[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 161 (Monday, October 2, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H4939]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   RECOGNIZING JUDGE MELINDA ANDERSON

  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 
Judge Melinda Anderson on an incredible career in the First District's 
Liberty County court system.
  Judge Anderson's first major achievement of her storied career came 
when she was appointed ex-officio notary and justice of the peace by 
the Liberty County Grand Jury in 1979.
  Then, in 1983 the legislative consolidation of the justice of the 
peace and small claims court created the magistrate court.
  Consequently, in 1988, Judge Melinda Anderson was elected as Liberty 
County Chief Magistrate. Since then, she has served the First District 
of Georgia well, and her accolades are too numerous for one speech.
  I congratulate Judge Melinda Anderson on a magnificent career, which 
included awards for both Magistrate of the Year and Lifetime 
Achievement.


                        Honoring Griffin Lotson

  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Darien City 
Councilman Griffin Lotson, who is featured in the International African 
American Museum in Charleston, South Carolina.

  The Butler Island Plantation where the International African American 
Museum stands, was where Lotson's ancestors, the Gullah Geechee, were 
enslaved.
  Councilman Lotson's family spans seven generations of Gullah Geechee 
roots.
  In addition to serving on Darien City Council, he also serves as the 
vice-chair of the Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor, a 
nonprofit dedicated to preserving and sharing Gullah heritage and 
culture.
  Griffin Lotson was also recently promoted to the level of Global and 
State Goodwill Ambassador.
  Darien, along with the rest of Georgia's First Congressional 
District, is honored that Councilman Lotson calls our community home.


                    Congratulating Lindsey Streeter

  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate 
Command Sergeant Major Lindsey Streeter for winning the Military Times 
Veteran of the Year.
  Sergeant Major Streeter enlisted in the Army at 17 years old as a 
76C, equipment parts and records specialist.
  Lindsey deployed from Hunter Army Airfield in support of Operation 
Desert Storm, and when he returned, he was asked to go into the U.S. 
Army Recruiting Command, taking on the weighty task of recruiting the 
next generation of soldiers.
  Over his 31-year career, he would go on to hold leadership positions 
at every level, culminating with his first assignment as commandant of 
the Noncommissioned Officer Academy at Fort Stewart.
  Although he hung up the uniform, his desire to serve others only grew 
stronger.
  Once he left the Army, he joined Bank of America as its senior vice 
president of global military affairs, a position that allows him to 
help transitioning servicemembers and long-time veterans with financial 
education and assistance.
  On top of his professional work, Lindsey started a charity with his 
late wife, Mary Ann, Quad E, that provides healthcare resources to 
underserved and low-income families.
  In 2022, he also purchased the semi-pro basketball team, the Savannah 
Hurricanes, yet another example of serving our local community.
  Simply put, his impact on the First District of Georgia is 
immeasurable.
  Mr. Speaker, I thank Command Sergeant Major Streeter for his 
continued service to not only our country, but, also, to our local 
community.

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