[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 122 (Wednesday, July 19, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1021]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 RECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF PHILIP FOREST

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                           HON. DOUG COLLINS

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 19, 2017

  Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
life of Philip Forest, a native of Ellijay, who passed away on July 1. 
Mr. Forest lived a life committed to serving his country and helping 
his fellow citizens.
  When Philip graduated high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Army where 
he served in the Medical Services Unit and, over time, became an 
Intelligence Officer. After 16 years of service, Mr. Forest retired and 
began a new career--a career that spanned from the U.S. Department of 
Housing and Urban Development to the National Association of 
Homebuilders.
  Despite his demanding career, Mr. Forest still prioritized time for 
his friends and neighbors. When he moved to northeast Georgia, he 
became involved in the Georgia High Country Builders Association, from 
which he received a Lifetime Achievement Award, and was an active 
member at his local Republican Party.
  When I think of Philip Forest, I think of a man who wanted to serve 
his country in any and every capacity. Mr. Forest's service was 
inexhaustible, and I hope his legacy encourages northeast Georgians for 
years to come.

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