[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 158 (Monday, September 14, 2020)]
[House]
[Pages H4372-H4373]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING PAUL BECKHAM

  (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 an amazing leader, Paul Beckham, who sadly passed 
away on August 30.
  Paul was dedicated to improving my alma mater, Young Harris College, 
through his work on the Board of Trustees. He served as its chairman 
for 8 years and improved the lives of countless students and faculty 
members.
  Paul had a diversified background in business, marketing, sports, and 
finance that included television operations.
  Impressively, he served as Turner Broadcasting System's president. He 
also served as president of Private Networks, Inc., which is the wholly 
owned subsidiary of TBS responsible for developing nontraditional 
television opportunities, including the Airport Channel.
  Remarkably, he was also chairman and cofounder of Hope-Beckham with 
Bob Hope when they purchased the events division of Whittle 
Communication LP of Knoxville.
  Paul was also a devoted member of his church, Peachtree Road United 
Methodist Church, and was active in multiple charitable and community 
organizations.
  His life was marked by service to others and working to improve the 
greater good.
  I am immensely grateful for the life he lived. He impacted countless 
individuals in all his pursuits, and I was grateful to know him.
  Paul's family and friends will continue to be in my thoughts and 
prayers during this most difficult time.
  I know his legacy will remain for many years to come.

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