[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 68 (Thursday, April 18, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H2511]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        RECOGNIZING JOE BRANNEN

  (Mr. CARTER of Georgia asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
outstanding career of Joe Brannen.
  After Joe graduated from the University of Georgia, he spent 8 years 
serving on the staff of Georgia Senator Sam Nunn. He went on to have a 
successful banking career spanning over 40 years.
  Joe will retire as president and chief executive officer of the 
Georgia Bankers Association on July 15, his 44th anniversary of joining 
the association.
  The Georgia Bankers Association enjoyed its greatest decades of 
growth and prosperity under the unwavering leadership of Joe.
  Joe has served on a wide variety of boards, both in and out of the 
banking community, including the Georgia Bar Foundation, the Georgia 
Chamber of Commerce, the American Free Market Chamber of Commerce, the 
State YMCA, and his own local church.
  Joe is a trusted adviser, a thoughtful leader, and a respected friend 
to many.
  In short, Joe is one of the good guys. I wish him and his wife, 
Vilda, nothing but happiness and a well-earned retirement.

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