[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 118 (Friday, June 26, 2020)]
[House]
[Page H2520]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 HONORING THE LIFE OF ROBERT BOATRIGHT

  (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 and 
honor the life of Mr. Roger Boatright of Alma, Georgia, who passed away 
on May 8.
  Roger was a remarkable man of great courage, leadership, and depth, 
and I had the honor and privilege of knowing him well.
  Roger retired from the Georgia State Patrol as a trooper first class 
and was a faithful member to his church and numerous community 
organizations, such as the Bacon County Exchange Club; the Bacon County 
Hospital Authority; and the Georgia Municipal Association, to which he 
served as president.
  When Roger was elected as a council member for the city of Alma in 
1986, this paved the course of his life of service to his community.
  A few years later, Roger was elected mayor of Alma, where he 
faithfully served 14 years. In 2009, he was elected chairman of the 
Bacon County Board of Commissioners and later returned to serve as a 
council member for the city of Alma.
  While tremendously improving his city as mayor, he was appointed to 
the board of the Georgia Department of Community Affairs before he 
became chair of this statewide board.
  Roger was truly a pillar in his community, which is why he was 
rightfully rewarded various accolades.
  Although Roger had a passion for service and loved his community 
deeply, he loved his family more than anything.
  I am thankful for the lasting impact Roger had on so many, including 
myself, and I know his legacy and influence will remain for years to 
come.
  My thoughts and prayers are with all who worked with him, knew him, 
and loved him. Southeast Georgia has lost a great man.

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