Jim Jordan

Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on the Judiciary in the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress.

in committee

“Mr. JORDAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor and to commend to the House the legacy of Ohio native Ray Brown, legend of Negro League baseball and member of the Baseball Hall of Fame. Raymond Leslie Brown was born in Alger in 1908. In 1926, he graduated from Alger High School, where he played shortstop on the baseball team--which went undefeated in his senior year. He attended Wilberforce University before leaving to pursue a career in baseball. After brief stints with teams in Dayton, Indianapolis, and Detroit, Brown signed with the Homestead Grays in 1932. He quickly established a reputation as one of the game's most effective pitchers, leading the league in wins eight times. Over one stretch in the 1936 and 1937 seasons, he won 28 straight games. His success on the mound contributed richly to the dominance of the Grays, who won two World Series and eight total pennants in a nine-year period during his time with the team. Brown threw a one-hit shutout in the 1944 Negro World Series and pitched a seven-inning perfect game the next year. Ray Brown died in Dayton in 1965. While his stellar baseball exploits were not widely acknowledged during his lifetime, Cooperstown rectified this oversight in 2006, inducting him posthumously into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. On Thursday, May 14, 2026, the Village of Alger and the team at Hardin County Historical Museums will host a ceremony where the recently refurbished local park will be named after Ray Brown. Highlights of the ceremony will include the unveiling of an Ohio Historical Marker and a two-panel mural featuring scenes from his time in baseball. Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the people of Ohio's 4th Congressional District, I join in the tributes to the late Ray Brown and his storied baseball career. I thank the leadership of the Village of Alger and Hardin County Historical Museums for their efforts to celebrate this local legend. ____________________”

2026-05-11 · Civil Rights

“Mr. JORDAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 2026 Ohio Military Hall of Fame for Valor inductees. The Ohio Military Hall of Fame for Valor will hold a ceremony at the Statehouse in Columbus on Friday, May 1, 2026 to mark the induction of its 2026 class. Selection for the Hall of Fame is a high honor that has been accorded to fewer than 550 Ohioans since 2000. To be considered for induction, individuals must have been decorated for heroic action in a combat situation. I am honored to commend to the U.S. House of Representatives and include in the Record this year's twenty inductees: Sergeant First Class Sammy L. Davis, recipient of the Medal of Honor, Army veteran of the Vietnam War. Specialist Fourth Class Richard H. Adler, recipient of the Silver Star, Army veteran of the Vietnam War. Pharmacist's Mate Third Class John M. Brown (posthumously), recipient of the Silver Star, Navy Reserve veteran of World War II. Sergeant Meredith L. Barnett (posthumously), recipient of the Silver Star, Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam War. Major Roderick J. MacEachen (posthumously), recipient of the Silver Star, Army veteran of World War II. Private Aurelio J. Marinelli (posthumously), recipient of the Silver Star, Army veteran of World War II. Technical Sergeant Harley E. Thomas (posthumously), recipient of the Silver Star, Army veteran of World War II. Colonel Ralph J. ``Doc'' Watson (posthumously), recipient of the Silver Star, Army Air Corps veteran of World War II. Sergeant John T. Bineger, recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross, Army veteran of the Vietnam War. Sergeant Tyler S. Gangwer, recipient of the Bronze Star with ``V'' Device, Army veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom. Corporal Edwin C. Martin (posthumously), recipient of the Bronze Star with ``V'' Device, Army veteran of the Korean War. Sergeant George P. Mizik (posthumously), recipient of the Bronze Star with ``V'' Device, Marine Corps Reserve veteran of World War II. Master Sergeant Justin A. Orr, recipient of the Bronze Star with ``V'' Device, Army veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Sergeant Paul H. Phillabaum, recipient of the Bronze Star with ``V'' Device, Army veteran of the Vietnam War. Master Chief Petty Officer Michael J. Warden, recipient of the Bronze Star with ``V'' Device, Navy veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom. Specialist Fourth Class John S. Webb, recipient of the Bronze Star with ``V'' Device, Army veteran of the Vietnam War. Master Sergeant David M. White, recipient of the Bronze Star with ``V'' Device, Army veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom. Sergeant First Class Larry J. Davidson, recipient of the Army Commendation Medal with ``V'' Device, Army veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom. Senior Chief Special Warfare Operator Daniel M. Gonska, recipient of the Joint Services Commendation Medal with ``V'' Device, Navy veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom. Captain Ronald H. Leonard, recipient of the Army Commendation Medal with ``V'' Device, Army veteran of the Vietnam War. ____________________”

2026-04-27 · Veterans

“Mr. JORDAN. Mr. Speaker, the Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance will hold its 2026 awards banquet and gala on Thursday, April 16, 2026, on the Ohio Northern University campus in Ada, Ohio. I commend to the House and include in the Record this year's honorees: Business of the Year: Scooter's Coffee Small Business of the Year: Stillwater Metal LLC Non-Profit of the Year: Hardin Leadership, Inc. Community Service Award: Ohio Northern University Office of Admissions Citizen of the Year: Sarah Johnson R. E. Allen Lifetime Achievement Award: Stephen McCullough On behalf of the people of Ohio's 4th Congressional District, I am pleased to join in the accolades for these distinguished professionals and thank them for their dedication to making Hardin County a great place to live and work. ____________________”

2026-04-09 · Government Reform