[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 120 (Wednesday, July 22, 2026)]
[House]
[Pages H5172-H5173]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
HONORING DARLYN MARTIN
(Under the Speaker's announced policy of January 3, 2025, Mr. Carter
of Georgia was recognized for 30 minutes.)
Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to wish Darlyn
Martin of Richmond Hill, Georgia, a happy 100th birthday.
Dar celebrated the milestone with a surprise party at Magnolia Manor
Senior Living Facility. She was surrounded by friends, family, fellow
residents, Richmond Hill Mayor Christie Cox, a DJ, cake, balloons,
presents, and dancing.
When asked for her secret to a long and happy life, Dar credited
staying active and never backing down from a new challenge.
Her birthday also marks what would have been her wedding anniversary
with her late husband, a reminder of the family she built in our
community.
As she looks ahead to her second century, Dar's wish is simple: that
things look brighter for everybody in the future.
Georgia's First District is fortunate to call Dar Martin a neighbor,
and I join her family, friends, and the entire Magnolia Manor community
in wishing her a very, very happy 100th birthday.
Honoring Georgia Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled
Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Georgia
Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled for being recognized
at the 2026 Library of the Year by the Library of Congress.
The GLS is a free library service that reaches over 11,000 Georgia
residents of any age who are unable to read standard print due to
physical, visual, or reading disability. The system offers magazines
and books in braille or audio forms and uses postage-free mail or
downloads to reach patrons across the State.
This honor by the Library of Congress shows how the GLS makes
incredible strides to reach people in all
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corners of Georgia. I am proud of the work that the Georgia Library
Service has accomplished to assist readers across Georgia who otherwise
wouldn't have access to literature with their accommodations.
I congratulate GLS on this remarkable achievement and dedicated
service to the people of our State.
Honoring The Church of Christ Holiness unto the Lord
Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor The Church
of Christ Holiness unto the Lord as they celebrate their 100th
anniversary.
Founded in 1926 in Savannah, Georgia, by Elder Major Solomon Bennett,
the church is dedicated to the headship of Christ while preaching the
pure Gospel.
Their name was chosen from Scripture such as ``Church of Christ''
from Romans 16:16 and ``Holiness unto the Lord'' from Zachariah 14:20.
Through the late 1920s and 1930s, the church expanded throughout
Georgia through evangelical outreach, revival meetings, and spirit-led
ministries.
Today, the church has experienced a new expansion with ministries
throughout Georgia and Florida.
I congratulate the church on its longstanding commitment to
discipleship and its continued effort to grow its congregation.
I congratulate the church on this remarkable milestone, and my
prayers will be with them as they continue working through Christ.
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Honoring Master Chief Tracy Crihfield
Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Command
Master Chief Tracy Crihfield of the Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay in
Georgia's First District.
A native of Clendenin, West Virginia, Crihfield enlisted in the Navy
in 1996 as a submarine sonar technician. He graduated from Navy A
School before reporting to his first command, USS West Virginia, at
Kings Bay in 1997. He went on to serve aboard the USS Maryland, the USS
Wyoming, and the USS Rhode Island.
As chief of the boat on USS Tennessee and USS Georgia, he helped lead
the successful integration of enlisted women on submarines.
He later served as command master chief of strategic weapons
facility, earning a strategic systems programs award 2 years in a row.
I thank Command Master Chief Crihfield for nearly three decades of
service to our Nation.
Honoring Trish DePriest
Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Trish
DePriest of Georgia's First Congressional District for her 34 years of
dedicated service to the people of southeast Georgia.
Born and raised in Wauchula, Florida, Trish got her start as a
receptionist at WTOC before Congressman Lindsay Thomas hired her as a
caseworker. She went on to serve 22 years as casework manager for
Congressman Jack Kingston and then continued the legacy of service in
my own office.
Serving over three decades, Trish helped constituents with everything
from passports to veterans benefits to Federal tax issues. She earned a
reputation as a trusted problem-solver for Georgians.
Trish was married to her husband, Roy, for 50 years until his passing
in 2012. Roy served as an engineer with the signal department at CSX
railroad. Together, they raised two children and were blessed with four
grandchildren.
Georgia's First District thanks Trish DePriest for her decades of
faithful service to the people of southeast Georgia. We love her and
thank her for her service to our constituents.
Honoring Scott Sweeney
Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life
and the legacy of Commissioner Scott Sweeney, a devoted public servant
who spent decades strengthening public education across Georgia.
Scott served 8 years on the Cobb County Board of Education, including
a term as board chairman. He went on to chair the Georgia State Board
of Education, improving education policy for the entire State. Most
recently, he served as the commissioner for the State Charter Schools
Commission of Georgia.
Those who worked alongside Scott remember both his leadership and his
character. He prioritized students' success, health, and safety,
especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, when Georgia's schools faced
unprecedented challenges.
He brought decades of business experience to his public service,
helping Georgia's schools operate more efficiently while keeping
students at the center of every decision he made.
Scott truly had a lasting impact on Georgia's students, educators,
and families.
Our thoughts are with his wife, Sandy, and their family during this
incredibly difficult time.
Recognizing Parker's Kitchen
Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize
Parker's Kitchen, which was recently named the Wounded Warrior
Project's 2025 Corporate Partner of the Year.
Headquartered in Savannah, Parker's Kitchen has long demonstrated its
commitment to supporting the men and women who have served our Nation.
This year, the company contributed $375,000 to the Wounded Warrior
Project, helping provide life-changing programs and services to wounded
veterans and their families across the country.
Parker's Kitchen founder, Greg Parker, continues to emphasize
veterans as an essential part of the company's team, acknowledging that
their sacrifices make possible the freedom we enjoy each day.
Wounded Warrior Project CEO Walt Piatt praised Parker's Kitchen's
unwavering support, noting that partnerships like this make it possible
to help veterans not only return from service but truly come home.
I thank Greg Parker and his entire team for their continued
commitment to Georgia's First District's strong military community.
Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.
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