[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 206 (Monday, December 7, 2020)]
[House]
[Page H6862]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  HONORING THE LIFE OF MARTIN NeSMITH

  (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 a very special person, Mr. Martin NeSmith.
  Martin was a natural-born leader who dedicated his life to serving 
others, including serving his country in the National Guard.
  Following his graduation from Georgia Southern University, he began 
his career in the automobile industry and became the youngest dealer, 
at 24 years old, when he purchased a Chevrolet dealership in Claxton, 
Georgia.
  His kindness and selflessness extended to every area of his life, 
including his business ventures. For example, in the early 1990s, he 
revolutionized the car business with the ``No Hassle Buying'' concept 
because he wanted every customer to be honored and treated with 
respect. No hassle buying means customers get the best deal right away, 
without the need to negotiate.
  His dedication to the automobile industry earned him the highest 
honor an automobile dealer can achieve: the Time Magazine Quality 
Dealer Award. This award recognizes car dealers who exhibit exceptional 
performance in their dealerships and perform distinguished community 
service.
  Martin was a wonderful philanthropist within his community and 
beyond, and he led by example throughout his life.
  He was also known as a man of integrity who kept his word in all he 
did, and he never met a stranger.
  I was deeply saddened to hear of the loss of such an incredible 
person. My prayers go out to his family, friends, and community during 
this most difficult time.

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