[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 96 (Monday, June 10, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E735]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                       HONORING MAYOR JOE JERKINS

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                            HON. DAVID SCOTT

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 10, 2019

  Mr. DAVID SCOTT of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor an 
extraordinary Georgian, public servant and a great American, Mayor Joe 
Jerkins.
  Mayor Joe Jerkins represents the city of Austell right in the heart 
of my district. During his 30-year tenure, Mayor Jerkins has earned a 
reputation of being a statesman rather than a politician.
  Mayor Jerkins has dedicated his work to ensuring Austell, Georgia was 
home to more than 6,500 of our diverse constituents. Mayor Jerkins 
successfully acquired the former Coats and Clark Threadmill to conserve 
the historical economic driver that created hundreds of jobs during the 
Great Depression.
  Mayor Jerkins also contributed greatly to the economic development of 
Austell. Mayor Jerkins led negotiations with the Norfolk Southern 
Railroad which resulted in a $5 million dollar grant from the railroad. 
Mayor Jerkins led the City Council into placing the funds into interest 
bearing accounts. Interest from the accounts have been used for several 
different causes including the Garrett Middle School truancy program to 
keep students in school, Christmas bonuses for city employees, 
churches, Austell schools, cemetery upkeep and for families in need.
  Mayor Jerkins continued his advocacy for the city of Austell through 
his role in the Atlanta Regional Commission where he represented Cobb 
County. Mayor Jerkins also was on the Board of Directors for the North 
Central Georgia Law Enforcement Academy. In these roles, Mayor Jerkins 
displayed his passion in serving all Georgians such as students, 
transit employees, and law enforcement.
  Mayor Jerkins guided by a philanthropic compass and dedication to the 
State of Georgia, is a stellar example of great leadership.
  Madam Speaker, I congratulate Mayor Joe Jerkins on his retirement, 
and extend my sincerest wishes for his continued health and happiness.
  God bless and best wishes to Mayor Joe Jerkins and his family.

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