CONGRATULATING EDDIE DEAN

  (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, it is my honor to recognize Eddie Dean on
his induction into the inaugural class of Madison County High School's
Athletic Hall of Fame.
  Eddie is a legendary football coach who led the Madison County
program from 1967 to 2005. His impressive record includes winning three
State championships.
  Through Eddie's devotion to coaching, he has built a legacy of hard
work, but what makes him so deserving of this recognition is not just
what he accomplished on the field, but the time he took to better his
players off of it. He instilled in them a sense of community,
discipline, and integrity.
  Eddie's leadership and unwavering commitment to this program are
truly deserving of this recognition, and I am honored to name him this
week's Constituent of the Week. I congratulate him and thank him for
all he does for these young athletes.

      CELEBRATING 200 YEARS OF FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF MACON

  (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 the
200th anniversary of the First Presbyterian Church of Macon, Georgia.
  Organized on June 18, 1826, by the Reverend Benjamin Gildersleeve and
Reverend Joseph C. Stiles, the church began with just 25 founding
members. Since 1858, its historic sanctuary on Mulberry Street has
stood as a landmark of downtown Macon and a fixture on the National
Register of Historic Places.
  For two centuries, First Presbyterian has served as the mother church
to several congregations across middle Georgia and has equipped its
members in every area of life through worship, discipline, fellowship,
and mission.
  Today, First Presbyterian continues to welcome more than 1,000
members, carrying forward a legacy that has spanned wars,
revitalization, and generations of middle Georgia families.
  I congratulate the leaders and congregation of First Presbyterian
Church on this remarkable milestone, and I thank them for 200 years of
faithful ministry to the city of Macon.

                              {time}  1750
                           DTE POWER OUTAGES

  (Ms. TLAIB asked and was given permission to address the House for 1
minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. TLAIB. Mr. Speaker, shame on DTE. Shame on DTE for throwing swag
bags to my residents after they went through 4 days without power.
Shame on DTE for increasing our rates just a few months ago to $242
million and then 2 months later ask us for another $474.3 million
increase.
  Shame on you for allowing 400,000 of our families to be without
power. We have the most unreliable service in the region, yet we pay
the highest rates.
  Shame on them for throwing a $42 reimbursement for spoiled groceries
and spoiled medicine, especially when grocery and drug prices have
increased. We can't even rely on DTE to get us through the summer
storms. This was a 20-minute storm.
  Shame on DTE for profiting off our pain.
  To my residents, I say: It doesn't have to be like this.
  The Michigan Public Service Commission needs to stop approving DTE
rate increases and instead hold DTE accountable.
  I introduced the Make DTE Pay Act just for that.
  Make them pay for polluting our water and our air while hiking up our
customer rates.

             HONORING THE LEGACY AND LIFE OF LAUREN SHIELDS

  (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 the extraordinary
legacy and life of Lauren Shields, who recently passed away at just 26
years old.
  Lauren was the definition of a fighter. After receiving a lifesaving
heart transplant as a child and a kidney transplant from her mother in
2020, she chose to dedicate her life to serving others.
  A proud graduate of Albertus Magnus High School and Dominican
University, Lauren became a tireless advocate for organ donation,
helping pass Lauren's Law, which expanded New York's organ donor
registry, before serving as a community and government affairs liaison
at LiveOnNY.
  I had the privilege of knowing Lauren. I was proud to call her a
friend. Even in passing, Lauren gave hope to others as a tissue donor.
Today, thousands of Americans are waiting for a lifesaving organ
transplant. Lauren's legacy reminds us that one decision can save lives
and give families more time.
  I urge all of my colleagues and all Americans to consider registering
as organ donors.
  My deepest condolences go out to Lauren's parents, Jeanne and David;
her brother, Brandon; and all of her loved ones. As Ralph Waldo Emerson
said: It is not length of life, but depth of life.
  In her short life, Lauren made the Hudson Valley and our country a
better place. May she rest in peace.

              HONORING THE LIFE OF FEDERICO CASTELAN SAYRE

  (Mr. CORREA asked and was given permission to address the House for 1
minute.)
  Mr. CORREA. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor the life and legacy of
my very good friend, Federico Castelan Sayre, a lifelong activist and
an accomplished trial attorney whose commitment to justice and public
service is second to none.
  From an early age, Federico dedicated his life to serving our
community. He organized demonstrations against the Vietnam war and
helped establish free clinics throughout California. Despite being
arrested, beaten, and intimidated, his courage never wavered.
  As a trial attorney, Federico carried that same courage into the
courtroom, trying more than 200 cases to verdict. He also provided free
legal services to United Farm Workers of California. He fought for
victims of civil rights all over.
  As a proud Mexican American, Federico devoted himself to advancing
opportunities and improving conditions for all.
  I thank Federico, my good friend, for his good work. He is not
forgotten, and we will see him soon.

              CELEBRATING 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF WOMT RADIO

  (Mr. GROTHMAN asked and was given permission to address the House for
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. GROTHMAN. Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to congratulate WOMT Radio
in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, on an extraordinary milestone: 100 years of
serving northeastern Wisconsin.
  Since first going on the air in 1926, WOMT has become the trusted
source for local news, sports, conversation, and community programming.
At a time when much of the media has become nationalized, to its
detriment, WOMT remains proudly local.
  Each week the station produces more than 40 original programs focused
on the people and issues that matter to Manitowoc. Its broadcasters
celebrate local achievements, provide a platform for community voices,
and ensure that local stories are heard.
  Since the 1960s, the Seehafer family has carried on this tradition of
local service. Today, under the leadership of President Mark Seehafer
and Vice President Terry Stevenson, WOMT remains a third-generation,
family-run company with deep roots in the community.
  WOMT's excellence in truly local focus have been recognized by the
Wisconsin Broadcasters Association which has named it the Medium Market
Station of the Year for 7 consecutive years, a well-deserved
recognition.
  For a century, WOMT has done more than broadcast. It has informed its
listeners, connected its community, and proven that local radio is not
only alive and well but is thriving in Manitowoc, Wisconsin.
  I congratulate them.

   RECOGNIZING AND HONORING MINNESOTA STATE SENATOR STEVE CWODZINSKI

  (Ms. MORRISON asked and was given permission to address the House for
1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. MORRISON. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize and honor
Minnesota State Senator Steve Cwodzinski for his lifelong dedication to
education, civic engagement, and public service.
  Senator Cwodzinski began his career in public service as a public
school teacher. For over 30 years, he inspired students to become
informed and engaged citizens.
  Senator Cwodzinski brought that same passion for public service to
the Minnesota State Senate where he was first elected in 2016. Drawing
on his background as an educator, he became a leading advocate for
students and teachers across Minnesota.
  In addition to his championing of students and educators, he is a
passionate advocate for protecting the Boundary Waters and chief author
of legislation for permanent protection of Minnesota's crown jewel.
  Beyond his professional accomplishments, Senator Cwodzinski is a
devoted husband to his wife, Patti; a proud father of two children; and
grandfather of two grandchildren. His love of family, community, and
country has shaped every aspect of his life and service.
  On behalf of the people of Minnesota, I extend my sincere gratitude
for his years of dedicated service and wish him all the best in his
future endeavors.

                        IRAN, HORMUZ, INFLATION

  (Ms. KAPTUR asked and was given permission to address the House for 1
minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, today marks the 137th day of President
Trump's undeclared war of choice on Iran. He originally said it would
last no more than 4 days. It is now day 137, and we are headed toward
month 6, one-half of a year, costing taxpayers $1 billion a day.
  The cost of this war is being borne by hardworking families all
across our country, already costing them over $100 billion or more
added to the U.S. debt.
  The war is spreading. The President has blockaded the Strait of
Hormuz through which 20 percent of the world's trade flows. He has
turned the U.S. Navy into a traffic cop for the strait as his blockade
resumed, and the Navy is charged with charging vessels 20 percent, a 20
percent tariff for passing through, which means prices are going up.
Gas prices had begun to subside a little bit, but they just went back
up. I just paid $4.35 a gallon. Diesel is much higher.
  One farmer I spoke to last week told me that his fertilizer prices
shot up from $90 to $500. This yin-yang is destabilizing.
  How sad it is that the President says he doesn't think about
Americans' finances when he makes his decisions.
  Mr. Speaker, our people simply cannot afford the latest war in the
Middle East. They are telling us that enough is enough. One-half
trillion dollars more for war? No.