[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 43 (Monday, March 11, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H2629]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING CARLTON GILL

  (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 Mr. Carlton Gill, who passed away on February 18 at the age of 78.
  His friends remember Mr. Gill as a man of many talents and an 
institution in his hometown of Richmond Hill. Both of these statements 
help to sum up Mr. Gill but only serve to remind us of a portion of his 
character.
  A formidable figure who played basketball at both Georgia Southern 
University and the University of Georgia, his many talents included 
working as a procurement forester at S.A. Allen for nearly 40 years, 
serving as a Bryan County commissioner for five terms, worshipping at 
Compassion Christian Church as a deacon, and much more.
  For his work in guiding Richmond Hill through periods of significant 
growth, a nearby section of I-95 is named in his honor.
  Others, though, will remember his imposing stature and the respect he 
commanded when entering the room. But he never wavered in his ability 
to be fair and honest, and to treat everyone with that same level of 
respect. A great leader of his community, Mr. Gill will be missed.
  His family and friends are in my thoughts and prayers during this 
difficult time.

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