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Mr. HILL of Arkansas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the extraordinary work of the Arkansas Mission of Mercy dental clinic and its executive director, my good friend, Dr. Terry Fiddler of Conway, Arkansas.
of Mercy has provided free, high-quality dental care for families who would otherwise go without.
morning hours, some arriving before 3 a.m., for the chance to receive care.
than 28,000 patients and delivered over $23 million in free dental services across our State.
of dentists, hygienists, and medical professionals who give their time to serve their neighbors.
Dr. Fiddler and the Arkansas Mission of Mercy are not just restoring smiles. They are restoring dignity, health, and quality of life for thousands of Arkansans.
I thank Dr. Fiddler and his team for their years of service to our State.
Importance of Financial Literacy
Mr. HILL of Arkansas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to talk about the importance of financial literacy. April is National Financial Literacy Month, and it is worth pausing to recognize why it matters so much to our families.
future: how to save, how to budget, how to plan for the unexpected. These choices have lasting consequences, and yet, too many people navigate them without the right tools or knowledge.
Arkansans understand their finances and plan for a secure future was one of the most rewarding chapters in my career.
The basics are simple but powerful. Live within your means. Save for that rainy day. Take advantage of compound interest. Plan ahead.
It is never too early or too late to learn about financial literacy. If you don't know where to start, reach out to your local bank, financial adviser, or financial planner in your community.
Honoring John Purifoy Gill
Mr. HILL of Arkansas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and extraordinary legacy of a true Arkansas leader, John Purifoy Gill, who passed away last month at the age of 89.
to leading the Arkansas Bar Association, his impact on our legal community is lasting and profound.
But John's leadership extended well beyond the law. He was a historian, a preservationist, and a storyteller, who dedicated his life to capturing the spirit of the Natural State.
involvement in historic preservation ensured that Arkansas' story would be told and long remembered.
I had the privilege of working closely with him to honor Scipio A. Jones where John's research and advocacy were instrumental in placing this foundational and incredibly important attorney's portrait in the Little Rock post office that now bears his name.
John was a dear friend and a trusted voice. I loved our collaboration in historic preservation, outdoor recreation, and public service.
loving family, a stronger Arkansas, and a standard of service that will continue to guide us.
Honoring Alan Greenspan
Mr. HILL of Arkansas. Mr. Speaker, I want to recognize that last month on March 6, Alan Greenspan celebrated his centennial, 100 years old.
for nearly 20 years, through four Presidents, historic prosperity, and he was witness to more than a few financial crises on his watch.
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11, 1987, just 2 months before Black Monday, the largest single-day percentage decline in market history.
The next morning, the Fed issued a one-sentence statement: “The Federal Reserve, consistent with its responsibilities as the Nation's central bank,
support the economic and financial system.”
It was short, calm, and unambiguous. Markets stabilized, and the crash did not become a depression.
My best wishes for his centennial, and my best wishes to his family.