[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 22 (Thursday, February 3, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H944]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 HONORING THE LIFE OF LARRY BRUCE YAWN

  (Mr. CARTER of Georgia asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life 
of Georgia's very own college football legend, Larry Bruce Yawn.
  Bruce was a native of Americus, Georgia, eventually moving to 
Statesboro in 1959 where he would graduate from Statesboro High School 
with a full scholarship to play for the University of Georgia's 
football team.
  While playing for the University of Georgia, Bruce was inducted into 
the National Football Foundation College Hall of Fame, having played in 
the Cotton Bowl, Liberty Bowl, and Sugar Bowl, and being a member of 
the All-Academic SEC Team.
  After graduating, Bruce went on to become the owner of the well-known 
and community-loved Snooky's Restaurant in Statesboro until its closing 
in 2012. Bruce went on to manage the Willow Pond Senior Center for 
several years before retiring. His remaining years were spent with his 
wife, Carol, and his children, who I know miss him dearly. His love for 
his community, family, and friends is something we should all work to 
build in ourselves.
  Madam Speaker, having been a prominent member in his community and 
church, Bruce's passing is felt by the entire community. My thoughts 
and prayers are with his family and all who knew him during this time.

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