Congratulating Edward H. Zipperer on His 93rd Birthday

Floor Speech

BREAK IN TRANSCRIPT

Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Ed Zipperer on his 93rd birthday.

A local legend, Ed was born in Savannah, Georgia, in 1931. He grew up working on his family farm along U.S. 17. He attended Savannah High School before earning an agricultural engineering degree from the University of Georgia.

He went on to coach basketball in 1965, forming one of the few racially integrated teams in the State. Well liked by all, he was persuaded to run for the State Senate, ultimately winning the seat and serving in the State Senate from 1967 to 1975.

Serving on 13 committees, he was instrumental in building the Skidaway Island State Park, Fort McAllister State Park, and Kings Ferry Ogeechee River public recreational area. He was dedicated to protecting and preserving land in south Georgia.

In addition, Ed served as president of the Chatham County Farm Bureau for 40 years. Ed has dedicated his life to serving those around him and continues to do that going on 93 years strong.

Mr. Speaker, we are thankful for great Americans such as Ed Zipperer.

BREAK IN TRANSCRIPT

Source