[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 148 (Thursday, September 6, 2018)]
[House]
[Page H7874]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          RECOGNIZING UGA'S COLLEGE OF PHARMACY DEAN SVEIN OIE

  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 to recognize the 
University of Georgia's College of Pharmacy's dean, Svein Oie, who 
stepped down as dean on July 31 after 18 years.
  Dean Oie's tenure led to great strides in the reach and capabilities 
of UGA's College of Pharmacy. Also my alma mater, Dean Oie increased 
the college's class size, added satellite campuses across the State, 
began training residents, and created the Center for Drug Discovery to 
develop new drugs to combat diseases that are, so far, incurable.
  Although Dean Oie is stepping down as dean of the college, I am glad 
that he is going to continue with his teaching profession. With a 
shortage of healthcare professionals in the United States, his ability 
to train these individuals is more important than ever.
  Thank you, Dean Oie, for your service to the University of Georgia, 
the field of pharmacy, and healthcare overall in the State of Georgia.


                     Recognizing Pastor Bill Ligon

  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
work of Pastor William T. Ligon, who is retiring from the ministry 
after 60 years.
  Pastor Ligon's dedication to the Word of God is unparalleled, taking 
him not only throughout the First Congressional District of Georgia, 
but across the globe. In the early part of his career, Pastor Ligon 
served as a Southern Baptist missionary in Barcelona and Valencia, 
Spain, where he was a professor in the Spanish Baptist Theological 
Seminary.
  When he returned to Georgia, he founded the Christian Renewal Church 
in Brunswick. A testament to his abilities, Pastor Ligon's new church 
grew rapidly and now includes seven congregations in three different 
States. He has been the pastor of the Brunswick location for the past 
44 years.
  However, much of this would not be possible without Pastor Ligon's 
wife, Mrs. Dorothy Jean Ligon, whom he has been married to for 60 
years.
  Thank you, Pastor Ligon, for the wonderful work you have been doing 
in Georgia and across the world.


                   Recognizing Edgar M. Edwards, Sr.

  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. 
Edgar M. Edwards, Sr., who passed away on August 1 at the age of 92.
  Known as Mr. Ed to those around him, he will be remembered for his 
unending passion to give all Georgia students the best possible 
education.
  Mr. Ed began teaching at the Bradwell Institute in Hinesville in 
1950, beginning a career that took him through many different 
perspectives in educating students. He quickly rose from teacher to 
principal at Bradwell Institute and was rapidly elected superintendent 
of the Liberty County School system, where he earned the Georgia 
Superintendent of the Year Award.
  Even when he retired from direct involvement with students, Mr. Ed 
began work for an architecture company to build numerous schools 
throughout the State of Georgia until he was 90 years old.
  Perhaps most importantly, Mr. Ed had perfect attendance for 38 
straight years at Bradwell football games.
  I truly believe that Mr. Ed's passion and energy to impact the lives 
of all students who step foot into the Liberty County School system is 
a model we can all learn from.


                        Recognizing Bob Warnock

  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. Bob 
Warnock on both his 40-year anniversary practicing as a licensed 
pharmacist and his retirement from the field.
  Mr. Warnock is a talented pharmacist who made an impact not only on 
countless patients, but also numerous aspiring pharmacists. He once 
said to future pharmacists not to ``accept a diminished role. Make sure 
every day when you go home you can say the life of at least one patient 
is better because of your efforts.''
  I have firsthand experience with Mr. Warnock's drive to improve the 
lives of those around him, as he inspired me to do the same. He was one 
of the first people to help me when I was trying to start my small 
pharmacy business, and he remains a lifelong friend to this day.
  Now Mr. Warnock oversees PruittHealth's entire pharmacy business, 
employing thousands of workers and operating in multiple States, a 
testament to hard work and a compassion for others. I am proud to know 
Bob Warnock, and I know his expertise and kindheartedness will be 
missed in the world of pharmacy.

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