[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 144 (Monday, September 14, 2026)]
[House]
[Page H5540]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING CHRIS FISHER

  (Mr. Jack of Georgia was recognized to address the House for 5 
minutes.)
  Mr. JACK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Sergeant 
Chris Fisher, a loving husband to his wife, Carly, and a devoted father 
to two young children.
  On September 2, Sergeant Fisher, a sworn officer of the Warm Springs 
Police Department, was ambushed and killed in the line of duty.
  The son of a policeman, Sergeant Fisher devoted his life to 
protecting our communities, bravely serving with the sheriff's offices 
of Fayette, Heard, and Meriwether Counties before joining the Warm 
Springs Police Department. Sergeant Fisher also honorably served our 
country in the United States Army.
  Above the many titles and uniforms he earned, Sergeant Fisher was a 
husband, a father, a son, and a man deeply loved by his family.
  May God bless Carly Fisher, the children, the Fisher family, and our 
law enforcement community, who are all mourning this painful loss.


 Honoring Tunnel to Towers 2026 William ``Billy'' Kelly Memorial Golf 
                                Classic

  Mr. JACK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the fifth annual 
Tunnel to Towers William ``Billy'' Kelly Memorial Golf Classic held 
this morning in Peachtree City, Georgia, in remembrance of the 
Americans who lost their lives from the terrorist attacks on September 
11, 2001.
  Two years ago, I was honored to attend this charity tournament 
alongside my dear friend, Nancy Holland, a beloved leader in our 
community.
  Nancy introduced me to Robyn Walensky, a former news reporter and 
survivor of September 11, who founded this tournament with her husband, 
Greg, in memory of retired NYPD Officer William ``Billy'' Kelly.
  Officer Kelly deployed to Ground Zero and was assigned to the 
forensics unit responsible for sifting through debris from the World 
Trade Center to help bring closure to families who lost loved ones. As 
a result of his tireless service with the NYPD, Officer Kelly was sadly 
diagnosed with, and passed away from, a September 11-related cancer.
  This morning, the tournament named for Officer Kelly honored the 
memory and family of fallen Carrollton Police Officer Dustin Krish, 
whose watch ended on June 9, 2026.
  May the memories of heroes like Officer Kelly and Officer Krish 
inspire generations of Americans to come.


 Celebrating Birthday of Harvey Wortham, Coweta County's Oldest Veteran

  Mr. JACK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the upcoming 98th 
birthday of Coweta County's oldest veteran, Harvey Wortham.
  Mr. Wortham was born on October 7, 1928, and is a lifelong resident 
of Coweta County.
  In 1954, Mr. Wortham enlisted in the United States Army and completed 
basic training in South Carolina before receiving advanced instruction 
in track mechanics at Fort Knox in Kentucky. He was then deployed to 
Coleman Barracks in Mannheim, Germany, after which he was honorably 
discharged as a specialist third class.
  After completing his service, Specialist Wortham returned home, 
resumed his work at the cotton mill, and cared for his beloved 
grandmother. He and his wife of 63 years, Betty, who is smiling from 
above, built a joyful life with 3 daughters, 5 grandchildren, and now 
10 great-grandchildren.
  Mr. Speaker, I am honored to thank Specialist Wortham for his service 
to our country, and I am delighted to wish him a wonderful 98th 
birthday from the floor of the United States House of Representatives.

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  Honoring LaGrange College Panthers on Their Victory in the Clash of 
                               Highway 29

  Mr. JACK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the LaGrange College 
Panthers for their second consecutive victory in the Clash of Highway 
29.
  Last year, I stood on the House floor to recognize the inaugural 
Clash of Highway 29, which features two colleges separated by less than 
20 miles in Georgia's Third Congressional District.
  This year, the LaGrange College Panthers, led by Coach Wes Dodson, 
again defeated the Point University Skyhawks 31-7. LaGrange set the 
pace early, as quarterback Henry Brodnax, an alumnus of Trinity 
Christian School in Sharpsburg, threw two first-quarter touchdown 
passes.
  On defense, the Panthers' junior defensive back, Messiah Scandrett, 
earned USA South Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Week for 
an outstanding performance, including a key fumble recovery and an 
interception returned for a touchdown.
  Congratulations to the LaGrange College Panthers for winning the 
second installation of Georgia's newest college football rivalry, the 
Clash of Highway 29.

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