Adam's Floor Statements

June 12, 2008 - Emergency Extended Unemployment Compensation Act of 2008
Mr. PUTNAM. I thank the gentleman for the time, and I appreciate the opportunity to debate this issue. Madam Speaker, it is an unfortunate situation that we have to (More)

June 11, 2008 - Financial Services Committee Hearing on H.R. 6078, The Green Resources for Energy Efficient Neighborhoods Act of 2008
I would like to thank Chairman Frank and Ranking Member Bachus for bringing attention today to an issue that overwhelmingly affects our constituents daily, energy efficiency; and more importantly (More)

May 16, 2008 - National Peace Officers Memorial Day
Mr. PUTNAM. Mr. Speaker, a society cannot function properly without a means to enforce its laws and protect itself. However, we know all too well that safety and security (More)

May 8, 2008 - The Enhancement of Recruitment, Retention, and Readjustment Through Education Act of 2008
Mr. PUTNAM. Madam Speaker, we are forever indebted to the brave soldiers, sailors, airmen, and marines of our Armed Forces who have fought and continue to fight for our (More)

April 10, 2008 - Honoring the life and career of Hazel Haley
Mr. PUTNAM. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and career of Polk County’s beloved educator, Hazel Haley, who died on April 7, 2008. Holding the record (More)

March 14, 2008 - FISA
Mr. PUTNAM. I thank my friend for the time. Mr. Speaker, much of what we debate down here often is theoretical. We say if this passes, we believe this (More)

March 14, 2008 - Long Term Care and Retirement Act
Mr. PUTNAM. Madam Speaker, due to advancements in technology and health care, people are living longer than ever. As a result, the United States is experiencing a rapidly aging (More)

March 5, 2008 - Tribute to Mrs. Betty Sembler
Mr. PUTNAM. Madam Speaker, I am honored to congratulate Mrs. Betty Sembler as she receives the Drug Enforcement Agency Museum Foundation ``2008 Lifetime Achievement Award.'' It is certainly well-deserved (More)

March 4, 2008 - Recognizing the 60th Anniversary of Everglades National Park
Mr. PUTNAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of House Resolution 845 to bring awareness and recognize the 60th anniversary of our beautiful and unique Everglades National Park. (More)

February 27, 2008 - Honoring the Polk County Public Schools 2008 Teacher of the Year
Mr. PUTNAM. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Danny Whittenton, a history teacher at Lakeland's Kathleen High School in Florida's 12th Congressional District, for being recognized as the (More)

January 29, 2008 - Condolences to Interstate 4 Accident Victims
Mr. PUTNAM. Madam Speaker, I rise today to express my condolences to the victims of the deadly 70-car pile up on Interstate 4 in Polk County, Florida earlier this (More)

December 18, 2007 - Honoring the International Baccalaureate Program at Bartow High School
Mr. PUTNAM. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the International Baccalaureate School at Bartow High School in Florida’s 12th Congressional District for being recognized as a gold medal (More)

January 19, 2007 - Tribute to Robert B. Gilbertson, Jr.
Mr. PUTNAM. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the work of Robert B. Gilbertson, Jr., the innovative leader of the Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA. After more than 20 (More)