[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 33 (Wednesday, February 25, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E444]
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                          HONORING LEE RHYANT

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                           HON. PHIL GINGREY

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 25, 2009

  Mr. GINGREY of Georgia. Madam Speaker, in celebration of Black 
History Month, I want to continue recognizing African Americans from 
throughout Georgia's 11th Congressional District who have a major 
impact on their community.
  Today, I rise to honor Lee Rhyant of Marietta, Georgia. For the past 
nine years, Lee has served as the Vice President and Site Manager for 
one of Marietta's most important and largest employers--Lockheed 
Martin. During his tenure at Lockheed, the company has continued to 
prosper--providing thousands of jobs for 11th District residents.
  In addition to his success in the business world, we should all 
strive to emulate Lee Rhyant's thirst for education and learning. Lee 
holds a Bachelor of Science Degree from Bethune-Cookman College, an MBA 
from Indiana University, and has attended London School of Business, 
MIT, Harvard, General Motors Institute, and the University of Michigan.
  Lee and his wife, Evelyn Ingram Rhyant, have raised two wonderful 
sons--twins actually--who have followed their parent's example of hard 
work and have both become fine physicians.
  Given his involvement in the business community of Cobb County and 
his active role as a wonderful father and family man, it is hard to 
believe that Lee has much time to devote to anything else.
  However, despite his busy schedule, I could stand here on the House 
Floor for hours listing the different organizations to which Lee 
generously donates his time--including the United Way of Cobb County, 
the Atlanta Area Boy Scouts Council, the Board of Directors of Bethune-
Cookman College, and the Safe America Foundation to name a few. Lee 
Rhyant is truly community service personified.
  I ask that my colleagues join me in commending Lee Rhyant for his 
hard work and dedication to improving the lives of the people of his 
community.

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