[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 106 (Tuesday, July 23, 2013)]
[House]
[Page H4863]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           HONORING HABERSHAM ELECTRIC MEMBERSHIP CORPORATION

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
Georgia (Mr. Collins) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I come from the Ninth District 
of Georgia, where it's a pleasure to go back there to see the mountains 
and the rural nature of our district and also the many businesses that 
make up its economic engine, from agriculture to industries. They are 
the backbone of the Ninth District.
  This morning, I rise to honor one of those backbones of our economic 
development, Habersham EMC, as it approaches an important milestone. 
This week, they mark the 75th anniversary of providing clean, reliable, 
affordable energy to homes and businesses in northeast Georgia.
  The Habersham EMC serves Hall, Lumpkin, White, Stephens, and Rabun 
Counties, as well as its namesake, Habersham County. Habersham EMC is a 
member-owned cooperative that provides power to more than 33,000 
members and maintains approximately 3,700 miles of line.
  I had the pleasure of stopping by the Habersham EMC a few months ago 
to speak with the leadership of this great organization. Todd Pealock, 
his staff, and the board of directors are wonderful examples of servant 
leadership that provides an invaluable service to their community.
  While I'm sorry to miss the 75th anniversary celebration, I want to 
extend my congratulations and best wishes to all the Habersham 
employees and members. I hope the next 75 years will bring even more 
innovation and continued success in providing the affordable energy 
needed to fuel our economy.

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