Rudy Yakym
Representative for Indiana · Republican · United States
“I want to be clear: If someone targets our officers, they will face justice. For far too long, we have seen the officers who protect us demonized while excuses are made for the career criminals who terrorize our communities. It is dangerous, and as we have seen recently, it has tragic consequences.”
“I want to be clear: If someone targets our officers, they will face justice. For far too long, we have seen the officers who protect us demonized while excuses are made for the career criminals who terrorize our communities. It is dangerous, and as we have seen recently, it has tragic consequences.”
“Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026)] [House] [Pages H5020-H5021] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] VIOLENCE AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT (Mr.”
“Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026)] [House] [Pages H5020-H5021] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] VIOLENCE AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT (Mr.”
“For decades, he has helped fit local residents for life's biggest moments, and he's done it with the kind of personal touch you only find on Main Street. The Stephenson's story goes back to 1931, when the store first opened as a small, appointment-only dress shop in downtown Elkhart.”
“After finishing college in 1994, he came back home and never left, building on his family's legacy one customer at a time for more than thirty years since. But Danny's impact reaches well beyond downtown Elkhart.”
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“I want to be clear: If someone targets our officers, they will face justice. For far too long, we have seen the officers who protect us demonized while excuses are made for the career criminals who terrorize our communities. It is dangerous, and as we have seen recently, it has tragic consequences. These officers deserve to go home to their spouses, their children, and their parents at the end of every shift. I am grateful that these three survived, but survival is not safety, and three shootings in 2 months cannot be ignored or normalized. It must be a wake-up call. Law and order does not sustain itself. It is upheld by the men and women who put on the badge, and they are willing to risk everything for strangers. That is what separates us as a functioning society and why I and the thousands of Hoosiers I serve will always back the blue.”
“Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026)] [House] [Pages H5020-H5021] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] VIOLENCE AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT (Mr. YAKYM asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) Mr. YAKYM. Mr. Speaker, in the last 2 months northwest Indiana has sadly seen a rash of violence against law enforcement. Three officers in and around [[Page H5021]] my district have been shot in the line of duty. Trooper Benjamin Beers was shot during a traffic stop. Deputy Jon Samuelson was shot three times while helping a stranded driver. Sergeant Justin Helfin was shot during a pursuit.”
“I want to be clear: If someone targets our officers, they will face justice. For far too long, we have seen the officers who protect us demonized while excuses are made for the career criminals who terrorize our communities. It is dangerous, and as we have seen recently, it has tragic consequences. These officers deserve to go home to their spouses, their children, and their parents at the end of every shift. I am grateful that these three survived, but survival is not safety, and three shootings in 2 months cannot be ignored or normalized. It must be a wake-up call. Law and order does not sustain itself. It is upheld by the men and women who put on the badge, and they are willing to risk everything for strangers. That is what separates us as a functioning society and why I and the thousands of Hoosiers I serve will always back the blue.”
“Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026)] [House] [Pages H5020-H5021] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] VIOLENCE AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT (Mr. YAKYM asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) Mr. YAKYM. Mr. Speaker, in the last 2 months northwest Indiana has sadly seen a rash of violence against law enforcement. Three officers in and around [[Page H5021]] my district have been shot in the line of duty. Trooper Benjamin Beers was shot during a traffic stop. Deputy Jon Samuelson was shot three times while helping a stranded driver. Sergeant Justin Helfin was shot during a pursuit.”
“I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating Danny Reynolds on being named the 2026 America's Retail Champion, and in thanking him for his decades of service to Elkhart County and to Hoosiers across Indiana's 2nd District. ____________________”
“After finishing college in 1994, he came back home and never left, building on his family's legacy one customer at a time for more than thirty years since. But Danny's impact reaches well beyond downtown Elkhart. He has become a leading voice for retailers across this industry in the halls of Congress, helping connect policymakers with the realities of Main Street. Mr. Speaker, small businesses like Stephenson's are the heartbeat of our communities and the backbone of our local economies. With 36.2 million small businesses across this country accounting for nearly half of all private-sector jobs, their impact reaches every corner of America, and Danny Reynolds is a shining example of what makes Main Street work.”
“For decades, he has helped fit local residents for life's biggest moments, and he's done it with the kind of personal touch you only find on Main Street. The Stephenson's story goes back to 1931, when the store first opened as a small, appointment-only dress shop in downtown Elkhart. Today, nearly a century later, it has grown into a fixture spanning three buildings, still rooted in that same stretch of Main Street where it all began. Danny's own story with the business started young. His parents took over Stephenson's in 1964, and Danny was practically raised in the stockroom, learning the trade from the ground up as a teenager. I have to think that's also where he picked up his sense of style, which I can personally attest to, having picked up clothing from Stephenson's myself.”
“Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 113 (Monday, July 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 113 (Monday, July 13, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E674] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING DANNY REYNOLDS OF STEPHENSON'S OF ELKHART ______ HON. RUDY YAKYM III of indiana in the house of representatives Monday, July 13, 2026 Mr. YAKYM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Danny Reynolds of Stephenson's of Elkhart, who will be named the 2026 America's Retail Champion on July 15 at the NRF Retail Advocates Summit here in Washington, DC. Danny Reynolds is a name known to just about every family in Elkhart County.”
“Coming back just 1 year later, rising to the challenge, coming back, and securing the ultimate victory speaks volumes about the character and the commitment of this team. The road to a championship is never guaranteed. It is earned through hard work in the gym, trust in one another, and the ability to rise to the occasion when it matters most. The Huskies did just that. I congratulate Coach Eric Gaff for his leadership. I also congratulate the players, whose determination and refusal to give up have written a new chapter in Saint Joseph's history. I saw the putback dunk made by Chase Konieczny. The unwavering encouragement of the families, fans, and support staff helped fuel this team. The South Bend community celebrates this moment with the Huskies, and their victory will serve as an inspiration for years to come.”
“This victory is not just for the team, but for Wabash as a whole. They should enjoy this moment. They have earned it. I congratulate them once again. South Bend Saint Joseph Huskies State Champions Mr. YAKYM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and congratulate the South Bend Saint Joseph Huskies on their remarkable triumph in the Class 3A State basketball championship this past weekend. The Huskies made history with this win, the first-ever boys' basketball State championship. Winning a State title is an achievement that only a select few teams get to experience. Yet, for the Huskies, this championship was even more meaningful as it came just 1 year after the heartbreaking loss in last year's State championship.”
“The championship win is not just about the trophy or the title. It is about the countless hours of practice, the late nights and early mornings, and the unwavering belief in one another. It is about the community that stood behind them: the fans who filled the stands, families who provided constant support, and coaches who guided them every step of the way. I especially congratulate Coach Henson for his leadership. I also congratulate the players, specifically Gavin Betten and Ethan Hendrix, who scored 21 points apiece. The players all made their school, their families, and their entire community incredibly proud. The encouragement of the families, fans, and support staff was invaluable to this accomplishment. Their legacy as the first State champions in Manchester boys' basketball history will inspire future generations of Squires.”
“Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 62 (Monday, April 7, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 62 (Monday, April 7, 2025)] [House] [Page H1426] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] {time} 1245 MANCHESTER SQUIRES STATE CHAMPIONS (Mr. Yakym of Indiana was recognized to address the House for 5 minutes.) Mr. YAKYM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today with great pride to recognize and congratulate the Manchester Squires on an extraordinary achievement: winning the Class 2A basketball State championship this past weekend. This victory marks a historic milestone because it was the first boys' basketball State championship title in the school's history. The journey to a championship is never easy. It requires months, if not years, of dedication, sacrifice, and relentless effort.”