[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 209 (Tuesday, December 19, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1252]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             RECOGNIZING THE SERVICE OF MR. KERRY ARMSTRONG

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                         HON. BARRY LOUDERMILK

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 19, 2023

  Mr. LOUDERMILK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Mr. W. 
Kerry Armstrong, Chairman of the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC), for 
skillfully shepherding the ARC forward as its chairman for the past ten 
years. Kerry will conclude his chairmanship at the end of this year, 
and I know the other members of the Georgia Congressional Delegation, 
who represent the greater Atlanta region, will join me in thanking 
Kerry for his dedicated service on the ARC Board, which will continue 
even as he departs the chairmanship.
  The ARC plays an invaluable role in the health of the Atlanta region. 
Under Kerry's leadership, my colleagues and I have worked successfully 
with the ARC on numerous initiatives important to the region, including 
delivering Older Americans Act services, workforce development, 
regional transportation planning, and homeland security. However, when 
it comes to Kerry and the ARC leadership, there is perhaps no issue as 
singularly important as the protection and preservation of our state's 
water supply. In this very critical area, the ARC's work is unrivaled.
  Kerry Armstrong came to Atlanta over thirty years ago, attracted by 
the beauty of the region, and I dare say, of his wife, Wendy, whom he 
met there. Kerry has pursued a successful career in real estate 
development and finance; and over time has served in numerous public-
private roles, including chairing notable community improvement 
districts (CIDs) in the region.
  As Kerry turns the page on this chapter in his life, I want to 
congratulate him, Wendy, their daughter Jenny, and her husband Ben, and 
let Kerry know how much we value him and count on him for advice and 
support. The Atlanta region is richer for his efforts.
  Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens takes up the gavel this January, as 
incoming Chair; and he will be fortunate to be working alongside ARC 
Executive Director Anna Roach, whose selection Kerry spearheaded. On 
behalf of the citizens in the Atlanta region, we thank Kerry for his 
guiding hand at the ARC, his dedication to our communities, and his 
service to the great state of Georgia.

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