Host we believe it there. A lot happening including another vote the speaker pro tempore pursuant to the order of the house of january 3, 2017, the chair will now recognize members from lists submitted by the majority and minority leaders for morning hour debate. The chair will alternate recognition between the parties. Equally shall be allocated between the parties and in event shall debate continue beyond 9 50 a. M. This morning. Each member other that the majority and minority leaders be inority whip shall limited to five minutes. The chair recognizes the gentleman from illinois, mr. Kissinger, for five minutes. Be limited to five minutes. The chair recognizes the gentleman from illinois, mr. Kissinger, for five minutes. Thank you, mr. Speaker. Be limited to five minutes. Mr. Speaker, i rise today to hopor the life and legacy of the honorable john b. Anderson, to pay inspired many to serve. Mr. Kinzinger he passed away at the age of 93. In mourning his death i said my condolences and prayers to his wife and family. A native of rockford, illinois, he attended Rockford Central High School and graduated from the university of illinois in 1939. Before representing illinois 16th district in the house of representatives, the district that i now proudly represent, John Anderson answered the call to serve as a Staff Sergeant in the United States army. He left law school in 194 to enlist 1943 to enlist and bravely serve his country through the end of world war ii. Honored with four battle stars for his valor in combat. Upon returning home to rockford, he finished his law degree at the university of illinois and went off to harvard honored with law School Master of laws degree. A few years later he joined the Foreign Service and worked in germany for the United States high commissioner. After returning home to rockford, he was elected as the states attorney in 1956 and shortly after he joined the primary race for congress and went on to win the house seat in 1960. For 10 terms John Anderson 16th nted the Congressional District of illinois. He was on the powerful rules committee and held firm to his fiscally conservative 16th values. Onal district he believed in values. He believed in a smaller and more Accountable Government and he wasnt afraid to speak up for it. His leadership and love of country earned him the chairmanship of the House Republican conference, ranking third in house leadership. In this esteemed position eventually led to his run for president. John anderson believed this job was worth giving up in order to set a better example of realism in politics. As a community and as a country, were better for his candor, his focus, and his hon josi. Honesty. To this day his pragmatic approach continue to inspire many and greatly i am pacts my service here in congress. Impacts my service here in congress. He dedicated his life to serving the community and ation and he served us proudly. After his political career, he continued to serve by becoming a visiting professor at several universities across the country. On behalf of the 16th Congressional District of illinois, we salute the service of our fallen leader, friend, neighbor, and dedicated civil servant. Its my hope that his legacy will continue proudly. After to inspire generations to come. And that its impact will never be forgotten. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman yields back the balance of his time. For what purpose does the gentleman from texas seek recognition. Mr. Session mr. Speaker, thank you very much. I send to the desk a privileged report from the committee on rules for filing under the rule. The speaker pro tempore the clerk will report the title. The clerk report to accompany 668, Resolution Resolution providing for consideration of the Senate Amendment to the bill h. R. 1, provide for gentleman from pennsylvania, r. Thompson, for five minutes. Mr. Thompson thank you, mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, as individuals near the country travel and far to be with loved one this is holiday season, i ask that we remember our military personnel who will not be surrounded by family and friends this christmas. Instead, our military men and women will be stationed all over the world to protect near and far to be with and defend the United States of america. There are about 1. 3 million military personnel on active duty who serve in more than 170 countries. While it is not easy to be away from family, it is especially difficult during the holidays. Mr. Speaker, events like americas red cross holiday mail for heroes card signing campaign lets our troops know that were keeping them in our houghts and prayers. Since since twetch, holiday mail for Heroes Program since 2007, since twetch, holiday mail for Heroes Program since 2007, holiday hero program has expressed well wishes to service members, veterans, and families. Last year the red cross cards ted thousands of to troops across cards to troops across the globe. As were extending our support to military personnel serving overseas, the Marine Corps Reserve is giving back to those who are less fortunate right here in our own backyards. Toys for to the, founded in 1947, by reservist major bill hendrix, collection new unwrapped toys each year and distributes them as Christmas Gifts to children in need. As of 2016, toys for to the collected and contributed more than 512 million toys to less fortunate children. That kind of selflessness truly embodies the spirit of christmas. Mr. Speaker, we cannot forget to honor our fallen hero this is christmas season. One of our finest holiday tradition that hopors our Fallen Service members took place last saturday. Wreaths across america. Any americans can recall the iconic photograph of wreaths on the too many stones at on tombstones at the arlington semary. Cemetery. They lay on rows of tombstones iconic photograph of as far as the eye can see. This tribute began in 1992 by a marine wreath maker named merrill, who donated 5,000 wreaths to Arlington Cemetery in honor of our fallen heroes. Today they have grown into a national organization. A total of 1. 2 million wreaths were placed on markers across the country and more than 1,200 200,000 as more than at Arlington National cemetery alone. The mission is to remember, honor, teach, he describes the wreaths as a symbol of honor, respect, and victory. As we celebrate with our loved ones, let us remember all of our military men 200,000 at Arlington National cemetery especially thank you to him those we lost service to this nation. And all volunteers who hopor their memory. Mr. Speaker, i thank honor their memory. Mr. Speaker, i thank all of our troops and wish them a merry christmas, happy new year. Thank you, merry christmas. God bless america. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman yields back the balance of his time. The chair recognizes the gentleman from tennessee, mr. Kustoff, for five minutes. You, mr. F thank speaker. I rise today to honor a great west tennessean and dear friend of mine, District Attorney general phil bivins. After more than 25 remarkable years, phil is retiring from his post as District Attorney general of tennessees 29th judicial district. Which covers both dire and lake counties. Since 1992, phil has been the consistent voice of law and order in his community. General bivins is a lifelong rest department and graduate of the university of tennessee at martin and the university of memphis law school. Throughout his career as a prosecutor, he has handled some incredibly important cases. Hes earned the reputation for being fair, honest, and by the book. In 2016, general bivins was elected to the executive committee for the tennessee District Attorney general conference. Serving in this respected leadership role, hes advised the tennessee General Assembly op issues related to the criminal justice system. When i was the United States attorney for the Western District of tennessee, i also the same counties. We worked together closely. We worked together to tackle dangerous the same crimes. Drug crimes, and most recently general bivins has been instrumental in combating the growing Opioid Crisis that is really hurting west tennessee and certainly the entire country. During our time together i saw firsthand his strong work ethic and dedication to making west tennessee a safer place. General bivins is a true public servant. In addition to being known as a prosecutor, he he is also the voice he is also the voice of the Dyersburg High School football team. He spends friday nights calling some of the most thrilling High School Football games in the nation. In summary, he is a real west tennessee legend. While he may soon no longer be our District Attorney general, i know that hell never stop working to make his community a better place. Just as he has his entire life. Ill always be grateful for the time we worked together. I wish phil bivins, his wife, and their whole family the best as they begin their next exciting chapter. Thank you, mr. Speaker. I yield back the balance of my time. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman yields back the balance of his time. Pursuant to clause 12a of rule 1, the chair declares the house in recess until 10 00 a. M. Today. Slow growtd
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