[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 173 (Tuesday, October 23, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1444-E1445]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       IN HONOR OF MR. GUY BEATTY

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                         HON. BARBARA COMSTOCK

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 23, 2018

  Mrs. COMSTOCK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ask that my colleagues 
join me in recognizing the achievements and life of Mr. Guy Beatty from 
McLean, Virginia, a leading philanthropist, entrepreneur, and cherished 
member of our community.
  Mr. Beatty was an astute businessman who became tremendously 
successful in his business ventures while maintaining humility and his 
faith. After he began working in real estate in 1962, with $2000 in his 
pocket, he achieved vast amounts of success and was able to grow his 
business as he established partnerships with those who could help him 
realize his goals.
  Mr. Beatty was not only known as a businessman, but a benevolent man 
who devoted a great deal of his life to philanthropy. He was passionate 
about helping others and was

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known to have a few favorite sayings which embody his altruistic 
nature:

       Take some, leave some
       This is God's money, not mine . . . I've been put in the 
     position to help others and give them an opportunity they may 
     not have otherwise had.

  Mr. Beatty always believed that his success was made possible to 
allow him to serve God. To this point, his philanthropic endeavors have 
impacted thousands of people directly and countless more indirectly. 
Schools, churches, hospitals, clinics, students, research programs, and 
universities have all been improved because of Mr. Beatty's vision, 
leadership, and generosity. Notably, Mr. Beatty helped create, fund, 
and served as the Chairman of the Spinal Research Foundation, a 
national non-profit organization based in Reston, Virginia, to achieve 
his desire to end spinal suffering. Neck and back pain are the leading 
cause of disability in the United States, and Guy Beatty didn't want 
others to suffer as he had throughout his life. He supported the 
Foundation to champion research and education focused on eliminating 
needless suffering and thus enable people to regain their lives. He was 
a true Spinal Champion and his contributions to spinal research and 
innovation continues to give people hope that proper treatment works.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me in honoring the many 
achievements and life of Mr. Guy Beatty who has given hope and impacted 
the lives of so many in our community and around the nation.

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