[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 59 (Monday, April 4, 2022)]
[House]
[Pages H4130-H4131]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 CELEBRATING THE LIGHTHOUSE ON WECC-FM

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
Georgia (Mr. Carter) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 
20th anniversary of 89.3 The Lighthouse on WECC-FM.
  Founded in 2002 by husband-and-wife duo Paul and Vickie Hafer, The 
Lighthouse has been spreading the Word of God 24 hours a day for 20 
years.
  Founding Lighthouse Ministry in 1998, Paul and Vickie selflessly 
spread the holy Word of God to as many people as they can. Their radio 
show on WECC-FM now reaches southeast Georgia, northeast Florida, and a 
worldwide online audience.
  Their ministry also provides other opportunities for their community, 
such as a ladies' Bible study group and

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an intercessory prayer group, and is home to Cub Scout Pack 893.
  Vickie and Paul have dedicated their lives to spreading the Word of 
the Lord and ministering to others, and our communities are better for 
it. Their tireless work has reached the ears of thousands of listeners 
and will continue to be heard around the world.
  This 20th anniversary milestone is nothing short of remarkable. Thank 
you for what you are doing, and keep shining His light.

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                   honoring the life of isaac laroche

  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and 
honor the life of Isaac ``Ike'' LaRoche.
  Ike was born in Darien, Georgia, in 1942 to the late Lawrence 
``Junior'' Edison LaRoche, Sr., and Ethel Ward LaRoche.
  He would go on to serve his country in the United States Army. 
Following his service, he owned and operated Ike LaRoche & Associates.
  Ike selflessly served his community by being on the boards of 
foundations such as the Camp Kicklighter Foundation, the YMCA, the Rape 
Crisis Center, and the West Chatham Rotary Club.
  His work led to the creation of the Pooler Fitness Center, as well as 
the founding of several YMCAs across the State of Georgia. This work 
and dedication to his community led him to receive the Robert H. Demere 
Volunteer Award in 2013, the highest volunteer award given out by the 
YMCA, having only been presented three times since 2004.
  Ike's wife of 56 years, his three children, and the whole community 
will miss his presence in their lives, but his legacy will live on in 
the work he accomplished.


                  honoring the service of bill fallon

  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to thank a good 
friend, Deputy Director Bill Fallon, of the Federal Law Enforcement 
Training Center in Brunswick, Georgia, for his great service to our 
district.
  Deputy Director Fallon received his bachelor of science degree from 
Westfield State University and his master's degree in national security 
and strategic studies from the U.S. Naval War College.
  He joined the United States Marshals Service in 1988 as a deputy U.S. 
marshal for the State of Massachusetts.
  In the summer of 2008, Bill was assigned as the commander of 
Operation FALCON 2008, which resulted in the arrest of over 19,300 
dangerous felons and the seizure of 418 firearms. He was named The 
Washington Post's Federal employee of the week for his efforts.
  Bill has also served as the assistant director for the United States 
Marshals Service Training Division. At FLETC, Bill has been integral in 
overseeing all operations related to the development and delivery of 
collaborative law enforcement training for more than 95 FLETC partner 
organizations.
  Bill has more than earned his retirement. After his retirement, he 
will go on to be the new county manager for the Glynn County Board of 
Commissioners, where I look forward to continuing to work with him.
  Congratulations on your retirement, Bill, and thanks for all that you 
have done and will continue to do.


              recognizing the service of coach jesse crews

  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
service of Coach Jesse Crews at Charlton County High School.
  Coach Crews has long been a titan in Georgia high school athletics. 
Even before he was a coach, he was a Charlton County High School 
athlete himself.
  Jesse was born in Folkston, Georgia, in 1953. He attended Georgia 
Southern University, receiving a bachelor of science in education, and 
Valdosta State University, where he received his master's in education.
  His life of service earned him a well-deserved induction into the 
Georgia Athletic Directors Association Hall of Fame, class of 2022, and 
the Dr. Lucia B. Norwood award for athletic director of the year for 
all classifications in 2021.
  Jesse has also been selected to receive the Georgia Athletic Coaches 
Association Dwight Keith State Service Award this year.
  When you dedicate your life to the betterment of others, it is hard 
to avoid these amazing recognitions.
  Jesse has served on the Charlton County Board of Commissioners, as 
well as the Georgia High School Association Board of Trustees Executive 
Committee and Reclassification Committee.
  His passion for education, athletics, and his community has changed 
the lives of many students that he has mentored over the years.
  Jesse, we can't thank you enough for what you have done and what you 
have accomplished, and I am proud to be a member of the J-Rock Express.

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