[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 29 (Wednesday, February 14, 2024)]
[House]
[Pages H588-H589]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          CONGRATULATING MADISON JENNINGS ON HER ACHIEVEMENTS

  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 to congratulate

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Madison Jennings for being named a 2024 Rhodes Scholar.
  Madison is president of the Agnes Scott Prelaw Society and an intern 
at the Carter Center where she has worked on issues ranging from 
supporting women's education to activism in Liberia.
  She is the founder and project executive for Pop-Up Library for 
Peace, a literacy project she developed in response to the COVID-19 
pandemic's impact on childhood literacy in her community.
  Jennings will also begin postgraduate studies at the University of 
Oxford in the United Kingdom next fall. At Oxford, Madison will pursue 
a master of public policy and an MS in public policy research.
  She is also classically trained in ballet and has three ballet 
productions.
  Through all her hard work, Madison has built a deep commitment and 
knowledge of policy and strategy, keeping her motivated to continue 
working toward her goals.
  Madison, we in the State of Georgia are very proud of you. Best of 
luck.


                     Congratulating Rudy Underwood

  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 
achievements of Rudy Underwood, a Georgia native.
  Underwood, the former American Chemistry Council vice president of 
state affairs and political mobilization, has recently retired after 31 
years with the ACC.
  Mr. Underwood joined the American Chemistry Council in 1992 as the 
managing director of ACC's southern regional office in Atlanta.
  In 2015, Underwood was appointed vice president of State affairs and 
political mobilization.
  The ACC's mission is to advocate for the people, policy, and products 
of chemistry that make the United States the global leader in 
innovation and manufacturing.
  His work to champion smart policies has helped create and save 
chemical and plastics industry jobs and has raised awareness of the 
critical role chemistry plays in improving the lives of Americans 
across the country.
  Congratulations, Mr. Underwood, on your achievements and on your 
well-deserved retirement.


                      Congratulating Elaine Tuten

  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to acknowledge 
Elaine Tuten for 50 years of loyalty and dedicated service to the 
Defense Credit Union Council, members, and staff.
  CEO Elaine Tuten recently received a Hall of Honor award from the 
Defense Credit Union Council at the group's 55th annual conference.
  The Defense Credit Union Council's Hall of Honor was set up to 
celebrate a few select individuals whose continuous hard work have made 
a difference in the Defense Credit Union community and council.
  Tuten's contributions go beyond her own credit union as she also 
works to strengthen the credit union movement in the country of Poland 
while remaining as a helping hand to those in need.
  A coworker of Tuten's stated: Elaine's legacy is a testament to her 
unwavering dedication to our movement. She has shattered glass ceilings 
as a woman in our industry and has paved the way for countless others.
  Congratulations on 50 years of service, Elaine.


                    Remembering George Dame Barnhill

  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in remembrance of 
George Barnhill, a Georgia resident, who passed away peacefully at the 
age of 91.
  George grew up on the edge of the Okefenokee Swamp in Clinch County. 
He loved being in nature since he was a child. He loved farming, 
gardening, and most of all, traveling with his family. He was an avid 
quail hunter and a well-known marksman.
  He graduated from Clinch County High School in 1949, then attended 
college in Douglas, Georgia, before joining the U.S. Air Force during 
the Korean war.
  He was discharged honorably at the end of the war and returned to 
Clinch County to marry his wife, Maldine, in August of 1954.
  Shortly after, George completed his degree in chemical engineering at 
the University of Florida and graduated with honors in May of 1957.
  He proceeded to pursue a career in pulp and paper where he worked for 
International Paper in Panama City, Florida; Interstate Paper in 
Riceboro, Georgia; and Rayonier Mill in Jesup, Georgia.
  George will be missed by all, and I send my condolences to his loved 
ones.

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