Congratulating Jimmy Ray

Floor Speech

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Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Jimmy Ray of Chatham County for being recognized as Veteran of the Year by the Veterans Council of Chatham County.

Georgia's First Congressional District is home to many of our nation's veterans, so being recognized as veteran of the year is an incredible honor.

With this title, Jimmy will represent the Veterans Council at various events throughout the year.

Jimmy is a past commander of the American Legion Chatham Post 36, which is an organization dedicated to advocating for patriotism across the United States.

Among his many lifetime achievements, he helped spearhead the fundraising and construction of the World War II Memorial on River Street in Savannah.

He has also been an active member of the Savannah St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee for 35 years, and was even the 2013 parade Grand Marshal.

I can't thank Jimmy enough for his outstanding service to our nation throughout his life, and I congratulate him again on this wonderful accomplishment.

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