[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 176 (Tuesday, November 15, 2022)]
[House]
[Pages H8498-H8499]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING THE LIFE OF VINCE DOOLEY

  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 extend my 
condolences to the families of Vince Dooley, legendary football coach 
at the University of Georgia.
  Coach Dooley was a talented multi-sport athlete in his youth and 
played quarterback for the Auburn University Tigers.
  In 1960, he married the love of his life, Barbara, and they have four 
children together.
  In 1963, he became the head coach of the University of Georgia 
Bulldogs, where he led them through 1988. During his tenure, he guided 
the prolific football team to a record of 201 wins and only 77 losses. 
Coach Dooley's teams won six Southeastern Conference championships and 
the momentous 1980 national championship.
  As a coach, he received five Coach of the Year awards, was five times 
voted SEC Coach of the Year, and has now been inducted into the College 
Football Hall of Fame.

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  After he retired from coaching, he remained the Athletic Director at 
the University of Georgia until 2004, guiding the football program and 
building many other athletic programs into national powerhouses.

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  Off the gridiron, Vince was passionate about gardening and American 
history and preservation. He was considered a master gardener and had a 
species of roses named after him.
  He was involved with many organizations that focused on preserving 
Revolutionary War battlefields and was inducted as a Georgia trustee by 
the Georgia Historical Society.
  Earlier this month, I was proud to sign on to a resolution, alongside 
several members of the Georgia delegation, thanking him for his service 
to our State.
  Vince Dooley was truly a pillar of his community, and his impact will 
be felt for generations to come.


     Congratulations to Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport

  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the 
Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport on their selection as the 
Conde Nast 2022 Readers' Choice number one airport in the United 
States.
  The Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport is a hub for travel 
regionally, nationally, and internationally.
  With its small-town feel, the Main Street-inspired concourse greets 
travelers with a plentiful helping of southern charm. The many 
restaurants and shops provide weary travelers, both coming and going, 
with a snippet of what the First District has to offer.
  I personally am very well acquainted with this airport, as I have 
traveled through this airport hundreds of times on my way to and from 
Washington, D.C.
  Serving nearly 3 million passengers each and every year, the airport 
serves as a gateway to the First District of Georgia and its many 
destinations. Just a short drive away are world-class beaches, resorts, 
and golf courses, with the cultural hub of Savannah being foremost.
  Additionally, it serves as an important cargo hub in conjunction with 
the Port of Savannah, the fourth busiest port in the Nation.
  Despite their busyness, they excel in providing outstanding customer 
service and southern charm. For the third year in a row, they have been 
voted the number one airport in the United States.
  I, on behalf of the entire First District of Georgia, congratulate 
the employees and the administration of the Savannah/Hilton Head 
International Airport for earning this distinction.


                        Honoring Martin Grizzard

  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the 
life and service of the late Martin Thurman Grizzard of Thomaston, 
Georgia.
  Martin was born October 17, 1938, in Hixson, Tennessee. Being the 
oldest of four brothers, he learned to take care of the people around 
him at an early age.
  In 1963, he would graduate from Mercer University's Southern School 
of Pharmacy, committing his life to the care of others. Just 2 years 
later, Martin opened Northside Drugs, a pharmacy in the small town of 
Thomaston, Georgia.
  During his long career as a pharmacist, he would serve on the Georgia 
State Board of Pharmacy, eventually becoming president in 1984. In 
2013, his store would serve its one-millionth customer after nearly 50 
years of faithfully providing care for the community of Thomaston.
  Though a million seems like a large number, it only represents a 
fraction of the true impact that Martin would have on this world during 
this time not only as a pharmacist but as a philanthropist and father.
  Finally laid to rest at the age of 83, he is survived by his wife of 
62 years, Mrs. Betty Grizzard; his daughter, Pam; and his three sons, 
Martin Jr., Michael, and Stewart.
  The prayers of myself and my family belong to the Grizzard family and 
all those impacted by this tremendous loss.


                         Honoring David Ralston

  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
leadership and service of my good friend, my former suitemate, David 
Ralston, who recently announced that he would be ending his tenure as 
speaker of the Georgia statehouse.
  David has been speaker since 2010 and has overseen some of the most 
historic legislative accomplishments in our State's history.
  He attended Young Harris College and North Georgia College, where he 
earned his bachelor's degree with honors. He then went on to graduate 
from the University of Georgia School of Law.
  An attorney by trade, Speaker Ralston started his career in public 
service in 1992 when he was elected to the Georgia State Senate. In 
2002, David was elected to the Georgia House and was chosen as speaker 
in 2010.

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