Floor Statements

Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Dr. Michael Kosztarab of Blacksburg, Virginia, who passed away on September 6, 2022. Dr. Kosztarab was a longtime entomology professor at Virginia Tech who led an exciting and heroic life in his journey from his native eastern Europe to Southwest Virginia.

Dr. Kosztarab was born in 1927 in Bucharest, Romania, to Michael Kosztarab and Berta Albert of Transylvania Hungarian descent. He spent much of his early childhood under the care of his widowed maternal grandmother in eastern Transylvania before returning to his parents in Bucharest at the age of six. They later moved to Budapest, Hungary. As a teenager during World War II, he defied the Nazis by aiding Jews in the city's ghetto, and while staying in a building with 36 Jews was arrested when the Nazis raided it. He was arrested and held in custody until Soviet forces arrived in Budapest.

After the war, Dr. Kosztarab worked for a floriculturist and then the Ministry of Agriculture's Bureau of Plant Protection eradicating pests. He enrolled in university and, based on his work in the ministry, decided to pursue entomology. He became an assistant professor, but Communist rule meant his position was accompanied by indoctrination and attempts to turn him into an informant.

When the Hungarian Revolution broke out in 1956 and was brutally put down by the Soviets, Dr. Kosztarab and his wife Matilda knew they had to flee the country, but also knew they could not yet take their infant daughter Eva with them. The couple evaded border guards and crossed an icy river into Austria. Dr. Kosztarab then arranged for Eva to join them. He traveled on a train that briefly crossed into Hungary for nine days. On the ninth day, as guards were looking the other way, Eva was tossed in a bundle to Dr. Kosztarab through a window. The family made its way to the United States the following year.

After earning a PhD at the Ohio State University, Dr. Kosztarab became a professor of entomology at Virginia Tech in 1962. His career was characterized by prolific research, writing, and teaching. He discovered new insect species, authored or co-authored six books and 170 research publications, and received the W.E. Wine Award for Excellence of Teaching in 1968. Dr. Kosztarab served as a Founding Director of the Virginia Tech Museum of Natural History and as Founding President of the Virginia Natural History Society. The Commonwealth of Virginia named the Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly as the State Insect thanks to a campaign he led with the Virginia Federation of Garden Clubs.

Among the accolades Dr. Kosztarab earned over the course of his career are the Association of Systematics Collections' Annual Recognition Award in 1994, the Thomas Jefferson Medal for Outstanding Contributions to Natural Science from the Virginia Museum of Natural History Foundation in 1998, the L.O. Howard Distinguished Achievement Award of the Eastern Branch, Entomological Society of America in 2001, and fellowship in the Royal Entomological Society of London in 1989. He retired from Virginia Tech in 1992.

Dr. Kosztarab's wife Matilda passed away in 2013. He is survived by his daughter Eva Kosztarab, son-in-law Kenneth Kastner, grandsons Gregory and Matthew Kastner, granddaughter-in-law Katharine Hagen, and great granddaughters Lia and Abigail Kastner. I offer them my condolences on their loss. Dr. Kosztarab stood up to the two great totalitarian systems of the 20th century, Naziism and Communism, and in the United States led a distinguished career. It was a life that showed the promise of America and the character of Dr. Kosztarab.

Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Curtis Wayne Sutherland Jr. of Wytheville, Virginia, who passed away on October 9, 2022. As a public servant of his hometown for four decades, Wayne Sutherland successfully planned and managed significant projects to grow and improve Wytheville.

Mr. Sutherland was born on October 31, 1951, to Curtis Sutherland and Margaret Myers of Wytheville. He attended Virginia Tech and graduated in 1975 with a degree in civil engineering. After earning his degree, he taught at Wytheville Community College. As he later recounted to the Wytheville Enterprise, Mr. Sutherland had applied to a job in Virginia Beach but had not heard back; the Postal Service tardily delivered a letter inviting him to interview for the job a few months after starting at the community college. But he preferred to stay in Wytheville anyway. He took a job as Wytheville's assistant town manager in 1980. Four years later, he was elevated to town manager, a job he held until his retirement in 2020.

Under Mr. Sutherland's leadership, Wytheville enjoyed enhancements to its infrastructure as well as amenities to boost the town's quality of life and appeal to visitors. He put his training as a civil engineer to good use by overseeing water, road, and building construction and improvements. He also established parks, trails, and green spaces. One of his favorite spots was his first park project, Elizabeth Brown Memorial Park

Residents of Wytheville can appreciate Mr. Sutherland's contributions to the town when they enjoy the quality of its public services or take advantage of its scenic and recreational opportunities. He modestly attributed his success as town manager over several decades to his ability to delegate, but his contributions were enormous.

Mr. Sutherland was preceded in death by his parents and his son, Will. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Faye Foglesong Sutherland; daughter, Jamie Pauley (Robert Patton); son, Curtis Sutherland (Hillary); sister, Sandra Sowers (David); and brother-in- law, John Scott (Sue). I offer them my condolences on the loss of this public servant who offered so much to his hometown.

Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Amber Benson and Ruby Voss, eighth grade math teachers at Northside Middle School in Roanoke, Virginia, on being named National Educators of the Year by the Association for Middle Level Education.

Ms. Benson and Ms. Voss have been co-teaching math since 2017. Their approach to the subject engages and educates the students who enter their classroom and has earned the respect of parents and other educators.

According to the Association for Middle Level Education, the Educator of the Year award goes to outstanding educators who have made a significant impact in middle level education and on the lives of students aged 10 to 15 through leadership, vision, and advocacy. Ms. Benson and Ms. Voss have already been recognized by their school for this achievement and will be presented with the award at a conference in November.

I would like to thank Amber Benson and Ruby Voss for their dedication to teaching the rising generation and their care and skill in doing so. My congratulations go to them and to Northside Middle School and Roanoke County Public Schools on receiving such a high honor.

Madam Speaker, I rise today in honor of Herschel Sizemore of Roanoke County, Virginia, who passed away on September 9, 2022, at the age of 87. Mr. Sizemore was a significant figure in the field of bluegrass music.

Western Virginia is the possessor of a rich musical heritage. It is the home to legendary talents such as the Carter family and Ralph Stanley. Annual festivals and competitions offer musicians a chance to perform and thrive in their own distinct genres.

To this vibrant musical scene came Herschel Sizemore in 1969. He was already an accomplished musician by that time. He had grown up in Alabama in a home that encouraged musical interests. His mother, Rebecca, was a self-taught guitarist with a style compared to Mother Maybelle Carter, according to Mr. Sizemore's obituary in Bluegrass Today. He was drawn toward the mandolin after hearing Bill Monroe perform in the Grand Ole Opry both on the radio and in person. When his brother Ross sent home a mandolin while away from home during a military deployment, Mr. Sizemore began playing the instrument with old-time fiddler Hugh McCormick.

At 14 years old, Mr. Sizemore started playing at local events as a paid performer with Ned Campbell & the Sunnyside Playboys. He became part of a professional group three years later, variously named the Tennessee Valley Playboys, the Country Gentlemen, and the Dixie Gentlemen, that toured, performed on air, and recorded.

When Mr. Sizemore moved to Roanoke in 1969, he continued playing by touring and recording with the Shenandoah Cut-Ups. He formed a group of his own, the Country Grass, and then joined the Dixie Pals. Mr. Sizemore's own album, Bounce Away, showcased his unique style of mandolin playing. One of its songs, Rebecca, named after his mother, became a popular tune in the bluegrass community and his most recognizable.

Work kept Mr. Sizemore from regularly performing for a period. After retiring, he joined the Bluegrass Cardinals, released more albums of his own, and worked with others. As a frequent teacher and mentor of younger players, he was known in the bluegrass community for his generosity with his considerable skill.

Mr. Sizemore is survived by his wife, Joyce Sizemore; children, Charlotte (Mike) Bishop, Tamba (Ralph) Agee, and Lee (Vickie) Sizemore; grandchildren, Dusty Davis, Sara Davis (Kyle) Duncan, Jenni Bishop (Jordan) Ramey, Matt Walrond, Steven Walrond, Jacob Agee, Cheyenna Agee, Drew (Savannah) Sizemore, Michael (Bri) Sizemore, and Garrett Carter; ten great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. I offer them my condolences on their loss. He leaves behind a unique legacy that burnishes Virginia's reputation as a home for great music.

Mr. Speaker, I rise to oppose the previous question so that we can immediately consider my bill, H.R. 6184, the Halt All Lethal Trafficking of Fentanyl Act.

Every Member of this body knows someone who has been affected by the drug overdose epidemic plaguing our country.

Recent provisional data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicates that during 2021 there were more than 107,000 overdose deaths that occurred in the United States, an increase of nearly 15 percent from the previous year.

These record numbers are due in large part to the increasing presence of fentanyl and fentanyl analogues, which are approximately 100 times more potent than morphine and 50 times more potent than heroin.

Because fentanyl has a proven medical use, it is considered a schedule II narcotic. But illicit derivatives of fentanyl, also called fentanyl analogues or fentanyl-related substances, do not often demonstrate a medical value. Right now they are considered schedule I substances, but only because of a temporary scheduling order which expires on December 31.

My bill aims to curb overdose deaths by permanently scheduling fentanyl analogues as schedule I substances. This will strengthen law enforcement's ability to prosecute fentanyl traffickers and act as a deterrent.

The HALT Fentanyl Act also promotes research by removing barriers to that research. In the Energy and Commerce Committee, we heard there are as many as 4,800 analogues. Our experts at the NIH, the FDA, and other agencies have studied roughly 30 of these 4,800 analogues.

By encouraging research of schedule I substances like fentanyl analogues, we can better understand how these substances work and how we can prevent potentially harmful impacts in the future.

The problem is that if this law expires and doesn't become permanent, those 4,800 analogues are arguably legal--I would submit they are legal--and we have to pass a law on each one of them. The HALT Fentanyl Act makes it so we don't have to do that.

Should we discover that one of those 4,800 or maybe two have a legitimate medical purpose, then we can come back in and consider that, but it is a whole lot easier to figure out what we have already done research on when we have done research on 30 of 4,800 analogues than it is to say, wait a minute, we are going to make all of these legal, and then figure out which ones of them are the most dangerous to the American public. I would submit they are all dangerous and that Congress must pass the HALT Fentanyl Act now.

Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Katherin Elam of Salem, Virginia, who over the years has been a consistent positive influence in Salem and the Roanoke region, on her upcoming retirement from the presidency of Junior Achievement of Southwest Virginia. During a 24-year career at the organization, Ms. Elam has been a tremendous positive presence for young people in the Roanoke Valley.

Junior Achievement seeks to prepare students for their futures by offering lessons in financial literacy, work and career readiness, and entrepreneurship. Since 1998, Ms. Elam led this volunteer organization's efforts in the Roanoke Valley. In cooperation with local teachers, Junior Achievement reaches into classrooms to offer guidance and support as students set goals and plan to attain them. Ms. Elam has grown and maintained a volunteer corps and networks that connect students to the knowledge and skills they need to thrive.

Over Ms. Elam's time as president of Junior Achievement of Southwest Virginia, it worked with 220,000 local students. That number is incredible, but for the students who have made progress toward their dreams over the course of her long and fruitful career, Ms. Elam's true impact is beyond measure. I wish her all the best as she concludes her service at Junior Achievement of Southwest Virginia and pursues her own goals in the future.

Madam Speaker, I rise today in honor of Buddy Arrington, a native of Martinsville, Virginia, who died on August 2, 2022. He was a popular racecar driver who throughout his career did things his way.

Mr. Arrington was born on July 26, 1938, in Franklin County, Virginia, to Love Glenwood Arrington and Louise Walker Arrington. He began his NASCAR career as an independent driver and owner in 1964. A mechanic at a Chrysler dealership at the time, he continued to drive Chryslers and Dodges even when they were less associated with racing. He bought used equipment from Richard Petty, supported his racing with other jobs, and had a volunteer crew to keep his number 67 on the track.

In 560 Cup Series races, Mr. Arrington finished in the top five 15 times and in the top ten 103 times. His best finishes were third at Nashville Speedway on July 31, 1965, and at Talladega Superspeedway on May 6, 1979. At the latter race, driving a Chrysler bought from Richard Petty, he led until the pit crew left a gas can attached, requiring him to stop again and costing him first place.

Mr. Arrington retired from racing in 1988. Although his 560 Cup races without a win are the second most by a driver, he later said, according to the Martinsville Bulletin: ``If I was 24 years old, and I started racing today, and I knew what I'd just done, I would do the same thing I just did, even if I knew I wasn't going to win a race. I'd keep on going and keep on trying, and we made a bunch of fans over the years.''

Among Mr. Arrington's survivors are his wife, Patsy Ann Chitwood Arrington; son, Joey Rogers Arrington; stepson, Todd Arrington; brother, Jimmy Arrington (Marie); nephew, Ronnie Arrington; niece, Angela Arrington; step-grandson, Danny Goad; and step-granddaughter, Amber Arrington. I offer my condolences on the loss of this proud independent racer.

Madam Speaker, I rise today in honor of former Delegate Joe Johnson of Abingdon, Virginia, who passed away at the age of 90 on August 4, 2022. My friend and former colleague was a true gentleman with a distinguished record of longtime service to Southwest Virginia.

Joseph Pickett Johnson, Jr., was born in Hayter's Gap, Virginia, on December 12, 1931, to Joseph Pickett Johnson, Sr., and Gray Henderson Johnson. He served in the United States Air Force from 1951 to 1955, during which he spent a period in the Marshall

Islands while nuclear tests took place. After his service, Joe returned to Virginia to earn a bachelor's degree at Emory & Henry College, my alma mater as well, and a law degree at the University of Richmond.

In 1960, Joe started practicing law in Abingdon. Five years later, he was elected to the Virginia House of Delegates. Joe served on the House Police and Militia Committee and was a ranking member of the Roads Committee and the Insurance and Banking Committee. Traveling between Abingdon and Richmond was more time-consuming then than now, so in 1969 Joe chose not to run again in order to help his wife Ann raise their three children Mary Jo, Joe III, and Sage. From 1971 to 1989, he served as a substitute judge for the 28th General District Court.

Twenty years after leaving the House of Delegates, he was elected to it again and retained his seat until retiring in 2014. He served on the Finance, Courts of Justice, Commerce and Labor, and Rules Committees. As a delegate from 1994 to 2011, I saw firsthand how effective Joe could be. In his unfailingly friendly manner, he championed the needs of Southwest Virginia. He worked to set up and served as a member of the Virginia Tobacco Commission, was a major contributor to establishing the community college system, and helped establish the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center in Abingdon. Although a Democrat, he was well-liked by colleagues on both sides of the aisle, including me. After his passing, Republicans who served with him or succeeded him have been effusive in their tributes to this gentleman who did so much for our region.

In addition to his service as an elected official, Joe led or was involved in numerous civic and community organizations. He was a member of American Legion Post No. 12 in Abingdon and served as post commander. As a loyal alumnus of Emory & Henry, he served on its Board of Trustees for fourteen years, chairing the board for eight. At the Abingdon Baptist Church he devoutly worshipped at for more than 45 years, he taught Sunday school and served on the Council of Deacons. He was a president of the Washington County Bar Association and a member of the Virginia Bar Association. Other organizations he was a member of included the Abingdon Civitans, Abingdon Masonic Lodge No. 48, Kazim Shriners, Abingdon Chapter No. 182 Order of Eastern Star, and McCabe Lodge No. 56 Independent Order of Odd Fellows.

Mary Allison ``Ann'' Johnson, Joe's beloved wife of 64 years, passed away just weeks before her husband on July 19. He is survived by daughter Mary Jo Neal and husband Lewis of Abingdon; sons Joseph P. Johnson, III, and wife Kim of Charleston, South Carolina, and Judge Sage Brannon Johnson and wife Bethany of Abingdon; grandchildren Mary Lewis Huffman and husband Chad, Ashley Brooke Hemmer and husband Peter, Mary Catherine Clark and husband Justin, Joseph Zachary Johnson and wife Gracin, Finn Alexander Johnson, and William Pickett Johnson; great-grandchildren Emma Grace Clark, Isley Ann Clark, and Joseph Beckett Johnson; brother James S. Johnson and wife Diana of Abingdon; sister Louise Litwin of Abingdon; and nieces and nephews. I offer them my condolences on the loss of this kind and faithful servant of Southwest Virginia.

Mr. Speaker, I thank my friend, and leader of the committee, Frank Pallone.

H.R. 8454 is an important bill, and it is interesting to hear the conversation here on the floor. Mr. Carter was talking about the history that you couldn't get marijuana rescheduled because they didn't have enough research, and you can't get the research because it is scheduled as a schedule I drug, so we have been trapped in this vortex where we can't get the information.

I, too, am against recreational marijuana. But for medical marijuana, I think it has a great benefit. For years, we have been in this trap where you couldn't do sufficient research, therefore you couldn't reschedule it. It is crazy. We are going to fix it here today.

My belief is that medical marijuana can be beneficial when used in a proper setting. Despite the increasing use of cannabis products around the country, there have been very few legitimate peer-reviewed studies to determine the effect of cannabis on the body.

We know it does some good anecdotally for patients with juvenile seizures. What we don't know is how much THC has to be in the cannabidiol to make it effective. This is what we need research for.

This bill allows us to obtain approval to conduct cannabis research and obtain quality product, not just one strain out of Mississippi, but multiple products, quality products, monitored by the Government, to make sure it is not being misused, to be used in this research.

It encourages research by improving and streamlining the registration process for marijuana. It also ensures the availability of verified cannabis products necessary for legitimate research by allowing approved institutions of higher education, practitioners, and manufacturers to manufacture and distribute marijuana for the purpose of conducting research.

As someone who has advocated for this legislation for years, I appreciate the work that has been done to get us here today.

Whatever position you may have on marijuana use, you need to know that this bill will allow us to come together and support more scientific research so that we can make informed decisions as we move forward as legislators.

I have to tell you, being here live as a legislator is also important, because the genesis of this bill was several conversations that took place on the floor of this House when people who disagree on the underlying issue would argue about what research showed. It finally became clear to Representative Blumenauer, to Representative Harris, to myself, and to others, that we had to have more research in order to get the right answers for the American people.

Mr. Speaker, I urge everyone to support H.R. 8454.

Mr. Speaker, I yield such time as he may consume to the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Carter).

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume.

Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 623, the Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act 2.0. As many people know, I try to be fairly conservative when it comes to spending Federal dollars or authorizing Federal dollars to be spent. But, Mr. Speaker, if we are going to spend money at the Federal level on all kinds of things, near the top of that list ought to be research for cures for cancer. And even higher on that list should be research for children who

have cancer and for diseases that affect specifically the young people of this Nation.

I don't think that anyone is going to oppose this. I am sure that I will be proven wrong in a floor vote later. But for me, this one reaches the bar that we ought to have unanimous or near unanimous support on the floor, as we did in the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.

Madam Speaker, I rise today in honor of Everette B. ``Obie'' Obenshain, Jr. of Salem, Virginia, who passed away on July 14, 2022, at the age of 82. Obie served the City of Salem as sheriff for 30 years.

Obie was born to Everette B. Obenshain, Sr, and Mildred Obenshain. He served as a Patrolman for the Salem Police Department from November 3, 1966, until July 4, 1969. That year, after Salem had become an independent city, he was elected city sergeant and supervised an office of four deputies. In 1971, the Code of Virginia changed and the post became sheriff. He held that position for decades. From 1981 to 1982, he also served as President of the Virginia Sheriffs' Association. In addition to his service as the elected sheriff, Obie held an appointment on the Salem Board of Elections for nineteen years.

Obie was an active citizen beyond his roles in Salem government. He belonged to the Edgewood Lions Club since 1965, the American Legion, and the Salem Sports Foundation. As a proud Republican, he was the first member of the party to win a citywide election. While he was often encouraged to run as an independent when he was on the ballot, he always ran on the party ticket and supported others who did the same.

I was honored to call Obie a friend. I knew him before my law career began and worked with him for years, including in his capacity as sheriff. During my terms in the Virginia House of Delegates, I heard from him often as he sought to raise the pay of his deputies. The loyalty he showed them was characteristic of the man.

Obie was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel. He is survived by son Everette ``EB'' Obenshain III; daughter Susan King; grandchildren Amber Cook (Justin), Sarah Sieloff and husband, Jack, Emily Obenshain, Rachel Brodrecht and husband, Lawson, Mason King, and Gia King; and great- granddaughter, Haleigh Cook. He is also survived by adoptive grandchildren Scott McCauley, wife Amanda, and daughter, Braeleigh, Jordan McCauley and wife, Alexa, and DeAnna McCauley; and many nieces and nephews. I offer them condolences on the loss of a fine man and public servant.

Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Diane Garner Winston of Wytheville, who passed away on July 7, 2022.

Mrs. Winston was born in Norfolk, Virginia, on December 31, 1928, to George Hayden Garner and Vera Duke Garner. She earned a bachelor's degree in medical technology from the Medical College of Virginia, now Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine. She married William Overton Winston and they raised four children.

God and country were foundational in Mrs. Winston's life. She was an active member of Draper's Valley Presbyterian Church. During World War II, she volunteered in Norfolk as an airplane spotter and nurse's aide. The faith and patriotism of individuals such as Mrs. Winston have often been the stable and steady pillars holding up families and communities across our land.

Mrs. Winston was preceded in death by her husband and a son, David C. Winston. Survivors include son Stephen Winston (Sandi); daughters Mary Blount (Tyler) and Rebecca Brewbaker (Bill); twelve grandchildren; and sixteen great-grandchildren. I offer them my condolences on their loss.

Madam Speaker, I rise today to offer congratulations ahead of this year's World Cup in November. For the first time in 8 years, the U.S. men's national soccer team has qualified for the most important tournament in world soccer. As the Chairman of the Congressional Friends of Wales Caucus, I would also like to congratulate Wales on reaching the World Cup for the first time since 1958.

The historic links between the United States and Wales are very strong. The Welsh were among the early settlers to North America to pursue religious liberty and the opportunity to create a better life for themselves and their descendants. At least five signers of the Declaration of Independence had a Welsh background, including its primary author, Thomas Jefferson. By now there are endless links between the United States and Wales, from economic to academic to cultural connections.

On November 21, 2022, a new link will be created. The countries will face each other in the first match of their World Cup campaigns--and it will be the first time the United States and Wales have faced each other in a World Cup. This day will be a special day for Americans, Welsh, and Welsh-Americans all around the world to come together and celebrate what both countries have achieved.

As one of the millions of Welsh-Americans, I look forward to cheering both countries in the World Cup--albeit on November 21 I will be supporting the United States.

Madam Speaker, I rise to offer my amendment.

Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume.

I appreciate the opportunity to present this amendment. This amendment would delay the implementation of the MAT Act, section 262, until January of 2024.

Currently, the Act would eliminate the patient cap on the number of patients a single healthcare provider can provide buprenorphine to. This cap was created originally in 2000 in the Drug Addiction Treatment Act, which initially set the cap at 30 patients. Since 2000, the cap has been increased several times, and the current law is 275 patients per healthcare practitioner.

This patient cap has never been lifted before or even studied as to what the effects would be if it was lifted. This is a complex treatment area. Patients don't just need buprenorphine, or its less addictive form known by the trade name Suboxone. They need behavioral healthcare treatment. They need hands-on, detailed guidance. They need to do a long, step-down process, slowly reducing and then eliminating all of the opioids that they are using or have used.

Buprenorphine is also an opioid. It is better than heroin or fentanyl, and it can be used as a treatment very effectively. But it still can be addictive. There are reports of its sale on the street. With no cap on the number of patients, I fear we could see abuse.

But if we feel this should be a matter for the States to define through their medical processes, their medical boards, or their legislatures, we need to give them time to take that action. Most State legislatures are not currently in session, so the amendment gives the States time to take action if they choose to do so.

The overall bill is good, but I don't want us to be inadvertently creating more problems down the road related to buprenorphine.

Delaying the implementation of the new MAT language until 2024 will allow States to analyze what they think is a good cap for their population, if they choose to do so at all, but they need the time in order to make that decision.

Accordingly, Madam Speaker, I would ask that we vote ``yes'' on this important amendment, and I reserve the balance of my time.

Madam Speaker, I yield such time as he may consume to the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Ferguson).

Madam Speaker, may I inquire how much time is remaining?

Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.

Madam Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman from Washington (Mrs. Rodgers).

Madam Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.

Madam Speaker, on that I demand the yeas and nays.

Madam Speaker, I rise in honor of James Mabe of Abingdon, Virginia, who passed away on April 10, 2022, at the age of 66. Mr. Mabe was a well-known voice in the community as a radio host for more than 30 years.

Mr. Mabe was born on April 30, 1955, to Eugene and Easter Mabe. He was educated at Fort Chiswell High School. He always held a great love for music. As a young man, he performed with many local bands and worked in his family's truck stop until he started in radio. His first on-air appearance was with a station in Pulaski, Virginia, in 1983. He went on to be a voice in radio for more than three decades but spent most of his career as the host of the ``More Music Morning Show'' in Marion, Virginia.

His voice was in the ears of community members in their homes, on their daily commutes, and during their workdays. His candor and lively personality made it easy for him to connect with his listeners. He was known for his witty one-liners. He loved his job and the ability to reach so much of the community. In 2020, the American Advertising Federation of Southwest Virginia awarded him the Silver Medal for Lifetime Achievement.

Mr. Mabe was predeceased in death by his parents; his sister, Janie Mabe; and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, WR and Evangeline Humphreys. He is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Annette Mabe; daughters, Kaci Willis and her husband, Jon; Stacey Burton and partner, Jesse Blevins; and Jenny Mabe; grandchildren Caleb, Jaden, Noah, Laine, Avery, Archer and Gunner; brother, Gerald Mabe and wife, Kathy; as well as many other beloved friends and family, including many listeners of his show. I offer my condolences to them on the loss of this great man.