David Young

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate Maggie White for being named a 2017 Forty Under 40 honoree by the award-winning central Iowa publication, Business Record. Since 2000, Business Record has undertaken an exhaustive annual review to identify a standout group of young leaders in the Greater Des Moines Area that are making an impact in their communities and their careers. Each year, forty up-and-coming community and business leaders under 40 years of age are selected for this prestigious honor based on a combined criteria of community involvement and success in their chosen career field. The 2017 class of Forty Under 40 honorees will join an impressive roster of 680 past business leaders and growing. Maggie is a staff attorney at EMC Insurance and a 2013 graduate with honors from Drake University School of Law. During her time at Drake University she served as the Projects Editor for the Drake Law Review. Before joining EMC, she spent three years in private practice focusing on employment litigation, and since 2015 has been recognized as a Great Plains Rising Star by Super Lawyers. In her free time, Maggie enjoys running half marathons, trying new restaurants with her dinner club, and conquering the New York Times Sunday crossword. Mr. Speaker, it is a profound honor to represent leaders like Maggie in the United States Congress and it is with great pride that I recognize her today for utilizing her talents to better both her community and the great state of Iowa. I ask that my colleagues in the United States House of Representatives join me in congratulating Maggie on receiving this esteemed designation, thanking those at Business Record for their great work, and wishing each member of the 2017 Forty Under 40 class a long and successful career.

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate Alyssa Young for being named a 2017 Forty Under 40 honoree by the award-winning central Iowa publication, Business Record. Since 2000, Business Record has undertaken an exhaustive annual review to identify a standout group of young leaders in the Greater Des Moines Area that are making an impact in their communities and their careers. Each year, forty up-and-coming community and business leaders under 40 years of age are selected for this prestigious honor based on a combined criteria of community involvement and success in their chosen career field. The 2017 class of Forty Under 40 honorees will join an impressive roster of 680 past business leaders and growing. Alyssa is the Assistant Director of Internal & Strategic Communications at Drake University, where she received her Masters in Communication Leadership. Outside of work she is involved in Lead Like a Lady, Volunteers of Greater Des Moines Habitat Young Professionals and the national Habitat Young Professionals Advisory Council. Alyssa was also recently recognized as a finalist for the 2016 YPC Amy Jennings YP Impact Award. Mr. Speaker, it is a profound honor to represent leaders like Alyssa in the United States Congress and it is with great pride that I recognize her today for utilizing her talents to better both her community and the great state of Iowa. I ask that my colleagues in the United States House of Representatives join me in congratulating Alyssa on receiving this esteemed designation, thanking those at Business Record for their great work, and wishing each member of the 2017 Forty Under 40 class a long and successful career.

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate Kim Wall for being named a 2017 Forty Under 40 honoree by the award-winning central Iowa publication, Business Record. Since 2000, Business Record has undertaken an exhaustive annual review to identify a standout group of young leaders in the Greater Des Moines Area that are making an impact in their communities and their careers. Each year, forty up-and-coming community and business leaders under 40 years of age are selected for this prestigious honor based on a combined criteria of community involvement and success in their chosen career field. The 2017 class of Forty Under 40 honorees will join an impressive roster of 680 past business leaders and growing. Kim is the co-founder and president of dsmHack, a nonprofit organization that provides opportunities for technology professionals to volunteer their time and talents to help nonprofits improve their technology. In three years, she has helped deliver over half a million dollars of in-kind technology services to 40 nonprofits with the help of over 350 local volunteer technologists. In addition to her nonprofit work and her career in software, Kim enjoys traveling, good food and wine, and seeking new adventures with her husband, friends and family. Mr. Speaker, it is a profound honor to represent leaders like Kim in the United States Congress and it is with great pride that I recognize her today for utilizing her talents to better both her community and the great state of Iowa. I ask that my colleagues in the United States House of Representatives join me in congratulating Kim on receiving this esteemed designation, thanking those at Business Record for their great work, and wishing each member of the 2017 Forty Under 40 class a long and successful career.

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate Nate Boulton for being named a 2017 Forty Under 40 honoree by the award-winning central Iowa publication, Business Record. Since 2000, Business Record has undertaken an exhaustive annual review to identify a standout group of young leaders in the Greater Des Moines Area that are making an impact in their communities and their careers. Each year, forty up-and-coming community and business leaders under 40 years of age are selected for this prestigious honor based on a combined criteria of community involvement and success in their chosen career field. The 2017 class of Forty Under 40 honorees will join an impressive roster of 680 past business leaders and growing. Nate is a partner at Hedberg & Boulton, P.C., where he practices workers compensation, personal injury, and labor law. Nate is a former Vice President of the Iowa Association for Justice, and former President of the Iowa Workers' Compensation Advisory Committee. He also serves as a grader for the Iowa Bar Examination. Last year, Nate was elected to the Iowa State Senate, representing the east side of Des Moines and Pleasant Hill. When he is not passionately advocating for workers, Nate serves as an Adjunct Professor at Simpson College, and has completed 32 marathons in 17 states since 2011. He is married to his wife, Andrea. Mr. Speaker, it is a profound honor to represent leaders like Nate in the United States Congress and it is with great pride that I recognize him today for utilizing his talents to better both his community and the great state of Iowa. I ask that my colleagues in the United States House of Representatives join me in congratulating Nate on receiving this esteemed designation, thanking those at Business Record for their great work, and wishing each member of the 2017 Forty Under 40 class a long and successful career.

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate Courtney Shaw for being named a 2017 Forty Under 40 honoree by the award-winning central Iowa publication, Business Record. Since 2000, Business Record has undertaken an exhaustive annual review to identify a standout group of young leaders in the Greater Des Moines Area that are making an impact in their communities and their careers. Each year, forty up-and-coming community and business leaders under 40 years of age are selected for this prestigious honor based on a combined criteria of community involvement and success in their chosen career field. The 2017 class of Forty Under 40 honorees will join an impressive roster of 680 past business leaders and growing. Courtney is a Senior Public Relations Account Manager at Strategic America, where she develops, manages and oversees public relations and marketing campaigns for clients. She also serves as vice president of the Health Birth Day/Count the Kicks Campaign and Public Relations Chair of Central Iowa Public Relations Society of America. She also devotes her time at the Winterset Food Pantry, Pinky Swear campaign, and as a professional advisor at Drake University and Simpson College. Courtney and her husband Bret have three young sons, Beck, Barrett and Blaine. Mr. Speaker, it is a profound honor to represent leaders like Courtney in the United States Congress and it is with great pride that I recognize her today for utilizing her talents to better both her community and the great state of Iowa. I ask that my colleagues in the United States House of Representatives join me in congratulating Courtney on receiving this esteemed designation, thanking those at Business Record for their great work, and wishing each member of the 2017 Forty Under 40 class a long and successful career.

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate Brianne Sanchez for being named a 2017 Forty Under 40 honoree by the award-winning central Iowa publication, Business Record. Since 2000, Business Record has undertaken an exhaustive annual review to identify a standout group of young leaders in the Greater Des Moines Area that are making an impact in their communities and their careers. Each year, forty up-and-coming community and business leaders under 40 years of age are selected for this prestigious honor based on a combined criteria of community involvement and success in their chosen career field. The 2017 class of Forty Under 40 honorees will join an impressive roster of 680 past business leaders and growing. Brianne is the Community Relations Manager at Principal Financial Group, and is very active in the young professional's community in Des Moines. She was honored as the 2015 YPC Amy Jennings YP Impact Award winner, and co-founded the Des Moines Chapter of the Young Nonprofit Professionals Network. Brianne enjoys spending time with her husband Joe and children Emmett and Eileen, especially going for family bike rides. Mr. Speaker, it is a profound honor to represent leaders like Brianne in the United States Congress and it is with great pride that I recognize her today for utilizing her talents to better both her community and the great state of Iowa. I ask that my colleagues in the United States House of Representatives join me in congratulating Brianne on receiving this esteemed designation, thanking those at Business Record for their great work, and wishing each member of the 2017 Forty Under 40 class a long and successful career.

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate Christie Sullivan for being named a 2017 Forty Under 40 honoree by the award-winning central Iowa publication, Business Record. Since 2000, Business Record has undertaken an exhaustive annual review to identify a standout group of young leaders in the Greater Des Moines Area that are making an impact in their communities and their careers. Each year, forty up-and-coming community and business leaders under 40 years of age are selected for this prestigious honor based on a combined criteria of community involvement and success in their chosen career field. The 2017 class of Forty Under 40 honorees will join an impressive roster of 680 past business leaders and growing. Christie is the Acquisitions and Divestitures Director for Kum & Go convenience stores. Over the past nine years, Christie has gained significant insight into how departments within an organization best interact to optimize success. Outside of work, she is involved in the Kum & Go Women's Network, Women's Leadership Council and Commercial Real Estate Women. She and her husband Zeb are the proud parents of three beautiful daughters, Zoe, Elsa and Onnika. Mr. Speaker, it is a profound honor to represent leaders like Christie in the United States Congress and it is with great pride that I applaud her today for utilizing her talents to better both her community and the great state of Iowa. I ask that my colleagues in the United States House of Representatives join me in congratulating Christie on receiving this esteemed designation, thanking those at Business Record for their great work, and wishing each member of the 2017 Forty Under 40 class a long and successful career.

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate Beth Shelton for being named a 2017 Forty Under 40 honoree by the award-winning central Iowa publication, Business Record. Since 2000, Business Record has undertaken an exhaustive annual review to identify a standout group of young leaders in the Greater Des Moines Area that are making an impact in their communities and their careers. Each year, forty up-and-coming community and business leaders under 40 years of age are selected for this prestigious honor based on a combined criteria of community involvement and success in their chosen career field. The 2017 class of Forty Under 40 honorees will join an impressive roster of 680 past business leaders and growing. Beth is the CEO of Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa, where she provides leadership and strategic direction for all staff and volunteers in portions of Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota. Her extensive experience has helped ensure the Girl Scouts remains a strong organization, and her work in innovation and fundraising has earned her a reputation of hard work and respect. Outside of her work with the Girl Scouts, Beth is a Rotary member, is involved in various philanthropic endeavors, and coaches youth basketball and softball. She lives in Des Moines with her husband Mark, two daughters, Grace and Millie, and a black lab, Samson. Mr. Speaker, it is a profound honor to represent leaders like Beth in the United States Congress and it is with great pride that I recognize her today for utilizing her talents to better both her community and the great state of Iowa. I ask that my colleagues in the United States House of Representatives join me in congratulating Beth on receiving this esteemed designation, thanking those at Business Record for their great work, and wishing each member of the 2017 Forty Under 40 class a long and successful career.

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate Hanna Wolle for being named a 2017 Forty Under 40 honoree by the award-winning central Iowa publication, Business Record. Since 2000, Business Record has undertaken an exhaustive annual review to identify a standout group of young leaders in the Greater Des Moines Area that are making an impact in their communities and their careers. Each year, forty up-and-coming community and business leaders under 40 years of age are selected for this prestigious honor based on a combined criteria of community involvement and success in their chosen career field. The 2017 class of Forty Under 40 honorees will join an impressive roster of 680 past business leaders and growing. Hanna works in the Life Insurance Administration division of Principal Financial Group, but her true passion is music. A professional violinist, she plays with the Des Moines Symphony and has co-founded two musical groups, the classical string quartet, Quartet 515 and the DSM Dueling Fiddles group. She strives to break the traditional stereotypes of classical music, and through collaborations with musicians across genres, hopes to redefine how people interact and appreciate classical music. Mr. Speaker, it is a profound honor to represent leaders like Hanna in the United States Congress and it is with great pride that I recognize her today for utilizing her talents to better both her community and the great state of Iowa. I ask that my colleagues in the United States House of Representatives join me in congratulating Hanna on receiving this esteemed designation, thanking those at Business Record for their great work, and wishing each member of the 2017 Forty Under 40 class a long and successful career.

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate Alex Broderick for being named a 2017 Forty Under 40 honoree by the award-winning central Iowa publication, Business Record. Since 2000, Business Record has undertaken an exhaustive annual review to identify a standout group of young leaders in the Greater Des Moines Area that are making an impact in their communities and their careers. Each year, forty up-and-coming community and business leaders under 40 years of age are selected for this prestigious honor based on a combined criteria of community involvement and success in their chosen career field. The 2017 class of Forty Under 40 honorees will join an impressive roster of 680 past business leaders and growing. Alex Broderick is a Senior Property Manager at Hubbell Realty Company. Outside of work Alex has a real passion for volunteerism and sports. He serves as chair of the City of Waukee Planning and Zoning Commission, and has a goal to expand company-wide volunteerism at Hubbell Realty Company. He is also a board member of Courage League Sports, and hopes to see a recreational athletic facility in downtown Des Moines someday. Above all, he maintains his focus on the ``Three F's'' of Family, Faith and Friends, as his grandfather Phil taught him. Mr. Speaker, it is a profound honor to represent leaders like Alex in the United States Congress and it is with great pride that I recognize him today for utilizing his talents to better both his community and the great state of Iowa. I ask that my colleagues in the United States House of Representatives join me in congratulating Alex on receiving this esteemed designation, thanking those at Business Record for their great work, and wishing each member of the 2017 Forty Under 40 class a long and successful career.

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate Jesse Bunney for being named a 2017 Forty Under 40 honoree by the award-winning central Iowa publication, Business Record. Since 2000, Business Record has undertaken an exhaustive annual review to identify a standout group of young leaders in the Greater Des Moines Area that are making an impact in their communities and their careers. Each year, forty up-and-coming community and business leaders under 40 years of age are selected for this prestigious honor based on a combined criteria of community involvement and success in their chosen career field. The 2017 class of Forty Under 40 honorees will join an impressive roster of 680 past business leaders and growing. Jesse Bunney is a Senior Associate at CBRE/Hubbell Commercial. One of his main goals is to be the leading commercial real estate agent in Des Moines. Jesse dedicates his time and abilities to a number of different central Iowa organizations including: the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's Iowa Corporate Board, Best Buddies Iowa, Meals from the Heartland, and Young Life Des Moines. Above all, his highest priorities include being a husband, father, and raising his children to be aware of the needs of others. Mr. Speaker, it is a profound honor to represent leaders like Jesse in the United States Congress and it is with great pride that I recognize him today for utilizing his talents to better both his community and the great state of Iowa. I ask that my colleagues in the United States House of Representatives join me in congratulating Jesse on receiving this esteemed designation, thanking those at Business Record for their great work, and wishing each member of the 2017 Forty Under 40 class a long and successful career.

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate Ryan Crane for being named a 2017 Forty Under 40 honoree by the award-winning central Iowa publication, Business Record. Since 2000, Business Record has undertaken an exhaustive annual review to identify a standout group of young leaders in the Greater Des Moines Area that are making an impact in their communities and their careers. Each year, forty up-and-coming community and business leaders under 40 years of age are selected for this prestigious honor based on a combined criteria of community involvement and success in their chosen career field. The 2017 class of Forty Under 40 honorees will join an impressive roster of 680 past business leaders and growing. Ryan works with the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines, where he helped to raise a record-setting $62 million. Outside of work, Ryan is very active within the community. He volunteers his time at the Des Moines Social Club and the West Des Moines Public Art Advisory Council, works to expand the local chapter of the New Leaders Council, and administers the First Friday Breakfast Club scholarship program. In his free time, you can find him running or cycling on one of the many local trails. Mr. Speaker, it is a profound honor to represent leaders like Ryan in the United States Congress and it is with great pride that I recognize him today for utilizing his talents to better both his community and the great state of Iowa. I ask that my colleagues in the United States House of Representatives join me in congratulating Ryan on receiving this esteemed designation, thanking those at Business Record for their great work, and wishing each member of the 2017 Forty Under 40 class a long and successful career.

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate Jenna Knox for being named a 2017 Forty Under 40 honoree by the award-winning central Iowa publication, Business Record. Since 2000, Business Record has undertaken an exhaustive annual review to identify a standout group of young leaders in the Greater Des Moines Area that are making an impact in their communities and their careers. Each year, forty up-and-coming community and business leaders under 40 years of age are selected for this prestigious honor based on a combined criteria of community involvement and success in their chosen career field. The 2017 class of Forty Under 40 honorees will join an impressive roster of 680 past business leaders and growing. Jenna is the Director of Strategic Partnerships and Development at Planned Parenthood of the Heartland, and has been recognized, both locally and nationally, as an accomplished sales and development professional. She is involved in a number of organizations, including the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Lead Like a Lady, National Philanthropy Day, River Bend Historic Home Tour and the Urban Dreams 2017 campaign. Mr. Speaker, it is a profound honor to represent leaders like Jenna in the United States Congress and it is with great pride that I recognize her today for utilizing her talents to better both her community and the great state of Iowa. I ask that my colleagues in the United States House of Representatives join me in congratulating Jenna on receiving this esteemed designation, thanking those at Business Record for their great work, and wishing each member of the 2017 Forty Under 40 class a long and successful career.

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate Jill Niswander for being named a 2017 Forty Under 40 honoree by the award-winning central Iowa publication, Business Record. Since 2000, Business Record has undertaken an exhaustive annual review to identify a standout group of young leaders in the Greater Des Moines Area that are making an impact in their communities and their careers. Each year, forty up-and-coming community and business leaders under 40 years of age are selected for this prestigious honor based on a combined criteria of community involvement and success in their chosen career field. The 2017 class of Forty Under 40 honorees will join an impressive roster of 680 past business leaders and growing. With a passion for volunteering, Jill left the world of corporate finance and co-founded Dress for Success Des Moines in 2011. Jill later became an advocate for refugees when her career took her into business development at an Iowa community health organization. Now she is the Director of Communications and Fund Development at EMBARC, an advocacy and resource center for Burmese refugees. Additionally, Jill works to empower women by serving on the Board of Directors for the Beacon of Life. Jill is also a proud wife and wonderful mother to four beautiful children. Mr. Speaker, it is a profound honor to represent leaders like Jill in the United States Congress and it is with great pride that I recognize and applaud her for utilizing her talents to better both her community and the great state of Iowa. I ask that my colleagues in the United States House of Representatives join me in congratulating Jill on receiving this esteemed designation, thanking those at Business Record for their great work, and wishing each member of the 2017 Forty Under 40 class a long and successful career.

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate William Scales for being named a 2017 Forty Under 40 honoree by the award-winning central Iowa publication, Business Record. Since 2000, Business Record has undertaken an exhaustive annual review to identify a standout group of young leaders in the Greater Des Moines Area that are making an impact in their communities and their careers. Each year, forty up-and-coming community and business leaders under 40 years of age are selected for this prestigious honor based on a combined criteria of community involvement and success in their chosen career field. The 2017 class of Forty Under 40 honorees will join an impressive roster of 680 past business leaders and growing. William is a member attorney at Whitfield & Eddy Law Firm in Des Moines, tirelessly advocating for his clients and passionate about making Des Moines a better community. Outside of his law practice, William is an Associate Fellow in the Litigation Counsel of America, and has been active with the Greater Des Moines Partnership's Youth Leadership Initiative and several other community-centered organizations. William served in the U.S. Army as an Air Defense Officer from 2004-2008, and this year will be marrying the love of his life, Erica. Mr. Speaker, it is a profound honor to represent leaders like William in the United States Congress and it is with great pride that I recognize and applaud him for utilizing his talents to better both his community and the great state of Iowa. I ask that my colleagues in the United States House of Representatives join me in congratulating William on receiving this esteemed designation, thanking those at Business Record for their great work, and wishing each member of the 2017 Forty Under 40 class a long and successful career.

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate Larry Anderson for being named a 2017 Forty Under 40 honoree by the award-winning central Iowa publication, Business Record. Since 2000, Business Record has undertaken an exhaustive annual review to identify a standout group of young leaders in the Greater Des Moines Area that are making an impact in their communities and their careers. Each year, forty up-and-coming community and business leaders under 40 years of age are selected for this prestigious honor based on a combined criteria of community involvement and success in their chosen career field. The 2017 class of Forty Under 40 honorees will join an impressive roster of 680 past business leaders and growing. Larry is a Business Development Officer with Central Bank. He is co- founder of the non-profit organization, Art for Ankeny, dedicated to installing public art across Ankeny. In addition, Larry serves on multiple boards for the City of Ankeny and is active on Grand View University's Business Advisory Board. Larry has been recognized for his exemplary dedication to the welfare of the Ankeny community with awards from Ankeny Young Professionals, the Ankeny Chamber of Commerce, and by being named a finalist for the Young Professional of the Year Impact Award. Mr. Speaker, it is a profound honor to represent leaders like Larry in the United States Congress and it is with great pride that I recognize and applaud him for utilizing his talents to better both his community and the great state of Iowa. I ask that my colleagues in the United States House of Representatives join me in congratulating Larry on receiving this esteemed designation, thanking those at Business Record for their great work, and wishing each member of the 2017 Forty Under 40 class a long and successful career.

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate Azure Christensen for being named a 2017 Forty Under 40 honoree by the award-winning central Iowa publication, Business Record. Since 2000, Business Record has undertaken an exhaustive annual review to identify a standout group of young leaders in the Greater Des Moines Area that are making an impact in their communities and their careers. Each year, forty up-and-coming community and business leaders under 40 years of age are selected for this prestigious honor based on a combined criteria of community involvement and success in their chosen career field. The 2017 class of Forty Under 40 honorees will join an impressive roster of 680 past business leaders and growing. Azure is the Foundation Executive Director for HCI Care Services and Visiting Nurse Services of Iowa. In her 15-year career in non-profit development, she has helped raise over $50 million for organizations in Central Iowa. The many causes she has worked hard to benefit include: creating opportunities for young children with cancer so that they can lead normal lives during difficult treatments, ensuring women have access to affordable healthcare, and providing easy access to quality higher education. Azure lives in Johnston with her husband, Zach, and her two young boys, Maddox and Grady. Mr. Speaker, it is a profound honor to represent leaders like Azure in the United States Congress and it is with great pride that I recognize and applaud her for utilizing her talents to better both her community and the great state of Iowa. I ask that my colleagues in the United States House of Representatives join me in congratulating Azure on receiving this esteemed designation, thanking those at Business Record for their great work, and wishing each member of the 2017 Forty Under 40 class a long and successful career.

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate Michael Krantz for being named a 2017 Forty Under 40 honoree by the award-winning central Iowa publication, Business Record. Since 2000, Business Record has undertaken an exhaustive annual review to identify a standout group of young leaders in the Greater Des Moines Area that are making an impact in their communities and their careers. Each year, forty up-and-coining community and business leaders under 40 years of age are selected for this prestigious honor based on a combined criteria of community involvement and success in their chosen career field. The 2017 class of Forty Under 40 honorees will join an impressive roster of 680 past business leaders and growing. Michael is the CEO of Adventureland Resort in Altoona, Iowa. He has played a key role in constructing the new Monster roller coaster and bringing the popular Jolly Holiday Lights event to Adventureland, where it has received record attendance. Michael also helped to develop and launch Spectator's Sports Bar and Grill in Altoona, and has been given the Tidrick Honors Award for his contributions to the Mentor Iowa program in 2016. Michael and his wife, Kim, have two children, Jack and Emery. Mr. Speaker, it is a profound honor to represent leaders like Michael in the United States Congress and it is with great pride that I recognize and applaud him for utilizing his talents to better both his community and the great state of Iowa. I ask that my colleagues in the United States House of Representatives join me in congratulating Michael on receiving this esteemed designation, thanking those at Business Record for their great work, and wishing each member of the 2017 Forty Under 40 class a long and successful career.

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate Trina Flack for being named a 2017 Forty Under 40 honoree by the award-winning central Iowa publication, Business Record. Since 2000, Business Record has undertaken an exhaustive annual review to identify a standout group of young leaders in the Greater Des Moines Area that are making an impact in their communities and their careers. Each year, forty up-and-coming community and business leaders under 40 years of age are selected for this prestigious honor based on a combined criteria of community involvement and success in their chosen career field. The 2017 class of Forty Under 40 honorees will join an impressive roster of 680 past business leaders and growing. Trina is a National Sales Manager at the Greater Des Moines Convention and Visitors Bureau, where she is responsible for attracting meetings and events to the Des Moines area. She finds herself busy outside of work with her involvement in many city, planning, cultural and leadership organizations. An Iowa State alumna and avid Cyclone football and basketball fan, Trina lives in Ankeny with her husband Adam, and their three children, Natalie, Tyler, and Emma. Mr. Speaker, it is a profound honor to represent leaders like Trina in the United States Congress and it is with great pride that I recognize and applaud her for utilizing her talents to better both her community and the great state of Iowa. I ask that my colleagues in the United States House of Representatives join me in congratulating Trina on receiving this esteemed designation, thanking those at Business Record for their great work, and wishing each member of the 2017 Forty Under 40 class a long and successful career.

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Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate Dylan Mullenix for being named a 2017 Forty Under 40 honoree by the award-winning central Iowa publication, Business Record. Since 2000, Business Record has undertaken an exhaustive annual review to identify a standout group of young leaders in the Greater Des Moines Area that are making an impact in their communities and their careers. Each year, forty up-and-coming community and business leaders under 40 years of age are selected for this prestigious honor based on a combined criteria of community involvement and success in their chosen career field. The 2017 class of Forty Under 40 honorees will join an impressive roster of 680 past business leaders and growing. Dylan serves as the Assistant Director for the Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization. With his leadership, the organization has developed The Tomorrow Plan, a long-range plan for the sustainable development of the Greater Des Moines area. In addition, Dylan was instrumental in the creation of the Greater Des Moines Water Trails and Greenways Plan. He also serves on other local regional planning organizations. Outside of work, Dylan enjoys following University of Iowa athletics and spending time with his wife, Erin, and son, Jack. Mr. Speaker, it is a profound honor to represent leaders like Dylan in the United States Congress and it is with great pride that I recognize and applaud him for utilizing his talents to better both his community and the great state of Iowa. I ask that my colleagues in the United States House of Representatives join me in congratulating Dylan on receiving this esteemed designation, thanking those at Business Record for their great work, and wishing each member of the 2017 Forty Under 40 class a long and successful career.

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Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate Tim Albrecht for being named a 2017 Forty Under 40 honoree by the award-winning central Iowa publication, Business Record. Since 2000, Business Record has undertaken an exhaustive annual review to identify a standout group of young leaders in the Greater Des Moines Area that are making an impact in their communities and their careers. Each year, forty up-and-coming community and business leaders under 40 years of age are selected for this prestigious honor based on a combined criteria of community involvement and success in their chosen career field. The 2017 class of Forty Under 40 honorees will join an impressive roster of 680 past business leaders and growing. Tim is known for his solid reputation, strong work ethic and positive attitude. After years of honing his craft on numerous political campaigns, and four years serving as Communications Director to Governor Terry Branstad, Tim set out on his own in 2016 to establish Albrecht Public Relations. Additionally, Tim is a partner and co- founder of the bipartisan polling firm RABA Research. Tim lives in West Des Moines with his wife Josie, 31/2-year-old son Davis, and baby daughter Avery. Mr. Speaker, it is a profound honor to represent leaders like Tim in the United States Congress and it is with great pride that I recognize and applaud him for utilizing his talents to better both his community and the great state of Iowa. I ask that my colleagues in the United States House of Representatives join me in congratulating Tim on receiving this esteemed designation, thanking those at Business Record for their great work, and wishing each member of the 2017 Forty Under 40 class a long and successful career.

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Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to include in the Record some very special words of advice for our nation's 45th President, Donald Trump. These are words of welcome and advice from the students of Eagle Heights Elementary School's second grade class in Clinton, Iowa. As their teacher Wendy Jennings notes, ``My second grade class has been following the election and your road to becoming our new president. They were interested in the important things: the name of your son, the color of your ties, if you would use the bowling alley in the White House, why other grown-ups made mean faces when you were speaking and the fact you always smile. It has been fun to watch all of this through their eyes.'' These following letters I include in the Record were hand written by each group of the seven and eight year olds in the class. I regret that I cannot include the wonderful artwork each student drew at the top of their notes. They drew American Flags, airplanes, hearts, houses, bowling alleys, and some pretty good drawings of our new president. Please enjoy the wisdom and advice of these students, in their own words. Dear Mr. President Trump Dear Mr. President: I watched you become President. You have a beautiful wife. My teacher loved her blue dress. What does it look like in the White House? Is it beautiful? If I was President I would fix cancer. Love, Lillian Asay. Dear Mr. President: My class watched your speech last week. When I watched your speech one man did not like what you said. I still love you. Oh!' Your family is so sweet. Love, Venelea Duncan. Dear Mr. President: I am glad you are President. I like you. I know you are nice because you are always smiling. I like you. Love, Rayhne Bowman. Dear Mr. President: I know that you will be the best President ever. You are very very smart because you know a lot of math problems. You are brave to tell the law. Love, Anthony Bovis. Dear Mr. President: My class would like it if you came to Eagle Heights. The kids in my class are smart. My teacher loved the dress your wife was wearing. I like that you always smile. Is Air Force One loud? Love, Payton Eggers. Dear President Trump: What is it like being President? You should come to our class. We have very good kids. You are very nice. If I was President I would say no smoking. Love, Noah Sexton. Dear Mr. President: I know you will make a great President. Do you like your job? If I was President I would help the United States. I hope you make friends. Love, James Bloomquist. Dear Mr. President: My class wants you to come to Eagle Heights. I liked your speech. Do you like being President so far? If I was President I would help sick people. Jakob Geestman. Dear President Trump: How hard is it to be President? Good job on being President. If I were President I would make more laws because I would make the world a better place. Love, Cooper Belitz. Dear President Trump: I really like how you smile in your pictures. How big is your family? I watched your inauguration with my class. Love, Justis Welch. Dear President Trump: We watched your inauguration together in our class. I'm happy that you were running for President. Good job for running for President. I can tell that you are nice because you always smile. Love, Darren Schemers. Dear President Trump: I watched your speech last week. I like your speeches. How fast is Air Force One? If I were President I would say no drugs because it is bad for you. Love, Jacob Nash. Dear Mr. President: How late did the inauguration go? I know you're going to be a great President. If I were President I would make school break longer. I watched you on TV and I thought you did good. Love, Andrea Stewart. Dear President Trump: We watched the inauguration in my class. You write good signatures! How do you start to be President? If I were President the law would be no saying bad words in school. Love, Daniel Schemers. Dear President Trump: I watched your inauguration. I think you are going to be an excellent President. How do you think you are going to do? If I were President I would get rid of all the guns except for cops. Love, Jharia Knox. Dear Mr. President: I watched your inauguration last week. You are a really good President. Do you always smile? I know you are smart because you became President. Love, Jayda Skiff. Dear Mr. President: Great job for becoming President! I hope you like being President! Do you like being in the White House? Presidents are good, so be good! Love, Emersen Jensen. Dear Mr. President: On Friday my class and I watched your inauguration. What was it like in New York? I like your tie. If I were President, I would probably make up a new fun world like in the book Frindle. Love, Stephanie Rollins. Dear Mr. President: I like your job. Is your job hard? If I were President I would change the law of no smoking. Your family looks like they are nice. Love, Jordan Hellweg. Dear Mr. President: We watched your inauguration speech. Do you like Hillary Clinton? You are the best President in the world because you will make good laws. Love, Griffen Mangelsen. Dear Mr. President: You always look really good on TV. You should come visit our school because Hillary Clinton came and you should too. Love, Emma Rodriguez. Dear Mr. President: Congratulations on being our new President. Do you like your new home at the White House? Donovan Matos. Advice for Our President Buy your wife lots of pretty dresses so she looks good on TV.--Justin Welch. Even if people are mean to you, keep being yourself.-- Venelea Duncan. Keep the Secret Service with you at all times to keep you safe.--Noah Sexton. Ask if you can take a tour of the White House so that you know where you will be living. There is a bowling alley and a movie theater there you will like.--Lillian Asay. Don't run away from the Secret Service. They are fast and everywhere.--Emersen Jensen. Don't give up and always remember to smile.--Daniel Schemers. Make sure your son brushes his hair everyday so he looks good on TV.--Jacob Nash. If someone makes a mean or mad face at you just ignore them.--Darren Schemers. If someone makes a face at you keep standing tall.--Payton Eggers. Make sure you are always smiling when you are on TV or giving a speech.--Jharia Knox. I think that good advice is to make school break longer because then more families have more time with their kids.-- Grace Stewart. Make your family do chores each day even though you have help.--Jakob Geestman. When you fly on Air Force One always wear your seatbelt.-- Jayda Skiff. If you have some money left you should donate it to people who are poor.--Rayhne Bowman. Do your best at work or you might get in trouble.--Copper Belitz. If you have extra time, go have fun! Play in your bowling alley.--Jordan Hellweg. Make sure you use the tennis court and your gym. Let the Secret Service come with you to protect you. They could work out too.--Griffen Mangelsen. If I were President and I couldn't fall asleep I would get a drink and a snack and do some work or read a book.-- Stephannie Rollins. Always wear a red, white, or blue tie when you are on TV.-- Emma Rodriguez. If someone bothers you, tell the Secret Service.--Donovan Matos. Make sure you remember to spend time with your family.-- Anthony Bovis. Have the White House chef cook your favorite meal.--Tyce Richardson. Always wear a red, white, or blue tie to stand for our country.--James Bloomquist. Take good care of our country.--James Bloomquist.

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate United Way of Central Iowa on celebrating their 100th year in service to the communities of Central Iowa. Over the last 100 years, United Way of Central Iowa has brought together non-profits, local organizations, elected officials and a whole host of others to make a long-lasting impact on the central Iowa community. Because of their hard work and dedication to improving the lives of others, they have tackled some of the most challenging issues their community faces. With the unique ability to bring together people and organizations from all walks of life, United Way of Central Iowa has championed vast and noticeable improvements throughout central Iowa. By focusing on education, families and healthy living they have impacted the lives of so many and left a lasting mark on central Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I commend and congratulate United Way of Central Iowa for their many years of dedicated and devoted service to central Iowa. They have made a difference by serving others and it is with great honor that I recognize them today. I ask that my colleagues in the United States House of Representatives join me in congratulating them on this historic milestone and in wishing them nothing but continues success.

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate the members of the 2016 Dallas Center-Grimes Middle School Mock Trial teams on their success at the 33th Annual Iowa Middle School Mock Trial State Competition in Des Moines, Iowa, which took place from November 14 through November 16, 2016. The state competition featured 34 teams from around the state of Iowa. The two teams representing Dallas Center-Grimes defied expectations when both teams placed among the top ten. The members of the Green team, which placed 8th, were Garrett Bond, Audrey Frett, Dante Chittenden, Megan Grimes, Rachel Becker, Madison Stone, Josh Ward, and Huston Halverson. The members of the Purple Team, which placed 10th, were Molly Patterson, Sierra Sonberg, Alex Romig, Cale Schmitz, Elizabeth Vance, Sierra Mason, Emma Wagner, and Jordan Smith. The coaches of the two teams were Shannon Wallace, Jill Altringer, Kim Cross, Kathryn Pagel, and Jessica McCartan. Mr. Speaker, the success of these students and coaches exemplifies the rewards of determination, commitment, and team work. I am proud to represent these young leaders in the United States Congress. I ask my colleagues in the United States House of Representatives to join me in congratulating them for their success in the state competition and in wishing them nothing but continued success in school and beyond.

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise to speak about an issue of great importance to my district and the State of Iowa, renewable fuels. On January 31, a renewable fuels summit will allow Iowans to gather together and highlight the essential role Iowa plays when it comes to our energy needs. The renewable fuels industry boasts good-paying jobs for our economy, not only in my State of Iowa, but across the country. Renewable fuels increase choice for consumers and lower prices at the pump. A U.S. Department of Agriculture report also showed how the renewable fuels contribute to reducing emissions and our Nation's reliance on foreign fuels. This new Congress provides a lot of opportunity to both renewable fuels advocates and opponents. I look forward to engaging in meaningful discussions with my colleagues to inform them of the benefits of renewable fuels: energy independence, good-paying jobs, enhancing national security, environmental benefits, consumer choice with lower prices, and ensuring the strength and history of the family farm. I will also work with the Trump administration and anyone else to help protect the Renewable Fuels Standard and consumer access to conventional and advanced biofuels. The renewable fuels industry plays such a key role in so many of our Nation's needs.