Recognizing Dr. Michael Welsh

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Mrs. MILLER-MEEKS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Dr. Michael Welsh of the University of Iowa College of Medicine.

Dr. Welsh recently won the 2022 Shaw Prize in Life Science and Medicine for his discoveries of defects causing cystic fibrosis and his development of medicines that reverse those defects.

Dr. Welsh has spent the past 40 years of his career researching cystic fibrosis and looking for solutions at the University of Iowa. The Shaw Prize is awarded to those whose discoveries in biomedical sciences have created solutions to illness and suffering.

This is a remarkable achievement, and Dr. Welsh's research and discoveries should be highlighted. I am excited to see where his research takes him and those he inspires and mentors, and how the University of Iowa will contribute to the cure of cystic fibrosis. Recognizing Regina Catholic High School Softball Team

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Mrs. MILLER-MEEKS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the accomplishments of Regina Catholic High School's softball team.

Last weekend, the Regals concluded the State softball tournament hosted in Fort Dodge and won the 2A State championship title. This victory marks Regina Catholic High School's fourth 2A State championship in 11 years.

Despite a difficult first inning, the Regals were able to come together, work as a team, and finish with a 6-4 victory over Wilton Jr.-Sr. High School.

Madam Speaker, I congratulate both teams, as both teams are in my district. How outstanding that two of my district's teams would be in the State championship softball tournament. They put on a spectacular championship game, showing the talent that our district has at the State level.

Madam Speaker, I look forward to cheering on both teams next year as they compete for another State title. Celebrations

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Mrs. MILLER-MEEKS. Madam Speaker, I wish a happy birthday to Steve Schleffer.

I wish a happy 43rd anniversary to Mary and Kirk Ferentz on August 11. Happy anniversary, Mary and Kirk.

On August 13, Kurt and Cathy Haller will celebrate their 39th wedding anniversary. Happy anniversary, Kurt and Cathy.

I wish a happy birthday to Blake Dickerson.

And I wish a happy birthday to William Ahlquist.

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