[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 16 (Wednesday, January 25, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H285]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       RECOGNIZING STATE-OF-THE-ART UGA POULTRY SCIENCE BUILDING

  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 the 
creation of a state-of-the-art poultry science building at my alma 
mater, the University of Georgia.
  In the State of Georgia, the poultry industry contributes an annual 
$21.5 billion to our State's economy. The industry also generates an 
annual $2.1 billion in Federal tax revenue. The poultry industry is 
vital to not only the State of Georgia but also the country. That is 
why I am proud to recognize the University of Georgia for building a 
brand-new poultry science building on their campus.
  This $54.1 million facility will feature new classrooms, research 
labs, and learning labs. These new labs will enhance the traditional 
classroom experience by offering students opportunities to learn in a 
fieldwork setting. These facilities are vital for preparing students as 
they enter the poultry industry.
  I know this new project will serve the students at the university and 
the people of Georgia's First District well.


                  Georgia Among LEED-Certified Top 10

  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
State of Georgia for being a top 10 finisher in the country last year 
for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design-certified green 
buildings.
  The United States Green Building Council has been working hard to 
create a healthier, more sustainable, and resilient world through LEED, 
and its annual ranking is an opportunity to recognize everyone working 
toward that goal.
  Buildings that are LEED certified create healthier spaces for people, 
use fewer resources, reduce carbon emissions, and improve efficiency 
while providing operational cost savings.
  Georgia is a leader in green building and ranks sixth out of the top 
10 States. 2022 saw growth in green building and sustainability, and I 
am proud that Georgia is at the forefront of building a healthier, more 
sustainable future.
  I thank all the building professionals who helped our State achieve 
this ranking.


                  Recognizing Georgia Ports Authority

  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
Georgia Ports Authority for handling nearly 6 million 20-foot 
containers in 2022. In 2022 alone, the Georgia Ports Authority had a 5 
percent increase in container handling.
  Collaborative effort across Georgia's supply chain ensured that cargo 
movement remained a top priority during a very challenging year.
  The Port of Savannah achieved 4 of its top 5 months for container 
volume in 2022, with trade volumes peaking in August at an all-time 
high of 575,500 20-foot containers.
  With the renovation of Berth 1 at Garden City Terminal, the 90-acre 
Garden City Terminal West expansion, and the transition of Ocean 
Terminal to an all-container facility, the Port of Savannah is set to 
increase annual capacity from 6 million to 7.5 million 20-foot 
containers.
  I congratulate the GPA on this wonderful accomplishment.

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