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TRIBUTE TO BELLA BAKER

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On 2026-04-14, Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) delivered a floor speech titled "TRIBUTE TO BELLA BAKER" in the Senate. The speech addressed the environment. It referenced legislation: S1737.

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TRIBUTE TO BELLA BAKER

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 65 (Tuesday, April 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 65 (Tuesday, April 14, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S1737] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] TRIBUTE TO BELLA BAKER Mr. SCHMITT. Mr. President, I rise today to honor Bella Baker of Atlanta, MO. Her commitment to academic and personal excellence is nothing short of remarkable, as she has balanced roles as State president of Missouri FCCLA, served as a State officer with Missouri 4- H and as an area officer of Missouri FFA, while maintaining a remarkable 3.7 GPA. Over the last 9 months, she has served as a member of the inaugural class of my youth council, a program developed to connect promising Missouri high schoolers with unique opportunities to gain hands-on experience with government, work on engaging civics projects, and meet with various local and State leaders across Missouri. Recently, each member of the council was asked to prepare an essay exploring the foundations of American law and government and detail a current issue on the national stage. While each councilor's work showed an understanding of our Constitution, Ms. Baker's essay demonstrated a clear passion and keen insight into American law as she analyzed disability programs under the lens of the Equal Protection Clause. I have no doubt that she has a bright future ahead of her and shows great promise of being among the next generation of the Show-Me State's leaders. Ms. Bella Baker has been an outstanding member of my office's youth council, and I am proud to call her a fellow Missourian. I wish her all the best in her future endeavors. ____________________

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TRIBUTE TO BELLA BAKER Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 65 (Tuesday, April 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 65 (Tuesday, April 14, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S1737] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] TRIBUTE TO BELLA BAKER Mr. SCHMITT. Mr. President, I rise today to honor Bella Baker of Atlanta, MO. Her commitment to academic and personal excellence is nothing short of remarkable, as she has balanced roles as State president of Missouri FCCLA, served as a State officer with Missouri 4- H and as an area officer of Missouri FFA, while maintaining a remarkable 3.7 GPA. Over the last 9 months, she has served as a member of the inaugural class of my youth council, a program developed to connect promising Missouri high schoolers with unique opportunities to gain hands-on experience with government, work on engaging civics projects, and meet with various local and State leaders across Missouri. Recently, each member of the council was asked to prepare an essay exploring the foundations of American law and government and detail a current issue on the national stage. While each councilor's work showed an understanding of our Constitution, Ms. Baker's essay demonstrated a clear passion and keen insight into American law as she analyzed disability programs under the lens of the Equal Protection Clause. I have no doubt that she has a bright future ahead of her and shows great promise of being among the next generation of the Show-Me State's leaders. Ms. Bella Baker has been an outstanding member of my office's youth council, and I am proud to call her a fellow Missourian. I wish her all the best in her future endeavors. ____________________