[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 108 (Wednesday, June 21, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H2996]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        RECOGNIZING ALEX MEDINA

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from 
North Carolina (Ms. Foxx) for 5 minutes.
  Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Alex Medina, a man who 
demonstrates the spirit of giving that is a model for all of us.
  Alex is a bone marrow donor, and thanks to his generosity, he was 
able to provide Egerton Burroughs, a man whom he had never met, with a 
second chance at life.
  Mr. Speaker, donations like Alex's, whether they be bone marrow, 
blood, or other precious resources, help save the lives of countless 
Americans every day.
  Mr. Medina and Mr. Burroughs were brought together by a wonderful 
program, Be The Match, which matches viable bone marrow donors to 
patients across the country.
  We are blessed in North Carolina that both Duke University Hospital 
and Wake Forest Baptist play pivotal roles in bone marrow and stem cell 
transplants. Dedicated professionals there and at other institutions 
perform lifesaving work.
  Mr. Speaker, across North Carolina and our entire Nation, the 
kindness and generosity of donors like Alex Medina should not only be 
celebrated but also encouraged.
  We can all play a positive role in the lives of others, and donating 
blood and other critical resources is one way of doing so. The simple 
actions we take can go on to make a profound impact upon people we know 
as well as those we do not know.
  Proverbs 11:25 reads: ``A generous person will prosper; whoever 
refreshes others will be refreshed.''
  Let us never forget how we can serve as forces for good and give to 
others the gifts that God has bestowed upon us.


                        Recognizing Bill Fisher

  Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Bill Fisher, a familiar 
voice to many within the High Country in North Carolina's Fifth 
District and someone I consider to be a dear friend.
  After nearly 50 years of being on the radio and keeping the High 
Country informed on all the news of the day, Bill, or Fish, as many of 
his friends and colleagues refer to him, will be hanging up his headset 
one final time and retiring.
  For years, I have been fortunate to join Bill on the radio to talk 
about issues ranging from the local to the national levels.
  Mr. Speaker, one of the most important duties that we have as 
Americans is to be an informed citizen, and I cannot overstate how much 
Bill embodies that role. No matter the topic or issue of the day, Bill 
always takes the time to inform people of the developments that matter 
most. He knows how to read the pulse of the community he proudly 
serves.

  As Bill enters this new and exciting chapter of his life alongside 
his wonderful wife, Sheryl, family members, friends, and loved ones, I 
hope he knows that he has left an indelible mark upon his community 
that will be felt for many years to come.
  Those who tune in to Bill's show on the commute to work, the grocery 
store, and everywhere in between are grateful for his work. In my eyes 
and in the eyes of many, Bill is the best that western North Carolina 
has to offer. May God continue to bless Bill and his family in his 
well-deserved retirement.

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