edward kendall, a laboratory scientist and dr. philip hinch worked together on the invention and clinical use of cortisone. a drug many of us know now. they received a nobel prize, a classic example of a bridge from discovering something in a lab to applying it for the care of patients. the word came to mayo clinic by a text message, not the way you would get a text message on your phone but by a western union telegram announcing that. they were so team based in their philosophy that they used part of their prize money for the nobel award and gave it to their laboratory and clinical assistance. one of their assistants was a franciscan sister. she could not accept the financial recognition so they found a way to deal with that. they said that is fine, we will send you on a trip to europe and you can meet the pope. they always found ways to contribute and get back to others. other artifacts, and the arly telephone. we have always loved technology at mayo clinic. dr. william warren mayo had the first telephone in this region. it conn

kendall et set, united states marine corps, nicholas williams, united states navy. edward more its, united states army, earl mayo, united states army. carlton representer jr., united states army. and it is incumbent upon us to honor these vepts and reflect on their heroism in the name of liberty and our american way of life. thank you and i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does the gentleman from tennessee seek recognition? >> mr. speaker, i seek unanimous consent to address the house for one minute, revise and extend my remarks. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. >> thank you, mr. speaker. during the coronavirus pandemic, community organizations in east tennessee stepped up to help our neighbors in need. i rise today to highlight the efforts of random acts of flowers which recently delivered its 500,000th bouquet and to recognize the retirement of its founder, my good friend, larson jay. in 2007, larson jay was in the hospital recovering -- excuse me, mr. speaker, recovering from an accident and he