[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 148 (Wednesday, September 13, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1210]
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                HONORING LARRY POOLE, GILLSVILLE'S MAYOR

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                           HON. DOUG COLLINS

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 13, 2017

  Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize my 
northeast Georgia neighbor, Mr. Larry Poole. For 24 years, he served as 
the Mayor of Gillsville, giving both his time and effort to the place 
that he calls home.
  When Larry first became mayor, his mission was to use his role to 
amplify the voices in his community. Throughout his tenure, Mayor Poole 
was able to help his friends and neighbors and improve their community 
through servant leadership.
  As Mayor of Gillsville, Larry exemplified such leadership each day, 
even on the day that he resigned. By choosing to fill a vacant seat on 
the city council, he put the needs of his community first, giving up 
his title in order to allow a new leader to add to the vision of 
Gillsville.
  Mr. Speaker, I thank Larry for his dedication to northeast Georgia, 
and want to wish him the best as he assumes his new role on the city 
council. Northeast Georgia will always find a friend and leader in 
Larry Poole.

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