[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 94 (Monday, June 3, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H3547]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   HONORING THE GREATER SAVANNAH ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME CLASS OF 2024

  The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. McClintock). The Chair recognizes the 
gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Carter) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Greater 
Savannah Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2024.
  Founded in 1965, this organization celebrates the top athletes of the 
region, and I am proud to recognize them today. The Hall of Fame Class 
of 2024 consists of Donald Chumley, Kris Edge, Frank Kearse, and Jason 
Shiell. Each of these honorees have led accomplished athletic careers.
  Donald Chumley began his football career at Groves High School. From 
there, he played for the University of Georgia, was drafted by the 
49ers, and played in the CFL for the Calgary Stampeders.
  Kris Edge played baseball at Savannah Christian Preparatory School 
before playing at the University of Georgia.
  Frank Kearse began playing football at Savannah High School before 
playing at Alabama A&M and then in the NFL for 5 years.
  Jason Shiell played baseball at Windsor Forest High School and spent 
his professional career with the Braves, the Padres, and the Red Sox.
  The Greater Savannah Athletic Hall of Fame also honors current 
coaches, athletes, and teams for their accomplishments, and I am proud 
to recognize them, as well.
  Danny Britt, the head football coach at Benedictine Military School, 
and Julie Jones, the head volleyball coach at Savannah Christian 
Preparatory School, were each awarded a coaching citation for their 
outstanding leadership and guidance for student athletes.
  The Lawton M. Calhoun Award, which recognizes the top student athlete 
in Chatham County, was given to Luke Kromenhoek, the quarterback for 
the Benedictine Military School's football team. Luke will be 
continuing his football career at Florida State University.
  Finally, the M.A. Spellman Award, which recognizes the team or 
individual making an unconventional impact in sports, was awarded to 
the Forest City Gun Club Juniors.
  I congratulate each of these award winners and inductees of the Class 
of 2024 Greater Savannah Athletic Hall of Fame.


           Honoring the 2024 NCAA Doubles National Champions

  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate Ms. 
Aysegul Mert and Ms. Dasha Vidmanova as they claim the title of your 
2024 NCAA Doubles National Champions. This Georgia Bulldog duo are 
crowned NCAA Doubles Champions for the first time in Georgia women's 
tennis history.
  Vidmanova and Mert, up against Pepperdine University's top-seeded 
team, Janice Tjen and Savannah Broadus, had to push themselves to the 
limit to secure the victory.
  After Georgia won the opening set in a tiebreaker, the Waves duo took 
the second set, forcing a deciding 10-point tiebreaker instead of a 
third set.
  The NCAA championship win on Saturday was a great end to the 
Bulldogs' season, along with their run through SEC play and the NCAAs. 
The Bulldogs shared the SEC regular season title with Texas A&M and 
finished their season ranked number three in the country.
  I, again, congratulate Ms. Aysegul Mert and Ms. Dasha Vidmanova for 
their extraordinary achievements, and we wish them continued success in 
their future endeavors on the tennis court.


                    Honoring Sergeant Travis Dailey

  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of 
the late Sergeant Travis Dailey.
  Sergeant Dailey was a loving father and husband who devoted his life 
to protecting his community. In 1985, Sergeant Dailey began his career 
with the Statesboro Police Department. Starting off as a deputy, he 
served his community for many years before moving into the civil 
division.
  Upon his return to law enforcement, he worked with the Effingham 
County Police Department as a firearms instructor, where he worked to 
train, motivate, and mentor young deputies.
  Sergeant Dailey was an accomplished and respected law enforcement 
officer. His life serves as a model of public service and is emblematic 
of the sacrifice police officers across the Nation make each and every 
day.
  I send my condolences to his family, Sheriff McDuffie, and the entire 
Effingham County Sheriff's Department.

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