[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 85 (Wednesday, May 18, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H5104]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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                 HONORING THE LIFE OF RAYMOND WADE, JR.

  (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. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to remember the life 
of a beloved member of the Charlton County community, Raymond Wade, Jr.
  Tragedy struck our First District community this past week when we 
lost Raymond, a football star at Charlton County High School. A rising 
senior, Raymond played cornerback and wide receiver and was a respected 
leader on his team.
  No parent should ever have to bury their child, and when we lose a 
young man or woman our entire community suffers. Young people bring 
life, energy, and new ideas to the table, and Raymond was no exception. 
Among his peers and classmates, Raymond was respected and loved.
  Charlton County High School had just begun spring practice and 
Raymond's football coach, Russ Murray, was excited for what Raymond 
could do in the fall.
  There were nearly 100 people involved in the search for Raymond, 
exhibiting the impact that he had made. His loss is a tremendous one 
that has impacted many.
  I will be praying for the Wade family and for the Charlton County 
community, as well as Raymond's friends.

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