[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 152 (Tuesday, September 1, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E804]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF UGA MARINE EXTENSION AND GEORGIA SEA 
                                 GRANT

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                     HON. EARL L. ``BUDDY'' CARTER

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, September 1, 2020

  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the 
University of Georgia Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant for 
celebrating the 50th year since its founding.
  In 1970, the University of Georgia initiated a marine extension 
service program with startup funds to assist the Cooperative Extension 
Service provided to agriculture. Edward Chin led the original program, 
and also had responsibility for coordinating the university's marine 
programs on Sapelo Island and Skidaway Island.
  Today, the UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant provides 
research, education, and training in science to assist Georgia in 
solving problems and recognizing opportunities for its coastal and 
marine environments.
  Because of all the exceptional work they have done throughout the 
years, they have helped promote the economic, cultural, and 
environmental health of Georgia's coast. They have also aided in 
preparing Georgians to become good stewards of coastal ecosystems and 
watershed resources.
  The Georgia Sea Grant College Program is part of a national network 
of 34 Sea Grant programs located in every coastal and Great Lakes 
state, Puerto Rico, Lake Champlain, and Guam. This program is among a 
network of over 300 institutions involving more than 3,000 scientists, 
engineers, educators, students, and outreach experts.
  As the Representative for Georgia's coast, I can't thank them enough 
for the work they have done to help improve our environment to support 
Georgia's short- and long-term prosperity.

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