Michael Guest

Resolution memorializing law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty.

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Combatting International Drug Trafficking and Human Smuggling Partnership Act of 2025

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To amend the Bank Secrecy Act to exempt transactions with respect to cash reward payments by crime stopper organizations from certain currency transaction reports.

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“Mr. GUEST. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and recognize W. Harvey and Karen Yoder on the joyous occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary, which they will celebrate on June 12, 2026. Their lives together stand as a remarkable testimony of faith, family, service, hard work, and commitment to their community. Harvey's family moved from Michigan to Mississippi in July of 1972, while Karen's family relocated from Oklahoma to Mississippi in May of 1973. The two first met in the summer of 1973 at Harvey's parents' home, when their families gathered together for Sunday lunch. Their friendship blossomed into a courtship in 1974, and they were united in marriage on June 12, 1976. Throughout their marriage, Harvey and Karen have remained deeply rooted in their faith and church community. They attended Mashulaville Indian Mennonite Chapel in Mashulaville, Mississippi, later renamed Noxubee Mennonite Church. In May of 1976, just weeks before their wedding, the congregation moved to its current location near Macon, Mississippi, where it would later become known as Cornerstone Community Church. In 1975, Harvey founded Macon Cabinet Co., Inc., a custom cabinet business that became well known throughout the community for quality craftsmanship and dedicated service. Karen faithfully managed the office operations while also caring for their growing family. In recognition of his outstanding business leadership and contribution to the local economy, Harvey was honored with the Noxubee County Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year Award in 2001. Later that year, he closed the business and began working at New Horne Hardware, where he faithfully served until his retirement. In addition to his work in business, Harvey answered a call to ministry in 2000 and began preaching at Nanih Waiya Indian Mennonite Church in Preston, Mississippi. Harvey and Karen faithfully served there in a ministry capacity until 2012. Since 2013, they have attended Way of the Cross Chapel. Karen devoted many years to homeschooling their children and investing in their education and spiritual upbringing. After their youngest child graduated in 2008, Karen and their youngest son, Jeremy, entered nursing school together. Karen graduated in December 2011 and passed her nursing board in 2012, fulfilling her lifelong dream of becoming a Registered Nurse. Together, Harvey and Karen have built a loving legacy through their family. They are the proud parents of four children: Matthew, Ruth, Justin, and Jeremy. They have been blessed with eighteen grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, whose lives continue to reflect the faith, love, and values instilled by Harvey and Karen throughout the years. As Harvey and Karen celebrate fifty years of marriage, we recognize not only the enduring strength of their union, but also their example of service to God, devotion to family, and commitment to their community. Their story is one that brings pride to our state and reminds us all of the lasting impact that faithful families have on our communities. May they be blessed with many more years of joy, health, and cherished memories together, and may their example continue to inspire the people of Mississippi for generations to come. [[Page E473]] ____________________”

2026-05-20 · Government Reform

“Mr. GUEST. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and remember the life and legacy of Mr. John Lyle Keenan of Jasper County, Mississippi. Mr. Keenan was a respected law enforcement officer and a devoted husband, father, grandfather, neighbor, and friend whose service and character left a lasting mark on his community. Born in Rose Hill, Mississippi, Mr. Keenan graduated from Heidelberg High School in 1964. He began his career at La-Z-Boy in Newton before entering public service as a deputy with the Jasper County Sheriff's Office. In 1977, he joined the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks as a Conservation Officer, where he served with distinction for more than three decades. He rose to the rank of Captain for District IV before retiring in 2010. Two years later, the Jasper County Board of Supervisors appointed him interim sheriff, and he concluded his law enforcement career as a bailiff for the Circuit Court. Mr. Keenan's dedication to public service extended well beyond his official duties. He was deeply committed to the stewardship of Mississippi's natural resources and served as Jasper County Director of the Pat Harrison Waterway District. He also held leadership roles as president of the Jasper Farm Bureau, the Jasper County Soil and Water Commission, the Meridian Stockyard Board of Directors, the Mississippi Pork Producers, and the Heidelberg Academy Athletic Booster Club. He remained active in numerous civic and agricultural organizations, including the Jasper County Forestry Association, the Jasper County Livestock Association, and the Bay Springs Lions Club, in his personal time, he worked in forestry management, raised swine and cattle, and maintained a garden, reflecting a lifelong connection to the land and the people who depend on it. Mr. Keenan was widely regarded as a man of integrity, honor, loyalty, and wisdom. Many sought his counsel on both personal and professional matters, a testament to the trust he earned throughout his life. He was a faithful member of Wesley Independent Methodist Church, where he lived out the values that guided his service. [[Page E463]] Mr. Keenan will be deeply missed not only by his family but by the entire Jasper County community. It is a privilege to recognize his life, his service, and his enduring commitment to the people of Mississippi, here in the United States House of Representatives. ____________________”

2026-05-19 · Government Reform

“Mr. GUEST. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and celebrate the remarkable life of Mrs. Frances Kees of Magee, Mississippi, as she reaches the extraordinary milestone of her 100th birthday on April 6, 2026. Mrs. Kees has lived a life distinguished by faith, dedication to education, service to her community, and a steadfast commitment to sharing the Gospel. Her century of life reflects a legacy of leadership and faithful service that has touched generations in Simpson County and beyond. A native of Mendenhall in Simpson County, Frances began her lifelong calling in education at the young age of nineteen. At the request of then-school superintendent Carlton Traylor, she moved to Magee to teach while completing her coursework as a history major during the summers. What began as a temporary opportunity soon became a lifelong home, as she quickly fell in love with the community and the people of Magee. In 1948, she married Robert ``Bob'' Kees, a veteran of the United States Air Force who flew twenty-eight missions during World War II. Together they built a loving family and raised three children, Kay, Bobby, and Jane. Following the untimely passing of her husband, Frances demonstrated extraordinary strength and determination as she continued to guide and support her family. Throughout her life, Frances has remained actively involved in the local community. During summers she worked at Stephens Department Store and later at Rose Ladies Apparel in Magee. Through these experiences, she developed a love of fashion and writing, eventually contributing articles for the local newspaper, the Magee Courier. Perhaps the most enduring impact of Frances's life has been through her faith and ministry. For seventy years, she faithfully served as a Sunday School teacher at First Baptist Church of Magee. Through her leadership of a ladies' Sunday School class, she helped guide generations of women in studying Scripture and growing in their faith. Her dedication to sharing the Gospel and encouraging others through the Word of God has left a lasting legacy within her church and community. In addition to her ministry in the church, Frances also served the State of Mississippi as a docent at the historic Mississippi Governor's Mansion. Beginning during the administration of Ray Mabus, she welcomed visitors from across the state and Nation, sharing stories about Mississippi's history and heritage with warmth and enthusiasm. For more than two decades, she guided countless guests through the mansion, offering insight into the state's past while representing the hospitality and pride of the people of Mississippi. Those who know Mrs. Kees often remark on her enduring optimism and her steadfast belief that life is a gift. Her faith has sustained her through both joys and hardships, and she has consistently encouraged others to approach life with hope and gratitude. I am honored to celebrate Mrs. Frances Kees on her 100th birthday and thank her for a lifetime of faith, teaching, and service to the people of Mississippi. ____________________”

2026-04-02 · Education