RECOGNIZING HILLARY OLSON

  (Mr. Morelle of New York was recognized to address the House for 5
minutes.)
  Mr. MORELLE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize an extraordinary
leader, a cherished friend, and someone whose impact on Rochester will
be felt for generations to come: Hillary Olson.
  Since arriving at the Rochester Museum & Science Center in 2018,
Hillary has helped strengthen one of the cornerstones of our community.
Through enormous challenges, including the pandemic, she guided the
RMSC with vision, determination, and grace, helping ensure it emerged
stronger than ever.
  Hillary cares deeply about this community, about its history, about
its future, and the people who call it home. She brings warmth,
curiosity, and an unwavering belief that institutions like the
Rochester Museum & Science Center can inspire young people, connect
communities, and open minds.
  Because of her leadership, countless families, students, and visitors
have experienced the wonder of science, culture, and discovery.
  While we are sad to see her leave Rochester, we are proud to see her
take on this next chapter, knowing she will bring with it that same
remarkable leadership wherever she goes.
  Mr. Speaker, I wish her nothing but success, happiness, and continued
impact in her new role and in the years ahead.

                       Recognizing Dr. Beth Paul

  Mr. MORELLE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Dr. Beth Paul as
she concludes her tenure of as president of Nazareth University after 6
years of remarkable leadership.
  Beth arrived at Nazareth during one of the most difficult moments in
modern higher education, taking the helm in the midst of a global
pandemic.
  Through steady leadership, vision, and determination, she helped
guide the institution through extraordinary challenges while
positioning it for a stronger future.
  Under her leadership, Nazareth embraced a historic new chapter,
transitioning from Nazareth College to Nazareth University and
celebrating its centennial year--milestones that will shape the
institution for generations to come.
  Beth has been a passionate advocate for students, a champion of
higher education, and a leader who understands that universities are
not just places of learning. They are engines of opportunity,
discovery, and service.
  On behalf of my entire community, I thank my dear friend Dr. Beth
Paul for her leadership, her service, and her unwavering commitment to
helping students realize their potential.

                      Visiting Omar Ramos-Jimenez

  Mr. MORELLE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today after visiting the Buffalo
Federal Detention Facility in Batavia, New York, where I met with my
constituent Omar Ramos-Jimenez.
  Omar has lived in Rochester for three decades. He has worked, paid
taxes, raised a family, and built a life in our community. He is not a
danger to anyone. He is not a flight risk. He is a husband, a father, a
neighbor.
  As we spoke, he kept repeating the same words: ``I just want to go
home.'' He does not want to go to Mexico. He wants to go to Rochester
because Rochester is his home. Donald Trump told the American people he
would target violent criminals, the worst of the worst. Instead, we are
seeing longtime, productive members of our community swept up in a
system built on fear. It is not about public safety. It is simply about
cruelty.
  In this moment, we must uphold American values. Dignity must be
nonnegotiable. Due process must be nonnegotiable. Basic humanity must
be nonnegotiable.
  I will continue fighting for Omar, for thousands like him, and for an
immigration system rooted in fairness, decency, and respect for every
person.

                        DANGERS OF NITROUS OXIDE

  (Mr. Mullin of California was recognized to address the House for 5
minutes.)
  Mr. MULLIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to talk about nitrous oxide--a
deadly inhalant that is being sold to consumers online and in stores
across the U.S.
  Put yourself in the shoes of a parent who just received the worst
news of their life: your child has suddenly become unable to walk. They
have blood clots around their lungs, or, tragically, they have lost
their life, and it is all because they got addicted to inhaling nitrous
oxide they bought legally off the shelf from their corner store or
online in bulk.
  While grieving the unimaginable, you are left asking: How did this
happen?
  That is what Julia Charleston was thinking when her 34-year-old son,
Robert, a military veteran, died after becoming addicted to nitrous
oxide.
  Often called laughing gas, nitrous is probably something you have
heard about at the dentist, but it is extremely dangerous to inhale
without medical supervision. Even a single use can cause debilitating
side effects, like neurological damage or even death.
  This is a growing problem. Mr. Speaker, 14 million Americans say they
have misused nitrous oxide, and fatalities from nitrous oxide misuse
have increased by 578 percent in the past decade.

  Despite these risks, nitrous oxide is being marketed as a carefree
party drug, with names like ``galaxy gas'' or ``baking bad,'' in giant,
brightly-colored canisters and flavors. This is clearly targeting both
kids and adults for recreational use.
  Meanwhile, the smaller canisters, like this one, are pervasive at
music concerts, college campuses, parks, and beaches.
  Social media videos of people using nitrous have glamorized and
fueled this deadly trend, and DUI nitrous cases are putting everyone in
harm's way.
  Right now, it is incredibly easy to buy nitrous oxide at smoke shops,
gas stations, and online. I was even able to purchase nitrous oxide
canisters and have them shipped directly to the U.S. Capitol, no
questions asked.
  Congress must act to protect people from this dangerous and deadly
inhalant. That is why I introduced the bipartisan Nitrous Oxide Safety
Act to ban the sale of nitrous oxide to consumers and close the
loophole that is being exploited.
  While there are legitimate reasons for doctors, dentists, businesses,
and industry to use this chemical, it has no business being sold in
stores or online. That is what my bill would prevent, regardless of
whether it has a warning label.
  It has been reassuring to see some States start to act, but we need
Federal legislation to address this truly interstate problem.
  No more parents should have to experience the devastation of losing a
child to nitrous oxide.

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                        RECOGNIZING STEVE KEOWN

  (Mr. Baird of Indiana was recognized to address the House for 5
minutes.)
  Mr. BAIRD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Steve Keown, a
retiring agriculture teacher and FFA adviser who dedicated 42 years to
Carroll County Junior-Senior High School.
  Mr. Keown received his bachelor's degree from Murray State University
and a master's degree from Purdue University in curriculum and
instruction.
  Mr. Keown mentored countless future educators through the MI-BAT
program. Mr. Keown also served the Indiana Association of Agricultural
Educators for numerous years.
  During Mr. Keown's tenure, the Carroll County FFA chapter earned
national recognition for over 20 consecutive years, produced over 200
recipients of State FFA degrees and nearly 60 American FFA degrees,
over 50 proficiency champions, and more than 25 national finalists and
winners.
  Mr. Keown's commitment to student leadership and hands-on learning
has shaped success for FFA chapters in Indiana. His passion for
agriculture education and mentoring others will leave a lasting impact
on our community.

                 Honoring Tippecanoe School Corporation

  Mr. BAIRD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Tippecanoe School
Corporation's Extra Mile Award winner, Deb Liggett.
  Deb Liggett is an extremely dedicated caretaker of students who
drives 170 miles every day, taking students to McCutcheon High School,
Southwestern Middle School, and Klondike Schools for over 40 years. She
has been a dependable source of kindness and joy for Hoosier students.
  Our students need role models who are examples of reliability,
compassion, and good citizenship.
  One kindhearted person can make a difference in the lives of so many
young people. Deb Liggett has been that role model in the Tippecanoe
area.
  I am proud to congratulate her on receiving this well-known and well-
earned award, and I am glad our students have Ms. Liggett on their way
to and from school.