[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 164 (Tuesday, September 22, 2020)]
[House]
[Page H4713]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           HONORING CHATHAM COUNTY COMMISSIONER JAMES HOLMES

  (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. Madam Speaker, I rise today to remember and 
honor the life of Chatham County Commissioner James Holmes from 
Georgia's First Congressional District, who passed away on August 17.
  Commissioner Holmes was a devoted public servant who served as 
Chatham County Commissioner for 16 years, and he was well known for his 
work with the Frank Callen Boys & Girls Club.
  Everyone who knew him remembered him as always smiling and living his 
life to serve others.
  Commissioner Holmes was known as ``Coach,'' since he was a basketball 
coach at Savannah State University.
  He spent 35 years as a program director at the Frank Callen Boys & 
Girls Club, and he was extremely devoted to improving the lives of 
youth in his community.
  Commissioner Holmes was one of the kindest, most devoted people who 
served his community selflessly. Everyone who knew him was touched by 
his compassion, generosity, and joy he always exuded.
  Commissioner Holmes' impact on the Savannah community will remain for 
countless years to come. I am very grateful for the life that he lived.
  My thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, and all who 
knew him during the most difficult time.

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