On the recordSeptember 29, 2020
Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, tonight we are going to spend the next hour paying tribute to a special man who has served here in this Congress since 1997, our dear friend, Congressman John Shimkus. John came to Congress back at a time when you saw a lot more collegiality. In fact, Madam Speaker, tonight we have Republicans and Democrats on this floor who are going to be talking about John Shimkus, the man; John Shimkus, our friend; John Shimkus, the legislator, somebody who, when he retires, will have a proud record of achievement showing how he made his mark on this great Nation. We are joined in this House Chamber tonight by John's lovely wife, Karen, who is here tonight. His son, Josh, is not far from the Chamber. We have many friends, and I know we have a limited amount of time. First, Madam Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from Alaska (Mr. Young), the dean of the House.
