[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 25 (Friday, February 15, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E161]
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                      HONORING MR. EDWARD NORTHROP

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                           HON. AUSTIN SCOTT

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, February 15, 2013

  Mr. AUSTIN SCOTT of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I am honored today to 
recognize a man who has served his country, created hundreds of new 
jobs in my district and is a loyal father and husband of over 50 years. 
I am proud to say he is one of my constituents and would like to thank 
him for a lifetime of dedication and commitment to his country.
  Edward D. Northrop, Jr., graduated from Virginia Military Institute 
in 1962. He then served 20 years in the United States Army from 1962-
1982, graduating from both Airborne and Ranger schools. He served 2 
tours in Vietnam in the 4th Infantry Division, serving for the Red 
Warriors, C Company and as HHQ Company Commander. During this time, he 
received many awards, including the Combat Infantry Badge, Silver Star 
and Army Commendation Medal for Heroism. Ed retired as a LTC in 1982.
  Later that year, Ed became a Burger King Franchisee and currently 
owns six locations--four of which are in my district--employing 180 
Georgians. Due to his commitment to excellence, Ed has achieved some of 
the highest volumes of any Burger King restaurateur in the Southeast. 
He also is committed to serving the franchisee community through his 
work with the National Franchisee Association, NFA. Through NFA, Ed has 
served as President of the New South Coalition of Burger King 
Franchisees, on the NFA Board of Directors and on NFA's Government 
Relations Committee for over sixteen years.
  Ed is also very active in his local church and served on the vestry 
multiple years. He is also involved in local adopt a school programs as 
well as the Special Olympics program.
  On behalf of Georgia's Eighth Congressional District, thank you, Ed, 
for your unwavering commitment to your country, your family and the 
NFA. We are proud to call you one of our own.

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