[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 23 (Friday, February 4, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H951]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          PATSY BENNETT'S LEGACY OF BEAUTY, GRACE, AND SERVICE

  (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 in honor of a life 
spent in service and love for others, Patsy Bennett of Jesup, Georgia.
  If you got married in southeast Georgia in the 1960s to the late 
1980s, you probably had the pleasure of working with Patsy Bennett.
  Patsy was special to many people in her community because she was 
dedicated to making their special day unforgettable. Patsy made it her 
mission to ensure every bride had whatever dress she wanted, and if she 
didn't have it on hand, she would craft it herself.
  At her bridal store, one could pick out their own flowers, have 
bridesmaids' luncheons, rehearsal dinners, and even hold their wedding 
ceremony in Patsy's big room.
  Patsy left a beautiful mark on everything she created--be that a 
wedding, a bridal shower, or a relationship she developed with the 
women she served.
  Her service to our community's women and families truly was not only 
remarkable but fun to watch in the form of beautiful ceremonies.
  Patsy's legacy is one of beauty, grace, and service, and my thoughts 
and prayers reside with her family and those affected by this 
tremendous loss.

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