[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 159 (Friday, September 29, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H4900]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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        RECOGNIZING PRESIDENT JIMMY CARTER ON HIS 99th BIRTHDAY

  (Ms. WILLIAMS of Georgia asked and was given permission to address 
the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. WILLIAMS of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate 
America's longest living President and one of Georgia's finest, 
President Jimmy Carter, who is turning 99 years young.
  On Sunday October 1, I had plans to be home in Georgia for this 
birthday celebration, but the looming Republican government shutdown 
has me here in D.C. doing the work for the people.
  President Carter has led a distinguished life, winning a Nobel Peace 
Prize, eradicating diseases, and uplifting the lives of millions of 
marginalized people.
  He would probably say that his most important accomplishments are his 
Christian faith as a member of Maranatha Baptist Church; marrying his 
beloved wife, Rosalynn; raising a strong family; building houses with 
Habitat for Humanity; and being one of the best peanut farmers in the 
land.
  For me, President Carter is an inspiration. My husband, Leslie, and I 
even named our son Carter after this great President. I strive every 
day to make sure that my Carter Cakes has the same humility and 
commitment to service as his namesake.
  The best birthday gift that President Carter could receive from us 
would be us all working together to make the world a better place for 
the most marginalized, and we can do that by following President 
Carter's example and building on his legacy--starting with keeping the 
government open for the American people.
  Mr. Speaker, I wish President Carter a happy 99th birthday.

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