[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 108 (Wednesday, June 21, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H2997]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       CONGRATULATING DICK JAMES

  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 congratulate 
Dick James of St. Simon's Island on his induction into the Ranger Hall 
of Fame.
  Mr. James served in the Army for 22 years, including two tours of 
duty in Vietnam and retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel.
  In his first tour, he acted as an adviser for a Vietnamese battalion 
with 750 soldiers. This battalion suffered a high casualty rate, with 
two-thirds being lost in the 9\1/2\ months he served with them. He 
later returned to Vietnam as the commander of the 75th Ranger Regiment, 
173rd Airborne Brigade, where he fearlessly led his Rangers in 450 
missions, with 229 of them being fights with enemy troops.
  Mr. James has been the rightful recipient of many awards, including 
four Bronze Star medals, a Vietnam Service Medal, Superior Service 
Medal, and a National Defense Service Medal, among many others.
  I thank Mr. James for his service and congratulate him for his 
induction into the Ranger Hall of Fame. His extraordinary dedication to 
his country and his fellow Rangers makes him the perfect addition.


            Honoring the Life and Legacy of Starling Sutton

  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life 
and the legacy of Mr. Starling Sutton, a dedicated servant to his 
country and a community activist.
  During the Vietnam war, Starling cross-trained in four different 
areas, airborne, special forces medic, combat engineer, and infantry 
officer.
  His work in the Army's 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg led him 
to pursue a degree in criminal justice, which he then applied to 
professional and volunteer efforts devoted to helping homeless and 
marginalized people.
  Mr. Sutton created two programs for the Atlanta Rotary Club to help 
inner-city youth learn about the camaraderie of the military, and his 
work with the Golden Isles Rotary helped homeless veterans find homes.
  Professionally, he helped create affordable housing in Atlanta and 
converted two major warehouses into public art spaces.
  Starling's service to our country and his impact on our State will 
continue to be felt for years to come, and we mourn his loss immensely.


         Congratulating Glynn Academy Boys and Girls Golf Teams

  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate 
the Glynn Academy boys and girls golf teams on their recent 6A State 
Championship wins.
  Both teams took a big lead on day one, and they never looked back. 
After day one, they had to fight through harsh weather conditions that 
plagued the rest of the tournament, but even that could not derail 
their efforts.
  The Glynn Academy boys shot an impressive score of 591 overall to 
secure their first win since 2001. The Glynn Academy girls finished 
with a score of 480 to win their second championship in a row.
  These impressive scores, and the fact that this is the second 
championship in a row for the girls, speaks volumes. These young adults 
are true athletes, and I am inspired by their amazing performance on 
the golf course.
  I look forward to seeing what these great teams do in the coming 
season, and I know they will continue to make the First District of 
Georgia proud.


      Honoring the Life of Lieutenant Colonel George Allen Tindle

  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in memory of retired 
Lieutenant Colonel George Allen Tindle of the U.S. Army National Guard.
  Mr. Tindle was born in Chicago, Illinois, on September 12, 1941. He 
was a proud member of the Chicago Police Department for 10 years, until 
he transferred to the Federal Protective Service in 1974, right here in 
Washington, D.C.
  George began his career at the Federal Law Enforcement Training 
Center in Glynco, Georgia, in 1986. He was the Director of Management 
Training for U.S. Customs until his retirement in 1999. After his 
retirement, George began his favorite career as an instructor in the 
Behavioral Sciences Division.
  George was an avid fan of the Frederica Academy football team and a 
beloved member of the Community Church on St. Simons Island.
  George was an animal lover with a quick wit and a compassionate 
heart.
  George Tindle passed away on April 3, 2023, at the age of 81 in 
Brunswick, Georgia. He is survived by a son, a nephew, and nieces, 
along with the legacy he left behind in the Brunswick community.

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