MORNING-HOUR DEBATE

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to the order of the House of
January 6, 2026, the Chair will now recognize Members from lists
submitted by the majority and minority leaders for morning-hour debate.
  The Chair will alternate recognition between the parties, with time
equally allocated between the parties and each Member other than the
majority and minority leaders and the minority whip limited to 5
minutes, but in no event shall debate continue beyond 1:50 p.m.

                HONORING LIFE AND CAREER OF DON DETWILER

  (Mr. Joyce of Pennsylvania was recognized to address the House for 5
minutes.)
  Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, it is with a heavy heart that
I rise to honor the life and the career of Don Detwiler, who passed
away in Blair County.
  Our community mourns the loss of a business leader, husband, father,
grandfather, and great-grandfather. On a personal level, I knew Don as
a neighbor, a patient of mine, and a friend. Each life that he touched
grew stronger and brighter because of Don Detwiler.
  From a young age, Don worked in the family business, New Enterprise
Stone & Lime. He retired from the company in 2020 as president and CEO
and continued to serve as a consultant.
  Don held leadership positions in numerous professional and community
organizations. In his very distinct, quiet way, he created a
distinguished legacy.
  As we pause to remember his immeasurable impact, we also keep in mind
his wonderful wife, Judy, and his entire family.
  Please join me in honoring the life of Don Detwiler, who was truly
one of Blair County's most esteemed figures.

Honoring Williamsburg Volunteer Fire Department on 100 Years of Service

  Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the
Williamsburg Volunteer Fire Department for 100 years of service.
  Founded in 1926, the volunteer fire department has evolved into a
professionally trained emergency response team that averages more than
300 calls per year.
  In addition to its responsibilities within the borough, the fire
department also provides mutual aid to several companies throughout
Blair and Huntingdon Counties.
  The fire department proudly notes that 16 of its members are lifetime
members who have served the department for 25 years or longer.
  On behalf of everyone in the 13th Congressional District, I
congratulate Fire Chief Travis Prough and all members of the
Williamsburg Volunteer Fire Department on 100 years of distinguished
service.

       Congratulating Bermudian Springs High School Baseball Team

  Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, it is with pride that I rise
to honor the Bermudian Springs High School baseball team of Adams
County for winning the PIAA 3A State Championship in a thrilling 1-0
victory over South Park.
  This marks the second State title for the Bermudian Springs baseball
team. The first was a 2A State title.
  Bermudian Springs finished this championship season with an
outstanding 24-4 record.
  On behalf of everyone in Adams County and throughout Pennsylvania's
13th Congressional District, I congratulate the players, Head Coach
Jeff Carpenter, and members of his staff on this memorable achievement.

   Honoring Smithfield Volunteer Fire Company on 100 Years of Service

  Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the
Smithfield Volunteer Fire Company of Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania,
for 100 years of service.
  Since its incorporation in 1926, Smithfield's century of service has
been distinguished by steadfast support and a proud local tradition.
  History records the fire company's founders mortgaged their own
properties to construct the first fire hall. Despite changing times,
the community has remained the heart of this organization.
  Longtime member and fire company president, Jeffrey Shaffer, has
noted that his father was the company's second fire chief, and his
mother was a charter member of the Ladies Auxiliary.
  Congratulations to the Smithfield Volunteer Fire Company.

      Congratulating Greencastle-Antrim High School Baseball Team

  Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the
Greencastle-Antrim High School baseball team for winning the PIAA 5A
State championship.
  During a 5-hour contest, the longest championship game in PIAA
history, Greencastle-Antrim defeated DuBois 6-

5 in 14 arduous innings. Most certainly, Greencastle-Antrim's first
State baseball championship title was secured in an incredible fashion.
  Relying on superior talent, resilience, and team chemistry, they
finished the season with a 24-3 record. The team will forever be a
source of pride for the community.
  I congratulate the players, Head Coach Eric Shaner, and the members
of his staff of Greencastle-Antrim for this historic achievement.

                        RECOGNIZING McLEAN PINER

  (Mr. Murphy of North Carolina was recognized to address the House for
5 minutes.)
  Mr. MURPHY. Mr. Speaker, I take great joy today to recognize the
dedication, loyalty, and hard work of my legislative director and
healthcare adviser, McLean Piner, and to congratulate him on a well-
earned next chapter he will soon embark upon.
  I have known McLean his entire life. McLean comes from a great family
who live just around the corner from me in our neighborhood in
Greenville, North Carolina. My wife and I are great friends with his
parents, and our children played and went to school together for many
years.
  In fact, only one issue ever caused any consternation between the
Murphys and the Piners, and it was their inexplicable, and, frankly,
despicable, allegiance to Duke University sports programs. Such a fine
family, but such misguided loyalty. At least they know that the great
basketball coach, Coach K, lost his final game to UNC. Fortunately,
this one personal impediment, which I hope one day he will grow out of,
has not impacted his character nor will it impede his career.
  McLean first began working for me back in 2016 as an intern while I
served in the North Carolina House of Representatives. Not possessed
with a loud voice, nonetheless, he was still a hard worker, tenacious,
and a joy to have around.
  When I came to Congress in 2019, I was able to wrangle him away from
a job downtown to come work for my office. Since then, he has put his
head down and continued to earn a place of very high respect in
Washington.
  Over nearly 8 years, McLean distinguished himself, working his way up
from legislative correspondent all the way to legislative director, a
role he has now held for 3 years.
  He quickly established himself as a force to be reckoned with when it
came to healthcare issues. As a physician, my chief focus in Congress
has been one of making healthcare accessible, affordable, and of the
highest quality. I have fought for patients and those who deliver their
care.
  We have endured close to 7 years of late-night votes, painful policy
briefings, unconscionably long markups, and spirited hearings in the
Ways and Means Committee. Yet, through countless meetings, briefs, and
events, McLean has been there every step of the way with me. We have
learned from each other, and his counsel is one I have learned to
appreciate and trust.
  At the beginning of this session, he came to me and told me he was
being recruited by the administration for a job there. I told him no,
he wasn't ready, and he had more to learn. Now he is ready. As all good
mentors should do, when it is time, they should let their proteges fly
away.
  McLean will soon depart Team Murphy for the next chapter of his
career, an enormous and deserving leap forward over at the Department
of Health and Human Services as Deputy Assistant Secretary.
  With gratitude and a heart full of pride, I honor and congratulate
McLean on this remarkable run we have had and his very, very bright
future.
  It is not often a Member possesses a staff member that has shown such
loyalty, thoughtfulness, and dedication as McLean Piner. Washington can
be a very difficult environment to operate in, especially those new to
politics.
  McLean has developed a keen sense of what is necessary to deliver
meaningful change to improve American healthcare. His intellect,
ability to connect with others, and communication have made him an
indispensable asset to anyone who wants to get down to business and
make an impact.
  While I wish I could keep McLean in my office as long as I have the
privilege to serve in this body, it is time now for him to move on. I
have no doubt that he will be successful in his new perch, continuing
to serve the American public.
  This is not a good-bye, but it is a celebration. It is a heartfelt
congratulations that I salute a special individual who deserves great
recognition and will continue to impress beyond my imagination.
  I give my congratulations to McLean. I wish him well in his next
chapter and next journey. I thank him for his service in my office on
behalf of the constituents of eastern North Carolina.