[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 17 (Monday, January 28, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H1235]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               HONORING THE LIFE OF JACK T. BRINKLEY, SR.

  (Mr. CARTER of Georgia asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to remember the life 
of Young Harris College trustee emeritus and former United States 
Representative from the Third District of Georgia, Mr. Jack T. 
Brinkley, Sr., who passed away on January 23 at the age of 88.
  Mr. Brinkley was a true public servant who quietly helped numerous 
individuals. Before his 16-year career as a Member of Congress, he 
taught school, piloted planes in the Air Force, and moved to west 
Georgia to be close to his wife's family.
  After serving in Congress, he returned home to work in his family law 
firm. Even with his low profile, Mr. Brinkley did significant work. He 
introduced over 650 bills, most of which involved veterans. He had a 
gift for remembering names and key qualities of his constituents, but 
most importantly, Mr. Brinkley was a genuine, selfless, high-character 
public servant who will be deeply missed.
  My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends during this 
time.

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