Kenny Marchant

Madam Chairman, I rise today to offer an amendment in support of teacher training for deaf and blind children. Madam Chair, the Department of Education has provided funding from within its special education national activities account…

I stand before you today, offering a candid reflection of the tasks before us. As someone entrusted to be a leader in this great nation, I find myself humbled by the decisions we make and the traditions of this institution. In times of…

the Wright amendment is the number one business issue in my district, District 24. American Airlines headquarters and Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport are both based in District 24. The job statistics speak for themselves: American…

Mr. Speaker, born in 1919, U.S. Navy Commander Richard L. Cevoli was a long-time resident of East Greenwich and a student at what is now the University of Rhode Island. He fought bravely in World War II, for which he was awarded the Navy…

Mr. Speaker, Major George Quamo was the youngest member of the Special Forces Unit during the Vietnam War. He was the leader of three reconnaissance teams while serving in Vietnam and was responsible for the safe return of 14 men whose…

In the town of Lincoln, California, Beverly Wilson was known not just a postal carrier but also as a dear friend and a community fixture. She lived in Lincoln for 50 years and worked for the postal service for nearly 30 of those years. She…

Katherine Dunham was born in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, in 1909, and from a very early age, she was passionate about the arts. She attended Chicago University and went on to earn a master's and doctoral degree in anthropology. In 1931, she…

H.R. 6075, offered by the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Pitts), would designate the facility of the Post Office in West Chester, Pennsylvania, as the ``Robert J. Thompson Post Office Building.'' Born on November 30, 1937, Senator…

H.R. 6078 as introduced by the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Brady) would designate the post office in Woodville, Texas, as the ``Chuck Fortenberry Post Office.' Chief Warrant Officer Fortenberry was a 19 rac{1}{2}-year Army veteran who was…

Mr. Speaker, H.R. 5736, offered by the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Miller), would designate the facility of the United States Post Office in Pensacola, Florida, as the Vincent Whibbs, Sr. Post Office Building. Mayor Emeritus Vince J…

Mr. Speaker, a 5-time Grammy winner, Tito Puente was one of the most influential Latin jazz musicians of his time. He began playing the drums professionally as early as the age of 13 and went on to study composing, orchestration, and piano…

I urge Members to support H. Res. 721, and I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Marchant) that the House suspend the rules and agree to the…

America and its allies are engaged in a war against a terrorist movement that spans all comers of the globe. It is sparked by radical ideologues that breed hatred, oppression, and violence against all of their declared enemies. Since…

today I recognize the 40th anniversary of Texas Western's 1966 NCAA Basketball Championship. The title game had a profound impact on the state of racial integration in sports and civil rights in America. On March 16, 1966, Coach Don…

last month I was fortunate as a Member of Congress to travel to Israel and witness firsthand the peace process that is currently taking place. {time} 1900 The trip was a unique opportunity to learn more about relations between the United…

Hurricane Katrina has disrupted the life of an unprecedented number of gulf coast residents. A well-known reality of the hurricane is the tens of thousands of workers who have been displaced not just from their homes but from their jobs…

I yield 4 minutes to my distinguished colleague, the gentleman from Oklahoma (Mr. Lucas).

I yield 1 additional minute to the gentleman from Oklahoma (Mr. Istook), the sponsor of House Resolution 184, to close. (Mr. ISTOOK asked and was given permission to revise and extend his remarks.)