HONORING BRAVE FIRST RESPONDERS IN KENTUCKY

On 2026-02-03, Representative James Comer (R-KY-1) delivered a floor speech titled "HONORING BRAVE FIRST RESPONDERS IN KENTUCKY" in the House. The speech addressed immigration and also covered taxes, the environment.

HONORING BRAVE FIRST RESPONDERS IN KENTUCKY

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 24 (Tuesday, February 3, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 24 (Tuesday, February 3, 2026)] [House] [Page H1970] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING BRAVE FIRST RESPONDERS IN KENTUCKY (Mr. COMER asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) Mr. COMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor all the brave first responder men and women who braved the dangerous terrain and frigid temperatures to help provide food and shelter, as well as to restore power and water to my constituents in Monroe and Allen Counties. Last week, south central Kentucky experienced a catastrophic snow and ice storm that left many thousands without power and water, some for as long as 5 days, all while temperatures remained below freezing. I especially want to recognize the workers at Tri-County Electric Membership Cooperative who worked all day and night, often during temperatures in the single digits, to restore power which was lost from the hundreds of power lines that completely broke from the freezing rain. These workers, along with our water utilities, law enforcement, and volunteer fire departments, deserve a huge thanks for stepping up and delivering in our time of need. ____________________