[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 27 (Thursday, February 9, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H804]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  HONORING THE SERVICE OF TOMMY DORTCH

  (Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, in the beginning, Tommy Dortch, 
like every other person born on this Earth, was endowed with certain 
unique talents.
  The mission we all have in living is to go forth and be fruitful with 
those talents. I am here today with my colleagues, and also with the 
family and church members and pastor of Tommy Dortch. They are in the 
gallery today.
  We are here to recognize the exceptionally talented Tommy Dortch and 
the fruits that we have enjoyed in his living.
  My colleagues have told you of Tommy's many accomplishments, and 
there is so much more that can be said about him. But with the little 
time I have, I want to leave you with this: Tommy Dortch is a man whose 
cup runneth over. At the end of each day, Tommy made sure that that cup 
was empty, not consuming its contents for himself, but in service to 
others.
  His example and legacy have and will continue to resonate profoundly, 
which is why he is so deserving of receiving the Congressional Gold 
Medal.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Members are reminded to refrain from 
references to occupants of the gallery.

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