In Memory of William E. ``billie'' Clanton

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Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to remember and honor William E. ``Billie'' Clanton of Odum, Georgia, who passed away on November 27.

Billie was raised in Wayne County and grew up picking tobacco and harvesting turpentine on his family farm. He was born with a robust entrepreneurial spirit which caused him to go from managing a successful fruit stand, as well as many other businesses, all the way to owning and operating the Chrysler Dodge dealership in 1965.

Billie went on to serve as vice president of Southeastern Chrysler and Dodge Advertising board for 30 years. He was an avid supporter of Wayne County and was very active in his community.

Billie was a 12-year host of the Day for Wayne, an event at his farm, which is a great event held in support of Wayne County. It is truly enjoyed by many every year and something I always look forward to.

Because of his prominence in his community and his life devoted to serving others, the new Highway 169 Overpass will be dedicated in his name.

Mr. Speaker, my deepest thoughts and prayers go out to Billie's family, his wife, Nell; his five daughters; his 16 grandchildren; his seven great-grandchildren, and two more on the way; his friends; and the entire Wayne community during this most difficult time.

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