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From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
IN RECOGNITION OF DANA STRICKLAND
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 Mr.
Dana Strickland on 25 years with the University of Georgia, College of
Pharmacy, and to congratulate him for retiring on March 29.
The College's executive director of external affairs, Mr. Strickland,
has been critical to the school's success--which is also my own alma
mater--over the past two decades.
Increasing the endowment by a considerable amount, the College was
able to build new buildings, support research by the faculty, and
provide the best possible education to its students under Mr.
Strickland's leadership.
The importance of these improvements cannot be overstated with the
changing nature of pharmacists today who are on the front lines of the
opioid epidemic and the rising cost of prescription drugs.
Thank you for your dedication to the University of Georgia, the
pharmaceutical profession, and congratulations on your well-deserved
retirement.
Mr. Strickland truly embodies what it means to be a PharmDawg.
Although he will be difficult to replace, I have the utmost confidence
in Dr. Michael Bartlett, who will be filling the role in the meantime.
Remembering the Life of William ``Ryan'' Sailors
Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to remember the life
of William ``Ryan'' Sailors, who passed away March 30 at the age of 22.
Throughout his life, Mr. Sailors had a special gift to brighten the
days of everyone around him.
When he was younger, doctors thought that his life expectancy would
only be to adolescence. Mr. Sailors not only surpassed that milestone,
but also made the most of every single day he was on this Earth.
He refused to let his special needs get in his way, being
infectiously positive and becoming famous for his trademark ``thumbs
up'' to anyone passing by.
Some of Mr. Sailors' favorite activities included attending church
each week at Wesley Monumental, eating snacks on the beach, and
supervising vacuuming and cleaning around the house.
His life should be a reminder to all of us that we should try to make
this world a happier place each and every day.
Mr. Sailors' family will be in my thoughts and prayers during this
difficult time.
Happy Birthday, Charlie Waldrop
Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr.
Charlie Waldrop on his 100th birthday, April 27, 2019. Throughout his
life, Mr. Waldrop has loved to serve others.
Serving our country during World War II, he fought in both France and
Germany, and was discharged on his wife's birthday in 1946.
He served patients in Coastal Georgia for over 40 years, working as a
pharmacist, and eventually opening his own pharmacy.
His notoriety and success in the profession enabled him to become the
First District President of the Georgia Pharmaceutical Association, but
his service doesn't stop there. He also worked as a deacon in his
church and leads a Boy Scout troop.
I am proud to call Mr. Waldrop a Savannahian as he has become an icon
in our town since he first moved there in 1927.
Mr. Waldrop, happy birthday, and thank you for everything you did to
influence my career.
Thank you for your service to our Nation, to our community, and our
profession.
Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield Wins Gold
Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the
Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield community for being named the 2019
Army Community of Excellence gold winner this past March.
This year is a record seventh time that these communities in the
First Congressional District of Georgia have won the gold award, and
last year, they won the bronze.
I want to thank everyone at Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield for
their commitment to the readiness of the soldiers, their constant
efforts to make
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improvements, exceptional teamwork, and their partnership with the
surrounding civilian community.
I am proud to have these installations in Georgia, and in turn, these
installations make me even more proud of our military in the United
States.
Thank you for your service. Congratulations on your award.
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