[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 197 (Thursday, November 30, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H5989]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             CONGRATULATING CULLEN TALTON ON HIS RETIREMENT

  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 celebrate the 
achievements of Cullen Talton, the longest-serving active sheriff in 
the Peach State, the State of Georgia.
  After 51 years of serving his community, Mr. Talton has decided to 
complete his final term serving Houston County before retiring. Sheriff 
Cullen Talton was elected in 1972, and he served as a commissioner 
before becoming a sheriff. He is known for being a trusted, 
respectable, and devoted servant of the community.
  To honor his many years of service and dedication, local leaders, 
community members, and his family gathered at the Houston County Annex 
before the commissioners meeting to celebrate the longtime sheriff.
  I congratulate Sheriff Talton on his remarkable achievements and 
well-deserved retirement. His dedication and years of service are 
admirable and greatly appreciated.


           Recognizing National Homelessness Awareness Month

  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
November as National Homelessness Awareness Month.
  In Georgia, over 10,000 people do not have housing. This includes 
fathers, mothers, and nearly 700 veterans.
  During this month of recognition, many groups across the country are 
putting on events designed to help people struggling with homelessness. 
Oliver Maner LLP in Savannah is one of the many groups helping to fight 
homelessness during this month of recognition. Events such as Oliver 
Maner's Donation Drive and the Homeless Veterans Stand Down event are 
essential to highlighting and helping to fight this critical issue.
  This month is a time when we come together as a community and as a 
nation to reflect on the issue of homelessness and its impact on 
countless lives. By raising awareness, we can show our support and help 
those who need it the most because every family, especially veterans, 
deserves a safe and stable home.


                       Remembering Bill Miltiades

  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in remembrance of 
Bill Miltiades, who passed away on August 31, 2023.
  Bill was a knowledgeable and committed Realtor. For many years, he 
had been dedicated to the success of the Savannah Area Realtors 
Association. He served on countless boards and received many awards in 
both his work and personal lives. This past year was Bill's 24th year 
as a member of the Distinguished Sales Society.
  Bill received his bachelor's degree at the University of Georgia and 
his master's at the Institute of Textile Technology in Charlottesville, 
Virginia. He started Bill Miltiades Management in 2011 and then became 
a broker of his own realty company in 2018.
  Bill was loved by many, including but not limited to his devoted 
sister, Marta; brother-in-law, Sean; and his favorite person in the 
world, his niece, Starlyn. He will always be remembered as a genuine 
soul with endless kindness and care for the people around him. Bill was 
very proud of his family, his country, his church, his friends, and his 
community.


                      Congratulating Connor Daniel

  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate Connor 
Daniel, who won sixth place at the Junior World FITASC Championship 
this summer.
  FITASC is a unique and difficult shooting sport. It requires 
participants to keep their guns still until the shooting clay they are 
targeting becomes visible.
  This summer, Connor joined Team Beretta USA, an honor in its own 
right. From there, he traveled and competed in the 2023 World FITASC 
Sporting Championship Finale Beretta World Cup in Hungary. Connor said 
that he is honored to have joined Team Beretta, and his results show 
that he has represented them and his country well.
  I again congratulate Connor on winning sixth place. I look forward to 
seeing his sporting career continue to flourish.

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