[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 107 (Thursday, June 23, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H5829]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       REMEMBERING PAUL LOVEZZOLA

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
Georgia (Mr. Carter) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to remember the 
wonderful life of Mr. Paul Lovezzola of Bloomingdale, Georgia, who 
passed away on Friday, June 3. He was 79 years old.
  He was the owner and operator of the beloved Lovezzola's Pizza Family 
Restaurant since 1978, which has proudly fed of city of Pooler for 
almost 45 years.
  Above all, Paul was a devout family man who worked hard to support 
his family and spoil his grandchildren.
  Paul was orphaned at the age of 12. From that young age, he looked up 
to our military servicemembers, which led him to serve in the U.S. Air 
Force.
  He was communicant of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, where he 
is remembered as a people person, a hard worker, and for always having 
a story to tell.
  Paul served the people of Pooler for many years. In fact, he loved 
the city so much that he faced his restaurant toward Pooler instead of 
I-95.
  My prayers are with his wife of 57 years, Juanita Lovezzola, and his 
three children, Steven, Sherri, and Tim, along with their nine 
grandchildren whom he dearly loved.


                   Recognizing Southern Soul Barbeque

  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
Southern Soul Barbeque for winning the Brunswick-Golden Isles Small 
Business of the Year for their superior barbecue and service to their 
community.
  The Small Business of the Year award is awarded to a business that 
demonstrates excellent knowledge and integrity while providing a 
valuable service to the community.
  Southern Soul Barbeque has continuously delivered their mission of 
support for the citizens and the local business community while 
exhibiting initiative, creativity, and a can-do attitude.
  Businesses like this are what binds our precious communities together 
and keeps our economies moving in the right direction. Plus, it is 
always great to enjoy some exceptional southern-style barbecue.
  I look forward to being in St. Simons for many reasons, but the 
pulled pork from Southern Soul Barbeque is certainly toward the top of 
the list. It is a must every time for me.
  It is my honor to recognize a commendable business such as Southern 
Soul Barbeque, and I wish them great success in the future as they 
continue to set an example for other small businesses in the community.


                        In Memory of Kirk Warner

  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in memory of the 
legendary and beloved Kirk Warner, a teacher, a coach, a mentor, a 
father figure, and a friend to so many in his community, who peacefully 
passed away last June 16.
  Kirk was a football fanatic with an apparent gift for the game from a 
young age, which ultimately led him to play tight end for the 
University of Georgia and then go on and spend 21 seasons as the head 
coach of the Liberty County High School football team.
  From his first day at the school, he made Liberty County his home and 
was known for being a humble man with a true passion for inspiring the 
next generations through his coaching.
  He was known for putting highly competitive teams on the field and 
took pride in his players being the best they could be, inspiring some 
to make it to the NFL.
  The fact that his players respect him as much as they do, truly 
speaks to his character as a coach and as a man.
  His legacy has been left for the rest of us to learn from and live 
by, to help guide the future generations of young student leaders and 
athletes through faith, love, and respect for others.

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