[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 44 (Tuesday, March 12, 2024)]
[House]
[Pages H1102-H1103]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        CELEBRATING KING AND PRINCE SEAFOOD'S 100TH ANNIVERSARY

  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 celebrate King 
and Prince Seafood's 100th anniversary.
  One hundred years ago, Gerald Beach founded the King Shrimp Company 
in Brunswick, Georgia. The business got its start by selling wild 
Georgia shrimp to fish markets located from New York City to Chicago 
and beyond.
  After World War II, the company bought and converted two warehouses 
that had been used to construct Liberty ships for the U.S. Navy.
  With additional space and the adoption of freezing technologies, 
sales skyrocketed.
  In 1986, the company changed its name from the King Shrimp Company to 
the name we know today, the King and Prince Seafood Company.
  Although this company has had great commercial success, it has had an 
even larger impact on Glynn County and the surrounding areas. King and 
Prince Seafood can often be seen sponsoring events such as the Sunshine 
5K or volunteering with hospice at the Golden Isles.
  Simply put, it is a privilege to have such a successful and 
community-focused business in our district. I look forward to seeing 
what they have in store for the next 100 years.


       Honoring the Life of Georgia Representative Richard Smith

  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life 
of Georgia Representative Richard Smith who passed away at the age of 
78.
  Representative Smith was born in Wrightsville, Georgia, and graduated 
from Morgan County High School where he played quarterback for the 
football team.
  Representative Smith went on to earn a bachelor's degree from 
Louisiana State University and a master's degree from the University of 
Georgia.
  Before entering politics, Representative Smith served as director of 
the UGA Cooperative Extension Service.
  Representative Smith will be remembered for a lifetime of dedicated 
public service. He served 20 years in the Georgia General Assembly and 
was a distinguished chairman of the House Rules Committee.
  Beyond his extensive service, Representative Smith was respected and 
cherished by all who knew him and called him a friend, including myself 
who served with Representative Smith in the Georgia State House.
  Since his passing, friends and colleagues have described him as 
larger than life, a true statesman, and an honest, compassionate, and 
loyal friend. I could not agree more.
  Representative Smith will be missed by all who knew him.

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  Congratulating Emily Graham as 2025 Savannah-Chatham County Public 
                       School Teacher of the Year

  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate 
Emily Graham for being named the 2025 Savannah-Chatham County Public 
School Teacher of the Year.
  Emily has demonstrated her passion and devotion for teaching by 
serving as a band director at Islands High School in Savannah.
  The band program's start and growth are attributable to her work, as 
Emily has spent the past 14 years instructing the 9th through 12th 
grade music classes.
  Throughout her career, she has been responsible for expanding the 
band program, the instrument and music library, establishing both 
marching and jazz bands, among other accomplishments.
  Emily developed a love for music and performance throughout her 
childhood. Following high school graduation, she attended Columbus 
State University where she received a bachelor of music in music 
education and subsequently earned her master's degree in the subject.
  She chose to return to her hometown of Savannah to pursue a career of 
service and self-fulfillment.
  I would like to extend my gratitude to teachers like Emily who 
significantly impact those young minds and prepare children for a 
future success.


              Honoring the Life of Kathryn Hooper McCurry

  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 
life of Kathryn Hooper McCurry who passed away on November 22, 2023.
  In 1970, Kathryn graduated from Georgia Southern College where she 
was the inaugural president of the Delta Lambda Chapter of the Kappa 
Delta sorority.
  Later that year, she married her lifelong confidant and love, James 
McCurry.
  For more than five decades, Kathy remained a dedicated member of St. 
Thomas Episcopal Church, contributing her time to various positions in 
the church, such as serving in the choir and altar guild.
  Her community involvement extended beyond the church walls, reaching 
into the junior league of Savannah and an array of clubs, 
organizations, and boards.
  As a passionate tennis enthusiast, Kathy held the title of president 
of the Savannah Tennis Association. Kathy found joy in traveling 
alongside friends, waterskiing, crabbing off the dock with her 
grandchildren, and being surrounded by her loved ones.
  Madam Speaker, she will be greatly missed by all.

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