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[Pages H5087-H5088]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
RECOGNIZING MICHAEL TORPY
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 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
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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
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 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.
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