[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 200 (Monday, December 1, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H4955]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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                        RECOGNIZING MATT HARRIS

  (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 celebrate the 
unanimous appointment of Matt Harris as president and chief executive 
officer of the Northwest Georgia Joint Development Authority.
  Mr. Harris brings a strong track record of innovation and leadership 
in education and community development. Previously, he served as 
principal and coordinator of innovation for Walker County Schools, 
where he led Gilbert Elementary to national recognition by establishing 
Georgia's first public school forest kindergarten and earning U.S. 
Department of Education Green Ribbon status. Beyond his work in public 
education, Mr. Harris has private-sector experience as a businessowner 
and operator.
  In his new position, Mr. Harris is charged with advancing business 
recruitment, strengthening site and infrastructure readiness, and 
fostering prosperity across northwest Georgia. The board of directors 
noted his professionalism and commitment as key reasons for his 
selection.
  Please join me in congratulating Matt Harris on this important 
appointment and thanking him for his service to our region.

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