CELEBRATING GRANNY'S 80TH BIRTHDAY

On 2026-02-12, Representative Lisa C. McClain (R-MI-9) delivered a floor speech titled "CELEBRATING GRANNY'S 80TH BIRTHDAY" in the House. The speech addressed trade policy.

CELEBRATING GRANNY'S 80TH BIRTHDAY

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 30 (Thursday, February 12, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 30 (Thursday, February 12, 2026)] [House] [Page H2205] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] CELEBRATING GRANNY'S 80TH BIRTHDAY (Mrs. McCLAIN asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.) Mrs. McCLAIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today for a very important reason. Today is my mom's birthday, and I want to wish my mom a happy 80th birthday. Her name is Carolyn, but if you are in the Ninth District, you probably know her as Granny. Let me tell you a little bit about Granny. She is tougher than any whip count, and she is more disciplined than running the House floor. I will tell you that is saying something up here. Let me tell you what you really need to know about my mom. She is the life of every party at 80 years young, and she lives every day to its fullest. She taught me how to work hard, to listen more than I should speak, to never ever back down, and to believe in myself. She is the very reason that, today, I am standing where I am standing. She is the heart of our family, a role model for our grandkids, and the woman who reminds me every single day of why I came up here: to fight for the people of my district, the Ninth District. Mr. Speaker, I wish my mom a happy birthday. I love her more than words can say, and I can't wait to get home and celebrate with her. ____________________