[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 172 (Thursday, December 1, 2016)]
[House]
[Page H7066]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              RECOGNIZING MASTER FIREFIGHTER MICHAEL CURRY

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
Georgia (Mr. Carter) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of 
Master Firefighter Michael Curry, who passed away in the line of duty 
on Saturday, November 19, in Savannah, Georgia.
  Mr. Curry's work as a firefighter allowed him to do what he loved 
most--help people. On his last alarm as a firefighter, he rescued seven 
people from the Savannah River after a ferry boarding platform 
collapsed. His 13 years of dedication to the Savannah community and the 
fire department shows in his numerous volunteer activities.
  He worked as an emergency medical responder, disaster search and 
rescue technician, swift water rescue technician, advanced rescue 
diver, and was involved in groups, including the Alee Temple, the 
Georgia Critical Incident Stress Foundation, and was the cub master for 
pack number 4102.
  Mr. Michael Curry is a true hero, who died in service to our 
community running toward an emergency while others sought out safety.
  I am heartbroken by this loss. Our community is heartbroken by this 
loss. I encourage everyone to keep the Curry family and first 
responders everywhere in your thoughts and prayers.


                         Recognizing Don Logana

  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of 
Don Logana, a longtime reporter in the Savannah community, who passed 
away on Sunday, November 20.
  Mr. Logana joined the local Savannah news station, WTOC, in 2004, and 
quickly became an integral part of the Savannah news scene and a 
familiar face in our homes.

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  His career began in Syracuse, New York, as an intern, but his talent 
for finding a story and bringing a unique point of view allowed him to 
quickly rise up the ranks.
  When he moved to Savannah, he became the weekday morning anchor for 
WTOC's ``The News at Daybreak'' and an investigative reporter who 
exposed consumer issues. A testament to his talent, Mr. Logana received 
multiple awards and was honored throughout his career, with the most 
recent being for the Best Local TV News Anchor 2016 by Connect 
Savannah.
  In addition to his news accomplishments, Mr. Logana had a heart of 
gold and was constantly involved in the community. In 2011, he competed 
in ``Dancing with Savannah Stars,'' raising the most money for abused 
and neglected children.
  Mr. Logana's colleagues describe him as a trusted friend to all and 
someone whose bright, loving personality will be deeply missed.
  Mr. Logana's loss is felt by the whole Savannah community. I 
encourage everyone to keep the Logana family and WTOC Savannah in their 
thoughts and prayers.


              3rd Infantry Division's 99 Years of Service

  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the U.S. 
Army's 3rd Infantry Division and its 99 years of service to the United 
States Armed Forces. The 3rd ID has been located in coastal Georgia for 
the past 20 years; yet its amazing history dates back to 1917.
  During World War I, the 3rd Infantry Division earned the name ``Rock 
of the Marne'' by pushing the Germans back across the Marne River and 
stopping their march to occupy the important allied city of Paris. The 
3rd ID continued to fight the Germans at the Marne even as other units 
retreated.
  In 1943, during World War II, the 3rd ID was one of the few divisions 
to fight the Axis Powers on all European fronts. They fought in north 
Africa, Italy, France, Germany, and Austria. The 3rd ID even liberated 
half of French Morocco from the Nazi influence.
  Since the World Wars, the 3rd ID has continued to support America's 
safety and freedom by fighting bravely in the Vietnam war, the Korean 
war, Operation Desert Storm, and the global war on terrorism.
  Thank you to the 3rd ID for your courage, your sacrifice, and your 
commitment to our national security.

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