Beekeeping At University of Georgia

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Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the University of Georgia for the creative ways it is building a more environmentally sustainable campus. Late last year, UGA golf course superintendent Scott Griffith took up an interest in, of all things, bees.

Alongside the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Griffith established a beekeeping program on the golf course, recognizing that it would make for an excellent outlet for educating students about the importance of pollinators.

Bees, as we all know, play a vital role in maintaining our ecosystem. These industrious insects pollinate our flowers and crops, helping to maintain the delicate balance of nature that allows for a bountiful supply of food and a greener world to live in.

Unfortunately, bees have faced numerous, sometimes existential challenges in recent years. Pesticides, habitat loss, and deforestation have all contributed to decline in the population of bees, which has had a serious cascading effect throughout the food chain.

By providing a safe and nurturing environment for bees, the university is not only helping to safeguard these creatures, but they are also educating the next generation of leaders about the importance of conservation and sustainability.

I again congratulate Mr. Griffith and all UGA faculty for their out- of-the-box thinking. I look forward to seeing the positive impact this will have on the ecosystem and community in Athens. Congratulating Tierra Jackson

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Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Tierra Jackson, a pharmacy student at the University of Georgia, for being named president of the Student National Pharmaceutical Association.

As president, she is responsible for shaping the priorities of the organization. She decided that the organization's theme for this year would be Students Creating, Reimagining, and Innovating Pharmacy Together. She hopes to bring together a broad group of students who are interested about the profession of pharmacy, healthcare issues, and the poor minority representation in these areas.

The Student National Pharmaceutical Association is a leading voice in pharmacy education, has 120 chapters nationwide, and boasts over 5,000 members. This distinction is evidence of the diligence she carries with her every day.

A native of Statesboro, Georgia, she received a bachelor of science in pharmaceutical science degree. While an undergrad, she was the president for the Pre-Pharmacy Society and vice president and service coordinator of the NAACP. She is cofounder and vice president of the Black Student Pharmacist Organization.

Even at such an early stage in her career, she has already displayed leadership beyond her years. I am proud of Tierra Jackson and the impact that she is having on shaping the future of the pharmacy and pharmaceutical industry.

I congratulate her on her appointment, and I wish her a successful tenure as president of the Student National Pharmaceutical Association.

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