CONGRATULATING CAROLINA HURRICANES ON STANLEY CUP WIN

  (Mr. McDOWELL asked and was given permission to address the House for
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. McDOWELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Carolina
Hurricanes on bringing the Stanley Cup back home to North Carolina.
  On June 14, there was a storm surge for the ages. After 20 years, our
guys once again showed the hockey world what hard work, pure grit, and
teamwork are able to accomplish.
  Led by Head Coach Rod Brind'Amour, who captained the Hurricanes'
first championship team in 2006, this group of guys put together one of
the most dominant playoff runs in recent memory.
  From Jordan Staal and Sebastian Aho to every player, coach, trainer,
and member of the organization, this championship belongs to all of
them.
  But it also belongs to the Caniacs. To the fans who packed the Lenovo
Center, who waved their towels, and who stood behind this team through
all the highs and the lows: This victory is yours, too.
  Mr. Speaker, the Hurricanes represent more than just a hockey team.
Through their support of children and families of our servicemembers
and first responders, they have become part of the communities across
North Carolina.
  Congratulations to the 2026 Stanley Cup Champion Carolina Hurricanes.
To the Caniacs everywhere, let us sound the sirens and celebrate
hoisting the cup.
  Go Canes.

                      WATER CRISIS IN PUERTO RICO

  (Mr. HERNANDEZ asked and was given permission to address the House
for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. HERNANDEZ. Mr. Speaker, Puerto Rico faces a water crisis, and,
ironically, the Governor's office is drowning.
  Last week, decades of mismanagement and poor maintenance left
hundreds of thousands, including me and my family, without water.
  There was a stench, but it was not just the stench of unflushed
toilets. It was the stench of corruption.
  The former Secretary of Economic Development filed a criminal
complaint against the Governor's chief of staff for alleged
intervention in a government bidding process.
  When the Governor testified in the Senate last week, Senator Mike Lee
asked her: How can Congress be assured that Federal funds sent to
Puerto Rico are not being misused?
  I would tell Senator Lee: The people of Puerto Rico share your
concern.
  On behalf of the honest, hardworking majority of Puerto Ricans, I
tell this Chamber: We will not be quiet. We will not stand still. We
will fight to restore integrity in public service in the great
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

       RECOGNIZING SEMYON ``SIMON'' VINDMAN ON HIS 94TH BIRTHDAY

  (Mr. VINDMAN asked and was given permission to address the House for
1 minute.)
  Mr. VINDMAN. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize an individual who
is brave, strong, proud, tough, and most importantly, loving: my hero,
my dad.
  At the age of 47, my dad, a widower, decided to uproot his life and
bring his family to the United States in order to provide us an
opportunity to achieve the American Dream.
  Over the last 46 years, he has raised us, provided us support, love,
and everything that a family could need.
  Today, he is celebrating his 94th birthday. Happy birthday to my dad.
I love him and here is to many more.

                 HONORING ERIC FRANK ON HIS RETIREMENT

  (Mr. CRAWFORD asked and was given permission to address the House for
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. CRAWFORD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a true leader,
public servant, and a pillar of our community, city of Carlisle Police
Chief Eric Frank, who is retiring after more than 42 years of service.
  He has served as an EMT, a Carlisle police officer, and as the
department's chief for the past 25 years. That is a quarter of a
century of leadership and a lifetime of sacrifice for the people of
Arkansas' First District.
  Chief Frank has been the backbone of public safety in Carlisle as
demonstrated by his leadership in recent years through the challenges
of the pandemic and during devastating storms.
  In 2023 when severe weather took lives in Carlisle, he provided
decisive leadership, coordinating with State agencies and always
putting the safety of residents first.
  Whether launching drug take-back programs, advancing child safety, or
handling day-to-day work, Chief Frank approached every duty with the
same unwavering commitment.
  On behalf of the grateful people of Arkansas' First District, I thank
Chief Frank for his service, his integrity, and his dedication. He has
served with distinction, and I am proud to be his Congressman.

                          HONORING GARY SMITH

  (Ms. HOULAHAN asked and was given permission to address the House for
1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. HOULAHAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Gary Smith, a
visionary leader whose 50-year career at Pennsylvania's own Chester
County Economic Development Council has shaped the economic growth and
prosperity of southeastern Pennsylvania.
  A lifetime Chester County resident, Gary grew up on his family's farm
in West Bradford Township, which he still owns today. He joined Chester
County's Economic Development Council in 1976, and he became the CEO 2
years later.
  Under his leadership, the organization expanded its programs and grew
into a regional economic development leader and superpower.
  Now, after 50 years, Gary is stepping down as that CEO, and he leaves
behind an enduring legacy. Gary has led with unwavering commitment to
our community, from small businesses to family farms to younger
generations entering the workforce.
  In recognition of his contributions, he was recently inducted into
the Chester County Hall of Fame, and he couldn't be more deserving of
that.
  I congratulate Gary on this honor. I thank him for decades of service
to Chester County and to our great Commonwealth. His impact will
doubtless be felt for generations to come.

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                 CONGRATULATING NBA CHAMPION JOSH HART

  (Mr. RASKIN asked and was given permission to address the House for 1
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. RASKIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to celebrate 2026 NBA champion Josh
Hart.
  Josh just helped lead the New York Knicks to their first NBA
championship since 1973. An outstanding shooting guard and rebounder,
he is an essential force on the Knicks and, many say, the beating
``Hart'' of the team.
  There might not be a lot of Knicks fans in Maryland, but there are a
lot of Josh Hart fans. Josh's basketball career started in Montgomery
County, Maryland, at the great Wheaton High School and at Sidwell
Friends in Washington, D.C.
  Josh excelled off the court as a passionate student and an active
citizen. He promised his dad that he would become an Eagle Scout. After
a lot of hard work, he did Troop 1038 in Rockville proud by earning the
Eagle Scout rank.
  I also recognize Josh's parents, my constituents, Moses and Pat;
Josh's siblings, Moses, Joseph, and Aimee; Josh's wife, Shannon; and
their twin sons.
  From the Eagle Scouts to the NBA, Josh has made the Eighth District
of Maryland proud. We are happy for New York and the Knicks, but we
send special appreciation to Josh Hart from his home in Maryland. I
congratulate him.

            COMMEMORATING U.S. NAVY AND SUQUAMISH TRIBE MOU

  (Ms. RANDALL asked and was given permission to address the House for
1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. RANDALL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the tremendous
occasion that is happening in my district this weekend.
  A memorandum of understanding, the first of its kind, between the
Suquamish Tribe and the U.S. Navy has finally been reached after years
of good faith negotiations. This MOU sets a new standard for how our
U.S. military collaborates with Tribal Governments to respect Tribal
sovereignty and to preserve treaty rights.
  The Suquamish Tribe has stewarded the lands and waters of the Salish
Sea or the Puget Sound since time immemorial and has been a gracious
neighbor to the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and the U.S. Navy's
Intermediate Maintenance Facility in Bremerton.
  The shared waterways include Tribal fishing grounds and shellfish
beds, and this MOU will compensate the Tribal members for the access
that will be impacted during the construction of the Navy's proposed
Multi-Mission Dry Dock.
  The Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Program and its M2D2 project
are a once-in-a-century investment to modernize four aging naval
shipyards into new, modern facilities that will serve our Nation into
the future.
  In my district alone, there are 12 federally recognized Tribes that
often neighbor our four DOD installations, and this serves as a model
not only for Washington State but the Nation.
  I commend the Navy and the Suquamish Tribe for their years of
leadership and perseverance in reaching this historic agreement.