[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 162 (Tuesday, October 3, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H4957]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   REMEMBERING LANNA ALDRIDGE DENISON

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
Georgia (Mr. Carter) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I rise today in remembrance of 
Lanna Aldridge Denison.
  This July, Lanna passed away following a fight with a sudden illness. 
She was known for her radiant smile and her love for others. She earned 
her position as principal of Blackshear Elementary through her years of 
dedication and hard work, earning many accolades, including being named 
district coordinator of student learning objectives for Pierce County 
Schools and director of student achievement in 2017.
  She transformed her school through her tireless and creative efforts, 
making it a happy, thriving place for the 800 students who looked up to 
her.
  She took every opportunity to put others first and lift their 
spirits. It was never too early or too late to call her for anything. 
She truly put everyone else first and many called her their best 
friend.
  Ms. Lanna will forever be known as someone who ``loved big'' and her 
impact will be felt for decades to come.


        Congratulating Errol Roach on 40 Years of Teaching Music

  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate 
Savannah native Errol Roach for hitting a major milestone. This past 
June he celebrated his 40th anniversary of teaching music.
  At just 4 years old, Mr. Roach was able to play music by ear, and 
that began his lifelong passion for music. He attended what is now 
Savannah State University, where at just 19 years old, he started 
passing down his love of music through teaching lessons out of his 
parents' home in Carver Village.
  Mr. Roach founded the Sound of Joy School of Music in Savannah, 
Georgia, and was recognized for reaching this milestone of teaching 
through a proclamation from Savannah Mayor Van Johnson.
  The slogan for Mr. Roach's school is ``for a world of harmony.'' He 
hopes his students will continue to pass on the gift of music and 
harmony for many more generations to come.
  Madam Speaker, I take this moment to congratulate Mr. Roach on 
reaching this significant milestone, and I know that he will continue 
to touch many through his love of music.


                  75th Anniversary of Central Hardware

  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
75th anniversary of Central Hardware. Central Hardware opened on 
Norwich Street in downtown Brunswick in 1948 and quickly became known 
as ``The Store of 10,000 Items.''
  The store is still family owned and is managed by Anne Strother and 
her brother Baxter Shaw. Their father, Jimmy Shaw, always emphasized 
the importance of quick, friendly customer service and competitive 
pricing. This is the main reason the store has survived in the face of 
competition from big-box stores.
  Shaw taught his children everything about the business, and they 
continued managing it the way he did.
  I am proud to say Central Hardware has been an important part of the 
First District community for 75 years now. Again, I congratulate them 
on their success, and I know they will continue to bless our community 
for many more years to come.

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