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Jake Ellzey is an American politician and member of the Republican Party, serving as the U.S. Representative for Texas's 6th congressional district since July 2021. He succeeded Ron Wright, who passed away earlier that year. Ellzey has a background in the military and business, having served in the U.S. Navy as a pilot before entering politics. His legislative focus includes issues such as veterans' affairs and economic development in Texas.
It is a pleasure. Madam Speaker, continuing on with the folks whom we were talking about earlier: I would like to recognize and congratulate Charles ``Chuck'' Beatty. I congratulate you on having the new city hall annex in Waxahachie named…
I thank Madam Chair for the kind remarks, as well as my friend, Congressman Fallon, for those kind remarks about my predecessor. It is with a great deal of pride that I get to hear Ron Wright's name spoken on the floor in order to support…
I have no further speakers. I encourage my colleagues to support the bill, and I yield back the balance of my time.
I urge my colleagues to support this bill. Once again, as we talk about heroism, you can't summarize in 3 minutes the heroism of these men. Max Cleland lost two legs and an arm, and this is a well-deserved honor. Mr. Speaker, I urge my…
I come before the House of Representatives to discuss the newest and best version of the PACT Act before us today. Putting the needs of our veterans first is something we can all agree on. On March 3, the House passed a version of the PACT…
The United States is home to the most remarkable people in the world. We are the most caring, giving, and united country that has ever existed. But that is not the outlook we see daily in the news and on social media. Big traditional and…
Once is more than enough for us, but I am sure that it was a well-earned victory. I appreciate having my friend, Mr. Palazzo, give me this time today. Today, I come before the House of Representatives to honor and recognize those who have…
It has been over 2 months since Russia invaded Ukraine. We are witnessing a war crime forced upon the people of Ukraine. But from this tragedy we have seen great strength from the Ukrainian people, as well as a great deal of kindness and…
Today I come before the House of Representatives to honor and recognize the sacrifice of Sergeant Bishop Evans of the Texas National Guard, age 22, of Arlington, Texas. Sergeant Evans gave his life to save two others. He exemplifies the…
I come before the House of Representatives to recognize the Midlothian Innovative Learning Experience, or MILE, as the nonprofit of the year in 2021 for the city of Midlothian, Texas. This is a state-of-the-art educational facility that is…
I take this time to recognize one of my constituents, Ellis County Sheriff's Deputy Demond Davis. Deputy Davis was new to the sheriff's force when he responded to a 10-200, which is a drug-related incident. Once he arrived, he witnessed a…
I come before the House of Representatives to bring attention to National Agriculture Month. And, of course, before I begin my prepared remarks, I want to talk about what we see going on in Ukraine and Russia. Ukraine is the breadbasket of…
I would like to address the floor today and bring attention to an extraordinary young man from Mansfield, Texas, named Orion Jean. In 2020, Orion was selected as the National Kindness Speech Contest Winner. With the cash prize that Orion…
I am honored to recognize an outstanding constituent of Texas 6, Battalion Chief David Maeker, who has dutifully served the people of Waxahachie for the past 26 years. David was Battalion Chief in 2018 but was leading in and out of the…
I thank Ranking Member Bost for yielding time. Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to be addressing the House today as we are just days removed from Veterans Day, when our Nation recognizes those who honorably served to protect our precious…
First of all, I thank my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ; my family--my beautiful wife, Shelby, my incredible daughter, McCall; and my incredible son, Jack; my parents in Texas and California; and papa looking down on me from Heaven. I thank…
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