[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 23 (Wednesday, February 6, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H1379]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 REMEMBERING THE LIFE OF DAVID SOVCHEN

  (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. Madam Speaker, I rise today to remember the 
life of Mr. David Sovchen, who passed away on January 25, his 72nd 
birthday.
  Mr. Sovchen had an enormous impact in Savannah throughout his life.
  In 1985, he joined the Wendy's senior management team, which led him 
to our community, where he owned nearly a dozen restaurants.
  Outside of his exceptional management skills, he was dedicated to 
growing the arts in coastal Georgia. To that end, Mr. Sovchen worked 
with the Savannah Book Festival to provide office space and find 
critical funding opportunities. Now, the Savannah Book Festival is in 
its 10th year and has brought a total of over 400 authors to our area.
  In addition to the book festival, Mr. Sovchen volunteered with the 
Boy Scouts, the Salvation Army, Savannah Technical College, and the 
Chamber of Commerce.
  I am deeply thankful for all of this work, which has made Savannah a 
better place to live. Mr. Sovchen's family and friends will be in my 
thoughts and prayers during this difficult time

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