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RECOGNIZING HENRY "JACK" ROEMER

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On 2024-12-17, Representative Virginia Foxx (R-NC-5) delivered a floor speech titled "RECOGNIZING HENRY "JACK" ROEMER" in the House. The speech addressed veterans affairs.

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RECOGNIZING HENRY "JACK" ROEMER

Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 187 (Tuesday, December 17, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 187 (Tuesday, December 17, 2024)] [House] [Pages H7244-H7245] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOGNIZING HENRY ``JACK'' ROEMER The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from North Carolina (Ms. Foxx) for 5 minutes. Ms. FOXX. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize Jack Roemer of Winston- Salem, North Carolina, who will celebrate his 100th birthday on December 20. There are so many positive things to say about Jack. He is one of the most kindhearted, salt-of-the-earth, intelligent, and witty people I have ever met. He had a long and successful career at R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, where he served as general counsel, vice president, and a member of the board of directors. He is also a World War II Navy veteran and served as an officer on an LST, or a landing ship, tank. [[Page H7245]] The world would be a much better place if there were more Jack Roemers in it. May Jack treasure this monumental milestone as he celebrates with family and friends. Happy 100th birthday to Jack, and may God continue to bless him and give him many more years on Earth. Admiration for Representative Jennifer Wexton Ms. FOXX. Madam Speaker, I want to say how much I admire Jennifer Wexton and the role model she has been as she has struggled with her disease. We saw her here on the floor a few minutes ago, and I commend her for her willingness to speak openly about the challenges that she is facing and to show the world that one can deal with such a debilitating disease and continue to work for her constituents. I commend her for what she has done. ____________________

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RECOGNIZING HENRY "JACK" ROEMER Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 187 (Tuesday, December 17, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 187 (Tuesday, December 17, 2024)] [House] [Pages H7244-H7245] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOGNIZING HENRY ``JACK'' ROEMER The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from North Carolina (Ms. Foxx) for 5 minutes. Ms. FOXX. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize Jack Roemer of Winston- Salem, North Carolina, who will celebrate his 100th birthday on December 20. There are so many positive things to say about Jack. He is one of the most kindhearted, salt-of-the-earth, intelligent, and witty people I have ever met. He had a long and successful career at R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, where he served as general counsel, vice president, and a member of the board of directors. He is also a World War II Navy veteran and served as an officer on an LST, or a landing ship, tank. [[Page H7245]] The world would be a much better place if there were more Jack Roemers in it. May Jack treasure this monumental milestone as he celebrates with family and friends. Happy 100th birthday to Jack, and may God continue to bless him and give him many more years on Earth. Admiration for Representative Jennifer Wexton Ms. FOXX. Madam Speaker, I want to say how much I admire Jennifer Wexton and the role model she has been as she has struggled with her disease. We saw her here on the floor a few minutes ago, and I commend her for her willingness to speak openly about the challenges that she is facing and to show the world that one can deal with such a debilitating disease and continue to work for her constituents. I commend her for what she has done. ____________________