[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 78 (Monday, May 6, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H2862]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING DONALD M. LEEBERN, 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 
Donald Leebern, Jr.
  Don, a native of Columbus, Georgia, graduated from Columbus High 
School and went on to attend the University of Georgia. Don played 
football for the Bulldogs, winning an SEC championship in 1959 and the 
Orange Bowl in 1960.
  After his impressive career at Georgia, Don joined the family 
business, Georgia Crown Distributing Company. Don worked his way up to 
become the president of Georgia Crown where the company saw continued 
success under his leadership. In 1992, he became chairman of the board 
of the company.
  Don also served five consecutive terms on the University System Board 
of Regents after he was appointed by former Georgia Governor Zell 
Miller. This included time as regents chairman from 1994 to 1995.
  Outside of his professional career, Don was known as a generous and 
kind man. He was a founding member of the University System of Georgia 
Foundation, as well as a member of numerous professional, civic, and 
social organizations.
  Don was larger than life. He positively impacted everyone he met, and 
he will be sorely missed by all.

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