[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 109 (Wednesday, July 20, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1369]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      IN MEMORY OF PEGGY GREENWAY

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                      HON. SANFORD D. BISHOP, JR.

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 20, 2011

  Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a 
great American and faithful public servant of the State of Georgia, a 
woman of great faith, and a personal friend, Peggy Greenway.
  Although she was born and raised in Alabama, Peggy's heart and home 
was our great State of Georgia. She was an active part of the Albany 
community for 37 years before moving to Vienna, Georgia, and finally 
relocating to Dublin, Georgia.
  Peggy loved Southern Gospel music and had a deep faith in the Lord. 
She was a cherished member of the Byne Memorial Baptist Church in 
Albany, the Pinecrest Baptist Church in Vienna, and the Dublin Baptist 
Church in Dublin. Through her work with the Byne Memorial youth group, 
she touched many lives; those who knew and loved her described Peggy as 
a fine Christian and loving lady.
  In addition to her devout faith, Peggy was an enthusiastic employee; 
I first witnessed Peggy's dedicated work ethic during my first term in 
Congress. Peggy served as a caseworker and as Director of Constituent 
Services for my district in our Albany office. For more than a decade, 
she worked tirelessly to fight for the citizens of the Second 
Congressional District of Georgia. Whether it was an issue with Social 
Security or the VA, Peggy was an expert at providing constituent care.
  Peggy's expertise was a great asset to the Second District, a calling 
which first began under Rep. Charles Hatcher. Peggy also faithfully 
served the Eighth Congressional District of Georgia, handling casework 
for the constituents of Representatives Jim Marshall, and Austin Scott. 
She also worked for Congressman J. Roy Rowland.
  As Members of Congress, we are well aware of Peggy's dedication to 
improving her community. She honed her commitment to excellence when 
she began her career working at WALB, the local television station in 
Albany, and also for Judge Asa Kelley.
  Peggy's unyielding strength of character will truly be missed. She 
lived a full life, and her selfless dedication to the citizens of 
Georgia is her lasting legacy. My thoughts and prayers are with her 
family, especially her daughters, Tammy and Julee, and her beloved 
grandchildren, Cade Greenway, Cole Bailey, Camryn Bailey, Cara Bailey 
and Conner Bailey.
  Leonardo da Vinci said, ``As a well-spent day brings happy sleep, so 
a life well used brings happy death.'' Peggy Greenway utilized her God-
given gifts to improve the lives of others, and her days were well-
spent; therefore, Mr. Speaker, I know that she can rest happy.

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