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From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
CONGRATULATING EDDIE DRILLING
The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from
Arkansas (Mr. Hill) for 5 minutes.
Mr. HILL of Arkansas. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize my longtime
friend, Eddie Drilling, who recently announced that he will be retiring
later this year after a 41-year career with AT&T.
Eddie currently serves as the senior vice president for External and
Regulatory Affairs at AT&T, where he leads the national regulatory
organization. His ties to Arkansas remain strong. He currently serves
the University of Arkansas Board of Advisors, the Sam Walton College of
Business Dean's Executive Advisory Board, and the Razorback Foundation
Board.
Eddie has been a leader in Arkansas for four decades, and a member
and mentor of many organizations. He received the Pinnacle Award from
the Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce, the highest award our
chamber gives for service to the community. He also received the
Lifetime of Service Award from the city of Little Rock.
Mr. Speaker, I join all Arkansans in congratulating Eddie Drilling.
Recognizing Ken Reeves on his Retirement from the Game and Fish
Commission
Mr. HILL of Arkansas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Ken
Reeves' outstanding contributions to conservation in Arkansas and his
dedication at keeping Arkansas the ``Natural State.'' Ken served on the
Game and Fish Commission as chairman for 5 years.
He grew up in Harrison, Arkansas, where he attended Harrison High
School and went to the University of Arkansas School of Law. Ken's love
of fishing and passion for conserving wildlife from a young age made
him an easy and successful appointment to the commission.
Ken has demonstrated his passion for making a positive change as the
chairman of the commission. He is leaving behind a legacy of improved
outdoor services that will be enjoyed for generations to come.
My congratulations to Ken Reeves.
Jerry Evans--Outstanding Coach of the Year
Mr. HILL of Arkansas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Jerry
Evans for being named one of Arkansas' Outstanding Coaches of the Year.
This year, Coach Evans led the Searcy High School Girls Wrestling
Team to victory as the girls Arkansas State champions, also picking up
two individual championships on the team.
In 2019, he was the 5A Wrestling Coach of the Year for the Arkansas
Wrestling Coaches Association, and was chosen by the Arkansas Democrat-
Gazette as the All Arkansas Preps Wrestling Coach of the Year, and
named the Arkansas High School Coaches Association Wrestling Coach of
the Year through the Arkansas Activities Association.
Coach Evans received his master's in kinesiology at Harding
University in Searcy, graduating as the first member of his immediate
family to earn a college degree. In an interview with the Arkansas
Democrat-Gazette, Coach Evans said, ``I knew I wanted to be a coach
ever since I was in 8th grade. I knew I wanted to be in education and
become a teacher.''
Mr. Speaker, I thank Coach Evans for his commitment to his students
and his leadership as their coach.
Guy-Perkins PTA Purchasing School Supplies
Mr. HILL of Arkansas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the
Parent Teacher Association at the Guy-Perkins School District for once
again providing students with school supplies for the upcoming academic
year. All students in grades K-12 will have school supplies provided to
them, regardless of whether students have chosen on-campus instruction
or distance learning for this fall.
As parents, teachers, students and educators begin a uniquely
challenging school year, the PTA's long tradition will help parents
with back-to-school costs and ensure that our teachers do not have to
purchase their own supplies.
According to Betty Vickers, Guy-Perkins PTA's secretary and
treasurer, the initiative helps boost the community's economy because
all the supplies are purchased locally. I am happy this wonderful
tradition has continued into the 2020-2021 school year, especially
during these extraordinary times where educating our kids presents
unique challenges.
Jennifer Carnahan Receives Service Award
Mr. HILL of Arkansas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Jennifer
Carnahan as CHI St. Vincent's recipient of the 2019 Sister Teresa
Joseph Babcock Service Excellence Award.
Jennifer was born in Dumas, Arkansas, and received her nursing degree
from the University of Houston before attending the Academy of Health
Care Professionals for surgical technology.
Jennifer has been serving in the medical field since she was 19 years
old, starting in the ER, and she currently works in neurosurgery.
Sister Teresa Joseph worked at CHI St. Vincent for nearly 30 years,
exemplifying St. Vincent's core values of reverence, integrity,
compassion, and excellence. Jennifer currently works in the neurology
area in the North Campus.
Mr. Speaker, I congratulate Jennifer Carnahan.
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