[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 13476]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                         MAYOR RICHARD SAILORS

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                             HON. BOB BARR

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 16, 1999

  Mr. BARR of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Richard 
Sailors, who has served as mayor of Powder Springs, Georgia for the 
past 13 years. During his tenure, Mayor Sailors has exemplified the 
kind of common sense leadership that has made Powder Springs a safe, 
relaxing, and prosperous place to live.
  Not only has Mayor Sailors contributed to the civic development and 
public safety of Powder Springs, he has also boosted its economy by 
owning and operating Mableton Mattress Liquidators and Mableton Marble 
and Granite Company. In the process, he has acquired a well-deserved 
reputation as a smart, devoted leader, and a successful, fair 
businessman.
  In addition to being a great leader, Richard Sailors is also a man 
with a firm grip on where life's real priorities are. When his job as 
Mayor began to interfere too much with the time he could spend with his 
family, he didn't hesitate to make a tough decision to leave the job he 
loves and has held for 13 years.
  Mayor Sailors is an inspiration to all of us who want to lead 
balanced lives, improving our communities, expanding our businesses, 
and spending time with our families. He has contributed immeasurably to 
the health, safety, and happiness of thousands of citizens in the past 
13 years, and we all owe him a great debt of gratitude.

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