The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from massachusetts seek recognition . As the member designated by mr. Welch of vermont, pursuant to House Resolution 965, i inform the house that mr. Welch will vote yes on s. 2193. As the member designated by ms. Trahan of massachusetts, pursuant to House Resolution 965, i inform the house that ms. Trahan will vote yes on s. 2193. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentlelady from kansas seek recognition . As the member designated by mr. Clay, pursuant to House Resolution 965, i inform the house that mr. Clay will vote aye on s. 2193. The speaker pro tempore on this vote the yeas are 40 3rks the nays are two 403, the ays are two. 2 3 of those voting having responded in the affirmative, the rules are suspended, the bill is passed and, without objection, the motion to reconsider is laid on the table. For what purpose does the gentlelady from minnesota seek recognition . Mr. Speaker, i ask unanimous consent that i may here after be considered as the first sponsor of h. R. 3114, a bill originally introduced by representative john lewis of georgia, for the purposes of adding cosponsors and requesting reprohibitings pursuant to clause 7 of reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule 12. Without objection. The chair the speaker pro tempore without objection. The chair lays before the house a communication. The clerk the honorable the speaker, house of representatives, madam. Pursuant to the permission granted granted in clause 2h of rules 2 of the u. S. House of representatives, the clerk received the following message from the secretary of the senate at 6 20 p. M. That the senate agreed to, without amendment, house joint resolution 87. That the senate agreed to, without amendment, house joint resolution 88. Appointments, commission on combating synthetic opioid trafficking, Public Safety officer medal of valor review board, with best wished, i am, signed, sincerely, cheryl l. Ohnson, clerk. The speaker pro tempore the chair will now entertain requests for oneminute speeches. For what purpose does the gentlewoman from florida seek recognition . Mr. Speaker, i ask for consent to address the house floor for one minute. The speaker pro tempore without objection. Mr. Speaker, today i stand here to honor and thank the Courageous Service members and veterans who have served and protected this nation. I was appalled when the president , the commander in chief, referred to them as losers and suckers. These brave men and women sacrificed for us. Some giving their lives. Veterans like my constituent, a u. S. Army specialist who at 18 whereas deployed and had to leave was deployed and had to leave his bife and 2monthold son. Or mr. Rodriguez who was drafted out of high school to serve in the Second Infantry Division in korea. Ms. Mucarselpowell or a coms officer in vietnam. Gary put it best by saying, many of them lost their lives. But none of them were losers. I couldnt agree more. They deserve better, mr. Speaker. And should never be disrespected the way this president did. And i yield back. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from pennsylvania seek recognition . Mr. Thompson mr. Speaker, request unanimous consent to address the house for one minute, revise and extend my remarks. The speaker pro tempore without objection. Mr. Thompson thank you, mr. Speaker. I rise today to honor lieutenant merle t. Shaul. Lieutenant shaul was a member of the United States navy from pennsylvania. One evening on november 6, 1943, at approximately 2 2 00, he took off for what would be his final journey. His plane was shot down while serving as cover and guidance for ship below in the Pacific Ocean as he and his fellow navy men approached an island in an effort to regain control from the japanese who had invaded the island the year before. Sadly, lieutenant shaul did not survive. On wednesday, august 26, i had the pleasure and honor of meeting michael, lieutenant shauls nephew, at the Indiana County courthouse in my district. I was pleased to present michael with his uncles muchdeserved medals. Lieutenant shaul is a recipient of a purple heart, air medal, American Defense service medal, American Campaign medal, airborneatic Pacific Campaign medal, world war ii victory medal, the Honorable Service la pell pen and the gold star la pell button. It was an honor to celebrate his service and his life that he sacrificed to this country at the Indiana County courthouse that day. Thank you, mr. Speaker. I yield back the balance of my time. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from new york seek recognition . I seek unanimous consent to address the house for one minute, sir. The speaker pro tempore without objection, i rise today in recognition of National Hispanic heritage month, celebrated each year between september 15 through october 15. Mr. Higgins this month provides our nation the opportunity to recount the rich cultural legacy the Hispanic Community has made for our country. Due to the pandemic, the Hispanic Heritage Council of western new york is holding a series of events virtually to chronicle the critical contributions the Hispanic Community has made to buffalo and western new york. This here, the Hispanic Heritage Council, is also celebrating 10 years of work raising Community Awareness of the contributions our hispanic friends and neighbors have made toward strengthening our communities future. Americas stronger because of its diversity. Our lives are enriched through a greater appreciation of other experiences and cultures. We are thankful for the opportunity to spotlight the contributions of the Hispanic Community this month. And grateful to have the Hispanic Heritage Council of western new york committed to this mission, this year, and every year. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman rom kentucky seek recognition . Unanimous consent to address the house for one minute and revise and extend my remarks. The speaker pro tempore without objection. Mr. Speaker, i rise today to honor a coleman crest farm in lexington, connecticut. This farm is one of kentucky. This farm is one of the oldest africanamericanowned farms with a remarkable legacy. The farms first owner was born into slavery in 1845. Incredibly in march of 1888, James Coleman purchased the land he and his parents had worked on for years as slaves. The farm has passed through four generations of colemans since that time. Mr. Barr all while enduring and prevailing other discrimination, the depression and two world wars. His grandson and late wife purchased the farm. Tomorrow on september 15, kathy colemans birthday, a groundbreaking of a newhouse at the farm will take place dedicated to kathys memory. The farm will be used to help shape the future for black farmers as lexington youth are exposed to the agricultural opportunity as a means to realize the american dream. I am honored to pay tribute to the entire Coleman Family today in the peoples house. Thank you, mr. Speaker. And yield back. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from washington seek recognition . Thank you, mr. Speaker. I ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. The speaker pro tempore without objection. Thank you, mr. Speaker. I rise today in recognition of John Henry Turpin. A distinguished u. S. Navy sailor and a life long resident of bremerton, washington. Mr. Beyer his 30year career in the navy included service during the spanish american war, the boxer rebellion and world war ii world war i. Hes believed to be the first black american to qualify as a master diver and was one of the first black americans to achieve the rank of chief petty officer in the u. S. Navy. Mr. Kilmer his outstanding legacy of service to our country is made even more significant by the era of prejudice and discrimination during which he served. I am proud that today the house of representatives unanimously passed the bipartisan bill that i introduced to designate the u. S. Postal Service Facility on pacific avenue in bremerton as the John Henry Turpin post office building. In recognition of his achievements and his service. It is fitting that today democrats and republicans stood together in honoring his lifelong and selfless commitment to the defense of america and american values. And ensuring that his accomplishments are permanently remembered in the city of bremerton. Thank you, mr. Speaker. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from new jersey seek recognition . Mr. Speaker, i ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute and to revise and extend my remarks. The speaker pro tempore without objection. Mr. Van drew thank you, mr. Speaker. I would like to recognize two Brave Police Officers in my district for their outstanding actions and bravery. Sergeant Matthew Christopher ebb and Corporal William giancopolis exemplify the best of our nation. They responded to a house fire and an armed man following a woman during the very same shift. At 1 00 a. M. On july 6, they helped evacuate residents and a family pet from a fire where they bravely went into the burning structure several times. Then at 5 00 a. M. On the same day, they responded to a call of a man following a woman where the officers found him hiding with two knives in his possession. Officers, you exemplify courage. Commitment. And honor. That our nation, state and south jersey deserve. And we thank you for your heroism of. The virtue and integrity of the majority of our hardworking men and women in blue cannot go unnoticed. Especially in these trying times. William and matthew, thank you. May god bless you and god bless america. Thank you, mr. Speaker. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentlewoman from pennsylvania seek recognition . Mr. Speaker, i ask unanimous mr. Conyers sent to address the house for one unanimous consent to address the house for one minute and to revise and extend my remarks. The speaker pro tempore without objection. Mr. Speaker, i rise today before the house of representatives to commend walter pudefer, tom gardner, hugh lofton ii, dan i gore yo, David Mcdonald for their heroism. On tuesday, august 4, in our community of chester county, amidst fast moving floodwaters, these six men risked their own lives and saved a father and children from sinking in a vehicle. It is so important in these times, these trying times, to try to recognize the brave heroic acts that Everyday Americans are committing. Ms. Houlahan this story is not an isolated incident. There are countless stories acrot the country of people stepping up to save lives, health care workerses, essential workers and the average person who sees somebody in need and drops everything to help. I thank these brave pennsylvanians and i enter their name into congressional record for their acts of service. I yield back, mr. Speaker. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from georgia seek recognition . I ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute and revise and extend my remarks. The speaker pro tempore without objection. Mr. Speaker, i rise today to remember and honor the life of an amazing leader, paul beckham, who sadly passed away august 30. He was dedicated to improving my alma mater, young harris college, through his work on the board of trustees. He served on the board for eight years and improved the lives of countless students and faculty members. He had a background in sports and finance and television production. Mr. Carter he served as president of Turner Broadcast Networks an served as president of a wholly owned subsidiary of airport eveloped the channel. He worked with bob hope communications. He was also a devoted member of his church, peachtree road United Methodist church, and was active in several charitable organization. I am immensely grateful for the life he lived. He impacted countless individuals in all his pursuits and i was grate to feel know him. Pauls family and friends will continue to be many mymy thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. I know his legacy will remain for years to come. Thank you, mr. Speaker, i yield back. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from florida seek recognition . Mr. Speaker, i ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. The speaker pro tempore without objection. Thank you, mr. Speaker. I rise today to support our bill h. R. 2969 which passed the house today. Is bill names the florence villea United States post Office Located at 1401 first street north in winter haven, florida, daley althaea Margaret Mills post office building. Shes an unsung hero in the fight for desegregation in florida. He began her education in hughesville, winter hanes first black community. When she was 13 she moved to pennsylvania to live wan aunt. There she was able to attend integrated schools and in 1963, mills filed a lawsuit against Polk County Board of public instruction to end the duel School System and allow the dual School System and allow her son to attend the allwhite winter haveb high school. This led to the integration of all polk county schools. En asked ability her motivation she said our teachers were just as good but some of my sons textbooks would go from page 3 and skip to page 35 and you cant learn that way. She eventually became manager of the florence villea post office which will bear her name thosme she passed in 2008 her legacy lives on. I thank my colleagues for their support of this bill. Thank you, mr. Speaker, i yield ack. The speaker pro tempore under the speakers announced policy of january 3, 2019, the gentleman from tennessee, mr. Rowe, is recognized for 60 minute mr. Roe, is recognized for 60 minutes as the designee of the minority leader. Mr. Roe were here today with the g. O. P. s doctors caucus for the next hour to discuss the covid epidemic and it is my distinct honor and privilege to be down here with my colleagues for the first time in some time, since the house has not been in session for quite a few weeks. Collectively, on the floor tonight, there are over 200 years of Clinical Experience with the g. O. P. Doctors caucus. I myself practiced 37 years before i retired and ran for congress. In 2008. Tonight, i want to go over the timeline just briefly of the pan democrat take we currently are experiencing. Remember about 1 2 months ago, we knew that there was a virus that had spread from china, from wuhan, china, to the u. S. And that timeline, just january 9, the World Health Organization announced that there was a pneumonia in wuhan, china. By the 20th of january, three cities in the u. S. Already had begun to limit flight and to check patients, or passengers, i should say, from flights that landed in los angeles at l. A. X. , at san francisco, and at j. F. K. International. The 21st of january, the first confirmed case which was a person who lived in wuhan but came back to the u. S. By the 31st of january of this year, the president had stopped all flights from china to the u. S. And then subsequently as we all know from europe to the u. S. So literally from not knowing what this virus was in the first month, what r. N. A. Sequence it was, we had limited the travel of this virus. Through the month of february, i became involved with the diamond princess cruise ship. Turns out i had a very good friend on that ship. It was docked, the average age of the passengers on that ship was 75 years of age. My friend is a physician. I talked to him on the phone. And i must give a shoutout o shout out to the h. H. S. Who really led the evacuation of that ship, bringing all americans back home, quarantining them and not a single american died. I think we can take some pride, im a former u. S. Army officer, i served in the Second Infantry Division in korea. We were trained and beat in our heads, you do not leave anyone behind. And i think a number thats left out is our u. S. State departments repatriated over 90,000 american citizens from overseas back home to the u. S. Where they can receive the care that they need. We have recognized that the virus got the r. N. A. Sequence of the virus and literally within six weeks began to approve a vaccine treatment or dreams for this virus we didnt know a lot about. I want to say in my 37 years this december i would have graduated from medical school 50 years ago. I dont ever remember a time many my life where we found a disease, an Infectious Disease where in eight months we cut the mortality rate 40 . Thats literally unheard of. Its a huge shutout to the men and women who get up every day and go into our hospitals. We all know them at home and putter that lives on the lean to treat us as patients and to take care of us. When given the proper equipment, theyre doing a phenomenal job on the frontlines. I want to thank my friends who are still and colleagues who are still in practice every day for that. We have we had an opportunity in may, once we realized that this had ramped up and a lot of americans were affected by this, the white house started something called operation warp speed. And literally in the history of this countr