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WELCOMING THE HONORABLE TROY CARTER OF LOUISIANA TO THE HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES
The SPEAKER. Without objection, the gentleman from Louisiana (Mr. Scalise) is recognized for 1 minute.
There was no objection.
Mr. SCALISE. Madam Speaker, it is with great honor on behalf of the entire Louisiana delegation that we welcome Troy Carter into the congressional delegation. Of course, for Troy, this is not his first time in public service. In fact, he has committed his life to public service. He served in the State legislature in the House of Representatives, then served multiple terms on the New Orleans City Council, and then went back to the State legislature serving as a senator. In fact, until last week, he served with distinction in the Louisiana State Senate.
He is replacing, of course, our dear former colleague, Cedric Richmond, and we are proud to see Cedric make his way down Pennsylvania Avenue to come over here to the House to be a part of this special ceremony.
Speaking on behalf of the entire Louisiana delegation, Madam Speaker, we look forward to continuing that great tradition as Republicans and Democrats working together for the best interests of our great State of Louisiana as well as for the Nation.
We welcome Troy Carter to the delegation and to the United States Congress.
Madam Speaker, I yield to Congressman Troy Carter.
Mr. CARTER of Louisiana. Madam Speaker, I thank Mr. Scalise for his very kind words and wonderful introduction.
First, a very special thanks to my wife, Ana, who is behind me, my children, my family, my team, my friends, and all of my amazing supporters. No one runs for office alone, and they were all there with me every step of the way from the very beginning.
To God be the glory. From the Cut Off to the Congress, God is amazing.
My mother, who could not be with us here today, Pastor Eartha Fleming Carter, taught her children the importance of public service. I promise I will never forget those lessons. I will continue to listen to the concerns, the hopes, and the dreams of my district. I will work for and be the voice of the people.
Worldwide, my district is known for Mardi Gras, great food, our amazing culture bearers, and as the birthplace of jazz. Just as importantly, it has 3 of the top 10 ports in the U.S., a vibrant manufacturing base, renowned universities, rich agricultural production, and we are the gateway to space through the Michoud Assembly Facility in eastern New Orleans.
My district also has a lot of needs: COVID recovery, economic development, infrastructure investment, criminal justice reform, environmental justice, and education, to name a few. I am here to serve my district, and I believe we can help all of our people reach their full potential.
I commit to working with everyone in the Congress and the White House to address those needs and to stand strong when those needs are not being addressed.
I am honored to have been given this opportunity to serve, and I will do so with every fiber of my very being.
I always seek God's guidance, and I will continue to do that as I serve the people of Louisiana and this great country. I will lead with honor and integrity.
May God continue to bless Louisiana and these United States of America.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 81
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