[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 204 (Tuesday, December 12, 2023)]
[House]
[Pages H6820-H6821]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING CHARLES STEWART

  The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Ciscomani). The Chair recognizes the 
gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Carter) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of 
Charles ``Charley'' Stewart, who passed away this past October in 
Brunswick, Georgia.
  Charley was born here in Washington, D.C., where his life of service 
began. He spent time here working in the National Science Foundation.
  After college, he joined the Air Force Reserve and was based at 
Andrews Air Force Base, where he achieved the rank of sergeant.
  Charley eventually moved down to St. Simons Island in 1975, where he 
continued his military service in the Air National Guard and achieved 
the rank of master sergeant.
  In addition to his service in the military, Charley also served his 
community through time in government. Charley served as the finance 
director for Glynn County, and he served as a Glynn County 
administrator for a combined two decades.
  Charley will be remembered for his life of service. Whether it was 
the country, community, or his family, he always put others first. He 
is an example we should all strive to emulate.


                         Celebrating Ron Adams

  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 
achievements of my friend Ron Adams. Ron is retiring after a fruitful 
career as clerk of Glynn County Superior and Magistrate Courts.
  When Adams first took office back in 2017, it was a very difficult 
time for the courts as a former clerk had stolen more than $1 million. 
Ron ensured that the court continued to operate smoothly under his 
leadership while efforts to secure the money were made.
  Throughout his career, he overcame challenges, including the high-
profile Ahmaud Arbery murder case.

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  Adams' hard work made sure that this very emotional case could 
proceed smoothly and effectively.
  Adams' dedication and loyalty to his community will continue to serve 
as a blueprint on how to be an effective clerk, a position that is 
essential to our justice system's success.
  I congratulate Ron on his achievements and on his recent retirement.


              Commemorating Wade Benson On His Retirement

  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate Wade 
Benson as he retires after 27 years as a Young Harris College chief 
financial officer.
  Wade began at Young Harris College in 1986, coming to the college as 
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auditor with his father's accounting firm. He joined the Young Harris 
College administration in 1996 and has had various titles, including 
business manager, vice president for finance, chief financial officer, 
and board treasurer.
  The business office at Young Harris has been renamed The Benson 
Business Center in honor of Wade's career and service to the 
institution.
  Wade oversaw a number of areas in the institution and acted as his 
project manager for the many construction projects on campus. He 
balanced operating budgets, reconciled financial statements, and always 
worked with integrity and accuracy.
  Wade Benson was the go-to person, but most importantly, Wade 
exhibited a true love for the college, its staff, faculty and students, 
and always performed his duties in the best long-term interest of these 
constituents.
  I congratulate Wade on a great career. Enjoy your retirement.


                 Recognizing Glynn County School System

  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 
recent success of the Glynn County School System.
  Glynn County's graduation rate has increased from 95.2 percent in 
2022 to 96.5 percent this year. This is much higher than our State-wide 
average of 84.4 percent.
  This improvement is not a fluke either. Glynn County is focused on 
tailored school improvement plans for individual schools and broad-
based foundational structure changes to address the needs for all 
students.
  None of these changes could have been implemented without the help of 
individual teachers, students, and administrators throughout Glynn 
County.
  I am very proud of Glynn County's achievements, and I look forward to 
seeing continued improvement.

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