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                HONORING THE LIFE OF JOSIE-TATUM CARLSON

  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 honor and 
recognize the life of Josie-Tatum Carlson of Blackshear, Georgia.
  At the age of 21, Josie-Tatum leaves behind a legacy of service, 
compassion, and love for her savior, Jesus Christ.
  Josie-Tatum grew up in Blackshear, Georgia, where she graduated from 
Pierce County High School as the class valedictorian. She attended 
Mercer University and was awarded the prestigious Presidential 
Scholarship.
  Upon graduation from Mercer University, she married her high school 
sweetheart, Ethan Carlson.
  Josie-Tatum will be remembered for her servant's heart and her 
willingness to help others. She was a shining light in a world of 
darkness and will be dearly missed by those who knew her and loved her.
  Our hearts break for this young lady and her family. Our thoughts and 
prayers go out to all of them.


                     Celebrating Coach Mark Stroud

  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate Coach 
Mark Stroud's career at Calvary Day School in Savannah, Georgia.
  Following this season, Mark Stroud will be concluding his time as the 
head football coach of the Cavaliers.
  Stroud has coached the Cavaliers for 16 seasons, boasting an 
incredible 148 wins and 43 losses. During his 16 years at Calvary Day 
School, Stroud led his team to six regional championships, including 
the last 4 years in a row.
  Stroud began his legacy as a head coach in 1992 at Toombs County High 
School and coached the school's program for 16 seasons until 2007. He 
also amassed an impressive record with the Toombs County Bulldogs, 
winning five regional championships.
  Over the course of his 33 seasons, Stroud put together a remarkable 
career in the State of Georgia, winning 272 games and earning himself 
the second-most all-time wins in south Georgia.
  Mr. Speaker, I congratulate Coach Stroud on his outstanding career at 
Cavalry Day School.


                Honoring the Life of Josie-Tatum Carlson

  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and 
recognize the life of Josie-Tatum Carlson of Blackshear, Georgia.
  At the age of 21, Josie-Tatum leaves behind a legacy of service, 
compassion, and love for her savior, Jesus Christ.
  Josie-Tatum grew up in Blackshear, Georgia, where she graduated from 
Pierce County High School as the class valedictorian. She attended 
Mercer University and was awarded the prestigious Presidential 
Scholarship.
  Upon graduation from Mercer University, she married her high school 
sweetheart, Ethan Carlson.
  Josie-Tatum will be remembered for her servant's heart and her 
willingness to help others. She was a shining light in a world of 
darkness and will be dearly missed by those who knew her and loved her.
  Our hearts break for this young lady and her family. Our thoughts and 
prayers go out to all of them.

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