Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) spoke on the House floor to honor two extraordinary Texas National Guard units that did not hesitate to jump into action on the morning of July 4th as floodwaters devastated parts of Central and West Texas.
His remarks below: I rise today with immense pride to honor a San Angelo, Texas native, and Commander of the 449th Aviation Support Battalion, Lieutenant Colonel Jordan Boyd, as well as two extraordinary National Guard units, the 108th Assault Helicopter Battalion in Austin and the 149th General Support Helicopter Battalion in San Antonio.
These units are extraordinary. On the morning of July 4, as flood waters devastated Central and West Texas, these two units immediately jumped into action and have not stopped since then. Knowing many of the stranded were children, these crews pushed themselves to every imaginable limit, flying through adverse weather to reach Camp Mystic and the entire Guadalupe River. Their daring efforts saved 366 lives that day and reunited hundreds of families.
And I want to say thank you, not just to the pilots, but also to the maintainers, the support personnel, and all of the people in the Texas National Guard who have just shown immense heroism over the past few months. And can't say thank you enough for their heroic efforts. I yield back.
First Lady's Presidential AI challenge
On September 8th, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released the following statement, encouraging K-12 students in Texas's 11th Congressional District to participate in First Lady Melania Trump's Presidential Artificial Intelligence (AI) Challenge.
'The First Lady's Presidential AI Challenge is an outstanding opportunity for students interested in STEM and computer science to showcase their skills on a national level,' said Rep. Pfluger. 'AI is an exciting, transformational technology with immense potential, but it is crucial that students learn how to harness these emerging technologies safely. I am thrilled about this challenge and believe it will help ensure America's future talent and workforce are prepared to sustain AI's rapid progress. I encourage all students to participate in this unique opportunity to represent Texas-11 on a national stage.'
Background:
The Presidential AI Challenge seeks to inspire young people and educators to create AI-based innovative solutions to community challenges while fostering AI interest and competency. Students and educators of all backgrounds and expertise are encouraged to participate and ignite a new spirit of innovation as we celebrate 250 years of independence and look forward to the next 250 years.
To learn more and enroll, please visit the Presidential AI Challenge website: https://www. ai.gov/initiatives/presidentialchallenge.