[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 40 (Wednesday, March 6, 2024)]
[House]
[Pages H829-H830]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      CONGRATULATING BRUCE REDMOND

  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 congratulate 
Bruce Redmond on becoming the 2024 Georgia Farmer of the Year.
  Bruce owns Shiloh Farms, which is a 2,800-acre farm located in 
Effingham County consisting of wet and drylands.
  Larry Redmond passed down the art of farming to his son, instilling 
in him the essential skills and values needed to cultivate the land.
  Bruce is a very successful farmer, having been named the Young Farmer 
of the Year for Effingham County, Georgia Outstanding Young Farmer, and 
Effingham County Friend of 4-H.
  Shiloh Farms is one of the three certified TifQuik growers in the 
world and the largest producer of Bahia grass seed in the southeast.
  The University of Georgia's Cooperative Extension named Bruce as 
Farmer of the Year because of his cooperation with conservation 
research initiatives and dedication to sustainable farming.
  He will represent Georgia in competing for Southeastern Farmer of the 
Year in October.

  I wish Bruce luck, and I thank Bruce for his dedication to Georgia 
agriculture.


                   Remembering the Life of Joy Povec

  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to remember the life 
of Joy Povec.
  Joy grew up in Savannah, Georgia, where she graduated from Robert W. 
Groves High School and went on to earn a degree from Draughon Business 
College.
  Joy and her husband, Michael, lived in many different States during 
which Joy held a variety of positions.
  After working in real estate, Joy went on to work for Lockheed Martin 
as a technical writer during the Space Shuttle program.
  Joy was also an active member of her community. She was a dedicated 
member of the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, the Chatham County 
Republican Party, and the Froebel Circle.
  In 2009, Joy was honored with the J.C. Lewis Outstanding Republican 
of the Year Award by Chatham County.
  Joy also served as a delegate to many local and State Republican 
conventions, and she was proud to attend the second inauguration of 
George W. Bush.
  My thoughts and prayers go out to her husband of 55 years, her 
children, grandchildren, and all else who loved her.


                        Recognizing John Forbes

  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize John 
Forbes for being designated as the grand marshal for the 2024 St. 
Patrick's Day Parade in Savannah.
  For his service and community involvement, the Savannah community is 
proud to extend Forbes the opportunity to serve as the face of this St. 
Patrick's Day Parade on its 200th anniversary.
  Forbes is continuing a family legacy by serving in the St. Patrick's 
Day ceremony. His father, John J. Forbes, Jr., was the St. Patrick's 
Day committee chairman in the early 1990s and was selected as grand 
marshal for the 1998 celebration.
  Following the example set by his father, Forbes became involved in 
the St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee in the 1980s and was 
subsequently named the general chairman for the committee in 2007.
  Though filled with fun activities, the parade has a deeper meaning 
for Forbes. The holiday is one of remembrance and fellowship as locals 
and visitors gather to reflect on the area's Irish ancestry.
  Forbes is a true community man, embodying the current celebration and 
preserving the meaning and purpose of its history.
  Mr. Speaker, I congratulate John.


                      Congratulating Mark Hendrix

  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Mark 
Hendrix for recently being named Superior Court Judge for the Atlantic 
Judicial Circuit.
  Established by the Georgia General Assembly, the six-county circuit 
covers Liberty, Long, Bryan, Evans, McIntosh, and Tattnall Counties.
  Hendrix received a bachelor's degree from the University of Florida 
in 1995. In the years prior, he earned his juris doctor from Mercer's 
Walter F. George School of Law in 1999.
  His past work and experience illustrate that he is a valuable 
addition to the judicial system. Along with starting his private 
practice, Hendrix has served as solicitor general for Liberty County, 
Long County, and Richmond Hill.

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  He also served for nearly a decade as an assistant district attorney 
for the Atlantic Judicial Circuit.
  Hendrix's acceptance for the nomination demonstrates his commitment 
to the legal field where he has already amassed an impressive 23 years 
of experience.
  I thank Mr. Hendrix for working to serve his community, and I look 
forward to witnessing his future success.

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