Fred Upton

Mr. UPTON

Mr. UPTON. Mr. Chairman, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Colorado (Mr. Gardner).

Mr. UPTON

Mr. UPTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Eagles of Schoolcraft High School on their men's basketball state championship title. These outstanding young men have worked hard for this accomplishment and have made their community very proud. Their 73-59 victory is an achievement that will be remembered forever. Winning a state championship is a remarkable achievement that few teams ever experience. This championship is a legacy that the 2010-2011 Eagles will remember forever. The Eagles and Coach Randy Small, along with assistant coaches Bob Saxman, Derrick Small, Lee Ingram, Jon Tone, and Aaron Beery, know that success comes through teamwork and dedication. The Eagles' commitment to the game and their drive to go the extra mile, led them to victory. It is an honor to pay tribute to the entire Eagles squad: Jon Cakmakci, Kody Chandler, Benny Clark, Zac Decker, Tyler Dow, Bryan Jones, Blake Krum, Jonathan Lawrence, Jacob Lenning, Jacob Marshall, Luke Ryskamp, Joe Savage, Cam Schwartz, Jeffrey Scott, and Trent Skippers. We salute all of you. On behalf of all the residents of southwest Michigan, congratulations again to the Schoolcraft Eagles, Coach Small, and the entire Schoolcraft community--you are an inspiration to us all. Go Eagles!

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Mr. UPTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Maroon Giants of Kalamazoo Central High School on their second straight Michigan state championship win in men's basketball. These outstanding young men have worked hard for this accomplishment and have made their community very proud. Winning a state championship is a remarkable achievement that few teams attain. Winning back-to-back championships is an incredible legacy that will live with Kalamazoo Central forever. The Maroon Giants and Coach Mike Thomas know what brought this second straight state title back to Kalamazoo--hard work. It was running that one extra sprint and shooting that extra free throw after practice that helped make the Maroon Giants champions. Nobody outworked the Giants, and nobody could beat them in the state tournament, and nobody had a greater following or more community support. The Giants truly lived up to their name on the court. It is an honor to pay tribute to the entire Maroon Giants squad: Tyler Bell, Allie Buchanan, Tens Buchanan, TJ Buchanan, Jamaal Conger, Brandon Delk, Juwan Gamble, Lee Gardner, H'ian Hale, Quante Hill, JeRon Johnson, Mark Justice, Daquavion McCants-Wilson, De'tavia Moore, Darius Norman, Von Washington III, and Davarius Williams. I also want to recognize head coach Mike Thomas and assistant coaches Thomas Dillard, Anthony Stuckey, Matt Price, Brandon Williams, Tim Gleeson, Alan Lee and team manager Aminder Sohi. We salute all of you. On behalf of all the residents of southwest Michigan, congratulations again to the Maroon Giants, Coach Thomas, and the entire Kalamazoo community--you are an inspiration to us all. It is Giant pride at its finest. Go Giants!

Mr. UPTON

Mr. UPTON. Mr. Speaker, I certainly rise this afternoon in support of this resolution which authorizes the placement of a statue of President Gerald R. Ford in the Capitol Rotunda, with an unveiling ceremony which is set for May 3. I'm pleased that this resolution has garnered the support of the entire Michigan delegation who have lent their names as original cosponsors. This is a testament to President Ford's high esteem among Michiganders and Americans of all political stripes. As one who has the honor and privilege of representing some of the very same people in southwest Michigan that President Ford did during his tenure in the House--and I would note that Mr. Huizenga is going to speak after me, and he represents some of the same areas; certainly Mr. Amash from Michigan has some of that same district and, I believe, Mr. Camp as well--it gives us pleasure to witness this fitting tribute to Michigan's native son. President Ford is a Michigan original and a model for all those called to public service. A seemingly ordinary American who unexpectedly found himself in the Presidency at one of our Nation's most tumultuous times, President Ford led with honesty and integrity. By standing above the political fray, he allowed a wounded Nation to heal. And I would just note that before he lay in state in the Capitol, his coffin actually passed through this Chamber on the way to lie in state in the Rotunda, and it is fitting for Michigan to bring his statue here and for us to pass this resolution.

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Mr. UPTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Green Bay Packers wide receiver Greg Jennings. Jennings, a native of my district from Kalamazoo, Michigan, was a star for the Packers in their recent 31-25 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl XLV. Jennings began his football career playing for the Kalamazoo Central High School Maroon Giants. There, he was not only recognized for his accomplishments on the gridiron, but also as a basketball player, runner, and long jumper. After high school, Jennings went on to play football at Western Michigan University where his athletic accomplishments continued to soar and he won the 2005 MAC Offensive Player of the Year Award. In 2006, Jennings was selected in the second round of the NFL Draft and signed to the Green Bay Packers. During Super Bowl XLV on February 6, 2010, he scored two touchdowns that helped to secure a Super Bowl victory for the Packers. In his private life off the field, Jennings is a family man and a person of faith who continues to give back, including his work through The Greg Jennings Foundation. He is truly a model athlete and a treasure to southwest Michigan. True to his high school's moniker, Greg has truly been a Giant, both on and off the field. It is no wonder that the city of Kalamazoo proclaimed March 14th as Greg Jennings Day.

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Mr. UPTON. Thank you, Mr. Stearns. I rise in strong support of this amendment offered by my friends Mr. Walden, Mr. Stearns and others on both the authorizing as well as the Appropriations Committee. There is an old adage, if it ain't broke, don't fix it. The Internet is not broken. It is working. It is creating jobs. Look at all the devices out there, whether it be iPods, iPhones, BlackBerrys, cell phones. Look at all the things that are working. We don't need regulations on the Internet. I think it was George Will that said that most Americans think the government doesn't work so well and the Internet does. Why are we allowing the FCC then to regulate the Internet? It makes no sense. This amendment denies funds to the FCC to implement this order. It is a good amendment. I would like to think it would be bipartisan. I support the authors that are offering this.

Mr. UPTON

Mr. UPTON. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Kentucky (Mr. Guthrie).

Mr. UPTON. Madam Speaker, to close our debate, I yield the balance of my time to the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Hultgren).

Mr. UPTON. I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Canseco).

Mr. UPTON. May I inquire how much time is left.

Mr. UPTON. Madam Speaker, may I inquire of the time remaining.

Mr. UPTON. Mr. Speaker, how much time is remaining on both sides?

Mr. UPTON. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Olson).

Mr. UPTON. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from West Virginia (Mr. McKinley).

Mr. UPTON. Madam Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Maryland, Dr. Harris.

Mr. UPTON. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Louisiana (Mr. Scalise).

Mr. UPTON. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. Latta).

Mr. UPTON. Mr. Speaker, I would yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Georgia, Dr. Gingrey.

Mr. UPTON. I yield 30 seconds to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Burgess) to respond to that.

Mr. UPTON. I yield 15 seconds to the gentleman from Louisiana (Mr. Scalise).

Mr. UPTON. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the Member from New Hampshire (Mr. Bass).

Mr. UPTON. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Mississippi (Mr. Harper).

Mr. UPTON. Madam Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from New Hampshire (Mr. Guinta).

Mr. UPTON. I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from South Carolina (Mr. Duncan).

Mr. UPTON. Madam Speaker, I yield 1\1/4\ minutes to the gentleman from Texas, Dr. Burgess.