[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 199 (Wednesday, December 21, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H9920]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        RECOGNIZING JERRY KONTER

  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 to recognize Jerry 
Konter, a builder and developer from Savannah, who on February 2 will 
conclude his successful term as the 2022 chairman of the National 
Association of Home Builders.
  As chairman, Jerry has worked with both the administration and 
lawmakers on both sides of the aisle to provide solutions for our 
Nation's growing housing affordability crisis. This is an especially 
important issue and it is refreshing to have someone as knowledgeable 
and passionate as Jerry come to Washington with solutions and the know-
how to make them a reality.
  Jerry also recognizes the importance of giving back to his community. 
He has served on the Board of Directors for the Savannah Humane 
Society, as president of the Jewish Educational Alliance, and as a 
member of the Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Planning Commission.
  Madam Speaker, on behalf of myself and the First Congressional 
District of Georgia, I thank Jerry for all of his hard work.
     Recognizing the Ware County High School Football Team for 
     Winning the Class 5A State Championship
  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
Ware County High School football team for winning the Class 5A State 
championship in the State of Georgia. This is a first and long-overdue 
State title for the Gators. They finished the season with a 14-0 
record--also a first for the school.
  Ware County faced no trouble as they cruised through four playoff 
games. They allowed only 27 points to be scored by their opponents. The 
Gators entered the championship game having allowed just 90 points all 
season. Their defense was one of the best in the State.
  In their title matchup, the Gators faced the Warner Robins Demons, a 
Georgia powerhouse program known for their historic success. Warner 
Robins was a two-time defending State champion coming off of a historic 
2021 season.
  The Gators held Warner Robins to only 13 points and brought the title 
back home to Waycross.
  Congratulations to the Ware County Gators, you made the First 
Congressional District of Georgia proud.


 Recognizing the Benedictine High School Football Team for Winning the 
                      Class 4A State Championship

  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
Benedictine High School football team for winning the Class 4A State 
championship in the State of Georgia.
  This is the second year in a row that the Cadets have won the title. 
In fact, over the last 12 years, the Cadets have won the State title 
four times.
  Benedictine faced no trouble in the playoffs, scoring a combined 155 
points. The Cadets, known for their strong defensive teams, only 
allowed their opponents to score 51 points during their playoff run.
  In their title matchup, Benedictine beat Cedartown 14-13. It was the 
Benedictine defense that won the game for the Cadets as the unit made a 
goal-line stand in a driving rainstorm in the final seconds of the 
game.
  Congratulations, Benedictine, you have made the First Congressional 
District of Georgia proud.


          Recognizing Stetson Bennett of the Georgia Bulldogs

  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor and 
recognize one of the First District of Georgia's finest, quarterback 
Stetson Bennett of the Georgia Bulldogs.
  Stetson Bennett has now cemented himself as one of the greatest 
quarterbacks in the history of the University of Georgia.
  Last week, Stetson finished fourth in the Heisman Trophy voting. 
Stetson was the first Georgia quarterback to be named a Heisman 
finalist and the first Bulldog to make the final cut for the award 
since Garrison Hearst in 1992.
  This season, Stetson finished with 3,435 passing yards, 27 total 
touchdowns, and a completion rate of 68 percent through 13 games. He 
also showed off his speed, tacking on 148 yards rushing.
  In the SEC championship game, Stetson threw for 274 yards and four 
touchdowns. Bennett will lead the Bulldogs into the college football 
playoff as they take on the Ohio State Buckeyes in the Chick-fil-A 
Peach Bowl.
  Madam Speaker, I wish Stetson and the Bulldogs good luck as they try 
to become the first school to win back-to-back titles in college 
football playoff history.
  Congratulations, Stetson, and Go Dawgs.

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