The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman rise . As the member designated by ms. Chu of california, pursuant to House Resolution 965, i inform the house that ms. Chu will vote yes on House Resolution 1161. The speaker pro tempore on this vote, the ayes are 225. The nays are 188. The resolution is adopted. Without objection, the motion to reconsider is laid on the table. The chair will receive a message. The messenger madam speaker, messages from the senate. The secretary madam speaker. The speaker pro tempore madam secretary. The secretary i have been directed by the senate to inform the house that the senate has agreed to h. R. 3337, an act to continue appropriations for fiscal year 2021, and for other urposes. The speaker pro tempore the hair will receive a message. The messenger a message from the president of the United States. The secretary madam speaker. The speaker pro tempore madam secretary. The secretary i am directed by the president of the United States of america to deliver to the house of representatives a essage in writing. The speaker pro tempore the chair lays before the house a communication. The clerk the honorable the speaker, house of representatives, madam. Pursuant to section 1b2 of House Resolution 965, the following consultation following consultation, i write to provide you further notifyation that the Public Health emergency due to the Novel Coronavirus sarscor2 remains in effect. Sincerely, paul d. Irving, sergeant at arms. The speaker pro tempore the chair announces the speakers further extension pursuant to House Resolution 965, effective october 3, 2020, the covered period designated on may 20, 020. The chair announces the speakers appointment pursuant to u. S. C. 1011c and thed orer of the house of january 3, 2019, the following individuals on the part of the house to the National Advisory committee on institutional quality and integrity for a term of six years. The clerk upon the recommendation of the minority leader, dr. Arthur e. Kaiser of fort lauderdale, florida, ms. Jennifer blum of washington, d. C. , upon recommendation of the majority leader, ms. Kathleen sullivan alioto of new york, new york, mr. Robert shireman of berkley, california, and dr. Rosalind clark artes of columbia, south carolina. The speaker pro tempore the chair will now entertain requests for oneminute speeches. For what purpose does the gentleman from pennsylvania seek recognition . Madam speaker, request unanimous consent to address the house for one minute and revise and extend my remarks. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. Thank you, madam speaker. Madam speaker, i rise today to thank and celebrate someone who has been a dedicated member of my team for many years now, field representative and office manager, recently surpassed a 20year milestone representing our district. Barb has selflessly served the district since september of 2000, initially with my predecessor, congressman john peterson. Mr. Thompson we are truly blessed to welcome her to the thompson team. Barb is an active member of the community and never stops working hard for her constituents, helping them get muchneeded assistance on issues relating to v. A. , health care and so much more. Shes the kind of person willing to accept up step up, take charge and get the job dope. In the little spare time she has shes an avid golfer and wonderful singer. I cant thank barb enough for her dedication an sense of humor over the years. Thank you, madam speaker, i yield back the balance of my time. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from new jersey seek recognition . Madam speaker, i ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute and revise and extend my remarks. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. Thank you, madam speaker. I would like to recognize a well known and beloved family in south jersey, the bottos. R. Van drew the botto vamly embodies the american dream. They followed their meat market with an italian restaurant, a supermarket, catering and a banquet hall. Sausage,est that their meatballs and meats are absolutely delicious. I had the pleasure of touring some of their facilities last month with domonique and enrique. Your family is a testament that hard work and passion will get you far in life. In the minds of everyone who has had the pleasure of enjoying a meal or spending time with you, this is the true american dream, a family who worked hard, who reached for the brass ring, who did more and never gave up. God bless you and your family, for your commitment to the community. I look forward to plenty of full stomachs in the future. Thank you, madam speaker. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from california seek recognition . Madam speaker, i seek unanimous consent to address the house for one minute and revise and extend my remarks. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. Mr. Lamalfa thank you, madam speaker. The China Task Force uncovered reprehensible behavior from the Chinese Communist party. This body took a stand against the gross treatment of the uighurs and stood with hong kong, however the covid19 pandemic spotlighted the growing threat the Chinese Communist party poses. From the beginning the c. C. P. Covered up vital medical information allowing what could have been a local outbreak in wuhan to turn into a global outbreak that december mayed our economy, killed almost a Million People worldwide. I commend the China Task Force for their recommendations to help the u. S. Stand strong in the face of the growing threat in china. Yield back. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from the gentlewoman from exas seek recognition . Ms. Jackson lee address the house for one minute and revise and extend. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentlewoman is recognized for one minute. Ms. Jackson lee i thank the speaker for vutch more yielding. I rise because in the last day, i feel compelled to speak about healing the nation. Through my years of service i have been able to serve on a number of committees an alliances in my Congressional District, in my city, in my state that brought people together. I was chairperson of the interfaith ministries. I participated in a campaign of no more hate. Ive interacted with muslims and jewish communities alike. Where the nation is now is not where her values are. E nation is not taking the attention that is being given by the world because of the rise of white supremacy, Boogaloo Boys and proud boys the nation needs a healer and unifier. We as the American People are much better when we disagree and acknowledge our disagreement but are unified around the values of equality and justice in this nation. Those of us who want to improve policecommunity relationships are not antipolice and should not be seen as that. Black lives matter is not a terrorist group. In fact, the terrorist groups have been designated as white supremacists. Let us unify and come together around the truth. Im ready to do so to heal the nation. Yield back. The speaker pro tempore under the speakers announced policy policy of january 3, 2019, the gentleman from arkansas, mr. Hill is recognized for 60 minutes as the designee of the minority leader. Mr. Hill i thank the speaker. Madam speaker, i rise today to recognize mr. Daryl wood and his pay pais trotic contributions to the city of benton, arkansas. Earlier this summer, benton mayor tom farmer noticed a street adorned with american flags. Over the coming weeks, the mayor noticed more and more flags appearing around the city until nearly every street in benton was decorated. After asking citizens, mayor farmer determined that mr. Wood was responsible for this patriotic display. To show their appreciation, mayor farmer and the city council formally honor Police Department wood for his cricks to the community with a commemorative plaque. The beautiful sight of these flags has inspired others in the community to add more of their own. Mr. Woods actions have served as a bright light in these trying times, and we thank him for his Selfless Service to his city. Madam speaker, today i rise to recognize james skip rutherford who announced plans to retire as dean of the university of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service in little rock. Mr. Rutherford has served in this role since 2006 and plans to retire planned to retire earlier this year but stayed longer than expected to help the schools students, faculty, and Staff Weather the storm of covid19. Which shows his dedication to the lives of those with whom he works. Skip had a passion for Public Service at a young age as he watched the election returns on the Courthouse Lawn in batesville, arkansas. He believed in order to make a real difference you need to roll up your sleeves and get in the arena. He was instrumental in the building of the clinton president ial library, the development of the river market district and coordinating the 40th Anniversary Commemoration of the 1957 integration of little rock central high school. Which in turn led to the school being named a National Historic site. Martha and i would like to wish skip a fulfilling and active retirement. Madam speaker, i rise today to recognize grady spann, director of Arkansas State parks, who was recently named president of the National Association of state park directors. Mr. Spann is a 27year employee of Arkansas State park, having previously served as superintendent of the ozark center and the archaeological state park. In 2012 he was named supervisor of region 5, a newly created region of state park. Mr. Spanns passion and dedication earned him not only the position of director of Arkansas State parks in 2016, but now as president of the National Association of state park directors. The association aims to promote and promote advance state park systems throughout the United States. Gradys commitment to the preservation of the natural state and beyond is evident in his leadership. I congratulate grady span and wish him well in this new leadership assignment. Madam speaker, i rise to recognize the v. F. W. Department of Arkansas Post 4453 in moralton, arkansas, on the occasion of their 75th year of service. Post 4453, also known as the Martin Bradley post, has been given their Diamond Jubilee award for their exceptionally long and dedicated service to veterans in the moralton area. Our veterans of foreign wars post in arkansas do so much to support our heroes once they return home from service, by providing access to resources and a sense of community. The v. F. W. Post also honor veterans once they pass, keeping their memories alive in the hearts of central arkansans. Every year for the fourth of july, the v. F. W. Post 4453 lines up american flags for the moralton walk of flags. Each of these flags is a visual reminder of the brave men and women from Conway County who defended our freedom at home and abroad. Thank you to our Central Arkansas veterans who have laid down their lives on the line for country and congratulations to the Martin Bradley post of the American Veterans of foreign wars for their 75 years of service. May they serve many more in the years ahead. Madam speaker, i rise today to honor the life of a great arkansas Public Servant, mr. Dale english. He was 80 years old. Before passing, daily served the city dale served the city for 33 years as a city councilman and the Fire Department for 20 years, retiring as captain. Throughout his years of Public Service, mr. English developed a reputation as a thoughtful, intelligent leader who earned the respect of his peers. As a constant presence on the Searcy City Council for the past 33 years, mr. Englishs knowledge and experience were only matched by his love and commitment to youth sports. His memory will serve the community as a model of an effective, dedicated Public Servant for years to come. I join the citizens of searcy and all arkansans in honor the remarkable life honoring the remarkable life ofdale english. Hell be missed. Of dale english. Hell be missed. May he rest in peace. Madam speaker, today i rise to recognize the accomplishments and service of Ryan Christenson of bald knob, arkansas. Ryan is a member of troop 157 of the boy scouts of america. His goal was always to become an eagle scout, which he accomplished on april 25, 2019. After earning 51 scouting badges. 30 more than the number required. For his eagle scout project, ryan built a mobile drop box for the proper retirement of american flags. Hes additionally working to place purple heart parking signs at businesses in his area. The arkansas veterans of foreign wars, named wars named ryan the 2020 eagle scout of the year. He was additionally honored with a challenge coin from the white county sheriffs office. And county judge mike lincoln named august 7 Ryan Christenson appreciation day, coinciding with purple heart day. Now a freshman at Arkansas State university, mr. Crist jansen has worked tirelessly christenson has worked tirelessly in the service of others and im proud to honor his hard work and perseverance today. Madam speaker, today i rise to recognize barry mchouston. Barry is stepping down from his responsibilities after 15 years of service to the Winthrop Rockefeller institute, as an original board member and advocate for this important nonprofit organization. Mr. Mcewen first served as the c. F. O. Of wind rock farms, after Winthrop Rockefeller passed away in 1973. And his involvement only grew from there. He was heavenly heavily involved in the Conway CountyEconomic Development corporation and served as its president. Barry has always put his community, the town of moralton, on the map by involving the town in the uncommon communities program, which promotes local community and Economic Development. Liz anne rockefeller, Institute Board member, said, barry saw the big picture. Focused on the future. And kept others on track. Mr. Mcewens service to the nonprofit and community are greatly appreciated. Congratulations on his successful tenure at the Winthrop Rockefeller institute and we wish barry mcewen his success in years to come. Madam speaker, today i recognize the career and contributions of mary newsom, at the university of Arkansas Community college at moralton. And to Conway County, arkansas. Mary is the longest serving employee of the college, beginning in 1981 as extra help. Now currently serving as the assistant to the chanceler chancellor. Yet after 39 years, her dedication to others goes far beyond the campus in moralton. Her list of Community Involvement is long. Including her service as a board member of the moralton area chamber of commerce. C. H. I. St. Vincent moraltonton, Conway CountySenior Adult Center and the Conway County school counts. She always serves additionally as secretary of the Conway County branch of the naacp and as a sunday School Teacher at her church. Mary always makes you feel so welcome. Shes a neighbor that everybody wants and a citizen that every community needs. Shes dedicated her life to the betterment of others and i thank her for her years of service to u. A. Community colonel moralton and Central Arkansas college moralton and Central Arkansas. Madam speaker, today i rise to recognize deon jackson, the executive director of our kids read, for striving to improve the literacy of arkansas children. Ms. Jackson recognized the importance of literacy very young. After realizing that a Family Member could not read or write when she signed a document with an x rather than sign their name. This experience inspires her work daily at our kids read. She grew up in the Western Hills neighborhood of little rock and attended Hendricks College in conway. After earning her degree, she became a Science Teacher at her alma mater, horaceman high school. She earned her masters from the univers