[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 78 (Tuesday, May 9, 2023)]
[House]
[Pages H2142-H2143]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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                        HONORING MARY JEAN GRECO

  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 honor the life of 
Mary Jean Greco. Jeannie was born in 1955 in Hazelton, Pennsylvania.
  As the daughter of two medical professionals, she always knew she 
wanted to devote her life to the service of others. Her professional 
career consisted

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of many healthcare roles, including being a tech in her father's 
surgical suite and selling medical equipment for some of the top 
manufacturers in the country.
  Outside of her professional career, she was always involved in local 
issues and advocacy. A devout Catholic, she would pray the rosary every 
morning before beginning her day.
  A stranger to no one, Jeannie was well known for her ability to work 
a room and make friends with ease.
  Spending time with her family was her favorite activity. She traveled 
often, especially to visit her sister, who lives in Hawaii. The two of 
them went around the world, including stops in Russia and Cuba.
  My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Greco family and anyone 
who had the joy of knowing Jeannie.


          Celebrating the Life of James Alexander Atwood, Sr.

  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise to celebrate the life of 
James Alexander Atwood, Sr., a great husband, loving father, and proud 
American.
  James was born in December 1925 in Sumrall, Mississippi. In 1942, at 
the age of 17, he enlisted in the Navy and served with honor and 
distinction through World War II and the Korean war.
  He retired from the Navy in 1965 with the rank of chief hospital 
corpsman. James was rewarded the Good Conduct Medal with four stars, 
the WWII Victory Medal, and the United Nations Service Medal.
  After his career with the Navy, James went on to be a successful 
pharmaceutical sales rep in Winston, Georgia.
  An avid traveler, he visited 43 countries and even had tea with the 
future King of England, Prince Charles III. In 2004, James and his wife 
of 49 years, Louise, relocated to the Golden Isles.
  He is survived by his wife, son, three grandchildren, and three 
great-grandchildren.
  My thoughts and prayers go out to the Atwood family during this 
difficult time.


               Celebrating the Achievements of Ken Griner

  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 
achievements of Ken Griner as he is inducted into the Greater Savannah 
Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2023.
  Ken is a Savannah native, playing football and baseball for Savannah 
Christian before going off to Brewton-Parker Junior College and then to 
the University of Georgia, where he was a standout baseball player.
  On the gridiron, Ken went 24-4 as the starting quarterback at 
Savannah Christian, and on the diamond, he was the most valuable player 
and team captain. At the University of Georgia, his batting average was 
.317, and he was a stellar defensive player.
  After graduating from the University of Georgia, Ken began a 
distinguished 35-year career in TV broadcasting, working for three 
different Savannah stations. For the last decade, he has been in 
various roles at the local Savannah CBS affiliate, WTOC, including 
anchor, cohost, and sports reporter.
  On top of his on-the-air duties at WTOC, Ken is also the director of 
broadcasting at Calvary Day School.
  Congratulations to Ken and to all the inductees for this year's 
Greater Savannah Athletic Hall of Fame.


                  Celebrating the Life of Walter Dumas

  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 
life of Walter Dumas, a great husband, loving father, and proud 
American.
  I had the privilege of knowing Mr. Dumas, and I last saw him 2 days 
before his passing at the Stand Up for America Day parade in Port 
Wentworth.
  Mr. Dumas was born in May 1922 in McRae, Georgia. He served his 
country with honor and distinction during World War II as a proud 
member of the United States Army. At the end of the war, he was in 
Tokyo Harbor when the Paris Peace Treaties were signed.
  Mr. Dumas was an avid outdoorsman, gardener, and fan of the Atlanta 
Braves. He was a faithful member of my home church, the Port Wentworth 
United Methodist Church, and he remained a member of the Frank F. Baker 
Masonic Lodge for 70 years.
  He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 66 years, Pollie, my 
school bus driver. Survived by his three children, five grandchildren, 
nine great-grandchildren, and one great-great-granddaughter, Mr. Dumas 
is certain to be dearly missed.
  My sincerest condolences are with the Dumas family during this most 
difficult time.

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