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“HONORING VALDOSTA STATE FOOTBALL” mentioning the U.S. Dept. of Transportation was published in the House of Representatives section on pages H10271 on Dec. 19, 2018.
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HONORING VALDOSTA STATE FOOTBALL
The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Carter) for 5 minutes.
Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Valdosta State University football team for winning their fourth Division II National Championship on December 15. The Blazers prevented a 2-point conversion with 40 seconds left in the game to defeat Ferris State University 49-47.
With a record of 14-0 this year, Valdosta State had the Nation's top scoring offense. The offense was led by their quarterback, Rogan Wells, who was a finalist for best player in the country. He passed for 349 yards, ran for 39, and caught a touchdown pass in the national championship victory.
Valdosta, though, is no stranger to victories. Located in south Georgia, it has been recognized by ESPN as Title Town, USA. Over the years, Valdosta teams have won a combined 452 titles across different levels of competition and sports.
Congratulations, Valdosta State. Go Blazers.
Recognizing Dr. George E. Francisco
Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Dr. George E. Francisco on four decades of teaching pharmacists at the college level, nearly all of which have been spent with the University of Georgia.
Known across campus as an outstanding teacher for his personable approach with his students, Dr. Francisco has won numerous awards using his own, unique teaching skills. He was awarded Outstanding Teacher at the University of Georgia, named to Outstanding Young Men of America, and was featured in the Georgia Pharmacist Magazine, among many other accolades.
His students say that Dr. Francisco ``exemplifies what it means to be a teacher in the truest sense'' and that ``he represents the kind of professional that someday they hope to become.''
I am so proud that the State of Georgia has Dr. Francisco training our next generation of pharmacists. Teachers like him are some of the greatest assets of our society, and I hope that he continues to make such an important impact for years to come.
Thank you for your work and dedication, Dr. Francisco.
Recognizing the Life of Parker Greene
Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. Parker Greene of Valdosta, Georgia, who passed away on December 18, 2018.
Mr. Greene was a stalwart of Moody Air Force Base in Valdosta. In 2007, he was honored with the Exceptional Public Service Award for his work on the base. His colleagues said that they don't know if anyone else could ``compare with his dedication and contributions to Moody.''
Mr. Greene had been working with the base since the early 1970s, when he served as the first chairman of military affairs for the Lowndes-
Valdosta Chamber of Commerce. Among a number of other contributions, he has also worked with the Department of Transportation on roads leading in and out of the base and even has a building there named after him.
Mr. Greene has truly been involved in every aspect with both Moody Air Force Base and the surrounding area, touching the lives of countless people who have been stationed there. His family, friends, and everyone at Moody will be in my thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time.
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