[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 20 (Monday, February 6, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E145]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





 RECOGNIZING THE NEW MEMBERS OF THE NORTHEAST GEORGIA BUSINESS HALL OF 
                                  FAME

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                           HON. DOUG COLLINS

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, February 6, 2017

  Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize three 
hardworking and tremendously accomplished men in our community. Mr. 
Randall Frost, Mr. Jim Mathis, and Mr. Paul Maney will be inducted into 
the Northeast Georgia Business Hall of Fame for their exemplary public 
service, community involvement, and business accomplishments.
  Mr. Randall Frost grew up in Baxley, GA where he learned the 
importance of hard work, responsibility, and service to his church as 
well as his community. He is a managing partner with Steward, Melvin & 
Frost, which offers a variety of services to their clients, from 
litigation to tax advice. Their firm prioritizes commitment to the 
Gainesville community.
  Mr. Jim Mathis was the CEO of the North Georgia Community Foundation 
which ``supports nonprofit organizations by building, distributing and 
preserving philanthropic assets to enhance the quality of life in the 
region.'' They have awarded more than $50 million in grants and funding 
to high school students and college students through 26 scholarships.
  Lastly, Mr. Paul Maney, a devoted community member and 
philanthropist, was an executive at IBM. Since his retirement, he has 
been investing in small business across North Georgia and supporting 
many nonprofit and civic organizations for hospitals and children 
groups.
  Mr. Speaker, I am honored to recognize these three distinguished men 
for their service to their businesses and communities. They are shining 
examples of the hard work and dedication that comes out of northeast 
Georgia.

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