RECOGNIZING MARCUS CHRISTOPHER AS OHIO'S 13TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
                          CHAMPION OF THE WEEK

  (Mrs. SYKES asked and was given permission to address the House for 1
minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Mrs. SYKES. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize Marcus Christopher
as Ohio's 13th Congressional District's Champion of the Week after
capturing the gold medal in BMX Park at the X Games in Chiba, Japan.
  After previously recognizing Marcus for representing the United
States at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, I am proud to once again
celebrate his achievements and the pride that he brings to our
community.
  Marcus earned his second career X Games gold medal and seventh X
Games medal overall with a remarkable performance that showcased why he
is one of the world's best BMX riders.
  Marcus is a proud product of Stark County and a graduate of Lake High
School.
  After turning professional at just 13 years old, Marcus has continued
to push the limits of BMX, or bicycle motocross, on the world's biggest
stages.
  I congratulate Marcus on this incredible achievement. His talent,
determination, and dedication to his craft are exactly why Ohio's 13th
Congressional District is proudly known as the Birthplace of Champions.

                            SUMMER OF SOCCER

  (Mr. STUTZMAN asked and was given permission to address the House for
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. STUTZMAN. Mr. Speaker, the summer of soccer is alive and well in
northeast Indiana.
  Fort Wayne Football Club's new state-of-the-art stadium recently
celebrated its grand opening. Privately funded, Ruoff Mortgage Stadium
seats over 7,000 fans and has already become a hub for soccer fans
across Indiana.
  I had the pleasure of attending a game this past weekend and was
honored to present the match ball for the Fort Wayne Football Club's
USL Cup match against Detroit City. The passion of the fans and the
quality of the players were a reminder of how far soccer has come in
our community.
  With the incredibly exciting World Cup wrapping up in just a few
days, I encourage all Americans and all Hoosiers to make their way to a
match close to them and especially those in northeast Indiana to cheer
on our local club for a great family night out.
  Fort Wayne is proving that soccer's future in the United States is
bright. I look forward to attending more matches in the years to come
to watch some exciting soccer.

            CONGRATULATING TAMI HANCE-LEHR ON HER RETIREMENT

  (Ms. LEE of Nevada asked and was given permission to address the
House for 1 minute.)
  Ms. LEE of Nevada. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Tami
Hance-Lehr, a pillar in Nevada's nonprofit and education community and
a dear friend of mine, on her well-earned retirement.
  Tami has over three decades of leadership and the last 9 years as
president of Communities in Schools, an organization that is near and
dear to me. Communities in Schools of Nevada serves more than 100,000
students in 117 high-needs schools across our State, providing students
with a one-on-one relationship with a caring adult to remove barriers
and help students stay in school.
  Under Tami's leadership, Communities in Schools experienced
unprecedented growth. She expanded the reach of CIS and made a lifelong
impact on thousands of students across the State.
  Throughout her career, Tami has helped prove that when young people
have the support they need, they can achieve anything. I thank Tami for
her dedication and belief in students. As she steps into retirement, I
know that her passion for serving others will remain.

   RECOGNIZING JOHN WATHAN ON HIS INDUCTION INTO ROYALS HALL OF FAME

  (Mr. ALFORD asked and was given permission to address the House for 1
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. ALFORD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a true Kansas City
legend, John Wathan, whose lifelong dedication to the Kansas City
Royals has now earned him a well-deserved place in the Royals Hall of
Fame.
  For more than five decades in baseball, and an incredible 47 years
with one organization, John Wathan has done it all: catcher, first
baseman, outfielder, manager, coach, broadcaster,

and scout. You name it, he has done it. His impact on the game and on
Kansas City is simply unmatched.
  He was there for some of the most defining moments in Royals history,
including the club's first World Series in 1985. Long after his playing
days, he continued to shape generations of players and strengthen the
organization he proudly called home.
  They called him The Duke, but what truly set John Wathan apart was
not just his talent. It was his loyalty, his love, and his humility.
The city of Kansas City is 100 percent behind him.
  This honor is more than overdue. It is a testament to a lifelong
commitment to the game, to the city, and to our community.
  Mr. Speaker, legends aren't just defined by what they achieve but how
they are serving others. John Wathan's legacy will continue to inspire
for generations to come.
  We are so proud to congratulate The Duke and his family on this
incredible honor.

CONGRATULATING BEVERLY WHARTON, VIRGINIA'S SEVENTH DISTRICT CONSTITUENT
                              OF THE WEEK

  (Mr. VINDMAN asked and was given permission to address the House for
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. VINDMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate Ms. Beverly Wharton,
my Constituent of the Week, for her more than 43 years of service as a
registered nurse at the UVA Health Culpeper Medical Center.
  Beverly Wharton is a critical care nurse, and she has been doing that
job since 1992. She has served on the front lines caring for patients
and families during their most vulnerable moments. During the COVID-19
pandemic, she demonstrated extraordinary courage and compassion and
helped save countless lives.
  Her commitment to excellence, her steady leadership, and her
compassion for others have made a lasting impact on her colleagues,
patients, and the entire Culpeper community.
  Beverly embodies the very best of the nursing profession. I thank her
for her remarkable service and congratulate her on this milestone.

                 FIGHT AGAINST ASSAULT ON PUBLIC LANDS

  (Ms. STANSBURY asked and was given permission to address the House
for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. STANSBURY. Mr. Speaker, this week the administration has
continued its assault on our public and sacred lands, repealing
critical protections for Chaco Canyon and Bears Ears, two of our most
sacred cultural landscapes.
  For New Mexico's Tribes and pueblos, these are not relics of the
past. They are living, sacred places where history, culture, religion,
and identity endure. They hold thousands of ancestral sites that are
central to ceremonies, traditions, the stories, and the people who have
cared for these lands since time immemorial.
  These repeals disregard years of Tribal consultation and open the
door to oil, gas, and mining, threatening sacred sites that are
irreplaceable.
  Let me be clear, though. This fight is not over. We will stand with
our Tribal Nations, our communities, and everyone fighting on the front
lines. We will fight back in the courts, in Congress, and alongside our
Tribal Nations and the American people because our sacred sites are not
for sale.

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 ADJOURNMENT FROM THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2026, TO SATURDAY, JULY 18, 2026,
 AND ADJOURNMENT FROM SATURDAY, JULY 18, 2026, TO MONDAY, JULY 20, 2026

  Mr. ALFORD. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that when the House
adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 18,
2026, and further when the House adjourns on that day, it adjourn to
meet on Monday, July 20, 2026, when it shall convene at noon for
morning-hour debate and 2 p.m. for legislative business.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the
gentleman from Missouri?
  There was no objection.