Career. Ms. Mucarselpowell continuing to ignore this disparity has repercussions and many in many aspects of our economy and it leaves over 40 of families that are headed by a latina in poverty. We must find a way to close the wage for the sake of our mothers, our sisters, our doctors and our families. I yield back doctors and our families. I elled our daughters and our families. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentlewoman from North Carolina seek recognition . Ms. Foxx i ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute, mr. Speaker. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentlewoman is recognized. Ms. Foxx thank you, mr. Speaker. I rise today to recognize scott sewell for his four years of service as president of the winstonsalem police foundation. When he steps down as president in december, mr. Sewell will be able to look back on his term and be extremely proud of the successes he has had. Mr. Sewell has led the foundation in a manner that truly gives back to the community. One such example is when, under his leadership, the foundation donated to the Winstonsalem Police Department the operation sweet reads truck, which will be used to engage with local children with ice cream and promote literacy and education. Scott sewell has served his Community Well and he will continue to do so even after his term has ended. He is an exemplary member of the community and i am proud to call him a friend and to recognize his service. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from california seek recognition . Thank you, mr. Speaker. I ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute, revise and extend my remarks. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentleman is recognized. Mr. Speaker, i rise today to honor the memory of mike morada sr. A monterey native and a cornerstone of the Italian American community on the Central Coast of california. My district california in my district. Im sorry to say mike passed away earlier this week at the age of 98. He was a family man, a businessman and a civic leader. But everyone who knew him knew that music was mikes first and everlasting love. He taught himself how to play the accordion when he was 11 years old. He would then take accordion down to the bay and play for the italian fishermen coming back and unloading their catch. His musical journey even led him to hollywood, eventually, where he played with stars like roy rogers and dale evans. Mr. Panetta during his military service he entertained the troops throughout the United States. Recently, you could find mike playing italian songs with his kids and grandkids and even at the club. But also you could find him continuing his tradition of playing for fishermen in our Festa Italiana rosalina. My condolences are which is wife and their family with his wife and their family. His civicmindedness and his gift will be carried on through his family and friends, through his everlasting songs played by his son, but most importantly, through the love in our hearts or mike. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from virginia seek recognition . I ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute, to revise and extend my remarks. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentleman is recognized. Thank you, mr. Speaker. I rise today to recognize roanoke superintendent of schools, rita bishop. She has served the students of roanoke city for more than 12 years and will retire at the school years end. Her tenure is marked with significant accomplishments and i applaud the passion she exudes for the students of her district. During her time of service to the community, Graduation Rates improved from 60 in 2007 to now over 90 . Further, under her leadership, all schools have achieved full accreditation divisionwide, a feat that had never been before accomplished. Additionally, ms. Bishop was essential in launching roanokes summer enrichment program. Mr. Cline this Program Seeks to address what is known as the summer slide, by ensuring knowledge is not lost between school years. Last summer a record 3,400 students enrolled in this program. I want to thank ms. Bishop for her dedication to improving the citys Education System and wish her a happy, welldeserved retirement. Mr. Speaker, i yield back. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from new jersey seek recognition . Mr. Speaker, i ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute and to revise and extend my remarks. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentleman is recognized. I want to highlight three exceptional young ladies who reside in my district in south jersey. Theyre pageant title holders who work for the greater good of our community. Madison styles is a salem county native who uses her title to promote Mental Health awareness. Shes an avid volunteer through her community and is a fantastic advocate for the important subject of Mental Health. Mr. Van drew marissa markasey created a platform called homeless has a face that allows her to educate individuals on the harsh realities of being displaced and share the stories of those who are not so fortunate enough to have a roof over their heads. Lastly, but certainly not least, jaslynn, at the young age of 11, created a platform that collects blankets, inspirational cards for Cancer Patients of all ages. Her goal is to bring joy and smiles to patients and she visits various hospitals throughout her community to make sure to do so. I thank you all for yourselfless and benevolent work throughout your communities. Our future is in wonderful hands with you. You are our heroes and may god bless you. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from florida seek recognition . I ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentleman is recognized. Thank you, mr. Speaker. I rise today to congratulate Lakeland Lindor International Airport on receiving their Second Department of transportation grant. This time totaling 8. 5 million. Lakeland lindor has over 125,000 airport or Aircraft Operations annually and is becoming a central hub for Major Companies like amazon. The airport is also home to the noaa hurricane hunters, the Central FloridaAerospace Academy and pol kstate colleges aerospace programs. This grant provides the funding to make needed improvements to the aging runway and infrastructure that will further attract new businesses and jobs. Well done to airport director Eugene Conrad and his team for their vision and hard work. Mr. Spano you contribute significantly to district 15 and our Economic Growth and we thank you. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentlewoman from pennsylvania seek recognition . Mr. Speaker, i seek unanimous consent to address the house for one minute and to revise and extend my remarks. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentlewoman is recognized. Thank you, mr. Speaker. In our conversation about gun violence, one side sees the need for background checks. The other side prefers, quote, enforce the laws we already have. Yet we do not have universal background checks, so we cannot enforce it. Meanwhile, our children are exposed. This year there have been 45 School Shootings in 46 weeks. 370 Mass Shootings by the end of october, that is more than one a day. Somethings got to give. Senator mcconnell said he will hold a vote on our background check bill only if President Trump says he will sign it. So let me address the president directly. From the heart. Sir, i have two granddaughters. Aubrey is 8. Ella, just 1 month old. When aubrey attends terrifying active shooter drills, what would you have me tell her . How about when she notices that we have laws barring certain people from owning guns, but that much of the time we dont bother to check who is who. Ms. Dean or when she realizes that her leaders could have put basic lifesaving safeguards in place and they chose not to . What shall i say to her . What would you tell her . President trump, my granddaughters, your grandchildren need your leadership, and so does america. Thank you, mr. Speaker. I yield back the balance of my time. The speaker pro tempore i would remind the gentlewoman to please direct your comments to the chair. For what purpose does the gentleman from mississippi seek recognition . Mr. Speaker, i ask unanimous consent to address the house floor for one minute and to revise and extend my remarks. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentleman is recognized. On november 22, mr. Lewis brenner, a world war ii veteran from mississippi, will celebrate his 100th birthday. Mr. Brenner served in the United States army as a private first class with the 645 m. P. Company. After enlisting at camp shelby, mississippi, on may 8, 1941, he fought alongside allied troops in italy, which were successful in liberating italian cities such as roman naples. For his service, mr. Brenner earned decorations, including the American Defense service medal, European African Middle Eastern Campaign medal and good conduct medal. He was discharged from the army on october 16, 1945, after more than four years of Honorable Service to the United States. Mr. Speaker, i would like to thank mr. Brenner for his dedicated service to our country and to wish mr. Brenner the happiest of birthdays. Thank you, and i yield back. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentlewoman from california seek recognition . Without objection, the gentlewoman is recognized. Ms. Waters thank you very much. My friends legacy as a civil rights and labor rights leader in American History had its beginning in the black power movement. She joined the san Diego Chapter of the us organization. In 1967 organization in 1967 and served as a teacher on the weekend of africanamerican culture for children. She became involved in labor Union Organizing, having convened a major African Peoples gathering in 1970 and worked with the Cultural Organization in san diego. She was proud of her roots in the black power movement. Her early work prepared her for the work that cesar chavez recruited and trained she and her husband to do in founding and building the united Domestic Workers of america. Today over 200,000 California Home care workers and nearly two million nationally work under union contracts. Her model collective bargaining rights law is now patterned across the nation. On sunday, march 18, 2018, she was inducted into the san Diego Womens Hall of fame for her work in cofounding the united Domestic Workers of america. With her passing, the state of california and our nation suffered a tremendous loss. She will be remembered for her attitude and for exemplifying the meaning of her given name, which means magnificent and magnificent she was. I yield back the balance of my time. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentlewoman from oklahoma seek recognition . Without objection, the gentlewoman is recognized. Ms. Horn thank you, mr. Speaker. I rise today in support of the by the u. S. Ort trade representative and the Democratic Working Group to the United Statesmexciocanada agreement, usmca. Workers, families, businesses, and our nation and fair om from Free International trade. Every day, oklahomans create and export worldclass products, and two of our largest trading partners are our neighbors to and the south. In 2018 alone, oklahoma exported a total of 5. 6 billion in manufactured goods. Nearly half of those to mexico and canada. Same year, oklahoma 154 ulture totalled million. A stronger trading relationship mexico means a stronger oklahoma. T is imperative that Congress Pass a strong trade agreement to restore certainty in our trading elationship with canada and mexico. And support the millions of american jobs in the process. Common ground is not easy, it is critical, and i lawmakers ustr and work to find a bipartisan path forward for this important trade agreement. Thank you and i yield back my time. The speaker pro tempore for the purpose does gentlewoman from texas seek recognition . I ask unanimous consent to house and to revise and extend my remarks. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentlewoman is recognized for one minute. You, mr. Speaker. Today on transgender remembrance remember tracy single, who was killed in july district. Ar in my the 15th transgender woman of color murdered this year. A music lover with an eye for ashion and an ear for music, 22yearold tracy moved to houston to pursue her dream of rapper. A mrs. Fletcher she experienced hard times. But she was persistent and pbeat, always working to achieve her goal. Her life reminds us that reative and vibrant people can thrive, even in the most difficult circumstances. Us that eath reminds transgender people are under attack and must have equal under the law. Thank you, mr. Speaker, i yield back. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from illinois seek recognition . Mr. Speaker, i ask unanimous consent to address the house for and to revise and extend my remarks. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentleman is minute. Ed for one thank you. Today, i rise to honor the of my dear friend, tan away on julypassed 23. Founders of f the our Progressive Movement in chicago and we were partners in battles. He was born in mat mexico. Matamoros, in the early 1980s, tom was art of a group of young people who saw the disparities and lack of Political Representation in and saw to address these inequalities. He stepped up. Create hange and helped the independent political ward. Zation of the 22nd he was a precinct captain for many years. He organized block clubs. Was involved in schools in the local community. N election day, he was always getting people to the polling places. He attended Many Community and mentored many young people in the community. A did this all while holding fulltime job with the Chicago Transit Authority and being a local union. Toms passing has left a gap, be but for for his family, the entire community who benefited from his service and justice. T to peace. Y you rest in the speaker pro tempore are oneminutes . Rther the chair lays before the house the following personal request. The clerk leaves of absence requested for mr. Bishop of eorgia for today and tomorrow, mr. Cooper of tennessee for today and tomorrow, and mr. Lewis of georgia for today. The speaker pro tempore without are tion, the requests granted. Under the speakers announced 3, 2019, the ary entleman from colorado, mr. Lamborn, is recognized for 60 minutes as the designee of the minority leader. Mr. Lamborn thank you, mr. Speaker. I ask unanimous consent that all members may ave five legislative days in which the speaker pro tempore without objection. Mr. Lamborn excuse me . To revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous materials on the topic of my order. The speaker pro tempore without objection. Mr. Lamborn thank you. A great honort is for me to come to the house floor tonight to commemorate National Bible week. This is an opportunity to celebrate the tremendous influence of the bible on the enjoy today in america. We are truly blessed to live in a nation where we are free to and read the holy scriptures without fear of persecution. There are many places throughout world where such freedoms do not exist. Americans have the right under wonderful system of government to respect and study system ofor any other belief if she so choose they so choose or even none at all. Beauty of the american way and i believe it goes all the way back to the bible. N 1941, president Franklin Delano roosevelt declared the week of thanksgiving to be National Bible week. National Bible Association and the u. S. Conference of bishops have designated the of november 18 to bible week this year. This is the week set aside to ecognize the bible as a foundational Building Block of estern civilization, the judeochristian heritage, and the legacy that motivated and shaped the founding of the United States. We will hear from members of congress all throughout the United States, various faith traditions and denominations, speak about what the bible means to them. We are here in keeping with tradition to recognize National Bible week. Were going to start tonights discussion with the gentlelady state, a good riend and colleague and my friend, Cathy Mcmorris rodgers, nd i yield as much time as she may consume. Mrs. Rodgers i want to thank he gentleman from colorado for bringing us tonight for National Bible we