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From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
RECOGNIZING CYRUS G. WILEY
The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from
Georgia (Mr. Carter) for 5 minutes.
Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the
ninth President of Savannah State University, Mr. Cyrus G. Wiley.
At the time called the Georgia State Industrial College for Colored
Youths, Mr. Wiley made tremendous strides forward for the oldest public
historically Black college in the State of Georgia.
He started his term in 1921 and was the first alumnus to become
president of the school. In that same year, he allowed women to attend
for the first time and he transitioned the college out of its role
providing high school programs and into a 4 year, degree-granting
institution.
Nearly 100 years later, the school remains a vital part of the
Savannah community. They have earned patents in battling Alzheimer's
and ALS, built new science and technology buildings, and purchased new
property for a new marine lab.
Madam Speaker, I want to thank everyone at Savannah State University,
especially President Kimberly Ballard-Washington, for following in Mr.
Wiley's footsteps to continue breaking barriers, their commitment to
the Savannah community, and for providing a great education for the
students.
World Pharmacists' Day 2019
Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize World
Pharmacists' Day 2019 being celebrated today. I am proud that we have a
day like this for people all over the world to remember the important
role that pharmacists play in keeping all of us and our loved ones
healthy.
There are currently over 2 million practicing pharmacists around the
world, but in each nation, pharmacists are combating unique problems.
For some countries pharmacists are at a severe shortage.
In the United States, pharmacists have been thrown into the front
lines of a critical issue: the opioid epidemic.
Currently, more than 115 people die every day from opioid addictions,
and pharmacists will play an integral role in bringing this number all
the way down to zero.
Madam Speaker, I encourage everyone to get to know their pharmacists
and to thank them for the work that they do.
As the only pharmacist currently serving in Congress, I thank all our
pharmacists around the world.
Congratulating EMD Performance Materials on their 40th Anniversary
Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the
40th anniversary of EMD Performance Material's Savannah location.
I am so proud of the work this company has done over the last 40
years, providing nearly 140 jobs for citizens in the First
Congressional District of Georgia.
More than just jobs alone, EMD brings a prestige to our area that
comes along with its brand name.
At the Savannah location specifically, they manufacture
groundbreaking liquid crystals that are largely responsible for
advancing razor sharp margins in smartphones, laptops, flat-screen TVs,
and more.
EMD's success is a great example of why the State of Georgia was
named as the top State to do business for the sixth year in a row. And
Savannah itself has a strategic location with its connection to a major
seaport and interstates.
Madam Speaker, I thank EMD for their work in our area, and I
congratulate them on their anniversary. I hope that we will have
another 40 years of working together.
Recognizing Georgia Army National Guard
Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the
Georgia Army National Guard, whose last unit is coming home this month
from Afghanistan.
Stationed at Fort Stewart in the First Congressional District of
Georgia, the 177th Brigade Engineer Battalion is the only unmanned
aerial vehicle unit in the entire Georgia National Guard.
Because of that expertise, they remained in Afghanistan longer than
other units, and their high quality of work has not gone unnoticed.
Upon returning home, they will be working in a brand-new facility at
Fort Stewart for the first time. I am proud
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to have this group located in the First Congressional District of
Georgia.
Madam Speaker, I thank them for their service to our country, and I
welcome them home.
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