[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 213 (Thursday, December 9, 2021)]
[House]
[Page H7562]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF RALPH OWENS

  (Mr. CLYDE asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. CLYDE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy 
of an honorable public servant, Mr. Ralph Owens, of Lavonia, Georgia.
  As a lifetime member of the Franklin County community, Ralph humbly 
answered the call to public service and played a critical role in the 
city of Lavonia's success. In 1987, Mr. Owens was first elected to the 
Lavonia City Council. Just two short years later, he became the mayor 
of Lavonia, where he dutifully served his local community for over 
three decades.
  During his lifetime as a public official, Mayor Owens' leadership 
ushered in impressive industrial and economic growth to the city. From 
dramatically improving the city's police department, to bringing new 
businesses to the community, Ralph was a dedicated servant to the great 
people of Lavonia.
  I am deeply saddened by the loss of such an accomplished individual 
that led with his servant's heart to truly make a positive difference 
in his community. Georgia's Ninth District will always remember Mayor 
Ralph Owens and his profound impact on the city of Lavonia and both 
Franklin and Hart Counties in northeast Georgia.

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