[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 108 (Thursday, June 27, 2024)]
[House]
[Pages H4396-H4397]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 REMEMBERING THOMAS C. STRICKLAND, JR.

  (Mr. CARTER of Georgia asked and was given permission to address the

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House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor and 
remember the life of Thomas C. Strickland, Jr., who sadly passed away 
at the age of 81 after battling an extended illness.
  Tommy was born and raised in Pooler, Georgia. He graduated from 
Georgia Southern in 1965 and from the John A. Gupton College of 
Mortuary Science in 1966. He was the son of T.C. Strickland and Birdie 
Strickland, who I knew well.
  From 1966 until 1972, Tommy served his country in the Georgia Air 
National Guard. He was the first funeral director in the State of 
Georgia to be certified in eye enucleation.
  In 1971, he purchased the Leslie Thompson Funeral Home, which later 
became the Thomas C. Strickland and Sons Funeral Home, with locations 
in Effingham County and Pooler.
  Tommy was an active member at Pine Street Baptist Church and 
Springfield Oaks Church.
  Tommy was the brother of Marvin and Mary Frances.
  Tommy will be remembered for his love of family, community, and 
Jesus. He will be deeply missed by all.

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