Congressional Record Statement
outstanding Man of God, and friend of long standing, Reverend Dr. Ralph
Walter Huling, who will celebrate his 30th anniversary as the
distinguished pastor of St. James Missionary Baptist Church in
Columbus, Georgia. An anniversary worship service will be held on
Sunday, August 6, 2017 at the church at 5214 St. James Street in
Columbus.
Dr. Huling is a native of Columbus, Georgia. He served our nation
sincerest congratulations and birthday wishes to Mrs. Grace Hatcher
Adkins. She will celebrate her 90th birthday on Friday, May 18, 2018 at
Westwood Schools Auditorium at 225 Fuller Street in Camilla, Georgia.
Agnes Faircloth Hatcher. The Newton, Georgia native began teaching in
1946 at the age of 18, and used the valuable lessons instilled in her
respected public servant, outstanding citizen, and hero to his
community, Lieutenant Colonel (Ret) Samuel Milton Selby Rollinson.
Sadly, Lt. Col. Rollinson passed away on Friday, September 22, 2017. A
memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 28, 2017 at the Fort
Benning Infantry Chapel at 2:00 p.m.
pleasure to extend my sincerest congratulations to the Easterseals
Southern Georgia program as it celebrates 60 years of serving
individuals living with disabilities and their families. The
Easterseals Southern Georgia will celebrate this significant milestone
with a celebration on July 15, 2017 at the Doublegate Country Club in
Albany, GA.
Easterseals Southern Georgia was brought to life by Mr. and Mrs. Carl
Mr. Bishop of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a talented businessman, philanthropist, and civil rights activist, Dr. Robert Lee Wright, who served as Chairman of the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) Plan for Action Presidential Commission. Dr. Wright played an integral role in the development of this nation’s greatest tribute to the tragic but triumphant story of the African-American community.
Mr. Bishop of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in proud recognition of 1890s Day, which commemorates an influential piece of legislation that took effect 125 years ago yet is still very relevant today.
Mr. Bishop (GA) – Mr. Speaker, it is with a heavy heart that I rise today to pay tribute to an outstanding educator and public servant, Dr. Yvonne Kennedy. Sadly, Dr. Kennedy passed away on Saturday, December 8, 2012. A number of tribute events will be held in Mobile, Alabama starting December 14, 2012 and culminating with a State Funeral on Saturday, December 15 at 11:00 a.m. at the Mobile Convention Center.
Mr. Bishop (GA) – Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the United States Air Force for 65 years of innovative progress and strong, steadfast defense of our nation. Over the last 65 years, the brave men and women who have served in the Air Force have made significant contributions in defending our homeland and safeguarding our liberties.
Mr. Bishop (GA) – Mr. Speaker, I rise today to salute a classic gridiron rivalry– the “Matchless Classic of All Historically Black College Football Classics”– the 77th Annual Tuskegee–Morehouse Football Classic. This year, the Tuskegee University Golden Tigers will come face-to-face with the Morehouse College Maroon Tigers on the green grass of A.J. McClung Memorial Stadium in Columbus, Georgia on Saturday, October 6, 2012 at 2:00 p.m.
Mr. Bishop (GA) – Mr. Speaker, it is my great honor to extend a heartfelt congratulations to Ms. Erin Daly and the rest of the Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program team at the National Institute of Food and Agriculture for being selected to receive a 2012 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary’s Honor Award in the category of “assisting rural communities to create prosperity so they are self-sustaining, repopulating, and economically thriving.” The team and its program leader, Dr. S.