[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 104 (Wednesday, June 14, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H2894]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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               HONORING THE LIFE OF SAMUEL BARNARD ADAMS

  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 honor the life 
of Mr. Samuel Barnard Adams, a veteran, a banker, and a businessman 
from Savannah, Georgia.
  Sam was a graduate of Roanoke College and a member of Kappa Alpha 
Fraternity. Sam served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam war. 
Afterwards, he worked as a banking officer with Citizens & Southern 
National Bank before beginning his own company, Intermodal Shipping 
Maintenance.
  Sam was committed to community throughout his life, serving on the 
vestry of Christ Church, as chairman of the Tybee Island Beach Task 
Force, and a board member of both Hospice Savannah and Savannah Little 
Theater.
  His contributions to the culture and vitality of Savannah will be 
felt for years, and his presence will be dearly missed.


           Recognizing the Accomplishments of Michael Holton

  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
accomplishments of one of my constituents, Michael Holton.
  Michael was recently recognized as the Most Fab School Support Staff 
member of 2023 by Effingham Living Magazine for his work at South 
Effingham Elementary School.
  He is an alumnus of South Effingham Elementary where he currently 
works as instructional support staff in the technology department.
  Outside of work, Mike was vice president of the Lowcountry Down 
Syndrome Society, and he was selected to be 1 of 10 participants on 
Treasure Maps: The Georgia Storytelling Roadshow. Treasure Maps is a 
collection of short films that provide a personal viewpoint on living 
with a disability.
  He also was an avid moviegoer, current event guru, and a very 
impressive equestrian.
  I have had the opportunity to meet with Michael and I know personally 
that he is deserving of this award.
  Madam Speaker, I congratulate Michael again, and I look forward to 
seeing what the future holds for him.


             Honoring the Life and Legacy of Tommy Dubberly

  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life 
and the legacy of Mr. Tommy Dubberly, a committed and heroic volunteer 
firefighter from Glennville, Georgia.
  Dedicated to public service, Tommy spent 40 years fighting fires in 
addition to his work at the Department of Corrections where he retired 
as a sergeant.
  At Tattnall County EMS, he served as deputy director, always leading 
by example and demonstrating unwavering care and support for his 
community.
  Even when he was off the clock, Tommy still found ways to build 
community. As the vice president of his county's Shriners Club, he 
helped build fraternity and camaraderie among his peers.
  Mr. Dubberly's devotion to serving others is emblematic of the 
virtues we should all strive to live by, and I mourn his loss dearly.


                   Honoring the Life of Connor Mathis

  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life 
of Connor Mathis, a 16-year-old whose tragic passing has impacted our 
entire community.
  Set to enter his junior year at Glynn Academy, Connor was a joyous, 
young boy, always seen with a large smile on his face. His smile lit up 
every room he entered, and Connor's infectious energy and love, 
especially for sports, was constantly felt by those closest to him.
  I mourn the loss of such a caring young man, and I give my most 
sincere prayers to Connor's family. His family now wears shirts with 
hearts colored green--Connor's favorite color--to honor him.
  Madam Speaker, to those listening, next time someone wears green, I 
encourage them to think of and remember Connor, a life we lost far too 
early.

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