[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 117 (Friday, July 15, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H6628]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        REMEMBERING ARTEZ BENTON

  (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 recognition of 
the life of a young man from my alma mater, Artez Benton.
  A talented baseball player at Young Harris College, Artez tragically 
lost his life this past month while in Atlanta.
  Born in Scottdale, Georgia, Artez was a star on the Druid Hills High 
School baseball team. He chose to continue his athletic career at Young 
Harris as an infielder for the Mountain Lions.
  Artez was wise beyond his years, hardworking, and was working to 
become a certified electrician with dreams of owning his own home. He 
would begin his days at 4:00 in the morning, studying for his 
apprenticeship, and despite his busy and long days, Artez was sure to 
make time to help his father with his landscaping company and to teach 
his young nephew the sport he loved so dearly.
  This tragedy has rocked the Young Harris community and has stolen a 
bright future from a young man and his family. My heart aches for the 
Benton family, and my prayers reside with them in this terribly 
difficult time.

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