CELEBRATING ANITA TAYLOR ON HER RETIREMENT

  (Ms. CLARKE of New York asked and was given permission to address the
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. CLARKE of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise today with a sense of
overwhelming gratitude and admiration for my longtime district
director, Ms. Anita Taylor, as she celebrates her retirement.
  For more than two decades, from my days as a member of the New York
City Council to my tenure in the House of Representatives, Anita has
stood by my side, devoted to the cause of selflessly serving the people
of the Ninth District of New York, the beloved community that we call
home.
  As my district director, she has never failed to rise on behalf of
those who need her aid or just her listening ear and wise counsel.
Truly, Anita is a woman so dear to my heart, so essential to my team,
and so beloved by the good people of Brooklyn.
  While I am overjoyed to see her embrace her next chapter and all the
beauty, peace, and rejuvenation it has to offer, I cannot help but feel
a sense of melancholy on having to enter into this new chapter in my
own career without her by my side. Thankfully, I know she is only a
phone call away.
  From the bottom of my heart and on behalf of Team Clarke and the
people of New York's Ninth Congressional District, I thank Anita. I
wish her only the best because the best is all she has ever delivered,
and the best is what she deserves.
  I congratulate her.

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                       RECOGNIZING BARRETT CARTER

  (Mr. CARTER of Georgia asked and was given permission to address the

House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize my
middle son, Barrett Carter, a proud southeast Georgia native and
accomplished PGA head golf professional.
  Barrett graduated from the University of Georgia before settling in
the New Orleans area in 2009 where he has built an impressive career as
a PGA class A professional. He has served at some of the region's
premier facilities, including TPC Louisiana and Metairie Country Club,
head golf professional at Oak Knoll Country Club in Hammond, and
recently he was appointed as head golf professional at Bayou Oaks at
City Parks in New Orleans.
  Most notably, Barrett is passionate about growing the game through
instruction and creating welcoming programs for golfers of all ages and
abilities.
  Barrett and his wife, Halley, live in Metairie with three precious
daughters, Bennett, Catherine, and Clara. They are proud to call south
Louisiana home.
  Although Barrett has made Louisiana his home, the First Congressional
District of Georgia is proud to claim him as one of our own.
  Congratulations, Son. Your mother and I are very proud of you and
love you very much.

                  HONORING KHADIJAH MUHAMMAD FARRAKHAN

  (Mr. JACKSON of Illinois asked and was given permission to address
the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. JACKSON of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, we gather today with grateful
hearts to honor a remarkable woman whose life was not measured merely
by the years she lived but by the lives she lifted.
  Mrs. Khadijah Muhammad Farrakhan reminds us that history is often
shaped not only by those who stand behind the microphone, but also
those who stand faithfully beside it. She was a devoted mother who
nurtured character before success, a gracious teacher whose lessons
were written as much by example as by instruction, and a faithful
servant whose deepest desire was to honor Almighty God through a life
of discipline, dignity, and love.
  She walked beside her husband of 72 years, the Honorable Louis
Farrakhan, not simply as a spouse, but as a trusted companion,
counselor, and partner in purpose. She leaves us a testimony that
greatness is not found in prominence alone but in perseverance, not in
position but in purpose, not in acclaim but in unwavering faithfulness.
  We honor her memory by living the virtues she embodied: faith that
never faltered, love that never failed, service that never ceased, and
hope that never surrendered.
  Well-done, good and faithful servant.
  May God grant her eternal peace, comfort her and her beloved family,
and continue to let the light of her life shine through generations yet
to come.

               HONORING THE LIFE OF MICHAEL A. CARRICARTE

  (Mr. GIMENEZ asked and was given permission to address the House for
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. GIMENEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Michael
A. Carricarte, an American of Cuban descent, decorated Army combat
veteran, a proud Christopher Columbus Explorer, and one of south
Florida's most generous philanthropists.
  Arriving in Miami from Cuba in 1948, Mr. Carricarte lived the
American Dream. He proudly served as a colonel in the United States
Army and Green Beret before building one of the leading healthcare and
insurance organizations serving Latin America and the Caribbean.
  Mr. Carricarte devoted his life to his family and helping others,
supporting hospitals, schools, churches, orphanages, and organizations.
He mentored young people, assisted students in need, and opened doors
for countless others, never seeking recognition.
  Mr. Carricarte believed that every blessing carried with it a
responsibility to serve. He lived that principle every day through
humility, leadership, and faith.
  I extend my deepest condolences to his children, grandchildren, and
family. South Florida has lost a true giant, but his legacy of service,
generosity, and love for others will endure for generations.
  May God bless the memory of Mike Carricarte, and may he rest in
peace.

                      HONORING MR. ERNIE C'deBACA

  (Mr. VASQUEZ asked and was given permission to address the House for
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. VASQUEZ. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor an Albuquerque
legend, Mr. Ernie C'deBaca, and to congratulate him on his retirement.
  For 9 years, Ernie has served as president and CEO of the Albuquerque
Hispano Chamber of Commerce, one of the largest in the country.
However, his service began long before then, serving as chairman of the
board since 2006.
  From his work with the International Trade Committee, which helped
put Albuquerque's economy on the global map, to helping The Bean coffee
shop open inside the chamber's own building, Ernie is the type of
leader who gets things done. Most importantly, he does so with
kindness, energy, and integrity.
  Ernie's employees, colleagues, and mentees all say the same thing: He
is the definition of a servant leader, and the ripple effect of his
work has touched countless lives and small businesses for the better.
  I hope Ernie's next chapter brings plenty of time spent in the loving
company of his wife, Geri; and his sons and grandchildren. If he is
lucky, maybe he will have a little bit more time to watch the final
match of the World Cup.
  I thank Ernie for his tireless service to New Mexico, and I
congratulate him on a well-earned retirement.

                        HONORING MAYOR HANDSHOE

  (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, I rise today to honor the late former
Kendallville mayor and friend, SuzAnne Handshoe.
  Mayor Handshoe serves as an example for all of us to follow for her
dedication to her community and her country. Her military career is
beyond admirable, as she served 24 years as a U.S. marine and was
inducted into the Indiana Military Veterans Hall of Fame.
  After retiring from the military, her service to her community did
not stop. In 2004, Mayor Handshoe became Kendallville's first woman
mayor and worked every day to improve the town of Kendallville for its
residents.
  She had an unstoppable determination to push Kendallville forward,
and she tackled every issue with energy and enthusiasm.
  Sadly, she passed away this week after losing a battle with cancer at
the age of 66. She will truly be missed by all of us, but her legacy of
service, kindness, and dedication to others will not be forgotten.
  My thoughts and prayers go out to her family, Randy, and her
community. We will miss her dearly.
  May she rest in peace.