[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 125 (Monday, September 24, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1710]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 IN RECOGNITION OF MR. CARL E. SWEARINGEN UPON HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE 
NATIONAL BOARD OF ADVISORS FOR THE MUSEUM OF AVIATION IN WARNER ROBINS, 
                                GEORGIA

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                          HON. SAXBY CHAMBLISS

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 24, 2001

  Mr. CHAMBLISS. Mr. Speaker, I want to pay tribute to Mr. Carl 
Swearingen upon his retirement as the Chairman of the National Board of 
Advisors established for the Museum of Aviation in Warner Robins, 
Georgia.
  Carl is the kind of man that strives to achieve the maximum of his 
ability. Following his service in the U.S. Air Force, he began his 
telephone career with BellSouth in 1972. With increasing responsibility 
in 1977 he became the general public relations manager for Georgia. By 
1985 Carl was appointed assistant vice-president for public affairs in 
Charlotte, N.C. Four years later in 1989, he was promoted to state 
president of BellSouth Telecommunications in Georgia. He was elected a 
corporate officer and promoted to his current position Senior Vice 
President, Corporate Compliance and Corporate Secretary from BellSouth 
Corporation of Georgia in June 1998.
  He exemplifies strong character, leadership, fine management skills, 
and a dedication to improving education and his local community. Each 
of these qualities are demonstrated through the position he holds on 
several boards including the University of Georgia Foundation, Berry 
College, American Cancer Society, Georgia Partnership for Excellence in 
Education, and Georgia Industry Trade and Tourism.
  We hate to see him retire from his position as Chairman of the 
National Board of Advisors established for the Museum of Aviation in 
Warner Robins, Georgia where he has served since 1993. He and his wife 
have personally donated their time, money, and hard work to guarantee 
the educational programs offered by the museum have grown to reach 
62,000 children a year. He has been responsible for raising millions of 
dollars from corporations and foundations throughout the country to 
benefit the museum. His leadership has been vital in the expansion and 
success of the museum and the educational programs associated with it. 
He is now heading a campaign called Century 2000 The Next Generation to 
raise 30 million dollars for the expansion of the museum and its 
programs.
  Setting high standards, hard work and dedication have ensured his 
continued success. We all appreciate his service to the industry, the 
Museum of Aviation, and the 8th District of Georgia. He is a 
spectacular example of a fine businessman, family man, and role model 
for people of all ages. I wish him all the best in his retirement and 
continued success in all his future endeavors.




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