[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 143 (Tuesday, September 2, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E804]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





              HONORING THE CLINIC DRUG STORE, INCORPORATED

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                     HON. EARL L. ``BUDDY'' CARTER

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, September 2, 2025

  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the winner 
of the Georgia Rural Small Business of the Year Award: Clinic Drug 
Store, Incorporated.
  Over the past 97 years, this family-owned and independent business 
has served the citizens of Sumter Country, Georgia across three 
different businesses, including the Clinic Drug Store, Plains Pharmacy, 
and Cafe Campesino Community Coffeehouse.
  The businesses have worked hand in hand with The University of 
Georgia's Small Business Development Center to elevate their services 
and provide excellent care to rural Georgia.
  Three families have owned this business on since its establishment: 
the Mont's, the Godwin's and presently the Pinnell family, who continue 
to provide a superior level of service to patients and customers alike.
  Their hard work and dedication were recognized by the U.S. Small 
Business Administration during National Small Business Week back in May 
of this year, where they received the award in Atlanta.
  Today, we congratulate the Clinic Drug Store, Inc. small business of 
a century of providing service and care to our rural citizens in 
Georgia, and their recognition by the SBA.