[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 20 (Tuesday, January 31, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H556]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                HONORING THE LIFE OF MAYOR RICHARD DAVIS

  (Mr. CARTER of Georgia asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and 
honor the life of my friend, my fellow mayor, Richard Davis.
  Richard was first elected to Richmond Hill City Council in 1979. He 
served there for 10 years. He then went on to be elected mayor in 1989, 
and he served honorably for 31 years.
  During his tenure as city councilman and mayor, the city grew at a 
tremendous rate. When he first joined the city council, there were 
around 1,800 people living in Richmond Hill. Today, there are almost 
12,000.
  Richard made invaluable contributions to his home city through his 
passion for and commitment to public service. He is credited with 
helping start the Great Ogeechee Seafood Festival and the building of 
the J.F. Gregory Recreational Park.
  Richard's name will always be synonymous with Richmond Hill, and our 
district will forever be indebted to Richard for his leadership and 
public service.
  Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.

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