[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 192 (Tuesday, November 2, 2021)]
[House]
[Page H6079]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   CONGRATULATING BESS BUTLER BRUNSON

  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 congratulate Bess 
Brunson for being named to Georgia Trend's 2021 40 Under 40 class.
  Driven by her passion to improve the financial health of others, Bess 
received her undergraduate degree in business from Virginia Tech. Since 
returning to Savannah, she has successfully served her community 
through various positions at The Fiduciary Group.
  Beth is the third generation of the Butler family to work at The 
Fiduciary Group, which was founded in 1970 by her grandfather, Lee 
Butler. Dedicated to serving others, Bess works tirelessly to prepare 
individuals for their life beyond retirement.
  Outside of the workplace, Bess is an active volunteer throughout the 
First District. She serves on the board of the Historic Savannah 
Foundation's 13th Colony and Savannah Country Day School alumni board. 
Her dedication to preserving Savannah's history while continuing the 
legacy of The Fiduciary Group is truly inspiring.
  I am honored to recognize Bess for this prestigious accomplishment, 
and I know she will continue to make a positive impact throughout 
Georgia's First Congressional District.


                remembering and honoring charlie waldrop

  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today with a heavy heart 
to remember and honor one of my pharmacy mentors, Charlie Waldrop of 
Savannah, Georgia, who sadly passed away on October 20 at the age of 
102.
  A devoted public servant, Charlie was a World War II veteran, a 
pharmacist, and a friend to all who knew him.
  Charlie was drafted into World War II at the age of 22. He would go 
on to serve throughout Europe, successfully attaining the rank of major 
before finishing his military service in 1946.
  Discovering his passion for public health, Charlie continued his 
education at the University of Georgia's College of Pharmacy. Charlie 
then returned to Savannah, where he would serve his community for the 
next 40 years as a pharmacist at Crumbley's Pharmacy.
  Charlie's life was defined by his extraordinary character, and I am 
grateful for his lifetime of service to Georgia's First District and 
our great Nation. I am also thankful for the great example he set for 
me when I was a pharmacy intern working under Charlie.
  My thoughts and prayers go out to his family, friends, and all who 
knew him during this most difficult time.


                    congratulating o.c. fowler, jr.

  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate O.C. 
Fowler, Jr., of Chatham County for being recognized as Veteran of the 
Year by the Veterans Council of Chatham County.
  Georgia's First Congressional District is home to many of our 
Nation's veterans who put everything on the line to protect our 
freedom. So being recognized as Veteran of the Year is an incredible 
honor.
  Mr. Fowler joined the United States Navy in 1967 and flew over 3,300 
flight hours in helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft. After seeing how 
Vietnam veterans were treated after they returned home, Mr. Fowler 
dedicated his life to ensure that our servicemembers are 
unconditionally supported.
  Among his many lifetime achievements, he helped raise over $35,000 
for local charities, including the Chaplain's Fund at Hunter Army 
Airfield. He is also an active member of the United States Service 
Organization, the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, and 
the Savannah Council of the Navy League.
  I can't thank Mr. Fowler enough for his outstanding service to our 
Nation, and I want to congratulate him again on this wonderful 
accomplishment.


           recognizing and honoring deborah rodriguez garcia

  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and 
honor Deborah Rodriguez Garcia for being named to Georgia Trend's 2021 
40 Under 40 class.
  Deborah graduated from Georgia Southern University with a master's in 
modern language. This fueled her knowledge and incredible drive, which 
she is using to make a difference across the globe.
  Deborah creates educational opportunities for migrant and refugee 
communities. She focuses on helping children become more resilient 
through play-based learning. Thanks to Deborah, refugee children in 
South Asia find comfort in early learning opportunities through a 
version of Sesame Street in their native clothing and language. 
Children in Latin America, South Africa, the Middle East, and Asia have 
benefited immensely from her passion and experience.
  On behalf of the people of the First Congressional District of 
Georgia, I congratulate Deborah on her nomination to Georgia Trend's 
2021 40 under 40 class and offer my appreciation for her continued 
service and dedication toward children across the world.

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