[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 148 (Wednesday, September 14, 2022)]
[House]
[Pages H7789-H7790]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        REMEMBERING SANDRA DEAL

  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 in memory of 
Sandra Deal, a woman whose legacy as a lifelong champion of education 
will not soon be forgotten.
  On August 23, Mrs. Deal passed away surrounded by family after a 4-
year battle with cancer. Sandra was the daughter of two educators and 
was raised in Gainesville, Georgia. After earning both a bachelor's 
degree and a master's degree in elementary education, she went on to 
teach language arts in public schools for over 15 years.
  As Georgia's first lady, she made childhood literacy improvements her 
top priority. Through this initiative,

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she visited schools in every single one of Georgia's 159 counties, 
spanning across 180 school districts. Across just 8 years, she read to 
students in nearly 1,000 classrooms, touching tens of thousands of 
lives. She donated copies of her memoir, ``Memories of the Mansion: The 
Story of Georgia's Governor's Mansion,'' to every public library in the 
State.
  On top of these accomplishments, she was a devoted wife of 56 years, 
a mother to four, and a grandmother to six. A shining example of the 
qualities every person strives toward, Sandra Deal's impact will be 
felt by many generations of Georgians.


       Honoring Lieutenant General Donald E. ``Rosie'' Rosenblum

  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Madam Speaker, it is with a very heavy heart 
that I rise today to recognize and honor the life and service of a true 
American patriot in my district, Lieutenant General Donald E. 
Rosenblum.
  Rosie was born on June 3, 1929, in Flushing, New York, and was raised 
during the Depression in Hell's Kitchen in New York.
  In 1948, Rosie graduated high school and followed his older brother, 
Bob, to the Citadel in Charleston, South Carolina. At the Citadel, 
Rosie was a member of the varsity baseball team and sports editor of 
the college paper. Upon graduation, Rosie was commissioned as a second 
lieutenant in the U.S. Army and deployed to lead an infantry platoon in 
the Korean war.
  After Korea, Rosie was placed in command of an infantry company in 
the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg and served as a staff officer 
in Berlin, Germany, when the wall was built.
  In between his tours in Vietnam, Rosie also managed to graduate from 
the U.S. Army War College and later served as the executive officer to 
the Army's director of operations at the Pentagon. It was there that he 
received his first of three general officer stars, and he was then 
transferred to Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield in Georgia.
  Rosie became an institution in our community, serving on boards for 
the YMCA of Coastal Georgia, the Vietnam Veterans' Memorial Savannah, 
and the Citadel Foundation.
  His legacy is one of patriotism, dedication, selflessness, and love 
for his neighbors. My prayers reside with his family and friends during 
this time of sadness.


          Honoring the First Baptist Church in Port Wentworth

  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the First 
Baptist Church of Port Wentworth and its 100-year anniversary.
  Under the leadership of Reverend L.R. Watkins, the First Baptist 
Church in Port Wentworth has been a shining cornerstone of greater 
Savannah since its founding in 1922.
  In the early 1950s, the church decided to purchase and install chimes 
within the church steeple so that all within the community could hear 
the ``call to worship'' bells every Sunday morning. These bells became 
popular within the Port Wentworth community.
  During the 1960s and 1970s, the church experienced tremendous growth. 
As the church grew larger, there was a need for an educational building 
for the church's youth. In 1960, a new educational wing of the church 
was dedicated. The 1970s also brought even more new changes to the 
church. The church expanded its music program and decided to build a 
new sanctuary. The sanctuary that was dedicated in 1973 is still being 
used today.
  Today, the First Baptist Church in Port Wentworth is under the 
leadership of Reverend Paul Mongin. Reverend Mongin is continuing the 
legacy of the congregation's storied history.
  Congratulations Port Wentworth First Baptist Church on this wonderful 
milestone.

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                  In Loving Memory of Terrell Coppage

  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I rise today in loving memory 
of a devoted husband, a caring father, and my wonderful father-in-law, 
Terrell Coppage.
  On April 28, 1928, Terrell was born in Lowndes County, Georgia. His 
family migrated to Adel, Georgia, and Terrell attended Sparks-Adel High 
School.
  Immediately after high school, Terrell joined the war effort, serving 
as a member of the United States Navy during World War II.
  On August 21, 1949, Terrell met Betty Jones, his future wife of 73 
years.
  As a member of his community, Terrell was among the best. He was 
actively involved in his church, Trinity United Methodist Church, 
leading Sunday school and the local Boy Scout Troop 306 for many years. 
He spoke fondly of his trip with the Boy Scout troop to the National 
Boy Scout Jamboree in Washington, D.C. in 1981.
  Terrell was also a member of the Okefenokee Lions Club, and was 
chosen as ``Lion of the Year,'' as well as serving as house captain for 
many years during their ``Christmas in April'' event.
  Keenager Choir, traveling to all 50 States, and daily walks with the 
``mall walkers'' that ended with McDonald's biscuits were just some of 
the small joys that Terrell and Betty shared together.
  Madam Speaker, I thank Terrell for all that he did to raise my wife, 
Amy, and for being the best father-in-law and grandfather anyone could 
ask for. We love you, and we will miss you.

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