[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 44 (Tuesday, March 9, 2021)]
[House]
[Page H1125]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                HONORING SARAH LUMPKIN ON HER RETIREMENT

  The SPEAKER. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. 
Carter) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize an 
amazing public servant. The city clerk of Hinesville, Sarah Lumpkin, is 
retiring after over three decades of service in local government.
  Sarah began her career with the city of Hinesville when she joined 
the city team as an accounts payable clerk and rose to the rank of 
assistant city clerk by 1991.
  Throughout her career, she accumulated a long list of awards and 
accomplishments, including being named the first recipient of the 
Hinesville City Hall Employee of the Year Award in 1994, and being 
designated Certified Municipal Clerk by the International Institute of 
Municipal Clerks in 1996.
  She took her leadership skills to new heights when she served as 
president of the Georgia Municipal Clerks and Finance Officers 
Association of the State of Georgia from 2006 to 2007.
  Sarah's guidance and expertise throughout her career paved the way 
for tremendous growth and success for the city of Hinesville, and I am 
very grateful for all she accomplished.
  I wish her the best of luck as she begins her retirement.


                   Congratulations to Britnee Kinard

  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate SD 
Gunner Fund's Britnee Kinard for receiving the President's Lifetime 
Achievement Award because of her outstanding service to fellow 
Americans.
  The AmeriCorps President's Lifetime Achievement Award is the highest 
honor of the President's Volunteer Service Award and it recognizes 
individuals, families, and groups who achieve a remarkable number of 
service hours.
  In receiving the lifetime achievement award, Britnee is being 
recognized for her over 4,000 hours of service to ensure the 
continuation of America's unrivaled commitment to improving countless 
lives.
  Britnee is the founder and president of SD Gunner Fund, which is an 
incredible organization that assists veterans, exceptional children, 
and first responders in receiving vital resources, such as service 
dogs, therapy dogs, emergency assistance, community advocacy and 
education, and much more.
  She was inspired to start the successful SD Gunner Fund when she left 
her high-profile career in business to become a full-time caregiver to 
her husband after he suffered life-altering injuries while serving our 
country in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
  I want to thank Britnee for her selfless commitment to service 
through SD Gunner Fund, and I wish her the best. I am extremely proud 
to have Britnee here in the First Congressional District of Georgia.


                        National Pharmacist Day

  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
National Pharmacist Day, which takes place in January annually to 
recognize and honor pharmacists across the Nation.
  As a pharmacist myself, I thoroughly understand the role each 
pharmacist plays as an integrated member of the healthcare team. Every 
day, pharmacists are directly involved in patient care, and pharmacists 
are the most accessible healthcare professionals in the country. 
Ninety-five percent of Americans live within 5 miles of a pharmacy.
  As we battle COVID-19, pharmacists should be recognized, as they are 
on the front lines dispensing the vaccine. Because of their work, lives 
will be saved. They have been vital resources throughout the COVID-19 
pandemic, and they will continue to play an active role in combating 
the virus.
  I ask that you join me in recognizing all pharmacists by thanking 
them for their work.

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