[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 119 (Wednesday, July 12, 2023)]
[House]
[Pages H3474-H3475]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              HONORING THE LIFE OF ROBERT ``BOBBY'' SMITH

  (Mr. CARTER of Georgia asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of 
Robert ``Bobby'' Smith, a close friend of mine, who was tragically 
killed in an airplane crash.
  I knew Bobby well. In fact, he was my pilot for many years. He also 
flew for my predecessor, Congressman Jack Kingston.
  Bobby's greatest passion was always aviation, and he also served as 
the chief flight instructor for MidCoast Aviation where he provided 
flight education for the VA and later served as

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vice chairman of the Reidsville Airport Authority board.
  Since 2012, Bobby volunteered as an Angel Flight pilot, arranging and 
piloting free flights for families in need of travel to and from 
healthcare services.
  His generosity, his kindness, and willingness to help others through 
his passion for flight was unparalleled.
  I am deeply saddened by the passing of my friend, but I know his 
legacy will live on for generations to come. Thank you, Bobby.

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