[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 57 (Tuesday, April 2, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E387]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




COMMENDING DON GRIMSLEY FOR HIS IMPACT ON HALL COUNTY'S YOUTH COMMUNITY

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                           HON. DOUG COLLINS

                               of georgia

                    In the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, April 2, 2019

  Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Don 
Grimsley for the incredible impact he has made in Hall County. Over the 
last decade, Mr. Grimsley has given countless hours to many youth 
organizations, and last month, he was recognized for his service as the 
Gainesville Kiwanis Club honored him with the 2019 John W. Jacobs Jr. 
Youth Service Award.
  Mr. Grimsley first experienced his call to service when his son was 
born with spina bifida. With inspiration from his daughter, they 
launched Rolling Hearts, a charity for individuals with spina bifida 
that raises money for the neuroscience department at Children's 
Healthcare of Atlanta, among other things. Mr. Grimsley and his wife 
also sat on the board of the Spina Bifida Association of Georgia, 
helping educate the community and working to give children with spina 
bifida a great and normal life. In addition to helping children with 
spina bifida, Mr. Grimsley also serves as Eagle Scoutmaster, 
statistician for North Hall Middle School's basketball team, and the 
Watch D.O.G.S. program, which increases the presence of male role 
models in schools.
  Mr. Grimsley's service to this community is especially near and dear 
to my heart as my daughter, Jordan, was born with spina bifida. I 
understand firsthand the importance of providing our children with a 
normal life, and I am incredibly grateful for his service to such a 
meaningful cause. I also know his passion for mentoring youth and 
stepping in as a 'surrogate dad' has made an immeasurable impact on the 
lives of many young men in Georgia.
  I want to congratulate Don Grimsley on receiving the John W. Jacobs 
Jr. Youth Service Award, and I want to thank him for his tremendous 
service to our community. Hall County is a better place because of Don 
Grimsley.

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