Congratulating Christopher Raiford

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Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Christopher Raiford from Savannah, Georgia. Christopher is a shining example of entrepreneurship in our district.

Recently, Christopher was recognized by Georgia's 40 Under 40 list, alongside other rising stars who displayed an unparalleled degree of business savvy and community leadership.

Raised in the State of Georgia, he earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia and his master's in business administration from Saint Leo University.

He rose quickly through the ranks in the banking world, displaying a level of skill and professionalism which would match those of his more senior peers.

Throughout his career, he has always prioritized giving back to the community. Since becoming the president of his local Exchange Club, Raiford has raised more than $65,000 annually for child abuse prevention awareness, child hunger, scholarships, and recognition of military and public service providers.

In between running a community bank, engaging in philanthropic endeavors, raising his three boys with his wife, Anza, and completing his Ph.D., he still somehow finds the time to coach Little League baseball.

At the young age of 39, Christopher Raiford has proven to be a man of dizzying ambition, intellect, energy, and empathy. Truly, there is no Georgian more deserving of their place on Georgia's 40 Under 40.

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