[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 34 (Thursday, February 26, 2009)]
[House]
[Pages H2862-H2863]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          HONORING JOHN MAYES

  (Mr. GINGREY of Georgia asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. GINGREY of Georgia. Mr. 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 recognize John Mayes of Rome, Georgia. John has been 
a dedicated public servant for the people of Rome and Floyd County, 
Georgia for the majority of his adult life. John is a three-term member 
of the Floyd County Board of Commissioners, and

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he currently serves as the chairman. He is also the current Chair of 
the Floyd County Public Works Committee.
  In addition to his commitment to improving his home county, John also 
dedicates much of his time to strengthening the health care community 
in Floyd County, serving on both the Floyd Medical Center Hospital 
Authority and Management Board and the Floyd County Board of Health.
  Despite his heavy involvement in county and city government, John 
still finds time devote to philanthropic activities, founding Camp 
Uncle John, a private retreat designed to reach out to area youth, and 
serving as the director of community organizations such as the YMCA.
  In 2007, John Mayes was honored by Rome residents for his selfless 
community service with the prestigious Heart of the Community Award.
  I ask my colleagues, please join me in thanking John Mayes for his 
service to the people of Rome and Floyd County and his commitment to 
the betterment of his community.

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