[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 36 (Thursday, February 25, 2021)]
[House]
[Page H626]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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             REMEMBERING WILLIAM ``WILL'' HOWARD INGRAM II

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
Georgia (Mr. Carter) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to remember and 
honor a great Georgian and a great American, William ``Will'' Howard 
Ingram II of Richmond Hill, who tragically passed away at the age of 
43.
  Will lived a successful life and began his career in the military 
after remarkably receiving appointments to all three of the United 
States service academies. He was a 1999 graduate of West Point.
  After he honorably served his country as an Army officer, Will went 
on to earn a graduate degree from the University of Washington. 
Following his Active Duty service, he went on to serve his country as 
an Army civilian for over 15 years.
  During that time, he served as the chief of master planning for the 
Army's 3rd Infantry Division for several years before he took on 
responsibility as the chief of operation and maintenance at Fort 
Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield.
  Among all of his many accomplishments, Will was most proud of his 
son, Gabe.
  My thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, and all who 
knew him, during this most difficult time.


                    Recognizing Sheriff Clyde Smith

  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
longest-serving public servant in Bryan County and a great American. 
Longtime Bryan County Sheriff Clyde Smith recently retired after more 
than 54 years in law enforcement.
  Sheriff Smith's exceptional career was highlighted when he was 
presented with the key to the city of Richmond Hill by Mayor Russ 
Carpenter. The key to the city is the highest honor Richmond Hill can 
give, and it was presented in recognition of Sheriff Smith's honest and 
faithful service to the citizens of Richmond Hill and Bryan County.
  Sheriff Smith began his career in law enforcement in Savannah, 
Georgia, and he positively impacted every resident and business owner 
there from the start. He is a man marked by his bravery and compassion, 
and he is the epitome of a dedicated public servant.
  I would like to express my appreciation for the work Sheriff Smith 
did throughout his career, and I wish him the best as he begins his 
retirement.


                          Honoring Betty Miner

  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to remember and 
honor Betty Miner of Richmond Hill, who, sadly, passed away at the age 
of 87.
  Betty lived a remarkable life and touched countless lives. She was a 
lifelong resident of Richmond Hill and became the first woman council 
member for the city in 1971. Betty also served as mayor pro tem.
  In addition to her work to lead and improve Richmond Hill, she served 
on the DNR board for the State of Georgia, for which she was 
instrumental in bringing the fisherman's co-op to Bryan County.
  Through every position she had, she worked to better her community 
and every life she touched.
  My thoughts and prayers go out to her family, friends, and all who 
knew her, during this most difficult time.


               Recognizing Ford Avenue Historic District

  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
Ford Avenue Historic District in an officially designated area in the 
city of Richmond Hill.
  After 2 years of planning, the Richmond Hill City Council approved an 
amendment to an ordinance creating the city's first historic district 
on January 5.
  The Ford Avenue Historic District is at the heart of Richmond Hill's 
history and contains primary locations and buildings Ford Motor Company 
built between 1925 and 1947.
  When Henry Ford came to Richmond Hill, the town was known as Ways 
Station. Upon his arrival, the town grew and become known as Richmond 
Hill. You can feel the history simply walking down the street.
  Mr. Speaker, designating this remarkable historic district is just 
another positive effort by the city to promote, protect, and remember 
its roots. I am thankful for the Richmond Hill City Council's diligent 
work on this and everything they do.

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