[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 116 (Thursday, July 16, 2026)]
[House]
[Page H4615]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING MATTHEW LEDBETTER

  (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 honor the life 
and the legacy of Matthew Ledbetter, a longtime Forsyth County Tax 
Commissioner, who passed away unexpectedly on June 27 at the age of 59.
  A lifelong Georgian and graduate of Forsyth Central High School and 
the University of Georgia--go Dawgs--Ledbetter dedicated nearly 21 
years to public service, after having taken office in 2005 and most 
recently being reelected to a sixth term in 2024.
  Matthew will be remembered as a tireless advocate for the people of 
Forsyth County, known for turning the Tax Commissioner's Office into a 
well-oiled machine and building a legendary reputation for customer 
service.
  Friends recall his leadership, his wit, and his personality, as he 
never met a stranger. He was a devoted husband to his wife, Allison, 
and father to his sons, Evan and Ben.
  Georgia is grateful for Matthew's years of dedicated service, and our 
thoughts and prayers remain with his family and the entire Forsyth 
County community.

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