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TRIBUTE TO GANNON SEYER

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On 2026-04-14, Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) delivered a floor speech titled "TRIBUTE TO GANNON SEYER" in the Senate. It referenced legislation: S1738.

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Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 65 (Tuesday, April 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 65 (Tuesday, April 14, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S1738] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] TRIBUTE TO GANNON SEYER Mr. SCHMITT. Mr. President, I rise today to honor Gannon Seyer of Ashland, MO. Despite still being enrolled in high school, he has already pursued multiple opportunities to develop his leadership and civic skills, serving as FFA chapter treasurer and as president of his high school's Beta Club, and has shown an impressive dedication to helping others, receiving the President's Volunteer Service Award in 2025 for his volunteer work. Over the past 9 months, Gannon has served with the inaugural class of my youth council, a program launched to connect promising Missouri high schoolers with unique opportunities to gain hands-on experience with government, work on engaging civics projects, develop interest in State history, and meet with various leaders across Missouri. Recently, each member of the council was invited to create an essay exploring the foundations of the American Constitution in the context of a modern-day issue. While each councilor's work showed understanding of our Nation's laws, Mr. Seyer's essay demonstrated that he had put careful thought and research into this project, discussing the Great Compromise and potential avenues to ensuring all Americans are properly represented in Congress. With his passion for service and dedication to personal growth, he has a bright future ahead of him, and I am proud to call him a fellow Missourian. Gannon Seyer has been an outstanding member of my office's youth council, and I wish him all the best in his future endeavors. ____________________

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TRIBUTE TO GANNON SEYER Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 65 (Tuesday, April 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 65 (Tuesday, April 14, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S1738] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] TRIBUTE TO GANNON SEYER Mr. SCHMITT. Mr. President, I rise today to honor Gannon Seyer of Ashland, MO. Despite still being enrolled in high school, he has already pursued multiple opportunities to develop his leadership and civic skills, serving as FFA chapter treasurer and as president of his high school's Beta Club, and has shown an impressive dedication to helping others, receiving the President's Volunteer Service Award in 2025 for his volunteer work. Over the past 9 months, Gannon has served with the inaugural class of my youth council, a program launched to connect promising Missouri high schoolers with unique opportunities to gain hands-on experience with government, work on engaging civics projects, develop interest in State history, and meet with various leaders across Missouri. Recently, each member of the council was invited to create an essay exploring the foundations of the American Constitution in the context of a modern-day issue. While each councilor's work showed understanding of our Nation's laws, Mr. Seyer's essay demonstrated that he had put careful thought and research into this project, discussing the Great Compromise and potential avenues to ensuring all Americans are properly represented in Congress. With his passion for service and dedication to personal growth, he has a bright future ahead of him, and I am proud to call him a fellow Missourian. Gannon Seyer has been an outstanding member of my office's youth council, and I wish him all the best in his future endeavors. ____________________