[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 3 (Tuesday, January 8, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H279]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 HONORING GEORGIA GOVERNOR NATHAN DEAL

  (Mr. FERGUSON asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. FERGUSON. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor one of Georgia's 
most successful public servants, Governor Nathan Deal.
  Governor Deal has led our State with grace and tenacity for the last 
8 years, and his time in office has been marked by years of success for 
our State. In fact, since 2014, Georgia has been ranked the best State 
in the Nation to do business. That distinction is a direct result of 
Governor Deal's leadership, his focus on economic development, his 
investment in statewide workforce development initiatives and training 
programs, and a shear desire to see our fellow Georgians succeed. His 
commitment has, in fact, led to more and better jobs for my fellow 
Georgians and produced a workforce that is second to none in the world.
  Governor Deal and his wife, Sandra, are headed to a much-deserved 
retirement, some rest, and an awful lot of fun. We wish them the best. 
I know all Georgians offer their gratitude as well.
  Governor Deal, thank you for making Georgia a better place.

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