[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 106 (Wednesday, June 22, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H5741]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING TERRY DICKSON

  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 honor Terry 
Dickson for his achievement of being named a recipient of the American 
Patriot Award.
  During the Vietnam war, Terry served as an infantry squad leader in 
the 196th Light Infantry Brigade and received the distinction of the 
Combat Infantryman Badge for his incredible service.
  After his service, he began a career at the Florida Times-Union where 
he became an award-winning newspaper photographer and wrote pieces on a 
wide variety of subjects.
  Terry has worked at The Brunswick News in my district since 2019, 
where he continues to work as reporter, photographer, and pens a weekly 
column.
  Terry has received many awards at the local, State, Federal, and even 
international levels for his work, both in columns and photography.
  Among a list of incredible past recipients, Terry is adding his name 
onto an honorable group of American patriots.
  The American Patriot Award is a given to a veteran who has served 
their country with distinction and continued that throughout their 
career.
  Terry is the epitome of this award, serving tremendously in the 
Vietnam war and as a journalist following his service.
  I congratulate Terry for receiving this incredible award. He deserves 
it.


 Paying Tribute to the Federal Law Enforcement Training Accreditation 
                                 Board

  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to 
the Federal Law Enforcement Training Accreditation Board, FLETA, as 
they celebrate their 20th anniversary on July 1, 2022.
  The FLETA board of directors, located in my district, is comprised of 
28 senior officials from varying Federal law enforcement agencies, 
academia, and professional organizations.
  Since the FLETA Board's inception, more than 75 training 
organizations, spanning from 47 agencies and 10 departments across the 
executive and judicial branches of the Government, have submitted 
training programs for voluntary review and have sought accreditation 
through FLETA, in which they have completed 389 of those assessments.
  The FLETA Office of Accreditation is one of smallest entities in the 
Federal Government, with only seven Government employees. Yet, they 
have an extensive impact on Federal training and operations.
  FLETA assists law enforcement agencies in virtually every department 
of the Federal Government, improving operations through the 
implementation of more effective and efficient training tactics.
  The mission of FLETA is more important now than ever before. This 
agency's efforts are demonstrative of good government in action, 
practicing accountability through self-regulation, which exhibits the 
transparency that Americans expect of their government.
  On behalf of the citizens of Georgia and this distinguished body, I 
once again congratulate FLETA on their 20th anniversary and wish them 
much continued success in the future.


                         Recognizing Don Hogan

  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of 
my friend, Don Hogan, a State house representative, a county 
commissioner, and a fellow Bulldog.
  Don received an education from both Georgia Southern University and 
the University of Georgia.
  He has served as a board member of the Golden Isles Chamber of 
Commerce, president of the Saint Simons Chamber of Commerce, area 
commissioner for the Boy Scouts of America, and on the advisory council 
of the Coastal Area Planning and Development Commission.
  I am honored to recognize Don as the 42nd recipient of the Alfred W. 
Jones, Sr. award. This award is given each year to honor a person whose 
selfless lifetime commitment, contributions, and achievements have 
positively impacted our community and its people.
  After many years of service, Don has decided not to run for 
reelection this November and will be going into retirement after a 
lengthy career of service to others.
  I know Don is looking forward to spending time on his family farm, 
fishing, and telling stories sitting on the porch of his 150-year-old 
log cabin.
  It was a pleasure and an honor to spend time with Don in the Georgia 
State legislature. I thank him for everything he has done for our 
State, and he should enjoy his well-deserved retirement.

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