[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 7 (Tuesday, January 11, 2022)]
[House]
[Pages H16-H17]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  CONGRATULATING THE GEORGIA BULLDOGS

  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 celebrate as a 
proud alumnus of the recently crowned 2022 College Football National 
Champions, the Georgia Bulldogs.
  Going 12-1 on the season, the Georgia Bulldogs came into Indianapolis 
to face the Alabama Crimson Tide.
  In true heavyweight fashion, the grudge match opened as a hard-nosed 
defensive battle without one touchdown being scored in the first half 
of play.
  The Dogs came out down in the second half and captained by head 
coach, Kirby Smart, Georgia was able to score the first touchdown to 
take the lead.
  With a defense championed by the likes of Jordan Davis and Nakobe 
Dean, the Bulldogs managed to hold Alabama to one touchdown all game.
  Quarterback Stetson Bennet, who by the way is from Blackshear in 
Pierce County in the First Congressional District of Georgia that I 
have the honor and privilege of representing, quarterback Stetson 
Bennett completed his Cinderella-story season, stepping up when it 
mattered most.
  With an interception returned for a touchdown to seal the deal, the 
University of Georgia was victorious.

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  It has been four decades and some change since the University of 
Georgia brought a national title home to Athens, and I am so excited to 
see it finally happen.
  I was especially excited to see several players from the First 
District, the aforementioned Stetson Bennett, Nolan Smith from 
Savannah, and Jack Podlesny from Glynn County help secure this amazing 
victory.
  Congratulations to the Georgia Bulldogs. You will live in the hearts 
of Georgia fans forever. Athens is title town again. Go Dawgs.


            Celebrating the 100th Birthday of Charley Trippi

  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 
momentous 100th birthday of the Georgia Bulldog legend, Charley Trippi.
  Charley is a fixture in Dawg Nation and the football community.
  A member of both the college football and pro football Hall of Fame, 
Charley was a dual athlete at the University of Georgia, playing both 
baseball and football in 1942, 1945, and 1946.
  While in college, Charley played halfback and quarterback and 
received the Maxwell Award given to the Nation's top all-around player.
  Charley was also honored as a unanimous All-American SEC player of 
the year and as a two-time All-SEC player.
  In 1942, Charley helped lead the Georgia Bulldogs to their first 
national championship.
  Selected as the first pick in the first round by the Chicago 
Cardinals in the NFL draft, Charley continued to have an illustrious 
career in the pros.
  The Cardinals organization inducted Charley into the Arizona 
Cardinals Ring of Honor following his time in the NFL.
  We are so happy and excited that Charley has reached this milestone. 
Happy birthday, Charley.


    Congratulating the Benedictine Cadets High School Football Team

  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the 
Benedictine Cadets High School football team for winning the 2021 
Georgia 4A State title.
  Winning football games in Georgia, where the sport practically runs 
through our veins, is hard. But winning the State title requires 
exceptional grit, determination, and perseverance.
  After the Benedictine Cadets suffered a loss in the 2020 State 
playoff semifinals, they entered the 2021 season with one goal: Winning 
a State title.
  Benedictine has consistently exhibited drive, dedication, and the 
winner's mentality.
  Head coach Danny Britt has tirelessly worked to lead this team to a 
State title, and their work has finally paid off.
  The Georgia 4A State title included Division 1 talent on both sides 
and was a battle from the beginning. Winning by only a touchdown, it 
truly was a game for the ages.
  We here in the First District of Georgia are so proud of the 
Benedictine Cadets and all that they have accomplished and will 
accomplish.
  Let's do it again next year.

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