[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 120 (Thursday, July 13, 2023)]
[House]
[Pages H3487-H3488]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   PIERCE COUNTY LADY BEARS GOLF TEAM

  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 congratulate the 
Pierce County High School Lady Bears golf team for winning the State 
Class AA championship on May 22, 2023.
  This remarkable achievement makes the Lady Bears back-to-back State 
champions after winning a Class AAA championship last year.
  This year's championship was held on the team's home course, the 
Okefenokee Country Club Golf Course.
  Sophomore Mackenzie Connell was the first Lady Bear to come in with 
the remarkable score of 1 over 73, followed by senior Maggie Sapp, 
junior Lily Spivey, and sophomore Addyson Walker.
  In Class AA, the two lowest scores count for the team, which gave the 
Lady Bears an impressive 30-stroke lead over the second-place team.
  Mackenzie Connell finished in first place for the Class AA 
tournament, with all four members finishing in the top 10.
  Again, I congratulate the Pierce County Lady Bears golf team on their 
championship, and I wish them well in their future endeavors on and off 
the golf course.

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                          Honoring Dana Wright

  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of 
Dana Wright. Mrs. Wright was an educator and impacted many children's 
lives in Georgia's First District. She concluded her distinguished 33 
years of teaching while serving as principal of Ebenezer Elementary 
School.
  She was born and raised in Statesboro, going on to be a Georgia 
Southern alumni and a charter member of Alpha Omicron Pi. She was also 
a valued member of the Delta Kappa Gamma professional educators 
society.
  When she wasn't teaching, she was cheering on the Eagles at football 
or basketball games or spending time with the Statesboro crew, her 
lifelong friends, Leah, Pam, and Amy.
  Mrs. Wright was dedicated to improving her community through her 
passion for education, and her impact will be felt for many years to 
come.

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  My sincere condolences go out to the Wright family during this time 
of mourning.


  Savannah, Georgia: Named One of the Most Beautiful Places in America

  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 
city of Savannah, Georgia, being named the most beautiful place in 
Georgia and the fourth most beautiful place in the country by 
Travellers Worldwide.
  Savannah is home to a lively tourism industry due to its historical 
architecture, captivating greenery, entertainment, and southern 
hospitality.
  Savannah is also considered the largest national historic landmark 
district in the United States, thanks to its abundance of artifacts 
from the Revolutionary and Civil War eras.
  The coastline of Savannah is home to miles of great fishing spots, 
beautiful beaches, and warm waters.
  Whether you are a history buff looking for a place to vacation or 
doing business, Savannah has something to offer for everyone.
  I am proud to represent such a beautiful area that aids Georgia's 
economy tremendously and brings many Americans to the State I call 
home.


                      Congratulating Riyon Rankin

  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate 
Brunswick High alumnus Riyon Rankin for winning the boy's high jump 
title at the Nike Outdoor Nationals.
  Mr. Rankin has been making a name for himself in the track and field 
world for the past 2 years, being the first student to claim a track 
and field State and national championship in Brunswick High School's 
history.
  Recently, he cleared a high jump of over 7 feet, breaking the 6A 
State record. It was not long after his record-breaking jump that he 
received the invitation to compete from Nike.
  Mr. Rankin went on to win his event at the Nike Outdoor Nationals, 
sharing with interviewers that he only plans to improve from there. He 
is committed to the University of Georgia--Go Dawgs--where he will 
begin attending in the fall.
  I wish Mr. Rankin the best of luck in his track and field career at 
UGA and thank him for representing the city of Brunswick and the First 
District with such determination and persistence.

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