[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 38 (Monday, March 4, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E238-E239]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       CONGRATULATING ABIT MASSEY

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                           HON. DOUG COLLINS

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 4, 2019

  Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. 
Abit Massey for his invaluable contributions to the poultry industry 
and his extraordinary impact on the state of Georgia.
  Mr. Massey was recently inducted into the Poultry Industry Hall of 
Fame after serving as president of the Georgia Poultry Federation for 
49 years. Often referred to as ``a living legend'' and the ``dean of 
the poultry industry,'' he has worked tirelessly to improve research 
and advocacy in the industry for nearly five decades, making countless 
improvements and helping to shape poultry in Georgia and beyond. Thanks 
in large part to Mr. Massey's leadership, the poultry industry has 
continued to flourish, and Georgia remains the top producer of poultry 
in the entire country.
  Prior to working in the poultry industry, Mr. Massey served as head 
of the Georgia Department of Commerce, where he founded the 
Department's tourist division and built the first welcome station.
  Mr. Massey has been honored with numerous awards for his 
contributions to not only the poultry industry, but also the University 
of Georgia and the state of Georgia as a whole. By supporting academic 
programs and advanced research, Mr. Massey has inspired

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students and leaders in our communities to work to enhance the quality 
of life all across the state.
  I want to congratulate Mr. Massey on his recent award and thank him 
for his profound impact on the great state of Georgia. He will go down 
in history as one of the most respected and influential leaders in 
Georgia, and his contributions will benefit countless generations to 
come.

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