Stephen Lynch

Mr. LYNCH

Mr. LYNCH. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 2711) to amend title 5, United States Code, to provide for the transportation of the dependents, remains, and effects of certain Federal employees who die while performing official duties or as a result of the performance of official duties, as amended.

Mr. LYNCH. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days within which to revise and extend their remarks and add any extraneous materials.

Mr. LYNCH. Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman from Michigan for his kind words and articulate words. At this time, Mr. Speaker, I would like to yield to the gentleman from Maryland (Mr. Cummings), who is also a driving force behind this bill, for 5 minutes.

Mr. LYNCH. Mr. Speaker, in closing, I want to thank Mr. Cao and Mr. Rogers, the gentleman from Michigan, as well as the gentleman from Maryland (Mr. Cummings), and one other driving force behind this, our own chairman, Ed Towns, for supporting this measure, H.R. 2711, as it really provides Federal law enforcement agencies with the necessary authority to support these families in their greatest time of need. I yield back the balance of our time.

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Mr. LYNCH. Mr. Speaker, I don't believe we have any more speakers on our side, but I continue to reserve.

Mr. LYNCH. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 3634) to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 109 Main Street in Swifton, Arkansas, as the ``George Kell Post Office''.

Mr. LYNCH. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days within which to revise and extend their remarks and add any extraneous materials.

Mr. LYNCH. Mr. Speaker, I object to the vote on the ground that a quorum is not present and make the point of order that a quorum is not present.

Mr. LYNCH. Mr. Speaker, just very briefly, I ask all of our colleagues on both sides of the aisle to join with Mr. Berry and Mr. Boozman in support of this resolution, and I yield back the balance of our time.

Mr. LYNCH. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, as chairman of the House subcommittee with jurisdiction over the United States Postal Service, I am pleased to present H.R. 3634 for consideration. This measure will designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 109 Main Street in Swifton, Arkansas, as the ``George Kell Post Office.'' This bill was sponsored solely and principally by my friend Representative Marion Berry of Arkansas, and I would like to yield to him for 5 minutes for presenting this resolution.

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Mr. LYNCH. Mr. Speaker, I yield such time as she may consume to the gentlewoman from Connecticut (Ms. DeLauro), the lead sponsor of this resolution.

Mr. LYNCH. Mr. Speaker, at this point I would like to yield to the gentleman from New York (Mr. Israel) for 5 minutes.

Mr. LYNCH. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks and add any extraneous materials.

Mr. LYNCH. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution (H. Res. 727) supporting the goals and ideals of National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, as amended.

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Mr. LYNCH. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution (H. Res. 742) congratulating the Warner Robins Little League softball team from Warner Robins, Georgia, on winning the 2009 Little League Softball World Series.

Mr. LYNCH. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days within which to revise and extend their remarks and add any extraneous materials.

Mr. LYNCH. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, I am pleased to present H. Res. 742 for consideration. This resolution congratulates the Warner Robins Little League softball team from Warner Robins, Georgia, on winning the 2009 Little League Softball World Series. The measure before us was introduced by my friend and colleague, Representative Jim Marshall of Georgia, on September 14, 2009, and favorably reported out of the Oversight Committee on November 18, 2009, by unanimous consent. Notably, this measure enjoys the support of over sixty Members of Congress. Mr. Speaker, H. Res. 742 applauds the Warner Robins Little League softball team for their championship run during the 2009 Little League Softball World Series. Led by manager Emily Whaley, coach Roger Stella, coach Patti Carriker and president Kenneth Hathaway, this group of talented young women clinched their first Little League Softball World Series title and helped the Warner Robins Little League become the first Little League to have won both the baseball and softball Little League World Series championships. In the championship game in Portland, Oregon, the Georgia club convincingly beat the formidable Crawford Little League softball team from Crawford, Texas by a score of 14 to 2. Throughout their championship run, these young women demonstrated the type of teamwork, camaraderie, and never-say-never spirit necessary to succeed in all facets of life. I also want to take this opportunity to applaud the Little League Softball World Series organizers for orchestrating another successful tournament. First held in 1974 in Freeport, Long Island, the Little League Softball World Series began with four teams from U.S. regions East, West, Central and South. Since that inaugural year, 236 teams have participated in the Little League Softball World Series, including teams from over 25 States and 13 countries world-wide. Today, the Little League Softball World Series is a tremendous sporting event that continues to instill the values of hard work, dedication, and sportsmanship in today's youth. In closing, let us, as a body, take this opportunity to congratulate the Warner Robins Little League Softball Team for their spectacular achievement and also congratulate the organizers of Little League Softball World Series for coordinating another resoundingly successful tournament. I encourage all of my colleagues to join me in supporting this measure. Mr. Speaker, I would like to yield at this point to the lead sponsor of this resolution, Mr. Marshall of Georgia, for 5 minutes.

Mr. LYNCH. Mr. Speaker, we have no further speakers at this time. But I continue to reserve.

Mr. LYNCH. Mr. Speaker, in closing, I just want to ask Members on both sides to support Mr. Marshall in his resolution to congratulate the Warner Robins, Georgia, 2009 Little League Softball World Series winner from his hometown.

Mr. LYNCH. I yield back the balance of our time.

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Mr. LYNCH. Mr. Speaker, I object to the vote on the ground that a quorum is not present and make the point of order that a quorum is not present.

Mr. LYNCH. Mr. Speaker, in closing, I ask Members on both sides of the aisle to support Mr. Crenshaw and his bill. I yield back the balance of my time.

Mr. LYNCH. Mr. Speaker, I now yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, as chairman of the House subcommittee with jurisdiction over the United States Postal Service, I am pleased to present H.R. 3667 for consideration. This measure will designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 16555 Springs Street in White Springs, Florida, as the ``Clyde L. Hillhouse Post Office Building.'' H.R. 3667 was introduced by my friend and colleague Representative Ander Crenshaw of Florida on September 29, 2009, and was favorably reported out of the House Oversight Committee by unanimous consent on October 29, 2009. In addition, H.R. 3667 enjoys the support of the entire Florida House delegation. A native of the town of White Springs, Florida, Clyde L. Hillhouse dedicated his life to public service as a distinguished member of the United States Army Air Corps during World War II and, later in his life, as postmaster of his beloved White Springs community. Shortly after joining the United States military in 1940, Mr. Hillhouse was deployed to the Pacific theater of operations during World War II. Notably, Mr. Hillhouse participated in the heroic defense of Corregidor Island by the American and Filipino military forces against Japanese forces seeking to advance on Manila Bay. Despite the valiant efforts of the American and Filipino soldiers, the island fell to Japanese forces in mid-1942 and Mr. Hillhouse subsequently became one of approximately 75,000 American and Filipino prisoners of war taken in the Bataan Peninsula. During his over-3 years in captivity, Mr. Hillhouse bravely survived the infamous Bataan death march, as well as periods of slave labor in the Philippines and on the Japanese mainland. In recognition of wounds that he received during action in the Philippines, Mr. Hillhouse was awarded the Purple Heart in 1984, also received the Bronze Star for his distinguished military service. Following the end of World War II and his return to White Springs, Mr. Hillhouse continued his commitment to public service as a dedicated employee of the United States Postal Service for nearly 30 years. Specifically, Mr. Hillhouse served as postmaster of White Springs from July 14, 1947, until his retirement on January 19, 1973. In addition to his service as postmaster, Mr. Hillhouse was active in the White Springs community as a longtime volunteer fire chief and as a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Service Organization. Regrettably, Mr. Hillhouse passed away in his home in White Springs on April 26, 1998, at the age of 84. Mr. Speaker, Clyde Hillhouse's life stands as a testament to the bravery and dedication exhibited by the men and women of the United States military, and it is my hope that we can honor this exceptional soldier and public servant through the passage of this legislation to designate the White Springs Post Office in his honor. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to join in supporting H.R. 3667, along with Mr. Crenshaw, the lead sponsor. I reserve the balance of my time.

Mr. LYNCH. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend any remarks and include any extraneous materials.

Mr. LYNCH. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 3667) to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 16555 Springs Street in White Springs, Florida, as the ``Clyde L. Hillhouse Post Office Building''.