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                           HONORING JOHN KING

  (Mr. Cisneros of California was recognized to address the House for 5
minutes.)
  Mr. CISNEROS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a pillar of the
Covina community, Councilmember John King.
  After 20 years on the Covina City Council and 30 years of serving the
city, Councilmember John King is moving on from public office.
  John guided the community with love and care and made every resident
proud to call Covina their home.
  He is an example of what it means to be a true public servant. While
his time on the council comes to a close, I am sure his service to the
community will only grow even stronger.
  We are also grateful to have benefited from his many years of
leadership. He left an incredible legacy and a permanent mark on the
community.
  Mr. Speaker, I congratulate John on a remarkable career in service.
Covina is so proud of him.

             Recognizing West Covina Speech and Debate Team

  Mr. CISNEROS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the outstanding
achievements from schools in California's 31st Congressional District
at this year's National Speech and Debate Tournament.
  I congratulate the students representing West Covina Unified School
District for their multiple top 10 finishes.
  I extend a special congratulations to Edgewood Middle School on
receiving the prestigious School of Excellence Award for the third year
in a row.
  To the 20 middle school students and 8 high school students who
competed, you demonstrated exceptional talent, resilience, and
intellect. All of us in the 31st Congressional District are so proud of
them. They all competed under high pressure and completely rose to the
occasion.
  I want to give a special shout-out to California's 31st Congressional
District students who earned top 10 finishes in the Nation: Cetlalli
Valenzuela-Gonzalez, Darcy Lam, Lorenzo Williamson, Jacky Huynh III,
Jillian Liang, and Arielle Hsiao.
  Mr. Speaker, their hard work and perseverance paid off, and I am
honored to uplift their accomplishments today.

                   Recognizing Disability Pride Month

  Mr. CISNEROS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize this July as
Disability Pride Month and to commemorate the passage of the Americans
with Disabilities Act.
  In 1990, the U.S. passed this landmark civil rights law that
prohibits discrimination against people with physical and mental
disabilities.
  In the time since then, we have made great progress breaking down
barriers to employment, healthcare, and housing, dismantling harmful
stigmas, and fighting against ableism.
  There is still work to be done to ensure every disabled American can
contribute to our society and receive the accommodations they need to
live a free and fulfilled life.
  Disability is a vital aspect of our country's diversity, and no one
should ever be discriminated against or excluded from public life
because they are differently abled.
  In light of this current administration's disturbing decision to move
the Office of Special Education out of the education department, it is
especially important to protect disabled students' rights and support
their access to the programs and support they need to succeed.
  Mr. Speaker, to everyone living with physical and mental disabilities
in California's 31st District, I am proud to champion their right to
live in a society built on equity, inclusion, and accessibility.

                        Recognizing America 250

  Mr. CISNEROS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 250th
anniversary of the United States of America.
  While this is a time for celebration, it is also a time for
reflection. In southern California, we know what this country is
capable of when we care for each other, lead with empathy, and open our
communities to everyone, not just to some.
  I am proud to represent a community of families, friends, teachers,
servicemembers, veterans, and small business owners, a community of
people who came from all over the world to call the San Gabriel Valley
home, because that is exactly what makes this country special. At our
core, we are a nation of immigrants, a melting pot of diverse
traditions, cultures, and shared histories.
  In this time of great political divide, it is more important than
ever for us all to come together to build a better nation that lives up
to our founding principles of liberty, freedom, and justice for all.
  Mr. Speaker, I am so proud to champion our district in Congress. On
the 250th anniversary of our democracy, I am grateful to uplift what we
should be celebrating today.

                      HONORING ROSEMARY NOEL COMBS

  (Mr. Norman of South Carolina was recognized to address the House for
5 minutes.)
  Mr. NORMAN. Mr. Speaker, one of the real privileges of serving in
Congress in the United States House of Representatives is to be able to
recognize ordinary people who have done extraordinary deeds in their
life. It is special today, June 30, 2026, because in 4 days we will
celebrate the 250th anniversary of America.
  Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize and honor the life of a remarkable
American: Rosemary Noel Combs of Pineville, Kentucky, who passed away
on May 3 of this year at the extraordinary age of 100.
  Born on the Fourth of July in 1925, Rosemary embodied the very
essence of the American Dream, through her lifetime defined by faith,
family, service, and the enduring strength of the American spirit.
  Rosemary was raised in Pennsylvania, where she studied at the
Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics, mastering communications,
meteorology, the Morse code, and airline operations. Her work with
Capital Airlines, and later the Pennsylvania Railroad, reflected both
her intelligence and her intense determination during a transformative
era in history. But, truly, it was in Pineville, Kentucky, where
Rosemary would leave her greatest mark.

  After marrying Robert Mason ``Doc'' Combs in 1954, Rosemary immersed
herself in service to her new community. She and her husband opened the
beloved Flocoe Drug Store and Diner, an establishment renowned
throughout Bell County for the warmth, generosity, and the sense of
real fellowship Rosemary extended to every person who visited.
  To generations of Pineville residents, Rosemary was more than a local
businessowner. She was a counselor, volunteer, faithful servant,
mentor, and friend. Whether through the Pineville Women's Club, the
Rotary Club, the Bell County Chamber of Commerce, or through several
decades of faithful service to St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Rosemary
dedicated her life to serving others.
  At her funeral, a member of the community recalled a moment when
Rosemary gave him medicine he could not afford for a sick child. Such
quiet acts of compassion were the very essence of her being.
  Perhaps no tribute to Rosemary's life speaks louder than the fact
that over 800 people gathered at her funeral, nearly half the town of
Pineville. You have got to remember. She was 100 years old, and very
few of her friends were still around. She had 800 friends.
  Her legacy lives on through her 6 children, 16 grandchildren, and 22
great-grandchildren.
  In an age that often celebrates fame and fortune, Rosemary reminds us
that the true measure of one's life is found in service, kindness,
faith, and love of your neighbor.
  Today, we honor not only a wonderful woman, but a generation of
Americans whose quiet strength built communities all across this great
Nation.
  Mr. Speaker, may Rosemary's memory continue to inspire the United
States of America and all who were blessed to know her. She epitomizes
the phrase to live is to serve. She did so admirably.

                     RELEASE OF ARMENIAN PRISONERS

  (Ms. Rivas of California was recognized to address the House for 5
minutes.)
  Ms. RIVAS. Mr. Speaker, for 1,000 days, Armenian prisoners of war and
civilians have been held in unlawful detention. Detainees are reported
to have suffered from torture and abuse while being denied fundamental
legal rights. These conditions are unacceptable, and their continued
detention is a violation of fundamental human rights.
  I am proud to cosponsor the Azerbaijan Sanctions Review Act to demand
the release of these prisoners and hold officials accountable for these
abuses.
  The San Fernando Valley is home to one of the largest communities of
Armenian Americans in the country. The stories that members of the
Armenian-American community have shared with me throughout this
conflict are heartbreaking. I stand with the Armenian-American
community, my colleagues, and the families of the detainees in calling
for the release and safe return of these prisoners of war.