Announcement by the Speaker Pro Tempore

  The SPEAKER pro tempore (during the vote). There are 2 minutes
remaining.

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  So the bill was passed.
  The result of the vote was announced as above recorded.
  A motion to reconsider was laid on the table.

           RECOGNIZING HISTORIC CEREMONY AT INDEPENDENCE HALL

  (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania asked and was given permission to
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize
a historic ceremony at Independence Hall earlier this month celebrating
America's semiquincentennial.
  On July 2, a group of Representatives traveled to Philadelphia, the
birthplace of our country, to commemorate the exact date when the
Second Continental Congress voted to declare independence from Great
Britain.
  Mr. Speaker, the origins of our Republic trace back to Pennsylvania,
and Independence Hall has served as a physical representation of the
birthplace of the United States.
  Within those hallowed Halls, delegates from the original Thirteen
Colonies debated in good faith and voted for independence. This
building has long been the symbol of freedom and democracy around the
world.

  Mr. Speaker, Pennsylvania has always been my home, and the Keystone
State, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, has stood firm in its
commitment to freedom and prosperity.
  Mr. Speaker, I want to commend the 37 Members of Congress for
traveling to Philadelphia and for their efforts to preserve our legacy
for future generations, just as the Founding Fathers intended it.

           RECOGNIZING ACADEMIA DE BAILE TRADICION Y CULTURA

  (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 with great pride to
recognize a remarkable milestone for Tucson's Academia de Baile
Tradicion y Cultura as it celebrates 25 years of inspiring young
people--including my own children, nieces, and nephews--from across
Tucson and southern Arizona through dance, culture, and community.
  For a quarter of a century, Academia de Baile has provided
generations of students with exceptional dance instruction, fostered
confidence, discipline, and a deep appreciation for the rich cultural
traditions that make southern Arizona so vibrant.
  I want to congratulate the dedicated directors and instructors whose
passion and dedication have made this achievement possible, the
students whose hard work, talent, and artistry continue to impress us,
and the families whose unwavering support have helped make this academy
flourish for so many years.
  Academia de Baile is proof of how the arts bring people together,
preserve our heritage, and strengthen our communities. Their legacy is
reflected not only in the performances on stage but in the lives that
they have touched across Tucson and southern Arizona.
  Mr. Speaker, on behalf of Arizona's Seventh Congressional District, I
say ``congratulations,'' ``muchisimas felicidades'' to Academia de
Baile on their 25th anniversary and wish them many more years of
success.

               HONORING ISMAEL QUINTANA ON HIS RETIREMENT

  (Mr. LAWLER asked and was given permission to address the House for 1
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. LAWLER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor an extraordinary
veteran, public servant, and advocate, Ismael ``Izzy'' Quintana, and to
congratulate him on his well-earned retirement.
  After serving our Nation as a major in the United States Army
Reserve, Izzy never stopped answering the call to serve. As the veteran
outreach coordinator for BRIDGES PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Veteran Peer
Support Program (Vet to Vet), he has dedicated himself to helping
veterans in crisis, connecting them with critical resources and
ensuring they never face their struggles alone.
  Drawing on his military and law enforcement experience, Izzy has
trained police recruits to respond to veterans in crisis while helping
veterans find housing, navigate difficult circumstances, and access
support.
  His volunteer work with The American Legion, his church's food
pantry, and other local organizations embodies what it truly means to
put service above self.
  This year Izzy received the New York State Suicide Prevention Center
Pair-Up Award. I am proud to recognize him as one of New York's 17th
District Veterans of the Year.
  Mr. Speaker, his selfless service is an example to us all. I thank
Izzy for his extraordinary service to our veterans, community, and
country. I wish my friend the very best in his retirement.

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                        HONORING OFFICE INTERNS

  (Mr. LATIMER asked and was given permission to address the House for
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. LATIMER. Mr. Speaker, as I have recognized the excellent staff
members who were working with me in this term, may I also recognize and
thank the young people, college students, and recent college graduates
who have labored in the inglorious role of intern doing day-to-day
grunt work necessary but often boring.
  They have given months of their young lives on my behalf, and I am
grateful. They are: Isabel Tenney, Anna Barlis, Piper Genkin, Mariana
Ortega, Sebastian Rojas, Miles Genkin, Krisna Rivera, Tim Manson, and
Tommy Cole.
  Mr. Speaker, I trust this experience was a good one and that in the
years to come, they will achieve great professional and personal
success.