[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 151 (Tuesday, September 19, 2023)]
[House]
[Pages H4387-H4388]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   RECOGNIZING DR. THOMAS J. WALTERS

  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 recognize the 
director of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers, Dr. Thomas J. 
Walters, for his 44 years of service to the United States.
  Director Walters oversaw the training and management program for new 
law enforcement officers across the country, including those at the 
Glynco, Georgia, campus in my district.
  Mr. Walters dedicated his entire four-decade career to defending our 
national security, serving as a Border Patrol agent, and in various 
leadership positions. He embodies both patriotism and leadership, and 
the next generation of officers is undoubtedly grateful for his 
expertise and the example he set. Director Walters emphasized that 
serving as the FLETC director was an honor and a career highlight.
  I know I speak for the whole First District when I say we appreciate 
his dedication to law enforcement and his service to others. I welcome 
the new FLETC director, Benjamine ``Carry'' Huffman, and I wish him the 
best of luck.


          Remembering Lieutenant Colonel David Leonard Sharpe

  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in remembrance of 
Lieutenant Colonel David Leonard Sharpe. At the age of 81, he leaves 
behind a legacy of bravery, leadership, and selflessness. In 1966, he 
graduated from the U.S. Army Ranger School and became the first Army 
Ranger in the Georgia National Guard. He served in the U.S. Army 
Reserves in the Georgia National Guard for 41 years, from 1960 to 2001.
  We remember him not only for his military accomplishments, but also 
for his dedication to his community. He excelled as a mechanical 
drawing teacher at Glynn Academy high school in Brunswick. In the 
summers, he worked on commercial and residential planning.
  I know Mr. Sharpe's legacy will live on in the positive impact he had 
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community, and I extend my deepest condolences to his family.


              Congratulating Dale Greene on his Retirement

  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 
University of Georgia's Forestry and Natural Resources dean, Dale 
Greene, for his decades of accomplishments before he retires at the end 
of the year.
  Greene has consistently displayed his passion for his students and 
teaching throughout his time working at UGA, and he has been a key 
factor in the success of many young leaders. Greene joined the 
University of Georgia in 1986, and since then has won several awards, 
including but not limited to, the Herrick Award for Superior Teaching, 
the Wise Owl Award, the Silver Beaver Award from the Georgia Boy Scouts 
of America, and the Billy Hudson Distinguished Citizen Award.
  Greene was also inducted into the Georgia Foresters Hall of Fame in 
2007 for his efforts in expanding research and funding to his 
university. I am proud to commemorate such a hardworking individual 
that has aided in so many Georgians' postgraduate successes in 
agriculture.


                     Congratulating The Crab Shack

  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate The 
Crab Shack for being named one of the best seafood restaurants in the 
United States by the Food Network.
  On the charming Tybee Island of Georgia sits The Crab Shack, known 
for its outstanding fresh seafood, river views on the marsh of Chimney 
Creek, and extensive choice of in-house events.
  This unique restaurant is a perfect spot for vacationing families 
with a wide range of food options, activities, and incredible southern 
hospitality service. Savannah locals, Jack and Belinda Flanigan, 
developed The Crab Shack from nothing more than a few tables and some 
friends, and since then it has developed into an iconic river spot for 
all to enjoy.
  An alligator enclosure on the property's outer boundaries attracts 
numerous people who come to feed the young gators.
  I am proud to celebrate the accomplishments of this local restaurant, 
which brings many visitors to the beautiful islands of Georgia.

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