RECOGNIZING BENJAMIN WELSER AND HIS INSPIRING SPIRIT

On 2026-07-09, Representative Lisa C. McClain (R-MI-9) delivered a floor speech titled "RECOGNIZING BENJAMIN WELSER AND HIS INSPIRING SPIRIT" in the House.

RECOGNIZING BENJAMIN WELSER AND HIS INSPIRING SPIRIT

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 112 (Thursday, July 9, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 112 (Thursday, July 9, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E666] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOGNIZING BENJAMIN WELSER AND HIS INSPIRING SPIRIT _____ HON. LISA C. McCLAIN of michigan in the house of representatives Thursday, July 9, 2026 Mrs. McCLAIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Benjamin Welser of Marysville, Michigan, a courageous 12-year-old whose love for law enforcement and enduring spirit have touched our Community and our Nation. Benjamin has faced significant medical challenges throughout his life. Despite this, he has never wavered in his admiration for the men and women who serve and protect our communities, and he has long dreamed of one day becoming a police officer himself. What began as a simple request from Benjamin's family for cards and patches from law enforcement agencies across the country grew into an extraordinary outpouring of support. Personnel from U.S. Customs and Border Protection and members of the Michigan State Police came together to give Benjamin a full day featuring a meet-and-greet with the K-9 unit, a BearCat tactical vehicle demonstration, and a helicopter flyover. This remarkable display of compassion is a powerful reminder of the bond between our law enforcement community and the people they serve, and it shows the difference that such an act of kindness can make in someone's life. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Benjamin Welser for his courage and resilience, and in thanking the many law enforcement officers and agencies whose compassion brought so much joy to Benjamin and his family.