Buddy Carter

Mr. CARTER of Georgia

Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I thank the gentleman for yielding. Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of the Stopping Bad Robocalls Act. This legislation will seek to stem a problem affecting nearly everyone I know, and that is the issue of robocalls. Last year, we had almost 50 billion robocalls in the United States. This year, we have already had almost 30 billion robocalls, or roughly 90 robocalls per person. It is an issue that everyone can agree is a nuisance and should be addressed. That is why I join my colleagues in supporting this legislation to end this practice and once again make it possible to answer a phone call from a phone number you don't recognize. This bill will give the FCC the authority to move forward with changes under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act and to ensure that these changes will lead to an effective effort to get rid of unwanted robocalls. Not only will we see a greater ability to stop these, but we will see penalties that will, hopefully, deter future efforts by bad actors. Madam Speaker, I applaud my colleagues on the Energy and Commerce Committee for their work on this legislation, especially since it is an issue that affects everyone. For this reason, I urge my colleagues to support this legislation and to help us get this bill to the finish line.

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Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Dr. Sam Weinreich, who is celebrating not only his 100th birthday in August but also his 73rd wedding anniversary with his wife, Frieda. Referred to as Zadie, from Yiddish, Mr. Weinreich is a Holocaust survivor who spent time in both the Auschwitz and Dachau concentration camps. He was the only survivor from his family, which included nine of his siblings. His hometown, Lodz, Poland, once contained over 200,000 Jews and the second largest Jewish community in Europe. After the Nazi occupation ended, Mr. Weinreich was one of only 6,000 to survive. Mr. Weinreich survived in part because he was a Jewish doctor and received more privileges than other prisoners, but he also had a beautiful voice and would sing songs in front of the guards for food. Now living in Memphis, Tennessee, Mr. Weinreich has dedicated his life to sharing his story and ensuring that a tragedy of this magnitude will never happen again. Mr. Speaker, happy birthday and anniversary, Zadie.

Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. and Mrs. Robert and Cheryl Williams, who are retiring after nearly 50 years of running the Blackshear Times in the First Congressional District of Georgia. The oldest business in the area, the newspaper is 150 years old this year. Under Mr. and Mrs. Williams' leadership, the Blackshear Times has become one of the top papers in Georgia, receiving over 400 awards. Nearly everyone in Pierce County gets their news from the newspaper, exemplified in the Blackshear Times tag line, ``Liked by Many, Cussed by Some, Read by Them All.'' Mr. Williams edited and published, his dream job since he was a young child. Mrs. Williams continually kept the paper's financials in check. ``To be a good paper, first, you have to be a good business,'' Mr. Williams said in praise of his wife's work. I am proud to have the Blackshear Times in my district, and I am thankful that Mr. and Mrs. Williams dedicated 50 years to the paper and keeping the Blackshear community informed. Mr. Speaker, I congratulate Mr. and Mrs. Williams on their retirement. They both will be missed. Recognizing Holocaust Survivor Sam Weinreich

Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Ms. Marion Johnson for her contribution to landing a man on the Moon 50 years ago this month. A product of the First Congressional District of Georgia, Ms. Johnson used her love of math to break barriers throughout her life not only in math and science but also for women and people of color. With a math degree from Talladega College, Ms. Johnson took a risk and applied to become one of the first female and/or minority engineers at Boeing. She was accepted. By chance, it happened to be around the same time that President Kennedy announced the national mission of sending a man to the Moon. At Boeing, she worked on a team of engineers with the specific mission of putting a man on the Moon. In her own words, she said, ``We worked hard. We worked Saturdays. We worked afternoons and evenings until we got it right.'' The rest is history. Now, Ms. Johnson's name is enshrined in the Apollo Saturn V Roll of Honor at the Smithsonian and Library of Congress. I could not have been prouder to have someone like Ms. Johnson from the First Congressional District of Georgia contributing to this engineering marvel that changed world history. Recognizing Blackshear Times' Robert and Cheryl Williams

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Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I thank the gentleman for yielding, and I thank the gentleman for hosting this here tonight. This is extremely important, and the House Energy Action Team and the Members who have spoken here and the Members who will continue to speak play an important role in making sure that we get this message out, because, Madam Speaker, I am here to join my colleagues in discussing America's energy resurgence and to bring to light the many developments and advances that have been made in our Nation, and there are many. Lots of developments, lots of advances have been made in our Nation. We are in the midst of an economic boom. We all know that. We know that our economy is booming. We know that we have seen record low unemployment rates and that we have seen growing incomes. Simply put, jobs are being created and people are going back to work. As we look to the Nation's energy needs and output, people will often forget about how energy costs impact both people and the economy. I have always said that I subscribe to the all-of-the-above type of energy strategy, and I do; and I think it is extremely important for a number of different reasons, not the least of which is to make sure that we in America have energy independence, to make sure that we have affordable energy, that we never put ourselves in the position that I can remember us being in in the late seventies, where we were dependent and were literally held over the barrel, if you will, by other nations for our energy needs. We as a nation benefit from lower energy costs, meaning our monthly home energy bills are lower and the costs to do business are lower. Lower costs translate into the ability of companies to invest in their businesses and in their employees. American energy independence has been crucial to the growth we have seen since the recession. There is also significant investment by companies across the United States to be good stewards of their communities. Yes, it can be done. Yes, we can have energy independence. Yes, we can be good stewards of our communities. We are seeing significant investments in new, cleaner technologies, taking old and inefficient plants off-line, looking to energy efficiency and actively managing emissions. As has been mentioned by other speakers, we have done a great job in America of decreasing our emissions and still keeping our economy growing. There is a lot to be said for that. Carbon management has really caught on for a number of employers, and the technology that can make it more effective is very promising. For instance, there are companies actively looking to pull carbon from the air, to sequester it into the ground through direct air capture. This technology continues to develop and to mature. There are also important carbon capture systems being developed in my home district. We are seeing incredibly efficient turbines being built that produce much lower emission numbers than similar products or plants. In addition, I have the honor of serving on the Energy and Commerce Committee, and we have done quite a bit of work addressing the regulatory issues that would prevent these innovative and new technologies from coming to market. We are doing everything that we can to get the government out of the way. I have always said that the greatest innovators, the greatest scientists are right here in the United States of America, and they are. That is why I look toward the future with great anticipation, because I think this is going to be a great opportunity for us as Americans. I look at renewable energy. I look at everything that is going to be done in the way of energy production, and I see America leading the way, and it is important the Federal Government not be an obstacle, not be a barrier to that. As more regulatory hurdles are put up, the costs increase. That is why we focus on innovation and technology, new ideas and making sure that the private sector has the ability to explore these opportunities. As I mentioned earlier, there are countless examples of employers seeking new options to reduce their impact on their communities and looking to ways to be good stewards. In manufacturing alone, companies are looking at how to turn those challenges of reducing consumption into new opportunities. While one side of industry is looking at that, the energy sector is also investing in researching ways to become more efficient and effective when it comes to reducing emissions and expanding their energy mix. Madam Speaker, if you want to see a country that can innovate, if you want to see a country that can lead, you look to the United States of America. Again, that is why I am so excited about the future of our energy production. Just up the river from my district, Plant Vogtle has the only two nuclear units under construction in the United States. For a nation that once developed and dominated the nuclear sector, we have lagged behind direct competitors. As the largest carbon-free source of power in the world, it makes sense to move forward with developing next-generation technology that can lower costs. Nuclear energy is an area we can and should continue to once again have a leading role in the world. Whether it is nuclear, more efficient equipment, carbon capture, or some other form of energy, now is our chance to really drill down and focus on the innovation and technology development that is needed. I join my colleagues here on the HEAT team as we continue to work towards policy solutions to these issues facing our country.

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Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Waycross Area Community Theater for all of its work to support local theater while preserving historical structures in the First Congressional District of Georgia. Using local talent to provide live family friendly musicals, this community theater is truly a gem. Since 1913, theater has played a large role in the social scene of Waycross, with the Ritz Theater hosting operas there. Noted as one of Georgia's ``finest theater'' structures, the Ritz Theater transitioned over time into showing only movies and then, finally, going dormant. Now, the Waycross Area Community Theater maintains the historic art deco-style theater with its live productions, and their work has not gone unnoticed. Aside from the crowded audiences, the Fox Theater has awarded grants to the Community Theater over the last 2 years to help preserve the historic Ritz Theater. Thank you to all who perform shows, attend musicals, and preserve the wonderful theater culture in Waycross, Georgia.

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Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Coastal Middle School in the First Congressional District of Georgia for being distinguished as a Lighthouse School to Watch. Organized by the National Forum to Accelerate Middle-Grades Reform, the Lighthouse Schools to Watch program celebrates high-performing middle schools based on four factors: academic excellence, developmental responsiveness, social equity, and organizational structure. In Savannah, Coastal Middle School has been surpassing the norm in all of these areas, while also taking the initiative to go the extra mile in others. The school teaches classes in both Arabic and Chinese, values quality writing skills, embraces students with disabilities, serves students from abroad, and provides opportunities for students to serve the local community. While Coastal Middle School continues to excel, schools across Georgia are also raising the bar. Georgia was the first of three States in the Nation to qualify for the National Forum Schools to Watch program. Congratulations, Coastal Middle School. Keep up the good work, and thank you for your commitment to providing students in our area with an exceptional education.

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Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Chief Anthony ``Tony'' Tanner, who has dedicated his entire professional career to protecting the city of Waycross from crime. Chief Tanner began his career over 30 years ago with the Waycross Police Department in the First Congressional District of Georgia. A testament to both his hard work and commitment to the city of Waycross, he worked his way from patrol officer to chief of police, holding every single rank within the department during different points of his career. Of the 12 men who have been chiefs of police in Waycross beginning in 1906, Chief Tanner has held the position longer than any of them. His work in his community doesn't stop there, though. Outside of the police force, he continued dedicating time to the community through the Exchange Club, Red Cross blood drives, the Domestic Violence Task Force, and much more. Chief Tanner retired from the Waycross Police Department on June 28, and his work in the First Congressional District of Georgia will be deeply missed. Mr. Speaker, I congratulate Chief Tanner on his retirement.

Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to remember the life of Dr. Raymond Allen Cook, who passed away on June 29 at the age of 99. Dr. Raymond Allen Cook dedicated his life to sharing his love for English language literature with not only countless university students in the State of Georgia but also students all over the world. He taught for over 30 years at multiple Georgia universities and even traveled the world to share his knowledge when he was appointed as a Fulbright lecturer in American literature at the University of Shiraz in Iran. Highly accomplished in academic circles, he published numerous papers and even five books on some of the authors who developed the canon of our language's literature, including Walt Whitman, Geoffrey Chaucer, Jane Austen, and more. Through all of this, he never forgot where he came from. In 1964, Dr. Cook returned to his and my alma mater, Young Harris College, to serve as its president. I am thankful that both the State of Georgia and also my alma mater, Young Harris College, could partner with a scholar as distinguished as Dr. Cook for the last 30 years. His family and friends will be in my thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time. Saluting Chief Anthony Tanner Upon His Retirement

Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Ms. Shakema Deal for her dedication to her country, her community, and her own education. A native of the First Congressional District of Georgia, Ms. Deal is currently serving in Afghanistan as part of the Georgia National Guard. However, while at home, she works as a police officer with the Savannah Police Department. Through all of her hours spent keeping the Savannah area a safe place to live, as well as her time dedicated to serving the United States Armed Forces, Ms. Deal has been studying for the last 7 months to earn a degree in criminal justice administration from Columbia College. In late June, her fellow soldiers and police colleagues took part in something truly unique: a graduation ceremony in Afghanistan. Mr. Speaker, I congratulate Ms. Deal on her graduation. She is an inspiration to all of us, and I wish her the best of luck with her career. Remembering Dr. Raymond Allen Cook

Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to remember the life of Mr. Abe Brown. In 1984, Mr. Brown was the first African American to be elected Glynn County coroner. This was not only important to Brunswick, but he was the first African American coroner in the entire State of Georgia. His service to the Brunswick community was exceptional. He made it a point to treat each case like it was his own family. Before his remarkable 8 years of public service, Mr. Brown owned a funeral home in town and built friendships with nearly everyone residing in Brunswick. Citizens there remember him as loved by anyone who came in contact with him and as a man who had a special way of encouraging people to work together. Mr. Brown passed away earlier this year at the age of 77. This past June, the Brunswick City Commission named a park in his honor. I am proud that Brunswick could celebrate his work with this park, an honor that is truly well deserved. Recognizing Shakema Deal

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Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Reverend Carolyn Cubbedge on her retirement from the ministry and Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church. Reverend Cubbedge has made a tremendous impact throughout the First Congressional District of Georgia as Wesley's senior adult pastor. One of her most notable projects includes her work with Morningstar Children & Family Services in Brunswick, which provides therapy to children who have multiple diagnoses of intellectual disabilities. But this project is only the tip of the iceberg. Through her work helping the most vulnerable--organizing church events, her dedication to the ministry, and her breadth of knowledge of God's word--she has helped Wesley to increase its congregation and engage those members to make our community a better place to live. Reverend Cubbedge retired on June 30, and I am both thankful and proud that we were able to have a woman like her doing God's work in the First Congressional District of Georgia. Enjoy your retirement, Reverend Cubbedge

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Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Major General Lee Quintas for his service to our Nation with the 3rd Infantry Division at Fort Stewart. On June 17, Major General Quintas departed to be the Deputy Commanding General for the U.S. Army Forces Command at Fort Bragg. However, he is leaving both Fort Stewart and the First Congressional District of Georgia in a better place. Major General Quintas' colleagues admire him as an extraordinary leader with extensive experience who ensures soldiers and units are ready for any mission. During his 30 years of service with the United States military, he has done everything, from deploying in Iraq to leading the 3rd ID in hurricane response missions in Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I thank Major General Quintas for his service to our Nation and the First Congressional District of Georgia. He has been a great leader for the 3rd Infantry Division. Mr. Speaker, I wish Major General Quintas the best of luck in his new position at Fort Bragg.

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Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I was unavoidably detained during yesterday's final vote series. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on Roll Call No. 429, and ``nay'' on Roll Call No. 430

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Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. Dene Sheheane for his work in helping Georgia universities become national leaders in access, affordability, completion rates, and research output. Mr. Sheheane began his work to better our State's education system nearly 30 years ago when he worked with Governor Zell Miller, who was known for spearheading the most important higher education legislation in the State of Georgia, the HOPE Scholarship. Since 2014, Mr. Sheheane has continued this effort, working with the community relations department at Georgia Institute of Technology. In this role he has secured Federal funding for financial aid, renewal of the university's library, and projects within the Georgia Tech Research Institute that promote economic development and research of key health and environmental issues. Because of his accomplishments thus far at Georgia Tech, he was promoted to president of the Georgia Tech Alumni Association, and on July 1 he will begin serving over 160,000 alumni worldwide. I want to thank Mr. Sheheane for all he has done for the State of Georgia and wish him good luck in all his endeavors to come.

Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. Cecil Boswell, an American hero from Georgia who served our Nation during World War II. Originally from Gainesville, Georgia, Mr. Boswell deployed on the beaches of Normandy during D-Day and fought in the Battle of the Bulge, where he participated in wrestling Europe from Nazi control and also contributed to a historical turning point in Western civilization. Dodging close calls of his own, Mr. Boswell experienced, firsthand, the bravery and sacrifice of his fellow American soldiers. Until he passed away in 2017 at the age of 99, he was known for his abundant patriotism, always flying an American flag in his yard, displaying his war medals in his home, and marching every year in the annual Gainesville Memorial Day Parade. On this 75th anniversary of D-Day, I am proud of the rich military heritage of Georgia that helped to secure victory for the Allied Forces. I am especially proud of and thankful for Mr. Boswell for his bravery and service to help defeat tyranny overseas and protect the freedom of all of Western civilization. Recognizing Dene Sheheane

Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to remember the life of Mr. Michael Torpy, who passed away on June 10 at the age of 20. Diagnosed with an aggressive form of bone cancer as a senior in high school, Mr. Torpy refused to let the disease break his spirit. He spent nearly 100 nights in the hospital receiving chemotherapy treatment, had numerous surgeries, and even had a prosthetic right leg. Yet Mr. Torpy went on to attend the University of Georgia, maintain straight A's, and was named a Presidential Scholar. He continued his favorite hobby of backpacking, kept up his wrestling form with his old coach, and made an effort every day to make his friends smile. Although not a long life, Mr. Torpy's mother remembers that he lived his life to the fullest. This should be an inspiration for all of us to both persevere through tribulations, while also celebrating the gift of life. Mr. Torpy's family and friends will be in my thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time. Recognizing Cecil Boswell

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Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to remember the life of Mrs. Nancy Nelson Lewis, who passed away on June 7 at the age of 91. Mrs. Lewis used her exceptional gift for the arts to brighten the lives of individuals throughout the Savannah community. After attending art courses both in New York and at the Savannah College of Art and Design, she painted countless portraits of Savannahians around town, free of charge. In lieu of payment, she asked for donations to local charities. Working hard to grow the art community and develop young artists, she established a fine arts hall at Savannah Christian Preparatory School. In 2016, the Savannah College of Art and Design's president inducted Mrs. Lewis as a Savannah Woman of Vision to celebrate her talents that helped to shape our Savannah community. Mr. Speaker, our city truly would not be the same without the life of Mrs. Lewis. Her family will be in my thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time.

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Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Lieutenant Colonel Kenneth Dwyer for nearly 20 years of exceptional service to our country. Lieutenant Colonel Dwyer started his career in the military as a Special Forces officer, where he was deployed to Afghanistan on three separate operations. In 2006, during his third deployment, he was critically injured by a grenade, losing both his left hand and his left eye. This incident only fueled his desire to fight for his Nation. Through his ongoing perseverance, he rose through the ranks to become commander of Hunter Army Airfield in the First Congressional District of Georgia. With Lieutenant Colonel Dwyer as head of Hunter Army Airfield, the installation won the Army Community of Excellence Award for 2019, which recognizes bases for troop morale, soldier readiness, innovation, community involvement, and more. Lieutenant Colonel Dwyer passed the baton to Lieutenant Colonel Escobar to command Hunter Army Airfield on June 13. Thank you, Lieutenant Colonel Dwyer for all of your hard work at Hunter and for making this an installation that everyone in the First Congressional District of Georgia can be proud of.

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Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to remember the Liberty ships and those who built them during World War II in Savannah, Georgia. Just after the U.S. entered the war, the Maritime Commission awarded a contract to the Southeastern Shipbuilding Corporation to start building cargo ships for military service. The first completed ship was called the USS Oglethorpe, named after the city's founder. By the end of the war, 46,000 employees had produced 88 Liberty ships at the Savannah location. These were America's lifeline to the war in Europe and the workhorses that transferred necessary supplies back and forth across the Atlantic Ocean filled with dangerous obstacles. Unfortunately, the USS Oglethorpe was lost, torpedoed by a German U- boat in 1943. Today, a model of that ship stands at the Savannah trade center to thank and remember all those who served in the Savannah shipyards, constantly working to help win the war, as well as those ship captains who risked their lives crossing the ocean. This generation truly deserves the name the Greatest Generation, and with them rested the fate of the entirety of Western civilization. I am proud of this group in the First Congressional District of Georgia and their contribution to the effort during World War II.

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Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield for winning the 2019 Commander in Chief's Annual Award for Installation Excellence. Conferred by the Department of Defense, installations compete based on a number of categories, including unit morale, installation management, safety, health, community relations, and environmental stewardship. Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield has won the award a staggering seven times, most recently in 2015. I want to thank everyone at Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield, but especially Garrison Commander Colonel Jason Wolter, whose hard work enabled the installation to reach such a consistent height of quality. This award is the culmination of his statement: ``There's no place other than Fort Stewart or Hunter Army Airfield our soldiers would rather call home.'' I am proud to have them in the First Congressional District of Georgia and proud of the work they are doing serving our country.

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Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to remember the life of Mr. Jerry Watkins Dixon, who passed away on Monday, May 20, at the age of 63. A lifelong resident of the First Congressional District of Georgia, Mr. Dixon was born in Waycross before moving to Blackshear as a small child. He was constantly serving the public in Blackshear, always lending a helping hand and trying to make the city a better place to live. Between the United Way, Red Cross, Pierce County Chamber of Commerce, serving on the city council, and working at the local radio station, his life touched nearly every corner of the community. He not only took great pride in Blackshear but also his closest friends, who would say that if you were a friend of Jerry, you were a friend for life. Those who knew him best could often be found enjoying history or music with Mr. Dixon or listening to him speaking in his radio voice. I am proud that Mr. Dixon lived in the First Congressional District of Georgia. His family and friends will be in my thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time.

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Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I thank the gentlewoman for yielding. Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of the Pandemic and All- Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act, also known as PAHPA. It is a good thing we are here to vote on this bill today, but the work on this issue has been going on for a while. We held reauthorization hearings in the Energy and Commerce Committee in June of last year and were able to pass the bill through the committee and out of the House shortly thereafter. We again passed PAHPA in January, which has continued to be championed by my good friend Mrs. Brooks of Indiana. PAHPA is important legislation that will improve our Nation's public health, medical preparedness, and response capabilities for emergencies. Whether it is a natural disaster, an accidental catastrophe, or a deliberate act of terror, it is the contents of this bill that will keep Americans safe. This bill will upgrade our preparedness by boosting our domestic biological surveillance systems and help upgrade our medical countermeasures. This bill also takes a particular look at how we address antimicrobial resistance so we can help protect future generations from the threat of widespread pandemic. Living on the Georgia coast, my district understands the threat of natural disasters in the form of hurricanes all too well. This bill improves our disaster response coordination, so we minimize the human toll of these deadly storms. Since funding expired on September 30th of last year, the House has voted multiple times to reauthorize PAHPA. I look forward to President Trump signing this vital, lifesaving legislation into law. I urge my colleagues to support this legislation.

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Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Jenkins High School robotics team for all of their accomplishments during the 2019 season. The Jenkins High School team, also called Team WIRE, built from scratch a robot that can pick up a large bouncy ball, carry it across a room, and place it in a specific location. This year's theme was space, and the team had to design a robot that could bring fuel to a spacecraft. In this case, the fuel was the large bouncy ball. Ranking 20th in the State of Georgia, Team WIRE won the judge's award at a competition in Gainesville and advanced to a number of prestigious tournaments. I am proud that we have this level of talent in the First Congressional District of Georgia and thankful that we have Jenkins High School, which is doing so much to give their students a STEM education and teaching their students the value of teamwork. I would like to congratulate Team WIRE on its accomplishments this year and wish good luck to Team WIRE in the future.

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Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to remember the life of Mr. Miguel Lorenzo Holmes, who passed away at the age of 22 on May 6 while serving his country in Afghanistan. The First Congressional District of Georgia was home for Mr. Holmes, but he was also stationed there as part of the 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team in Savannah. He was raised in Hinesville, in the First District, close to his grandparents, where he attended Bradwell High School. There, he entered the Fort Stewart Youth Challenge Academy, which inspired him to join the National Guard. He passed away after being wounded in Nangarhar province of Afghanistan. This is a sobering reminder of the danger that soldiers face while working to make our country and world a better place to live. I thank all who serve. Mr. Holmes' family and friends will be in my thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time.