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                HONORING COMMISSIONER JAMEZETTA BEDFORD

  (Mrs. FOUSHEE asked and was given permission to address the House for
1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Mrs. FOUSHEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and service
of Orange County Commissioner Jamezetta Bedford, a devoted public
servant whose leadership and compassion left an enduring mark on the
community she loved.
  For more than two decades, Commissioner Bedford served Orange County
with integrity and purpose. She believed people deserve better, and she
worked tirelessly to strengthen public education, expand opportunity,
and ensure every family had a voice in local government.
  She was a steadfast advocate for people with autism and developmental
disabilities, helping families navigate complex systems and secure the
support that they needed.
  I will remember Jamezetta as a trusted colleague and dear friend who
led with kindness and never lost sight of the people she served.
  I offer my heartfelt condolences to her family, her loved ones, and
the entire Orange County community. She will be deeply missed, but her
example of selfless service will not be forgotten.

                CELEBRATING AMERICA'S SEMIQUINCENTENNIAL

  (Mr. STRONG asked and was given permission to address the House for 1
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. STRONG. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the United States
of America's 250th anniversary.
  There is nothing that exemplifies freedom more than the stars and
stripes of the American flag. Have you noticed that businesses,
restaurants, and even homes in your neighborhood may have a flagpole
with no United States flag flying on it? This Fourth of July, let's
change that.
  If there is a restaurant, business, or home in your area with a bare
flagpole, encourage them to return Old Glory to its rightful place.
  If you don't have a United States flag proudly displayed, this Fourth
of July is the perfect time for a family project to install one.
  Let's fly the American flag as we celebrate 250 years of freedom this
Fourth of July. May God bless the United States of America.

                     FIGHTING FOR WOMEN'S FREEDOMS

  (Mr. MENEFEE asked and was given permission to address the House for
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. MENEFEE. Mr. Speaker, last week marked 4 years since the Supreme
Court overturned Roe v. Wade

and ripped away the constitutional right women had relied on for nearly
50 years.
  In Texas, Republican politicians rushed to impose some of the most
extreme abortion bans in the entire country. They promised that these
laws would protect life. They told us that there would be no
consequences.
  However, now the consequences are here, and it is women who are
paying for them with their lives.
  Since Dobbs and Texas' total abortion ban, infant deaths in Texas
jumped from 1,985 to 2,240 in a single year. That is a 255-death
increase.
  It should pain each of us that here in this country, a woman can walk
into a hospital with a medical emergency, and doctors will have to stop
and ask whether politicians will put them in prison if they save her
life.
  If those pushing these abortion bans truly cared about life, they
would be fighting for affordable childcare, paid family leave, and
better maternal healthcare.
  On this anniversary, I hope that we all stay committed to fighting so
that every single woman in this country can get their freedom and their
right to an abortion back in this country.

                CELEBRATING FRANK HORNE'S 100TH BIRTHDAY

  (Mr. HARRIS of North Carolina asked and was given permission to
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. HARRIS of North Carolina. Mr. Speaker, very few people get to
celebrate their 100th birthday. Even fewer can look back on those years
knowing they helped defend the freedoms that continue to make this
country an incredible place to call home.
  Earlier this month, my constituent, Frank Horne, turned 100 years
old. Today, we celebrate not only his 100th birthday but a century
marked by sacrifice, bravery, service, and devotion to his country and
community.
  Born in South Carolina in 1926, Frank later made Charlotte, North
Carolina, his lifelong home. He joined the United States Navy in May of
1945, as World War II was drawing to a close, and began training to
serve in naval aviation, answering the call with deep patriotism and
love for his country.
  After his service, Frank attended UNC-Chapel Hill and built a long
career in manufacturing while continuing to serve his church, family,
and community, becoming a husband, father, grandfather, and a friend to
many.
  As America approaches its 250th birthday, Mr. Speaker, Frank's story
is a powerful reminder of his character, service, and patriotism that
has carried this Nation from one generation to the next.
  We are proud to celebrate Frank's 100th birthday. I thank him for his
incredible service to our Nation. May God bless him, his family, and
the United States of America.

                       RECOGNIZING SABRINA ANAYA

  (Mrs. GRIJALVA asked and was given permission to address the House
for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Mrs. GRIJALVA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize an
extraordinary young woman from Yuma, Arizona, Kofa High School senior
Sabrina Anaya.
  Sabrina distinguished herself both in the classroom and on the field,
earning the title of Kofa High School valedictorian while being named
Yuma's Female Athlete of the Year.
  A remarkable three-sport athlete, Sabrina excelled in cross-country,
soccer, and track and field. She was named the Yuma Sun Girls Cross-
Country Runner of the Year, earned Defensive Player of the Year honors
in soccer, and dominated distance events in track, winning the 800-
meter, 1600-meter, and 3200-meter races.
  However, what makes Sabrina's accomplishments so impressive is not
just her athletic talent or academic excellence. It is her dedication,
discipline, and determination to succeed in every area. She has shown
what is possible through hard work, perseverance, and a commitment to
excellence.
  Sabrina represents the very best of Yuma and Arizona. I congratulate
her on this well-deserved recognition and wish her continued success at
Arizona State University and in her studies in electrical engineering.
  To Sabrina, I say: ``Congratulations''; ``felicidades.''

       MARKING TRAGIC ANNIVERSARY OF ERIC TARPINIAN-JACHYM MURDER

  (Mr. ESTES asked and was given permission to address the House for 1
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. ESTES. Mr. Speaker, I rise on the 1-year anniversary of the
tragic murder of my intern, Eric Tarpinian-Jachym.
  His family endured a devastating loss that no family should ever have
to go through. Last summer, Eric was horrifically murdered in the
Nation's Capital when he was shot while walking on the street. He was
only 21 years old.
  My staff and I feel the loss of Eric every day. We remember the time
we spent with him at the Congressional Baseball Game last year when he
remarked that he loved working on Capitol Hill. We remember when he sat
in our front office and was always happy to greet visitors with a
smile. We remember how he helped with the daily press briefings every
single morning. Also, we mostly remember his dedication to serving
others, which is why he came to Washington to intern in a congressional
office.
  We will never forget Eric for the rest of our lives, and we will
never forget the evil that took him from the world.

  The hearts of his family; his friends; my staff; my wife, Susan; and
I are still impacted by the loss of a bright young man whose life was
tragically cut short by senseless violence.
  However, Eric did not die in vain. Eric's murder was a catalyst for
criminal reform in Washington, D.C. Due to his death, President Trump
brought in the National Guard to protect other innocent people like
him, the millions of Americans who come to D.C. because of their love
of country and public service. We can say that because of Eric, many
people's lives were saved from the violence he fell victim to.
  Through this tragedy, we find comfort in knowing that Eric is now in
the hands of Jesus Christ, our loving Savior. I pray God will continue
to provide peace and strength for Eric's family and everyone who knew
him on this sad anniversary.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask the House to observe a moment of silence to
remember Eric Tarpinian-Jachym.