James R. Baird

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1. “Giving our youth opportunities to learn about leadership, hands-on agricultural science, and career skills in this ever-modernizing world is an immense task. I cannot, however, think of a more worthy use of time than preparing the next generation to lead our country. ____________________”

   House of Representatives15 September 2026Source ↗

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2. “Speaker, I rise to honor two Fourth District Hoosiers named National FFA Teacher Ambassadors for the 2026-27 school year. Laura Crosby from Danville Community Schools and Cameron Frazier from South Putnam Community Schools were chosen to represent Indiana by the National FFA Organization. They will provide training, mentorship, and professional development resources to teachers nationwide while bolstering ag education across the country. Crosby has served three consecutive years and Frazier four as national teacher ambassadors. This distinctly shows the Fourth District's impact on agriculture in Indiana and the Nation. I congratulate Laura Crosby and Cameron Frazier on serving our State and our country once again.”

   House of Representatives15 September 2026Source ↗

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3. “The recognition highlights student-athletes who excel both in the rodeo arena and in their scholastic and personal achievements. Stillwell received a scholarship from Professional's Choice as part of the award. His reserve finish gives Indiana representation among the student-athletes recognized at the national level during the Cinch National High School Rodeo Finals. Stillwell has become quite an accomplished rodeo cowboy. In both 2025 and 2026, Stillwell placed in the senior ribbon roping at the National Little Britches Finals Rodeo. He also serves as an event director for the Indiana High School Rodeo Association. I congratulate Jhett and hope he keeps up the good work. Honoring Laura Crosby and Cameron Frazier Mr. BAIRD. Mr.”

   House of Representatives15 September 2026Source ↗

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4. “Under his leadership, Grace Church developed ministries for families, recovery, and local and global missions. A defining accomplishment has been The Park on 8th, a community center serving families and children throughout the DeMotte area. As Pastor Tim completes his 34 years of ministry, his legacy is not just the church he helped build but the people he loved, baptized, discipled, and equipped to follow Jesus. His ministry has shaped Grace Church into a congregation committed to connecting people to God and equipping one another for a Christlike life. Congratulating Jhett Stillwell Mr. BAIRD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a local Indiana student-athlete. Jhett Stillwell, from the town of Colfax, Indiana, was named a Reserve Champion Student-Athlete of the Year at the National High School Rodeo Finals.”

   House of Representatives15 September 2026Source ↗

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5. “Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor pastor Tim Hester of Grace Church in DeMotte, Indiana. Since launching Grace Church in 1992, he has helped lead the church from its humble beginnings into a thriving congregation committed to sharing the good news of Jesus Christ. Pastor Tim emphasized practical Biblical teaching, discipleship, and service beyond the walls of the church.”

   House of Representatives15 September 2026Source ↗

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6. “Today, Tippecanoe County is known for Purdue University and Ivy Tech Community College, two academic powerhouses in Indiana. Tippecanoe County has thriving university communities and vibrant downtowns in Lafayette and West Lafayette. As a Purdue graduate, I am especially fond of the time I spent studying there. For two centuries, generations of Hoosiers have helped build Tippecanoe County into the amazing community it is today. Mr. Speaker, I congratulate everyone in Tippecanoe County on reaching your bicentennial. ____________________”

   House of Representatives3 September 2026Source ↗

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7. “Mr. Speaker, I rise to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Tippecanoe County's founding. In 1811, the Battle of Tippecanoe was fought between American forces led by William Henry Harrison and a confederacy of Native American forces. The county was officially founded on March 1, 1826. The word ``Tippecanoe'' comes from the Miami word of ``place of the buffalo fish people.'' The rivers there teemed with bigmouth buffalo fish.”

   House of Representatives3 September 2026Source ↗

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8. “The Morgan County Boys & Girls Club has provided an indelible mark on the local community. Every day, youth are coached on positive decisionmaking, participate in sports, learn about science, technology, talk about the arts, receive tutoring, and gain valuable lessons through volunteering in the community. A healthy snack is provided daily. Youth attend the Boys & Girls Club to reach their full potential to become caring, productive, and responsible members of society. Mr. Speaker, I thank all the staff and volunteers who have made the Morgan County Boys & Girls Club successful over these past 20 years. ____________________”

   House of Representatives22 July 2026Source ↗

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9. “Mr. Speaker, I rise to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Boys & Girls Club of Morgan County, Indiana. The mission of the Boys & Girls Club is to empower all youth, and all of our youth, especially those who need us the most, to reach their full potential and to become caring, productive, and responsible citizens.”

   House of Representatives22 July 2026Source ↗

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10. “She is the granddaughter of a former Indiana State representative, Rich McClain, who I had the privilege of serving with. She is the 2026 Lilly Scholar winner, which has a full ride to Purdue University. Katie was the president of her local FFA chapter at Carroll and the district vice president last year. Jessie Frazee from Fountain Central High School was elected as the Northern Region vice president. Jessie was the local FFA president at Fountain Central High and the Fourth District president this past year. Jessie is the first Fountain FFA chapter member to become a State officer. Congratulations to these two amazing Hoosiers. I think they are in the audience. If they are, I ask that they please raise their hand or stand. I congratulate them. ____________________”

    House of Representatives15 July 2026Source ↗

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11. “Mr. Speaker, I rise to celebrate two State FFA officers from the Fourth District who were recently elected at the Indiana State convention. FFA is the largest U.S. career and technical student organization. FFA is rooted in farming and preparing youth for careers in agribusiness, science, veterinary medicine, and using hands-on learning techniques. Katie McClain from Carroll High School was elected as secretary.”

    House of Representatives15 July 2026Source ↗

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12. “Jinsie Bingham retired from broadcasting in 1994 but continues to be active in the Greencastle community to this day. She is also known as the unofficial historian for the area. Mr. Speaker, I am grateful to know Jinsie Bingham, and I thank her for her decades of service to Greencastle. ____________________”

    House of Representatives30 April 2025Source ↗

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13. “Indiana is proud to be the home for Dr. Scamahorn, and I thank him for his exceptional service to veterinarians and our communities. Recognizing Jinsie Bingham Mr. BAIRD. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Jinsie Bingham, a trailblazing broadcaster and lifelong Greencastle, Indiana, resident. She even graduated from DePauw University, located in Greencastle, in 1956. Her broadcasting career started when she joined the local radio station WJNZ, formerly known as WXTA, as the sales manager in 1969. In 1977, Jinsie Bingham became the first woman in Indiana to own and operate a commercial radio station. She ran WJNZ, which is now known as WREB and serves Greencastle to this day. In 1996, she received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Indiana Chapter of American Women in Radio and Television.”

    House of Representatives30 April 2025Source ↗

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14. “Recognizing Dr. John Scamahorn Mr. BAIRD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor fellow Boilermaker Dr. John Scamahorn. Dr. Scamahorn earned his degree in veterinary medicine from Purdue University in 1972 and has spent his career supporting veterinarians at the local, State, and national levels. Dr. Scamahorn runs the Animal Medical Clinic in Greencastle, Indiana. He also helped found the Indiana Animal Health Foundation, which helps fund scholarships and service animals. He also has contributed significant time to 4-H members. He received the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine's Distinguished Alumnus Award in 2001 and the American Veterinary Medical Association Meritorious Service Award in 2022, which recognizes a veterinarian who has brought honor and distinction to the veterinary profession.”

    House of Representatives30 April 2025Source ↗

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15. “Karen Plaut, the executive vice president for research at Purdue University who recently announced she will retire on June 30 of this year. Dr. Plaut has a truly impressive career. Dr. Plaut attended the University of Vermont, received her master's from Pennsylvania State University, and received her Ph.D. in animal science from Cornell University. She held a fellowship at the National Cancer Institute at NIH and led breast cancer research at the University of Vermont. Dr. Plaut then joined NASA and served as the lead scientist for the International Space Station Biological Research Project, working with engineers to build life science habitats for zero gravity. Dr. Plaut joined Purdue University in 2010 and became executive vice president in 2023. I wish Dr. Plaut the best of luck and congratulate her on her well- earned retirement.”

    House of Representatives30 April 2025Source ↗

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16. “At 19, Rodney became one of the first full-time male dispatchers at the Montgomery County Communications Center, and his career only flourished from there. In 1998, Rodney Jenkins was hired as a jail officer and reserve deputy with Montgomery County Sheriff's office. In 2000, he was hired as a road deputy, and 9 years later, he was promoted to sergeant. His leadership, coupled with his dedication to both administrative and field duties, showcases his true passion for law enforcement and community service. We are grateful for Sergeant Jenkins' exceptional service to our community, and I am proud to congratulate him on his well-deserved retirement. Retirement of Dr. Karen Plaut Mr. BAIRD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Dr.”

    House of Representatives30 April 2025Source ↗

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17. “These talented students from McCutcheon High School dedicated 17 to 20 hours a week designing, building, and marketing their robot. Each of the students on the Mavericks Robotics team played a vital role in their global victory, from designing aspects of the robot, computer programming, crafting the physical build of the robot, or helping raise money for the project. These brilliant students should be proud of this truly outstanding accomplishment. I congratulate the world champion McCutcheon Mavericks Robotics team. Recognizing Sergeant Rodney Jenkins Mr. BAIRD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and recognize Sergeant Rodney Jenkins, a dedicated public servant who devoted over two decades to law enforcement in Montgomery County, Indiana.”

    House of Representatives30 April 2025Source ↗

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18. “Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor McCutcheon High School's Mavericks Robotics team, which won the 2025 FIRST Robotics Competition World Championship. The Mavericks Robotics team competed against 3,700 teams from around the world just to clinch a spot in the world championship. Only 600 of those teams made the cut, and this robotics team won it all.”

    House of Representatives30 April 2025Source ↗

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19. “As we face increased competition from Communist China, we must ensure WE lead the world in research and development, including in areas like Artificial Intelligence, so that our country--not Communist China-- continues to set the rules of the road. Thank you again to Congresswoman Stevens for working with me on this commonsense, bipartisan approach that empowers American innovation. This legislation unanimously passed the U.S. House of Representatives in 2023, and I hope we see this bill across the finish line this Congress.”

    House of Representatives24 March 2025Source ↗

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20. “It equips our students--our future workforce--to tackle the challenges of our modern digital economy. Modernizing STEM education also has wide-ranging impacts on our national security. The United States' ability to create cutting-edge technologies has been vital to defeating our adversaries, especially as our adversary, Communist China, continues to make huge investments in STEM to try and out-compete the U.S. Beating China and maintaining our global competitive edge begins with strengthening STEM education in K-12 schools. That is why I am proud to co-lead this bipartisan legislation to ensure that the United States continues to dominate when it comes to STEM education.”

    House of Representatives24 March 2025Source ↗

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21. “Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Nick Bostic, a former pizza delivery man who saved five sisters from a burning house. Just after midnight, July 11, 2022, Bostic was driving nearby when he saw the house in flames. Bostic entered the home, where he found an 18- year-old woman, a toddler, and two 13-year-olds outside the upstairs bedroom.”

    House of Representatives15 January 2025Source ↗

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