[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 163 (2017), Part 3]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 3963]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      RECOGNIZING ROBERT STRINGER

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                           HON. DOUG COLLINS

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, March 8, 2017

  Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
dedication of Robert Stringer of Gainesville, Georgia. Mr. Stringer 
exemplifies the hardworking, persevering spirit of the people of 
Northeast Georgia.
  Mr. Stringer retired from his job of 55 years at Oakwood-based 
Clipper Petroleum on his 80th birthday, February 22nd. He worked as a 
service technician and construction worker, and, through the years, Mr. 
Stringer helped maintain gas pumps and tanks at Clipper stores across 
Georgia and South Carolina.
  During his long career, he also raised a beautiful family. Married at 
27, he and his wife had two sons and one daughter. He is now a 
grandfather to six. In his family room at home, Mr. Stringer displays 
the plaques that he's earned throughout his career next to his many 
family photographs. His daughter, Betsy Ross, says she is ``so proud 
and thankful that my dad was able to retire when he felt the time was 
right for him. He is a true inspiration to me and my brothers.''
  Mr. Speaker, I am honored to recognize the diligence and dedication 
of our own Robert Stringer. He has set an example for Hall County and 
northeast Georgia with his hard work. I wish him a relaxing and restful 
retirement--he has earned it.

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