[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 116 (Monday, July 18, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1155]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                         RECOGNIZING BEN SLADE

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                     HON. EARL L. ``BUDDY'' CARTER

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 18, 2016

  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. Ben 
Slade and all of his accomplishments as Executive Director of the St. 
Simons Land Trust.
  Over the last 11 years, the St. Simons Land Trust has worked to 
preserve land on St. Simons Island, Georgia, which is home to 12,000 
residents as well as many marshes, creeks, rivers, and fish.
  The Land Trust works with willing property owners to preserve the 
beautiful land of this region and its significance to Georgia's natural 
habitat.
  Mr. Slade has worked with the St. Simons Land Trust since its 
inception, leading the company from a small group to an organization 
that now includes 1,250 member households and 776 acres of land. During 
his time with the organization, Mr. Slade's numerous accomplishments 
have been critical to the environmental success of the island.
  One of his most important accomplishments was his leadership in the 
purchase of the 604 acre Cannon's Point area on St. Simons--the last 
intact maritime forest on the island.
  Later this year, Mr. Slade will retire as the Executive Director of 
the St. Simons Land Trust. I rise today to recognize his effort and 
accomplishments in bettering the island of St. Simon and wish him the 
best with his future endeavors.

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