Recognizing Stetson Bennett

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Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and recognize one of the First District's finest, quarterback Stetson Bennett of the Georgia Bulldogs.

Football is filled with stories of triumph, tribulation, and heart. The saga of Stetson Bennett has now cemented itself as one of those great stories that football fans will talk about for generations.

Hailing from Blackshear, Georgia, in Pierce County, Stetson Bennett grew up with a dream and a drive to turn that dream into reality.

As a young quarterback at Pierce County High School, Stetson was able to accumulate 3,700 passing yards, 500 rushing yards, and 40 touchdowns, along with Class 3A second team all-State honors.

Despite his accomplishments, Stetson was overlooked by many top football programs, but he never gave up the dream and walked on at the University of Georgia.

Following his freshman year, he chose to transfer to a junior college, where he went 10-2 and won a championship. He returned to the University of Georgia his junior year and earned a starting role.

This past season, Stetson Bennett spearheaded the Dawgs to their first college football national championship in 42 years. The dream has become reality.

Stetson inspires me and will inspire others for many years to come.

Congratulations, and go Dawgs.

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