[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 99 (Wednesday, June 7, 2023)]
[House]
[Pages H2770-H2771]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 HONORING THE LIFE OF ALBERT SHELANDER

  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 
and legacy of Mr. Albert Shelander, a courageous veteran and dedicated 
community developer.
  At just 18, he served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, spending 
2 years on the USS Janssen destroyer escort in the Philippines. Upon 
coming home, he attended Emory University, where he served as the 
captain of the college's golf team.
  After graduating, Albert dedicated his life to making good things 
happen in Glynn County. For 25 years, he served as director of the 
American National Bank of Brunswick and helped develop hundreds of 
acres of real estate throughout Brunswick and St. Simons Island.
  As a member of the Salvation Army, he rang the bell regularly at 
Christmas and also served as senior warden at his local church for 6 
years.
  Albert founded a 150-unit retirement home in Brunswick and directed 
its growth for 40 years.
  He was also an active leader in the Museum of Coastal History, Glynn 
County Chamber of Commerce, Brunswick Rotary Club, and Brunswick 
Country Club.
  There is no doubt that Albert's involvement in our community helped 
shape thousands of lives for the better, and I mourn his passing 
greatly.


     Congratulating Savannah Christian High School Girls' Golf Team

  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the 
Savannah Christian High School girls' golf team on their 2023 AAA State 
championship win.
  As a team, the girls had a combined final score of 488, winning the 
tournament by a very impressive 52-stroke margin. Not only was this a 
very decisive victory, but it also marked their second State title in a 
row.
  This impressive athletic achievement was a team effort led by golfers 
such as Mary Miller, who had a score of 64 in one round followed by a 
score of 73, and sophomore Ava Cottis, who scored an also impressive 81 
and 74.
  I also recognize Coach Annie Keller, who was recently named the 
Savannah Morning News Girls Golf Coach of the Year. I know her coaching 
was essential for this victory.
  I am so proud of these young women, and I know they will continue to 
represent their school well on and off the golf course.

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                      Congratulating Terry Tolbert

  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Mr. 
Terry Tolbert on his 50th anniversary working at The Economic 
Opportunity Authority of Savannah-Chatham County.
  Mr. Tolbert has truly been promoting positive change his entire life. 
He grew up in Savannah near Crawford Square, where he began his career 
with EOA as a teenager, eventually becoming the youngest member on 
their board of directors.
  He also served on the Region IV Youth Council, covering eight 
southern states.
  With each year that passed, Mr. Tolbert's impact grew as he 
implemented programs to help the disenfranchised, such as the homeless, 
veterans, foster grandparents, and low-income families.
  He has an infectious can-do attitude and always emphasizes the 
importance of never giving up.
  Mr. Tolbert now serves as the executive director of the EOA, and 
after 50 years, he is still working tirelessly to help people climb out 
of poverty.
  His expertise speaks for itself, and I thank him for touching the 
lives of so many in the Savannah area.

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