[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 74 (Tuesday, April 30, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H2754]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING JAMES ERNEST STEWART, JR.

  (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 honor the life of 
James Ernest Stewart, Jr.
  A lifelong resident of Waycross, Georgia, Jim graduated from Waycross 
High School and later pursued a finance degree at the University of 
Georgia.
  After graduating, Jim served the Nation in the Army Intelligence 
Division in Europe and later took up his father's family business, 
Stewart Candy Company, where he served as chairman of the board for 
over 65 years.
  In addition to the family business, Jim took on many leadership 
positions in his community. He served as chairman of the board of 
Commercial Bank of Waycross. He also was the founding chairman of the 
board of Waycross Bank & Trust, WB&T Bankshares, and Southwood School.
  For his achievements and community involvement, Jim was selected for 
the Herrin Business Award and the Community Service Award from The 
Childers YMCA.
  He was even granted an award in his honor, the James E. Stewart 
Award, for the service he lent to the community. Jim's community 
involvement will forever be remembered by friends, family, and all.

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