[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 84 (Monday, May 19, 2025)]
[House]
[Pages H2110-H2111]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING NAVAL SUBMARINE BASE KINGS BAY FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES

  (Mr. Carter of Georgia was recognized to address the House for 5 
minutes.)
  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the 
outstanding service of the Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay Fire and 
Emergency Services.
  This exceptional team was named the 2024 Department of Defense Small 
Category Fire Department of the Year. They heroically responded to a 
major housing fire, rescuing three people and preventing $3 million in 
property damage.
  Their commitment to readiness is unmatched. They led 130 sub-fire 
events, 16 validation drills, and 32 command exchanges. In one 
lifesaving mission, they executed a submarine confined-space rescue 
with an 18-inch gap extraction and a three-story high-angle lift.
  The department's work doesn't stop at the base. They are key partners 
in community outreach and regional emergency coordination, reinforcing 
safety throughout the district.
  These actions reflect their courage, precision, and deep dedication 
to our safety and national security.
  Georgia is proud to be home to a team that exemplifies what it means 
to serve--quietly, professionally, and always ready.


          congratulating visit savannah and visit tybee island

  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate 
Visit Savannah and Visit Tybee Island for receiving national 
recognition for their exceptional tourism marketing.
  Visit Savannah's AI Chat Unit offers a first-of-its-kind interactive 
display that allows users to chat with Savannah for real-time travel 
ideas. This innovation was crowned the Best Travel Interactive 
Application at the 2025 Internet Advertising Competition Awards. This 
advertising platform achieved a 14 percent increase in engagement and 
placed Savannah alongside previous winners, such as Amazon and 
Marriott.
  Visit Tybee Island received a Bronze Adrian Award from Hospitality 
Sales and Marketing Association International for its redesigned 
destination website.
  These Adrian Awards honor exceptional travel marketing across all 
platforms, and I take pride in the innovation that has established the 
Georgia coast as a vacation destination for everyone.
  Savannah and Tybee Island are role models for Georgia and other 
States across the Nation for their creativity and innovation in driving 
tourism.


                 honoring deputy sheriff john hazelton

  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Deputy 
Sheriff John Arthur Hazelton for being enshrined on the National Law 
Enforcement Officers Memorial wall in Washington, D.C.
  Before becoming deputy sheriff, Mr. Hazelton served bravely in the 
United States Navy during World War II. After returning home, he began 
doing what he knew best, serving his local community. Deputy Sheriff 
Hazelton dedicated 6 honorable years to the Camden County Sheriff's 
Department.
  Tragically, on March 5, 1964, Deputy Sheriff Hazelton passed away in 
a motor vehicle accident.

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  In 2021, while reviewing the Officer Down Memorial Page, Sergeant 
Andrew Reed of the Camden County Sheriff's Department discovered an 
oversight. Following his tragic death, Deputy Sheriff Hazelton's name 
failed to be added to the national memorial in Washington, D.C.
  Through 3 years of extensive government documentation, Sergeant 
Reed's efforts have finally put Deputy Sheriff Hazelton's name 
alongside that of other officers who made the ultimate sacrifice in the 
line of duty.
  I thank Deputy Sheriff Hazelton for his heroic service to his country 
and community.

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                            Savannah Seniors

  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor three 
remarkable individuals recognized by Senior Citizen, Inc., of Savannah 
for their unwavering commitment to our community.
  Dr. Otis Johnson is a trailblazing leader, educator, and former mayor 
of Savannah. He has dedicated his life to civil rights and uplifting 
communities everywhere.
  Camille O'Neill, a devoted educator and pillar of the community, has 
nurtured countless students and built a legacy of love and service in 
Savannah.
  Finally, John White, Sr., is a World War II veteran who served in the 
Marines. Mr. White is a recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor 
and one of the Original Nine, the first African-American police 
officers in Savannah. His courage, leadership, and service continue to 
inspire others.
  Their collective efforts exemplify the spirit of civic engagement and 
demonstrate the profound impact one can have through service. Let us 
draw inspiration from their achievements and strive to follow their 
examples.

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