[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 159 (Friday, September 29, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E919]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     COMMENDING JOHN SHELL FOR HIS SERVICE TO ALABAMA DISTRICT ONE

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                           HON. JERRY L. CARL

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 29, 2023

  Mr. CARL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor John Shell for his 
service to Alabama's First Congressional District. John Shell initiated 
the Eagle Reef Project, which involves deploying reef structures to 
foster marine life. These reefs are installed under docks or wharfs to 
filter and clean up to 10,000,000 gallons of water annually. They 
provide homes for many species of fish and crabs. John raised $52,000 
for 175 reefs in aims to expand the project to reach 1,000 reefs along 
the coast of Alabama, and eventually to Mississippi and Florida. He 
hopes to do a similar project in coastal areas along the Gulf and the 
Atlantic.
  His environmental impact on our waters is remarkable. We wish him all 
the best in his future endeavors.

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