[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 194 (Monday, December 10, 2018)]
[House]
[Page H9772]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     HONORING LIEUTENANT JOHN WHITE

  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 
Lieutenant John White on his service to both our Nation and the city of 
Savannah.
  Lieutenant White served as a United States Marine in the Pacific 
theater during World War II. There, he became part of the 51st Defense 
Battalion, the first African American combat unit. When he returned 
from war, he was recruited by Chief James Roger to join the Savannah 
Police Department. On May 3, 1947, Lieutenant White became the first 
African American officer in the State of Georgia, where he continued to 
serve for 38 years. He is now the last surviving member of the original 
nine Black police officers who joined the Savannah Police Department.
  I want to thank Lieutenant John White for his monumental service, 
which paved the way for other African Americans to go to work each day 
and serve their communities in the State of Georgia.


            Honoring the Life of Dr. Henry Herbert Cobb, III

  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to remember the life 
of Dr. Henry Herbert ``Nubbin'' Cobb, a pharmacist in Athens, Georgia, 
who passed away on November 20, 2018, at the age of 72.
  Dr. Cobb wore many hats throughout his life as a pharmacist, serving 
our Nation and the State of Georgia alike. First, Dr. Cobb joined the 
United States Air Force for 5 years as chief pharmacist, serving abroad 
in places like the Philippines. Upon his return, he completed a 
master's degree and a Ph.D. degree from the University of Georgia 
College of Pharmacy. From there, he taught college students, worked 
with St. Mary's Hospital for 44 years, and practiced as a nursing home 
pharmacist. His expertise and dedication will be missed in the pharmacy 
profession and at the University of Georgia.
  As a former student of Dr. Cobb's, I can attest to his dedication to 
our great profession. His family and friends will be in my thoughts and 
prayers.


               Honoring Bill Brown on his 100th Birthday

  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. 
Bill Brown as he celebrated his 100th birthday on December 3.
  Born and raised in Brunswick, Georgia, Mr. Brown is a stalwart of the 
community. After 100 years, though, he is not only a stalwart, but he 
has also made a significant impact on the community's development and 
countless individuals' lives.

  During World War II, Mr. Brown joined the shipyards on the Brunswick 
River to build Liberty ships for the war effort. When the war was over, 
he embarked on a 60-year career selling real estate in the area. During 
this time, he had a firsthand perspective of Brunswick's growth.
  Although these are only a few of the many ways he served his 
community throughout his life, one of his most important may be that he 
rarely misses being in his pew at the First United Methodist Church. I 
am glad to see the hundreds of people who came to Mr. Brown's birthday, 
each with well wishes and lots of thanks for Mr. Brown and how he 
helped them along the way.
  Mr. Brown, happy birthday.


    Honoring Brunswick Pilot John Beimler, Apprentice Pilot Gordon 
                 Strother, Jr., and Captain Danny Jones

  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Captain 
Danny Jones, pilot John Beimler, and apprentice Gordon Strother, Jr., 
for rescuing a man in danger at sea near the Saint Simons Island pier 
on November 19.
  The crew and their boat, the Glynn, were approaching the pier when 
they noticed a crowd pointing to a person floating in the water. The 
crew spotted the unresponsive man and acted swiftly, pulling him onto 
the boat, applying first aid, and covering him in warm blankets.
  This is truly a heroic event, and I couldn't be more proud of the 
actions of these individuals in the First Congressional District of 
Georgia.
  In addition, thank you to the Glynn County Fire Department, Glynn 
County Police Department, and EMTs, who also assisted in saving the 
individual's life.

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