[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 151 (Tuesday, September 20, 2022)]
[House]
[Pages H7973-H7974]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                RECOGNIZING STATE SENATOR SHEILA McNEILL

  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 in recognition of 
State Senator Sheila McNeill, who is retiring after many excellent 
years in service to the city of Brunswick and to the State of Georgia.
  Senator McNeill is a longtime supporter of our country's Armed 
Forces, having served for 2 years educating citizens and elected 
officials on the importance of seapower as the first woman to ever lead 
the Navy League, but her support for America's sailors didn't stop 
there.
  In 1996, Senator McNeill played a key role in establishing St. Mary's 
Submarine Museum, the largest museum of its kind in the South.
  During her tenure as a State senator, Sheila sponsored legislation to 
fight Georgia's human trafficking crisis and the pernicious effects of 
homelessness and sponsored countless bills to improve our State's 
educational infrastructure.
  Sheila will be retiring at the end of her term this year to support 
her husband of over six decades. We thank her for everything she has 
done for our Armed Forces, for students, and for the many Georgians she 
has served over the years.
  Her career has been a long and impressive one, and we were so lucky 
to have such a talented woman fighting for such important causes.


                       Recognizing Ian Gallagher

  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
bravery of Ian Gallagher, a Rincon police officer who stepped up when 
help was needed most.
  On a bright morning this June, the city of Rincon was hosting their 
annual Let Freedom Ring Parade, which I was proud to be a part of. A 
crowd of hundreds of people was gathered along either side of the 
parade route to watch the spectacle.
  Around this time, Officer Gallagher heard calls over the radio that 
the roadblock, which had been set up, had been breached by an 
erratically driving car. He looked and saw an SUV speeding down the 
route, only just missing onlookers, including myself.
  Shouting to those along the road to back up to safety, knowing that 
he must do something to stop the driver, he kept his patrol car behind 
a fire truck. Just before the suspect's car passed him, he pulled out 
directly into its path, stopping the driver in a head-on collision. His 
act of selfless bravery and split-second heroism undoubtedly saved many 
lives that day.
  While this head-on collision was dangerous and surely jarring, both 
Officer Gallagher and his canine officer, who was with him at the time 
of the incident, are on their way to a full recovery.
  He has recently been awarded the Medal of Valor, the Nation's highest 
award of valor for a public safety official.
  I, alongside the people of the First Congressional District of 
Georgia, thank him for his service and his selflessness.


                    Honoring Ron and Sandra Elliott

  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of Ron and 
Sandra Elliott, owners of Game Changers Running Company.
  Since the store's founding in 2012, Game Changers has been so much 
more than just a place to get your running shoes. Under the leadership 
of Ron and Sandra Elliott, Game Changers has been committed to the 
health and fitness of Georgia's coastal region.

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  As a physical therapist-owned establishment, Game Changers 
understands the importance of community health and wellness. They have 
heavily invested in their community through various educational 
programs and running clinics, as well as financial contributions to 
local charities.
  Since their doors first opened, Game Changers has been able to donate 
over $250,000 to local organizations to help transform coastal 
Georgia's mindset about running and physical well-being.
  Ron and Sandra's service to their community and their country began 
long before Game Changers opened its doors, having both served in the 
military.
  Ron and Sandra, thank you for what you have done for our community 
through Game Changers. You have more than earned a relaxing and restful 
retirement.


                   Recognizing and Honoring Don Hogan

  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and 
honor my good friend, Don Hogan, as he retires from public service.
  Don graduated from Georgia Southern University and then attended the 
University of Georgia, graduating with a master's degree in education. 
He committed himself to a career in the rehabilitation field, where he 
specialized in mental health, substance abuse, and developmental 
disabilities.
  In Brunswick and St. Simons, he has been known as a leader in civic 
involvement and community service. During his 2-year term on the Glynn 
County Board of Commissioners, he served as both vice chairman and 
chairman.

  Most recently, he has served in the Georgia State House of 
Representatives, representing the 179th District.
  Additionally, his philanthropic passions have impacted his community 
in ways that will be felt for years. He has served as area commissioner 
for Boy Scouts of America, as well as on the advisory council of the 
Coastal Area Planning and Development Commission, Goodwill Industries, 
and Glynn County School's special instruction.
  The sacrifice that every public servant makes, alongside their 
family, is admirable and has no small impact on their life. I am very 
grateful for the inspirational leadership and servitude Don has 
displayed throughout his life.
  I, on behalf of the great people in the First Congressional District 
of Georgia, take this moment to honor Representative Don Hogan and his 
legacy.

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