Mike Bishop

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Frank Rewold and Son, as this year marks the business' 100th anniversary in my hometown of Rochester, Michigan.

In 1918, the widow of John Frances Dodge, of Dodge Motor Car Company, a co-founder of Oakland University, hired an established carpenter by the name of Frank Rewold. This marked the beginning of decades of building,

fixing, and problem solving by this incredible family. Frank Rewold passed the legacy onto his apprentice and son Roy Rewold.

Over the last 100 years, generations of Rewolds have designed and built countless structures in our community--everything from higher education buildings to manufacturing facilities. I'm proud of the heritage and reputation this company has maintained since 1918--their integrity, relationship focused, and honest outlook have resulted in historical connections that span generations.

In their 4th generation of leadership, Frank Rewold and Son has continued to be family owned and operated business. I'm grateful to have the incredible Frank Rewold and Son team investing and thriving in our community for the last 100 years.

Again--congratulations to Frank Rewold and Son on achieving this enormous milestone. I wish them continued success in the future.

Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of H.R. 6 which will make great strides toward ending the opioid crisis once and for all.

I am pleased this package includes my bill, the STOP Act, which is targeted legislation to help stop synthetic opioids like fentanyl and carfentanil from entering our country through the international mail system.

I want to make sure I thank all the parents, educators, law enforcement, emergency response personnel, healthcare professionals, victims, and those suffering from addiction who have been working with me to ensure this legislation gets signed into law. Your hard work has made a real difference.

Mr. Speaker, I also want to thank my colleagues for their support, and I urge a ``yes'' vote on the underlying bill, H.R. 6.

Mr. Speaker, on Wednesday, October 10, Taiwan will celebrate its 107th National Day--also known as Double Ten Day. I would like to take this opportunity to offer my best wishes to the people of Taiwan in advance of this occasion.

Taiwan is a friend, an ally, and an important economic and security partner of the United States. Trade ties between the U.S. and Taiwan have grown rapidly over the last 30 years and Taiwan is now our 11th largest trading partner. But U.S.-Taiwan relations are much broader than just trade. The Taiwan Relations Act (TRA) and the Six Assurances are the cornerstones of U.S.-Taiwan relations and are a key to sustaining peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region.

I am pleased that the United States and Taiwan remain close allies, and I would like to again wish the people of Taiwan a Happy Double Ten Day.