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HONORING REPRESENTATIVE EARL BLUMENAUER

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On 2024-12-10, Representative Steve Womack (R-AR-3) delivered a floor speech titled "HONORING REPRESENTATIVE EARL BLUMENAUER" in the House.

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Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 183 (Tuesday, December 10, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 183 (Tuesday, December 10, 2024)] [House] [Page H6542] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] {time} 1030 HONORING REPRESENTATIVE EARL BLUMENAUER The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Arkansas (Mr. Womack) for 5 minutes. Mr. WOMACK. Mr. Speaker, I would be remiss if I didn't acknowledge the last speaker, my friend, Earl Blumenauer. It was a source of pride for me to be here on the floor this morning and see the gentleman's last speech on the floor of the House of Representatives. Though we may disagree on policy, and we have many times, I count the gentleman as a dear friend and colleague. It has been a great honor to serve with my colleague Earl, and this place is going to miss him. The gentleman has made me a better Congressman, and he has made me a better person. I congratulate the gentleman and wish him the best. Congratulating the Greenwood Bulldogs Mr. WOMACK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Arkansas' 6A State football champions, the Greenwood Bulldogs, after a convincing 61-35 victory over Shiloh Christian Saturday at Little Rock's War Memorial Stadium. The Bulldogs went back to back in winning their 12th overall State title. I commend Head Coach Chris Young and his staff and players for another thrilling chapter in Greenwood football with this perfect and magical 13-0 season. Mr. Speaker, this title is not without tragedy. Earlier in the season, a house fire took the life of one of Greenwood's finest athletes, 18-year-old Isaiah ``Ike'' Arrington; his 46-year-old mother, Wendy Medrano; and his 5-year-old sister, Vivian. This season was dedicated to the memory of Ike and his family. The motivation to make this a season to remember helped Greenwood not only bring home the trophy but record its 70th consecutive home win in the process. I congratulate Greenwood. Their Bulldog pride is showing today, and they have made all of us Arkansas Proud. ____________________

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HONORING REPRESENTATIVE EARL BLUMENAUER Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 183 (Tuesday, December 10, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 183 (Tuesday, December 10, 2024)] [House] [Page H6542] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] {time} 1030 HONORING REPRESENTATIVE EARL BLUMENAUER The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Arkansas (Mr. Womack) for 5 minutes. Mr. WOMACK. Mr. Speaker, I would be remiss if I didn't acknowledge the last speaker, my friend, Earl Blumenauer. It was a source of pride for me to be here on the floor this morning and see the gentleman's last speech on the floor of the House of Representatives. Though we may disagree on policy, and we have many times, I count the gentleman as a dear friend and colleague. It has been a great honor to serve with my colleague Earl, and this place is going to miss him. The gentleman has made me a better Congressman, and he has made me a better person. I congratulate the gentleman and wish him the best. Congratulating the Greenwood Bulldogs Mr. WOMACK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Arkansas' 6A State football champions, the Greenwood Bulldogs, after a convincing 61-35 victory over Shiloh Christian Saturday at Little Rock's War Memorial Stadium. The Bulldogs went back to back in winning their 12th overall State title. I commend Head Coach Chris Young and his staff and players for another thrilling chapter in Greenwood football with this perfect and magical 13-0 season. Mr. Speaker, this title is not without tragedy. Earlier in the season, a house fire took the life of one of Greenwood's finest athletes, 18-year-old Isaiah ``Ike'' Arrington; his 46-year-old mother, Wendy Medrano; and his 5-year-old sister, Vivian. This season was dedicated to the memory of Ike and his family. The motivation to make this a season to remember helped Greenwood not only bring home the trophy but record its 70th consecutive home win in the process. I congratulate Greenwood. Their Bulldog pride is showing today, and they have made all of us Arkansas Proud. ____________________