[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 194 (Wednesday, December 14, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H9741]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  BEEKEEPING AT UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA

  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 congratulate the 
University of Georgia for the creative ways it is building a more 
environmentally sustainable campus. Late last year, UGA golf course 
superintendent Scott Griffith took up an interest in, of all things, 
bees.
  Alongside the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, 
Griffith established a beekeeping program on the golf course, 
recognizing that it would make for an excellent outlet for educating 
students about the importance of pollinators.
  Bees, as we all know, play a vital role in maintaining our ecosystem. 
These industrious insects pollinate our flowers and crops, helping to 
maintain the delicate balance of nature that allows for a bountiful 
supply of food and a greener world to live in.
  Unfortunately, bees have faced numerous, sometimes existential 
challenges in recent years. Pesticides, habitat loss, and deforestation 
have all contributed to decline in the population of bees, which has 
had a serious cascading effect throughout the food chain.
  By providing a safe and nurturing environment for bees, the 
university is not only helping to safeguard these creatures, but they 
are also educating the next generation of leaders about the importance 
of conservation and sustainability.
  I again congratulate Mr. Griffith and all UGA faculty for their out-
of-the-box thinking. I look forward to seeing the positive impact this 
will have on the ecosystem and community in Athens.

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                     Congratulating Tierra Jackson

  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Tierra 
Jackson, a pharmacy student at the University of Georgia, for being 
named president of the Student National Pharmaceutical Association.
  As president, she is responsible for shaping the priorities of the 
organization. She decided that the organization's theme for this year 
would be Students Creating, Reimagining, and Innovating Pharmacy 
Together. She hopes to bring together a broad group of students who are 
interested about the profession of pharmacy, healthcare issues, and the 
poor minority representation in these areas.
  The Student National Pharmaceutical Association is a leading voice in 
pharmacy education, has 120 chapters nationwide, and boasts over 5,000 
members. This distinction is evidence of the diligence she carries with 
her every day.
  A native of Statesboro, Georgia, she received a bachelor of science 
in pharmaceutical science degree. While an undergrad, she was the 
president for the Pre-Pharmacy Society and vice president and service 
coordinator of the NAACP. She is cofounder and vice president of the 
Black Student Pharmacist Organization.
  Even at such an early stage in her career, she has already displayed 
leadership beyond her years. I am proud of Tierra Jackson and the 
impact that she is having on shaping the future of the pharmacy and 
pharmaceutical industry.
  I congratulate her on her appointment, and I wish her a successful 
tenure as president of the Student National Pharmaceutical Association.

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