David Young

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate a special Iowa church congregation from Stuart, Iowa. Stuart Friends Church recently celebrated the 140th anniversary of their congregation. In 1855, pioneers founded the first church in the Stuart community. A new building was built in 1877, named Stuart Meeting of Friends and is still in use today. The congregation supports missions locally and abroad, and welcomes all people. Mr. Speaker, I applaud and congratulate the members of Stuart Friends Church for their many years of faithful attendance and service to their community. I am proud to represent them in the United States Congress and I ask that my colleagues join me in congratulating Stuart Friends Church and wishing them all nothing but the best in the years to come.

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate Trish and Mike Delehant of Imogene, Iowa on the very special occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary. They celebrated their anniversary on December 9, 2017. Trish and Mike's lifelong commitment to each other and their family truly embodies Iowa values. As they reflect on their 50th anniversary, may their commitment grow even stronger, as they continue to love, cherish, and honor one another for many years to come. Mr. Speaker, I commend this great couple on their 50th year together and I wish them many more. I ask that my colleagues in the United States House of Representatives join me in congratulating them on this momentous occasion.

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize and congratulate the City of Council Bluffs, Iowa for its selection for three awards by the Iowa Tourism Office and Travel Federation of Iowa. Council Bluffs received the Outstanding Community Award, Outstanding Event Award, and the Outstanding Website Award. Council Bluffs received these distinctions for its accomplishments on a new promotional website, strong hotel occupancy, and successfully attracting large meetings and sporting events to the city. The Council Bluffs Parks Department cited 45,000 attendees at special events during 2017. The Council Bluffs website, UnleashCB.com, had a triple-digit percentage increase in users, sessions, and page views. Mark Eckman, Executive Director of the Council Bluffs Convention and Visitors Bureau, said, ``it's definitely noteworthy when a community wins three awards. It speaks to the quality of our efforts.'' Mr. Speaker, I applaud and congratulate the City of Council Bluffs for earning these awards. This community should be proud of receiving these outstanding awards. I ask that my colleagues in the United States House of Representatives join me in congratulating Council Bluffs for these accomplishments and in wishing this great Iowa community nothing but continued success.

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate Sally and Larry Olsen of Treynor, Iowa on the very special occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary. They were married on December 22, 1967 in Underwood, Iowa. Sally and Larry's lifelong commitment to each other and their family truly embodies Iowa values. As they reflect on their 50th anniversary, may their commitment grow even stronger, as they continue to love, cherish, and honor one another for many years to come. Mr. Speaker, I commend this great couple on their 50th year together and I wish them many more. I ask that my colleagues in the United States House of Representatives join me in congratulating them on this momentous occasion.

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate Carolyn and Gail Brockman of Marne, Iowa on the very special occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary. They celebrated their anniversary on December 2, 2017. Carolyn and Gail's lifelong commitment to each other and their family truly embodies Iowa values. As they reflect on their 50th anniversary, may their commitment grow even stronger, as they continue to love, cherish, and honor one another for many years to come. Mr. Speaker, I commend this great couple on their 50th year together and I wish them many more. I ask that my colleagues in the United States House of Representatives join me in congratulating them on this momentous occasion

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate Mycale Downey of Creston, Iowa for being named Creston Citizen of the Year for 2017. Ms. Downey has served as Creston Animal Rescue Effort's lead volunteer since the organization was founded in 1998. She and the other volunteers in the group serve the community by caring for animals at the city pound. They also coordinate veterinary care and work diligently to find new homes for each of the animals. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to represent community leaders like Mycale in the United States Congress and it is with great pride that I recognize her today. I ask that my colleagues in the United States House of Representatives join me in congratulating Mycale for this outstanding recognition and in wishing her nothing but continued success.

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate Gloria Jean and Glenn Brennan of Council Bluffs, Iowa on the very special occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary. They celebrated their anniversary on December 2, 2017. Gloria Jean and Glenn's lifelong commitment to each other and their family truly embodies Iowa values. As they reflect on their 50th anniversary, may their commitment grow even stronger, as they continue to love, cherish, and honor one another for many years to come. Mr. Speaker, I commend this great couple on their 50th year together and I wish them many more. I ask that my colleagues in the United States House of Representatives join me in congratulating them on this momentous occasion.

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate Pat and Clinton Sunderman of Clarinda, Iowa on the very special occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary. They were married on December 16, 1967 at First Baptist Church in Clarinda. Pat and Clinton's lifelong commitment to each other and their family truly embodies Iowa values. As they reflect on their 50th anniversary, may their commitment grow even stronger, as they continue to love, cherish, and honor one another for many years to come. Mr. Speaker, I commend this great couple on their 50th year together and I wish them many more. I ask that my colleagues in the United States House of Representatives join me in congratulating them on this momentous occasion.

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of the Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act. This is a bill that I introduced in a bipartisan fashion with my colleagues here on both sides of the aisle in the 114th Congress, and we passed it in 2016. Here in the 115th Congress, we passed it again, but we didn't quite get it to the finish line. But here we are. I want to thank my Democratic colleague from Vermont (Mr. Welch) for joining me in introducing the legislation. It is much needed. I want to thank Senator Klobuchar and Senator Thune for finally getting the Senate to act on this important legislation. This is the Senate bill. To me, it doesn't matter whose name or what number is on this bill. It is about good policy getting through to the finish line. Telephone companies often rely on intermediate providers to connect calls from larger networks to local service providers. All too often, especially in rural areas, those calls are poor quality, looped, dropped, not even connected, or disconnected. This failure hurts our families, small businesses, farms, and consumers in rural America who are in need of emergency assistance, public services, or are simply trying to do business. Families and businesses in rural America should have the same communication access as those living in urban areas. Improving rural call completion rates and quality are important to ensuring the strength of small towns and granting Americans the choice to live and thrive in whatever community is best for them and their family--rural, urban, or wherever. Our bill will help address this problem by requiring providers to register with the FCC, the Federal Communications Commission, in order to meet quality standards and ensure reliable phone service in rural areas. It also prohibits providers from using intermediary routing services not registered with the FCC. After years of hard work in Congress and by stakeholders spread throughout Iowa, across the heartland, and across the country, I am happy to see this meaningful legislation finally moving again, and I urge my colleagues to support this bill. Mr. Speaker, I want to thank the Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Walden; Ranking Member Pallone; and the subcommittee chair and ranking member, Mrs. Blackburn and Mr. Doyle, for their help and leadership on this issue.

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I demand a recorded vote.

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I demand a recorded vote.

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate Jeanette and Joe Leinen of Council Bluffs, Iowa on the very special occasion of their 60th wedding anniversary. They celebrated their anniversary on November 28, 2017. Jeanette and Joe's lifelong commitment to each other and their family truly embodies Iowa values. As they reflect on their 60th anniversary may their commitment grow even stronger, as they continue to love, cherish, and honor one another for many years to come. Mr. Speaker, I commend this great couple on their 60th year together and I wish them many more. I ask that my colleagues in the United States House of Representatives join me in congratulating them on this momentous occasion.

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate Nicholas Mitchell, of Clive, Iowa and a member of Boy Scout Troop 182 for attaining the rank of Eagle Scout. To earn the Eagle Scout rank, a Boy Scout is obligated to demonstrate how they live out the Scout Spirit in their life, to serve as a leader in their troop, earn a total of 21 merit badges, and, finally, to complete an Eagle Scout Project to benefit the community. For his project, Nicholas raised the necessary funds and materials needed to build a storage shed for the Waukee post of the VFW. The work ethic Cole has shown in his Eagle Scout Project and throughout his scouting career speaks volumes about his commitment to serving a cause greater than himself and bettering his community. Mr. Speaker, the example set by this young man and his supportive family and community demonstrates the rewards of hard work, dedication, and perseverance. I am honored to represent Nicholas and his family in the United States Congress. I ask that all of my colleagues in the United States House of Representatives to join me in congratulating him on obtaining the Eagle Scout ranking and in wishing him nothing but continued success in his future education and career.

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate Kolby Shackelford. Kolby was named the Iowa PGA Junior Tour Player of the Year in the 14-15 year old age group. He is the son of Kurt and Gayle Shackelford of Panora, Iowa. As a freshman, Kolby placed 13th in the state of Iowa in the Class 2A state golf tournament. He was also a member of the 3rd place Panorama golf team. It was through his hours of practice and commitment to his craft that Kolby was able to achieve such an outstanding recognition. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to recognize Kolby for receiving this outstanding award and I am proud to represent him in the United States Congress. I ask that my colleagues in the United States House of Representatives join me in congratulating Kolby and in wishing him nothing but continued success.

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate Colonel Janet Riley. Colonel Riley retired from military service on January 27, 2018 after over 30 years in the U.S. Army Reserve. She is retiring from her last duty station at Carlisle Barracks, PA, serving as an instructor for the U.S. Army War College. She has held numerous leadership positions from Supply Officer, Commander of Battalions, Chief of Staff, Brigade Commander and many more. She currently serves as the State Recovery Planner for Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management in Des Moines, Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to recognize Colonel Riley for this outstanding achievement, and for providing leadership so faithfully in our country's military. I am proud to represent her in the United States Congress. I ask that my colleagues in the United States House of Representatives join me in congratulating Colonel Riley and in wishing her nothing but continued success.

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate Donna and Ron Martin of Greenfield, Iowa, on the very special occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary. They celebrated their anniversary on October 28, 2017. Donna and Ron's lifelong commitment to each other and their family truly embodies our Iowa values. As they reflect on their 50th anniversary may their commitment grow even stronger, as they continue to love, cherish, and honor one another for many years to come. Mr. Speaker, I commend this great couple on their 50th year together and I wish them many more. I ask that my colleagues in the United States House of Representatives join me in congratulating them on this momentous occasion and in wishing them both nothing but the best.

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate Kathleen and Gene Eyberg of Atlantic, Iowa, on the very special occasion of their 70th wedding anniversary. They celebrated their anniversary on December 10. Kathleen and Gene's lifelong commitment to each other and their family truly embodies our Iowa values. As they reflect on their 70th anniversary, may their commitment grow even stronger, as they continue to love, cherish, and honor one another for many years to come. Mr. Speaker, I commend this great couple on their 70 years together and I wish them many more. I ask that my colleagues in the United States House of Representatives join me in congratulating them on this momentous occasion and in wishing them both nothing but continued health and happiness.

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate Sharon and Larry Hayes of Council Bluffs, Iowa on the very special occasion of their 60th wedding anniversary. They celebrated their anniversary on November 24, 2017. Sharon and Larry's lifelong commitment to each other and their family truly embodies Iowa values. As they reflect on their 60th anniversary may their commitment grow even stronger, as they continue to love, cherish, and honor one another for many years to come. Mr. Speaker, I commend this great couple on their 60th year together and I wish them many more. I ask that my colleagues in the United States House of Representatives join me in congratulating them on this momentous occasion.

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate Laura and Milton Amos of Griswold, Iowa on the very special occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary. They celebrated their anniversary on November 25, 2017. Laura and Milton's lifelong commitment to each other and their family truly embodies Iowa values. As they reflect on their 50th anniversary may their commitment grow even stronger, as they continue to love, cherish, and honor one another for many years to come. Mr. Speaker, I commend this great couple on their 50th year together and I wish them many more. I ask that my colleagues in the United States House of Representatives join me in congratulating them on this momentous occasion.

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate Loretta Derby of Council Bluffs, Iowa for her induction into the Iowa School for the Deaf Hall of Fame. Loretta is a 1955 graduate of the Iowa School for the Deaf in Council Bluffs. Loretta graduated in 1994 from the College of St. Mary in Omaha, Nebraska with a degree in Business Administration. She has had an impressive career working for Northwestern Bell where she assisted deaf customers with TTY calls and helped co-workers understand the needs of deaf customers. Loretta advanced to a computer analyst in marketing at US West and she presented programs to employees on deaf awareness. She retired from US West in 1999, but continued to work for Communication Services for the Deaf as an equipment distribution manager. Loretta has been a leader in the Deaf community; she helped organize the Birthday Gals, a social club for deaf women, chaired the Iowa Association for the Deaf Conference, and was Vice-President of the Iowa Association of the Deaf. She helped reorganize the Council Bluffs Silent Club, helped keep Bethlehem Lutheran Church for the Deaf open and founded the Council Bluffs Deaf Seniors in 2015. Loretta also volunteers her time at the Iowa School of the Deaf Museum, which preserves the School's history. Mr. Speaker, I applaud and congratulate Loretta on her induction into the Hall of Fame at Iowa School for the Deaf. I am proud to represent her in the United States Congress and I ask that my colleagues in the United States House of Representatives join me in congratulating Loretta on this outstanding accomplishment and in wishing her nothing but the best.

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate Jim Tyler of Atlantic, Iowa, for receiving the Iowa Grocery Industry Association Lifetime Achievement Award. Jim is the Executive Chairman of the Board and former CEO of the Atlantic Coca- Cola Bottling Company. Jim received this award for his years of commitment and contributions to the Iowa grocery industry. After serving our country in the U.S. Army Air Corps and graduating from Simpson College in Indianola, Iowa, he moved to Atlantic to work in the bottling company his grandfather started in 1905. Jim helped the company grow and double its territory by 2016 and the business now employs over 700 workers. He has been devoted to community service and has served on the boards of the Association of Business and Industry, Iowa Manufacturers Association, and the Iowa Board of Regents. Mr. Speaker, I commend and congratulate Jim for his commitment, dedication, and leadership to his community and the State of Iowa. I am proud to represent him in the United States Congress and I ask that my colleagues in the United States House of Representatives join me in congratulating Jim and in wishing him nothing but the best in all his future endeavors.

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate the Van Meter High School Football team for winning the Iowa High School 1A State Football Championship. I would like to congratulate each member of the team: Owen Jones, Alex Jones, Cody Coffman, Colby Wiederholt, Jack Trudo, Tyler Haynes, Carson Rhodes, Calvin Sieck, Anthony Potthoff, Blake Fryar, Blade Koons, Hunter Coyle, JJ Richards, Maddox Artzer, Kolby Booge, Zane Dodson, Gavin Goodrich, JJ Durflinger, Cade Costlow, Davis Coppinger, Jackson Wilcox, Cameron Smolik, Allen Van Pelt, Cole Lauterbach, Anthony Lowman, Zach Drummond, Kasey O'Brien, Quinn Corcoran, Antonio Angel, Sam Thompson, Ian Abrahamson, Kobe Richards, Isaac Roeder, Sam Bardwell, Parker Fryar, Owen Crawford, Sam Grob, Cole Crawford, Max Pettit, Brett Berg, Noah Hale, Collin Godwin, Connor Guess, Noah Miller, Sam Ruggles, Sam Miller, Carson Hess, Derek Golwitzer, Ryder Koons, Austin Emans, Jarin Young, Caleb Peterson, Grant Hulscher, Ryan Schmitt, Andrew Simpson Ryan Boles, Patrick Junker, Tyler Erdman, Sean Boles, Max Gilliland, Dakotah Herr, Gabe Kuehler, Zach Madden, Vincent Jacobs, Creighton Netten, Justin Hess, Chris Reames, Dusty Schultzen; Head Coach: Eric Trudo; Coaches: Rick Roberts, Dustin Wright, Joel Bartz, Jay Olson, Brian Gordon, Addison Boughton, and Curtis Giesking. Mr. Speaker, by winning the championship this year, this team and their coaches demonstrated the rewards of hard work, commitment, and determination. I am honored to represent them in the United States Congress. I ask that all of my colleagues in the United States House of Representatives join me in congratulating the team for competing in this rigorous competition and in wishing them all nothing but continued success

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate Nancy and Richard Geise of Underwood, Iowa on the very special occasion of their 60th wedding anniversary. They celebrated their anniversary on November 17, 2017. Nancy and Richard's lifelong commitment to each other and their family truly embodies Iowa values. As they reflect on their 60th anniversary may their commitment grow even stronger, as they continue to love, cherish, and honor one another for many years to come. Mr. Speaker, I commend this great couple on their 60th year together and I wish them many more. I ask that my colleagues in the United States House of Representatives join me in congratulating them on this momentous occasion.

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate Mo Collins for being named Advocate of the Year by the Iowa Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners. The Advocate of the Year is awarded to someone who has affected change through supporting and advocating for Iowa women business owners. Mo brings over 20 years of experience to her work, including 17 years in senior level roles launching and managing entrepreneurial and small business programs at the University of Northern Iowa. She is now a speaker, consultant, and writer whose focus on technology innovation, entrepreneurship, and small business issues has helped women all over North America to operate and run a business or organization in today's economy. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to represent Mo in the United States Congress and it is with great pride that I recognize her today for this outstanding accomplishment. I ask that my colleagues in the United States House of Representatives join me in congratulating her and in wishing Mo nothing but continued success.

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate Joseph Fennell of Council Bluffs, Iowa on the very special occasion of his 100th birthday. Joseph was born on November 15, 1917. Our world has changed a great deal during the course of Joseph's life. Since his birth, we have revolutionized air travel and walked on the moon. We have invented the television, cellular phones and the internet. We have fought in wars overseas, seen the rise and fall of Soviet communism and witnessed the birth of new democracies. Joseph has lived through eighteen United States Presidents and twenty-five Governors of Iowa. In his lifetime, the population of the United States has more than tripled. Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to represent Joseph in the United States Congress and it is my pleasure to wish him a very happy 100th birthday. I ask that my colleagues in the United States House of Representatives join me in congratulating Joe on reaching this incredible milestone, and in wishing him even more health and happiness in the years to come