as many nieces and nephews and extended family members. Lieutenant Colonel John Dale Ford's life was one of service, grace, love for his family, and community. He will be greatly missed by all whom he encountered.

Mr. KELLY of Mississippi

Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the life of Dr. Johnnie M. Armstrong, who passed away on Monday, September 30th. Johnnie, a native of Nashville, Tennessee, was a long-time faculty member at Blue Mountain College in Blue Mountain, Mississippi. During her 64-year career at Blue Mountain College, she had many roles in the college's health and physical education, including Athletic Director for the college. Her influence in the athletic program led Blue Mountain College to dedicate both their Campus Fitness Center and the Tyler Gymnasium floor to Johnnie. Johnnie also served as Special Ambassador of Blue Mountain College, where she represented the entire college. Johnnie's love for fitness education expanded beyond Blue Mountain College and led her to receive many accolades from various organizations. Johnnie was named ``Female Athletics Administrator of the Year for District 24,'' and the ``NAIA Athletic Administrator of the Year.'' She received the ``Price in Teaching Award'' from the Mississippi Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (MAHPERD), the ``Pathfinder Award'' from the National Association for Girls and Women in Sports, Blue Mountain College's Outstanding Faculty Member Award in both 1979 and 2000 and the Higher Education Appreciation Day Working for Academic Excellence (HEADWAE) Award in both 1988 and 1997. Left to cherish her memory are many extended family members, friends, her congregation at Lowrey Memorial Baptist Church in Blue Mountain, MS, as well as the faculty and students at Blue Mountain College. Johnnie's life was one of service, grace, and love for her community. She will be greatly missed by all who she encountered.

Mr. KELLY of Mississippi

Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on rollcall No. 554. Personal explanation

Mr. KELLY of Mississippi

Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the life and service of Deputy Sheriff Jeremy Allen Voyles, who passed while on duty on Wednesday, August 28th at the age of 33. Deputy Sheriff Voyles, a resident of Houston, Mississippi, was Deputy Sheriff with the Chickasaw County Sheriff's Department. He followed in the footsteps of his father, Houston Police Chief Billy Voyles, and had an 11-year career in law enforcement. During his five years with the Sheriff's Department, he worked as a Narcotics Agent with the North Mississippi Narcotics Unit. Deputy Sheriff Voyles had previously served with the Mississippi Department of Transportation. Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Audrey Voyles; his daughters--Lola and Arrington Voyles; his parents--Billy and Anita Voyles; and his siblings--Chasity Mincy, Tyler Voyles, and Corey Voyles. I am thankful for Deputy Sheriff Voyles' service to Mississippi. He will be greatly missed by his family, community, and all whom he encountered.

Mr. KELLY of Mississippi

Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the life of William David (Bill) Smith, III, who passed away on Friday, August 9th at the age of 94. Bill was born on January 16, 1925, in Houston, Mississippi. He was a lifelong resident of Houston and served his city as Mayor from 1993 to 2001. Bill graduated from Ole Miss where he met his wife, Mary Liddell Smith. They were blessed with 3 children and were happily married for 71 years. Bill lived a life of service to his community and country. Bill was a World War II veteran, serving with the Navy in the South Pacific. In addition to his time as the Mayor of Houston, he was a founding member of the Houston Exchange Club, and the Houston Country Club. Additionally, he was the Minister of Music at First Baptist Church, the Chairman of the Chickasaw County Board of Development, a member of Houston Proud, the VFW, and the Houston Touchdown Club. Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Mary Liddell Smith; his son, David Smith; his daughter, Debby Freeman; as well as many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Bill's life was one of service, grace, love for his family, and community. He will be greatly missed by all whom he encountered.

Mr. KELLY of Mississippi

Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the life and military service of Command Sergeant Major Johnny Neal Marlow, who passed away on August 20th at the age of 68. Mr. Marlow was born in Eupora, Mississippi on May 28, 1951. He answered the call to serve our great nation as Command Sergeant Major for the United States Army. He previously served with the Mississippi Army National Guard and was a retired Master Sgt. with the Mississippi Highway Safety Patrol. Command Sergeant Major Marlow set an example for his community by his extensive military and public service. Before he passed, he was currently serving as a Command Sergeant Major with the Mississippi State Guard, as a Carroll County Sheriffs Deputy, as the Carroll County Veterans Service Officer, and was the president of Veterans Helping Veterans in Carroll County. Left to cherish his memory is his wife Christy Costilow Marlow of Carrollton, Mississippi; his sons, Chris Marlow of Long Beach, Mississippi and Jeff Marlow of Ocean Springs, Mississippi; his sisters, Sheila Newsom, Carolyn Hodges, Peggy Brister, and Billie Garner; his brother Gayle Marlow; as well as eight grandchildren, one great- grandchild and many nieces and nephews. Command Sergeant Major Johnny Neal Marlow's life was one of service, grace, love for his family, and community. He will be greatly missed by all whom he encountered.

Mr. KELLY of Mississippi

Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the life of Joan Ann Starcher Latimer, who passed away on Saturday, August 10th. Mrs. Latimer was born on May 31, 1946, in Alum Creek, West Virginia and was a proud resident of Horn Lake, Mississippi. Joan was the wife of Horn Lake Mayor Allen B. Latimer. She and Allen shared a 42-year long marriage. Throughout her life in Horn Lake, she worked for the Federal Reserve Bank, Sacred Heart School, and the City of Southaven. Left to cherish her memory is her husband, Allen B. Latimer of Horn Lake, MS; her step-daughter Collen Latimer Sears; her two grandchildren; as well as many other beloved family and friends. Joan's life was one of service, grace, love for her family, and community. She will be greatly missed by all who she encountered.

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Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Detective Greg Horton with the DeSoto County Sheriff's Department for being named one of the Top 10 Computer Forensic Examiners in the country by the United States Secret Service. Detective Horton is one of 3,000 examiners on the United States Secret Service Electronic Crimes Task Force. Detective Horton has been working with the Electronic Crimes Task Force since 2011 and has performed over 2,200 forensic examinations. Out of all his peers, the United States Secret Service has ranked him number four in the country. I thank Detective Horton for his dedicated service to our law enforcement community and the nation.