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Mr. CARTER of Georgia

Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of Fire Chief Randy Mobley, an exceptional Georgian and selfless leader in his community. In 1982, Mr. Mobley was hired as a fireman. Chief Mobley went on to dedicate 40 years of service to the city of Brunswick, 10 of which were spent as the fire chief. Over four decades of noble labor, Randy has implemented many programs that have helped keep Brunswick citizens safe. His safety smoke alarm program provided smoke alarms to all residents in his community. Through this program, Brunswick was able to maintain a class 1 ISO insurance rating, the highest protection rating you can receive. What an inspiration it is to go to work every day and put your own life on the line to save others. Individuals like Chief Randy Mobley make me proud to represent the First Congressional District of Georgia. 75th Anniversary of Indian Independence

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Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport on their selection as the Conde Nast 2022 Readers' Choice number one airport in the United States. The Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport is a hub for travel regionally, nationally, and internationally. With its small-town feel, the Main Street-inspired concourse greets travelers with a plentiful helping of southern charm. The many restaurants and shops provide weary travelers, both coming and going, with a snippet of what the First District has to offer. I personally am very well acquainted with this airport, as I have traveled through this airport hundreds of times on my way to and from Washington, D.C. Serving nearly 3 million passengers each and every year, the airport serves as a gateway to the First District of Georgia and its many destinations. Just a short drive away are world-class beaches, resorts, and golf courses, with the cultural hub of Savannah being foremost. Additionally, it serves as an important cargo hub in conjunction with the Port of Savannah, the fourth busiest port in the Nation. Despite their busyness, they excel in providing outstanding customer service and southern charm. For the third year in a row, they have been voted the number one airport in the United States. I, on behalf of the entire First District of Georgia, congratulate the employees and the administration of the Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport for earning this distinction. Honoring Martin Grizzard

Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to extend my condolences to the families of Vince Dooley, legendary football coach at the University of Georgia. Coach Dooley was a talented multi-sport athlete in his youth and played quarterback for the Auburn University Tigers. In 1960, he married the love of his life, Barbara, and they have four children together. In 1963, he became the head coach of the University of Georgia Bulldogs, where he led them through 1988. During his tenure, he guided the prolific football team to a record of 201 wins and only 77 losses. Coach Dooley's teams won six Southeastern Conference championships and the momentous 1980 national championship. As a coach, he received five Coach of the Year awards, was five times voted SEC Coach of the Year, and has now been inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame. After he retired from coaching, he remained the Athletic Director at the University of Georgia until 2004, guiding the football program and building many other athletic programs into national powerhouses. Off the gridiron, Vince was passionate about gardening and American history and preservation. He was considered a master gardener and had a species of roses named after him. He was involved with many organizations that focused on preserving Revolutionary War battlefields and was inducted as a Georgia trustee by the Georgia Historical Society. Earlier this month, I was proud to sign on to a resolution, alongside several members of the Georgia delegation, thanking him for his service to our State. Vince Dooley was truly a pillar of his community, and his impact will be felt for generations to come. Congratulations to Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport

Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the life and service of the late Martin Thurman Grizzard of Thomaston, Georgia. Martin was born October 17, 1938, in Hixson, Tennessee. Being the oldest of four brothers, he learned to take care of the people around him at an early age. In 1963, he would graduate from Mercer University's Southern School of Pharmacy, committing his life to the care of others. Just 2 years later, Martin opened Northside Drugs, a pharmacy in the small town of Thomaston, Georgia. During his long career as a pharmacist, he would serve on the Georgia State Board of Pharmacy, eventually becoming president in 1984. In 2013, his store would serve its one-millionth customer after nearly 50 years of faithfully providing care for the community of Thomaston. Though a million seems like a large number, it only represents a fraction of the true impact that Martin would have on this world during this time not only as a pharmacist but as a philanthropist and father. Finally laid to rest at the age of 83, he is survived by his wife of 62 years, Mrs. Betty Grizzard; his daughter, Pam; and his three sons, Martin Jr., Michael, and Stewart. The prayers of myself and my family belong to the Grizzard family and all those impacted by this tremendous loss. Honoring David Ralston

Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the leadership and service of my good friend, my former suitemate, David Ralston, who recently announced that he would be ending his tenure as speaker of the Georgia statehouse. David has been speaker since 2010 and has overseen some of the most historic legislative accomplishments in our State's history. He attended Young Harris College and North Georgia College, where he earned his bachelor's degree with honors. He then went on to graduate from the University of Georgia School of Law. An attorney by trade, Speaker Ralston started his career in public service in 1992 when he was elected to the Georgia State Senate. In 2002, David was elected to the Georgia House and was chosen as speaker in 2010.

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Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the leadership and service of David Ralston, who recently announced that he would be ending his tenure as Speaker of the Georgia State House of Representatives. David has been Speaker since 2010 and has overseen some of the most historic legislative accomplishments in our State's history. He attended Young Harris College and North Georgia College, where he earned his bachelor's degree with honors. He then went on to graduate from the University of Georgia School of Law. An attorney by trade, Speaker Ralston started his career in public service in 1992 when he was elected to the Georgia State Senate. In 2002, David was elected to the Georgia State House of Representatives and was chosen as Speaker in 2010. During his term as Speaker, he presided over the enactment of landmark legislation, including the State's first-ever income tax cut in 2018. In the wake of the murder of Ahmaud Arbery, he led the effort to create and pass the State's hate crime law. Earlier this year, he was one of the greatest proponents of the legislation, saying that this bill was his ``only priority'' for 2022. The bill was a complete revamp of the State's mental health care services and passed with unanimous support. He has been heralded as fair, thoughtful, and level-headed by those on both sides of the aisle. While he will still serve in the Georgia State House of Representatives, his presence on the dais will be missed. A committed public servant, statesman, and a dear friend, I thank David Ralston for his leadership and for being a great suitemate when we served together in the Georgia State House of Representatives.

Mr. CARTER of Georgia

Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Joe Higgins, chairman of the Veterans of Chatham County organization, for being awarded the Marne Rockstar Award. The Marne Rockstar program recognizes private citizens for their dedication to serving Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield, which are both in Georgia's First Congressional District. Recipients of the award must show that they have given back to the bases through outstanding public service. Joe Higgins has done just that. As a result of him winning this prestigious award, Joe's photo, along with a description of his service, will be permanently displayed at division headquarters. Throughout the years, Joe has given back to the military bases in many ways. He has given turkeys to junior soldiers at Thanksgiving, arranged meals for over 700 families for Family Day, and has secured donations from local distributors. Joe has gone above and beyond with every opportunity he has gotten. He could not be more deserving of this award. On behalf of myself and the First Congressional District of Georgia, I say thank you, Joe, for giving to our servicemen and -women.

Mr. CARTER of Georgia

Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Joe Higgins, Chairman of the Veterans of Chatham County organization, for being awarded the Marne Rockstar Award. The Marne Rockstar program recognizes private citizens for their dedication to serving Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield, which are both in Georgia's First Congressional District. Recipients of the award must show that they have given back to the bases through outstanding public service. Joe Higgins has done just that. As a result of him winning this prestigious award, Joe's photo, along with a description of his service, will be permanently displayed at division headquarters. Throughout the years, Joe has given back to the military bases in many ways. He has given turkeys to junior soldiers at Thanksgiving, arranged meals for over 700 families for Family Day, and has secured donations from local distributers. Joe has gone above and beyond with every opportunity he has gotten. He could not be more deserving of this award. On behalf of myself and the First Congressional District of Georgia, I want to say thank you to Joe for giving back to our service men and women.

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Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the immeasurable service, and share my gratitude to one of the most valuable members of my staff, Brooke Miller. Brooke has been a member of my team for 6 years and has become an integral part of my daily life both here in Washington and at home in the First Congressional District of Georgia. I have called her at late hours and on the weekend, and she was always there for me when I needed help. During her time in our office, Brooke has served as my scheduler and director of operations. In truth, I don't know how we would have managed all this time without her. I have been very fortunate to have someone like Brooke on my team, and she will be dearly missed by me, especially, along with the rest of our staff. As she enters this new stage of her life and transitions off the Hill, I wish her the absolute best of luck. Her service to the First Congressional District of Georgia, and her time spent as my lifesaver, will never be forgotten. She has left a lasting impression on me and everyone that she has come in contact with. We are so grateful for all of her work. Brooke, thank you so much for giving us your time and your unyielding effort and patience. We will surely miss you. Good luck in everything the future holds for you.

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Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr Speaker, I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on rollcall No. 465. Members Recorded Pursuant to House Resolution 8, 117th Congress Bacon (Hartzler) Beatty (Cicilline) Bilirakis (Fleischmann) Brooks (Fleischmann) Buchanan (Bucshon) Carter (TX) (Weber (TX)) Cawthorn (Gohmert) Cherfilus-McCormick (Neguse) Chu (Beyer) Cleaver (Adams) Conway (LaMalfa) DeFazio (Pallone) Demings (Dean) Diaz-Balart (Reschenthaler) Dunn (Cammack) Evans (Beyer) Garcia (TX) (Escobar) Gimenez (Malliotakis) Gonzalez, Vicente (Correa) Gosar (Weber (TX)) Green (TX) (Cuellar) Herrera Beutler (Meijer) Horsford (Garamendi) Jackson Lee (Cicilline) Jacobs (NY) (Sempolinski) Jayapal (Cicilline) Johnson (TX) (Stevens) Kelly (IL) (Cicilline) Kirkpatrick (Pallone) Lawson (FL) (Stevens) Lynch (Trahan) Mace (Nehls) Mast (Waltz) McEachin (Beyer) Meng (Escobar) Murphy (FL) (Peters) Newman (Beyer) Ocasio-Cortez (Neguse) Palazzo (Fleischmann) Payne (Pallone) Pfluger (Ellzey) Porter (Neguse) Rice (NY) (Morelle) Rice (SC) (Meijer) Rush (Beyer) Ryan (OH) (Correa) Salazar (Waltz) Sewell (Cicilline) Sherman (Garamendi) Simpson (Fulcher) Soto (Escobar) Speier (Garamendi) Steel (Obernolte) Steube (Reschenthaler) Torres (NY) (Correa) Vargas (Garamendi) Wasserman Schultz (Schneider) Waters (Takano) Wilson (SC) (Norman)

Mr. CARTER of Georgia

Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to express my support for S. 958, the companion bill to H.R. 5141, the MOBILE Health Care Act. As my colleagues have pointed out, community health centers across the country play a crucial role in ensuring rural and underserved communities have access to affordable, quality healthcare. For more than 50 years, health centers have provided services to America's most vulnerable population and medically underserved communities. These centers are the healthcare home for nearly 29 million patients, including 9 million children and over 400,000 veterans. The MOBILE Health Care Act that we are considering today would help these centers further expand their reach to the most rural areas of our country by giving them greater flexibility and allowing them to bring clinics even closer to the patients that they serve. I understand the need for increasing access to health services and appreciate how beneficial health centers have proven to be in my district. Community health centers are an integral part of the healthcare safety net, and this bill will improve access to care for many of my constituents. I encourage my colleagues to support this bill.

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Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to oppose the previous question so that we can immediately consider H.R. 6184, the HALT Fentanyl Act, and stop the deadly flow of fentanyl into our communities. The failure of the Biden administration to control the southern border has resulted in record levels of deadly synthetic drugs, like fentanyl, pouring directly into American communities. So far this fiscal year, over 10,000 pounds of fentanyl have been seized at the southern border, with even more slipping through into our country. That is enough fentanyl to kill every American eight times over. There is little doubt that the surge of drug seizures at our border is closely connected to the surge of drug overdose deaths in the United States. In fact, every 7\1/2\ minutes, someone in the United States dies from fentanyl poisoning. Every 7\1/2\ minutes. There is an opportunity here for us to work together to help stem the flow of deadly fentanyl and its analogues into our country. In my home State of Georgia, fentanyl overdose deaths in teens are up 800 percent. 800 percent. Tragic overdoses like this are happening every day all over the country. Even the CDC reports that fentanyl is now the leading cause of death in the U.S. for adults ages 18 to 45. How can anyone seriously argue that a drug 50 times more potent than heroin that almost always proves to be fatal when ingested should ever be legal? Despite this crisis, the President did not request a single additional penny for the border crisis or the fentanyl crisis in the funding request for the CR. That is despicable. Again, these products are manufactured illegally and are largely brought to the United States through the southern border. To save lives, we must secure the border and halt the flow of fentanyl. I have visited the border several times to see this crisis firsthand. Unfortunately, our President has never visited our southern border. Never been there. Not even once. With a record-high number of illegal immigrants, smugglers and cartels are using this as an opportunity to traffic more fentanyl substances. Unfortunately, President Biden and his administration have elected to leave our border wide open, inviting drug traffickers to bring fentanyl substances into the country and distribute it in our streets. This should not be a partisan issue. Fentanyl does not discriminate. It doesn't care if you are a Republican or a Democrat. The individuals manufacturing and distributing fentanyl and its analogues are criminal, and they are killing us. This is not an issue that is going away. It is only getting worse every day. If the President would visit the border, he would be able to talk to the agents firsthand and see for himself just how serious the issue is. Our communities are at risk, and our loved ones are dying. President Biden has ignored this public health crisis for far too long. It is past time to make this scheduling classification permanent, and I am proud to support the HALT Fentanyl Act to do just that. Mr. Speaker, let's pass this bill, secure the border, stem the tide of the growing fentanyl crisis, and save lives.

Mr. CARTER of Georgia

Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of Ron and Sandra Elliott, owners of Game Changers Running Company. Since the store's founding in 2012, Game Changers has been so much more than just a place to get your running shoes. Under the leadership of Ron and Sandra Elliott, Game Changers has been committed to the health and fitness of Georgia's coastal region. As a physical therapist-owned establishment, Game Changers understands the importance of community health and wellness. They have heavily invested in their community through various educational programs and running clinics, as well as financial contributions to local charities. Since their doors first opened, Game Changers has been able to donate over $250,000 to local organizations to help transform coastal Georgia's mindset about running and physical well-being. Ron and Sandra's service to their community and their country began long before Game Changers opened its doors, having both served in the military. Ron and Sandra, thank you for what you have done for our community through Game Changers. You have more than earned a relaxing and restful retirement. Recognizing and Honoring Don Hogan

Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of State Senator Sheila McNeill, who is retiring after many excellent years in service to the city of Brunswick and to the State of Georgia. Senator McNeill is a longtime supporter of our country's Armed Forces, having served for 2 years educating citizens and elected officials on the importance of seapower as the first woman to ever lead the Navy League, but her support for America's sailors didn't stop there. In 1996, Senator McNeill played a key role in establishing St. Mary's Submarine Museum, the largest museum of its kind in the South. During her tenure as a State senator, Sheila sponsored legislation to fight Georgia's human trafficking crisis and the pernicious effects of homelessness and sponsored countless bills to improve our State's educational infrastructure. Sheila will be retiring at the end of her term this year to support her husband of over six decades. We thank her for everything she has done for our Armed Forces, for students, and for the many Georgians she has served over the years. Her career has been a long and impressive one, and we were so lucky to have such a talented woman fighting for such important causes. Recognizing Ian Gallagher

Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the bravery of Ian Gallagher, a Rincon police officer who stepped up when help was needed most. On a bright morning this June, the city of Rincon was hosting their annual Let Freedom Ring Parade, which I was proud to be a part of. A crowd of hundreds of people was gathered along either side of the parade route to watch the spectacle. Around this time, Officer Gallagher heard calls over the radio that the roadblock, which had been set up, had been breached by an erratically driving car. He looked and saw an SUV speeding down the route, only just missing onlookers, including myself. Shouting to those along the road to back up to safety, knowing that he must do something to stop the driver, he kept his patrol car behind a fire truck. Just before the suspect's car passed him, he pulled out directly into its path, stopping the driver in a head-on collision. His act of selfless bravery and split-second heroism undoubtedly saved many lives that day. While this head-on collision was dangerous and surely jarring, both Officer Gallagher and his canine officer, who was with him at the time of the incident, are on their way to a full recovery. He has recently been awarded the Medal of Valor, the Nation's highest award of valor for a public safety official. I, alongside the people of the First Congressional District of Georgia, thank him for his service and his selflessness. Honoring Ron and Sandra Elliott

Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor my good friend, Don Hogan, as he retires from public service. Don graduated from Georgia Southern University and then attended the University of Georgia, graduating with a master's degree in education. He committed himself to a career in the rehabilitation field, where he specialized in mental health, substance abuse, and developmental disabilities. In Brunswick and St. Simons, he has been known as a leader in civic involvement and community service. During his 2-year term on the Glynn County Board of Commissioners, he served as both vice chairman and chairman. Most recently, he has served in the Georgia State House of Representatives, representing the 179th District. Additionally, his philanthropic passions have impacted his community in ways that will be felt for years. He has served as area commissioner for Boy Scouts of America, as well as on the advisory council of the Coastal Area Planning and Development Commission, Goodwill Industries, and Glynn County School's special instruction. The sacrifice that every public servant makes, alongside their family, is admirable and has no small impact on their life. I am very grateful for the inspirational leadership and servitude Don has displayed throughout his life. I, on behalf of the great people in the First Congressional District of Georgia, take this moment to honor Representative Don Hogan and his legacy.

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Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I thank the gentleman for yielding, and I thank him for hosting this because this is extremely important. I hope people are paying attention to this. As I say, what we are doing right now is intergenerational theft--$31 trillion in debt. That is intergenerational theft. In fact, Madam Speaker, by the time I am done speaking tonight just my part, the Federal debt will have grown by more than $13,000. That is right. I suspect I will take about 3 minutes, maybe 4, but during that time, the Federal debt will have grown by $13,000. We learned last week that August's annual inflation rate was a staggering 8.3 percent. By ``we,'' of course, I mean everyone except Joe Biden, who boasted on 60 Minutes last night that inflation has not spiked. If the worst inflation numbers in 40 years isn't a spike, I don't know what is. Unfortunately for Mr. Biden, the numbers don't lie. That 8.3 percent inflation is costing families well over $4,000 this year alone, essentially wiping out one month's paycheck. I don't know a single family that can afford that kind of sacrifice. Worse, real wages have fallen every single month since President Biden's $1.9 trillion stimulus passed last year. But it is not just today's taxpayers that will feel these impacts. Generations from now, people will still be feeling the sting of Biden's inflation crisis. Over the next decade, decisions made in Biden's first 2 years will add $4.8 trillion to our Federal deficit--$4.8 trillion. Decades of lower interest rates have spared the Federal Government from facing the true costs of borrowing at such high levels, but today's inflation has forced the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates. We are quickly approaching a point where the interest alone on our Federal debt will overwhelm our Federal budget resulting in dire economic effects. One percentage, one percentage of higher interest rates would cost the Federal Government $400 billion every year starting next year. Just 1 percent rise in the interest rate costs the Federal Government $400 billion in extra interest. That is on top of what we are paying already. That is money we could spend on national defense, healthcare, and other of the many priorities our Nation faces. But instead, we are paying interest on our debt. Interest payments will pass defense spending by the end of the decade. They will pass Medicare by 2046 and Social Security by the midpoint of the century. As the Federal Reserve continues to raise interest rates to combat inflation, which will likely happen again this week, this only gets worse. This, again, is intergenerational theft. Every year we add more than four times the entire U.S. population to our national debt. The time to act is now. We are stealing from our children and our grandchildren and deferring a crisis for them to fix. We must act. Each year that goes by without increased deficits digs ours hole deeper and deeper. It is time to put down the shovel. One of the first thing I learned when I became a member of the Georgia State legislature was when you are in a hole, quit digging. We are in a hole. We are stealing from our children and our grandchildren and deferring a crisis for them to fix, and we must act. As a medical professional by training, I am well acquainted with the Hippocratic oath, which famously says: ``First, do no harm.'' Congress must take a similar approach when it comes to our budget. Congress doesn't control interest rates, but we can control how much money is added to our national debt. Responsible fiscal policy that balances our budget is the first step to walking away from the fiscal cliff over which our children's children are already dangling. President Biden's budget calls for $1 trillion in deficit spending every year going forward. Again, that is money we do not have and cannot continue pretending like we do. Republicans must insist on reining in this spending. That means no more trillion-dollar packages that pour fuel on the fire of inflation. That means eliminating our deficit so we can pay off our outsized debt. That means returning the budget process to regular order. You know, Washington Democrats recently passed the Inflation Reduction Act, or as I like to call it, the inflation acceleration act. Because this bill did not go through regular order, there was a grave oversight that threatens a $5.5 billion electric vehicle plant that is set for construction in my district. It has put it in jeopardy. This highlights just how important it is that bills go through regular order. If we had had a committee markup on this, we could have caught it. If we had vetted it--one of my favorite sayings is that none of us are as smart as all of us. That is why all of us should be involved in this. The same logic applies to budgeting. If we don't give our Members the ability to read, debate, and amend legislation, we end up with policies and proposals and budgets that hurt the same people they purport to help. When we miss budget deadlines, we are breaking the law. In what world does it make sense for a legislative body to routinely break Federal law, the laws we wrote and passed? Small business owners and families have to make a budget and they have to stick to it. It is time to restore fiscal discipline in Washington, D.C. It is time to balance our budget. Again, I thank the gentleman for yielding to me, and I thank him for hosting this. This is important. I don't know what it is going to take to get people's attention short of a catastrophe, but I do know this: we cannot continue. We cannot continue on the route in which we are right now. This is intergenerational theft. We cannot leave this to our children and our grandchildren.

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Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the heroism of the Thunderbolt Fire Department for its swift and effective response after Savannah Bananas pitcher Bill Lee collapsed while warming up. Bill ``Spaceman'' Lee is a legendary pitcher, a Boston Red Sox Hall of Famer, and a notorious personality in Major League Baseball. He is beloved by his community. Teammates and colleagues use words like ``infectious,'' ``unique,'' and ``living legend'' to describe him. His commitment to the great American pastime is lifelong, having continued to pitch for 40 years after the end of his career in the major leagues. While warming up for a Savannah Bananas game, Bill, unfortunately, suffered from a sudden cardiac episode that rendered him unconscious and unable to breathe. The Thunderbolt Fire Department reacted immediately, however, and Bill was quickly resuscitated and in a stable condition when he was transferred to a local hospital. Bill is already well on his way to a full and speedy recovery and is today in great spirits, waiting for his next game. We have the Thunderbolt Fire Department's timely intervention to thank for saving this baseball legend's life, and I take this opportunity to recognize them today.

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Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I rise today in loving memory of a devoted husband, a caring father, and my wonderful father-in-law, Terrell Coppage. On April 28, 1928, Terrell was born in Lowndes County, Georgia. His family migrated to Adel, Georgia, and Terrell attended Sparks-Adel High School. Immediately after high school, Terrell joined the war effort, serving as a member of the United States Navy during World War II. On August 21, 1949, Terrell met Betty Jones, his future wife of 73 years. As a member of his community, Terrell was among the best. He was actively involved in his church, Trinity United Methodist Church, leading Sunday school and the local Boy Scout Troop 306 for many years. He spoke fondly of his trip with the Boy Scout troop to the National Boy Scout Jamboree in Washington, D.C. in 1981. Terrell was also a member of the Okefenokee Lions Club, and was chosen as ``Lion of the Year,'' as well as serving as house captain for many years during their ``Christmas in April'' event. Keenager Choir, traveling to all 50 States, and daily walks with the ``mall walkers'' that ended with McDonald's biscuits were just some of the small joys that Terrell and Betty shared together. Madam Speaker, I thank Terrell for all that he did to raise my wife, Amy, and for being the best father-in-law and grandfather anyone could ask for. We love you, and we will miss you.

Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I rise today in memory of Sandra Deal, a woman whose legacy as a lifelong champion of education will not soon be forgotten. On August 23, Mrs. Deal passed away surrounded by family after a 4- year battle with cancer. Sandra was the daughter of two educators and was raised in Gainesville, Georgia. After earning both a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in elementary education, she went on to teach language arts in public schools for over 15 years. As Georgia's first lady, she made childhood literacy improvements her top priority. Through this initiative, she visited schools in every single one of Georgia's 159 counties, spanning across 180 school districts. Across just 8 years, she read to students in nearly 1,000 classrooms, touching tens of thousands of lives. She donated copies of her memoir, ``Memories of the Mansion: The Story of Georgia's Governor's Mansion,'' to every public library in the State. On top of these accomplishments, she was a devoted wife of 56 years, a mother to four, and a grandmother to six. A shining example of the qualities every person strives toward, Sandra Deal's impact will be felt by many generations of Georgians. Honoring Lieutenant General Donald E. ``Rosie'' Rosenblum

Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Madam Speaker, it is with a very heavy heart that I rise today to recognize and honor the life and service of a true American patriot in my district, Lieutenant General Donald E. Rosenblum. Rosie was born on June 3, 1929, in Flushing, New York, and was raised during the Depression in Hell's Kitchen in New York. In 1948, Rosie graduated high school and followed his older brother, Bob, to the Citadel in Charleston, South Carolina. At the Citadel, Rosie was a member of the varsity baseball team and sports editor of the college paper. Upon graduation, Rosie was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army and deployed to lead an infantry platoon in the Korean war. After Korea, Rosie was placed in command of an infantry company in the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg and served as a staff officer in Berlin, Germany, when the wall was built. In between his tours in Vietnam, Rosie also managed to graduate from the U.S. Army War College and later served as the executive officer to the Army's director of operations at the Pentagon. It was there that he received his first of three general officer stars, and he was then transferred to Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield in Georgia. Rosie became an institution in our community, serving on boards for the YMCA of Coastal Georgia, the Vietnam Veterans' Memorial Savannah, and the Citadel Foundation. His legacy is one of patriotism, dedication, selflessness, and love for his neighbors. My prayers reside with his family and friends during this time of sadness. Honoring the First Baptist Church in Port Wentworth

Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the First Baptist Church of Port Wentworth and its 100-year anniversary. Under the leadership of Reverend L.R. Watkins, the First Baptist Church in Port Wentworth has been a shining cornerstone of greater Savannah since its founding in 1922. In the early 1950s, the church decided to purchase and install chimes within the church steeple so that all within the community could hear the ``call to worship'' bells every Sunday morning. These bells became popular within the Port Wentworth community. During the 1960s and 1970s, the church experienced tremendous growth. As the church grew larger, there was a need for an educational building for the church's youth. In 1960, a new educational wing of the church was dedicated. The 1970s also brought even more new changes to the church. The church expanded its music program and decided to build a new sanctuary. The sanctuary that was dedicated in 1973 is still being used today. Today, the First Baptist Church in Port Wentworth is under the leadership of Reverend Paul Mongin. Reverend Mongin is continuing the legacy of the congregation's storied history. Congratulations Port Wentworth First Baptist Church on this wonderful milestone. In Loving Memory of Terrell Coppage

Mr. CARTER of Georgia

Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in opposition to the inflation expansion act which is threatening the same industries that it purports to help. Washington Democrats who claim to champion electric vehicles are pushing a bill--you are pushing this bill that will threaten an over $5 billion investment Hyundai is making in the First Congressional District of Georgia. Now, Mr. Speaker, this is serious. This is a $5 billion investment that they are threatening. This will be the automaker's first dedicated electric vehicle manufacturing plant in the United States and will create over 8,000 jobs upon completion. This bill's new EV tax credit discriminates against and excludes South Korea, a key strategic trading partner and longtime ally of the United States and may actually violate the KORUS Free Trade Agreement. This burdensome regulation could prevent billions of dollars in investment, thousands of jobs, and affordable electric vehicles from coming to market in the United States. The answer is clear: We need innovation not regulation. The private sector is leading the charge. You are messing around with a $5 billion investment and 8,000 jobs, Mr. Speaker. I hope that you will let my colleagues know, Mr. Speaker.

Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I rise today in strong opposition to the inflation expansion act, which includes deeply troubling proposals that will kneecap medical innovation and harm patients' access to cures. Madam Speaker, for 40 years, I was behind the counter. I was the one who had to tell the patient how much their prescription was going to be. I was the one who witnessed the senior citizens trying to make a decision between buying their medication or buying their groceries. I was the one who had to tell the mother how much the antibiotic was going to be and see her in tears trying to find the money to pay for that antibiotic. I know all too well about prescription drug prices. Today, I am behind the podium as my Democratic colleagues decide whether to mortgage those same patients' health and well-being for a political win. This is immoral, and it must be stopped. The United States leads the world in medical innovation. I have watched it, and I have seen it as terminal illnesses became treatable with a simple pill. I have seen the relief on a patient's face when they heard that a new treatment is available for their once incurable disease. This bill eradicates hope. Madam Speaker, we need to help lower drug prices and costs for patients, but this legislation goes about it in all the wrong ways. Pharmaceutical companies are the drivers of innovation that deliver lifesaving cures to patients. However, this legislation will result in dozens, possibly hundreds, of fewer cures over the next decade. I tried to fix this self-imposed problem in the Rules Committee on Wednesday, but it was rejected. I also introduced an amendment to block the Federal Government from funding radical green lobbying groups, but that was rejected. There is no excuse for the Federal Government to steal billions of dollars from taxpayers, including $1.5 billion in funding for tree equity, while inflation sits at a 40-year high. Medical professionals are sworn to do no harm. It is time Congress took the same oath and quit our assault on taxpayers and mostly on patients. Madam Speaker, I urge a ``no'' vote.

Mr. CARTER of Georgia

Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the life of an incredible public servant, a veteran, and a great American: Gene Anglin. Born in 1924 in Wadley, Georgia, Gene was a Georgia native, who served his community and was a defender of freedom. At the onset of World War II, Gene felt the call to action but was denied entry to the U.S. Army due to color blindness. Gene went to work for Bell Aircraft Corporation building B-29 Superfortress bombers. In 1944, Gene successfully enlisted and joined the U.S. Army in the heavy weapons company of the 100th Infantry Division. Gene deployed to the European theater where his division experienced 185 days of uninterrupted combat as they journeyed through France and into Germany. Gene was awarded the Bronze Star Medal Combat Infantryman Badge and Presidential Unit Citation for heroism in battle. After the war, Gene attended the Georgia Institute of Technology and earned a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering. Gene spent 22 years at Robert and Company Association, among other firms. He then retired to St. Simons Island in the First Congressional District where he worked as a golf course starter at Sea Island Golf Club and was an active member of St. Simons Presbyterian Church and the Rotary Club of St. Simons. Truly an example of America's Greatest Generation, Gene will be dearly missed.