Mourning the Loss of Joe Tanner
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Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to mourn the loss of the former Department of Natural Resources Commissioner Joe Tanner, who sadly passed away on Sunday, November 24.
Mr. Tanner had an impressive career in the State government for 26 years, making him the longest serving commissioner of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.
He was first appointed to the position of commissioner for the Georgia Department of Natural Resources in 1972. Mr. Tanner served as commissioner until 1984 and completed a second term of service from 1990 to 1995.
Mr. Tanner accomplished many impressive achievements throughout his career. He was responsible for over 400 legislative efforts and consolidated 38 State agencies into the DNR.
Mr. Tanner was a dedicated servant to the environment and law, known for establishing a State single-point environmental permitting system.
Mr. Tanner will forever be remembered for his excellence and dedicated service to the State of Georgia. My heart and my thoughts go out to his family, friends, and all those who had the pleasure of working alongside him. Congratulating Cassandra Cannon
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Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Cassandra Cannon for her placement in Inc.'s 2024 Female Founders 250 list.
Since launching her luxury lingerie company, Lake, Ms. Cannon has expanded her company immensely, growing Lake's revenue by 50 percent, customer base by 185 percent, and roster of employees by 134 percent in 2023 alone.
Prior to launching the company, Cannon was preparing to begin medical school and her cofounder, Anne Read Lattimore, was working in the pharmaceutical industry.
The two realized there were improvements to be made in the women's sleepwear industry and decided to exit the medical field to launch Lake in 2014.
The company boasts a spectacular headquarters on West Harris Street, coupled with a design studio on Broughton Street in Savannah and fulfillment center in Pooler.
Congratulations to Ms. Cannon, Ms. Lattimore, and the dedicated employees of Lake on this stellar achievement. I look forward to watching this company flourish in years to come. Kia 15-Year Manufacturing Anniversary in Georgia
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Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Kia on 15 years of manufacturing in the State of Georgia.
Boasting 2,200 expansive acres of land in West Point, Georgia, Kia's manufacturing plant is the first North American manufacturing site for the corporation, based in Seoul, South Korea.
After its groundbreaking ceremony in October of 2006, Kia has increased its capacity to produce 350,000 vehicles per year.
Soon Kia will complete its $217 million expansion to allow for the production of electric vehicles in addition to the plant's customary products.
I extend my most sincere thanks and congratulations to Kia and its Georgia team for their hard work and contributions to growing and strengthening American manufacturing.
Congratulations to Kia and its Georgia team on this significant milestone. I look forward to watching the company continue to provide jobs, opportunity, and top-notch products in Georgia for many years to come. Congratulating Georgia Tech
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Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Georgia Tech for ranking number one among public schools in the South. This achievement was recently reported by The Wall Street Journal and deservedly reflects the university's impressive legacy.
Georgia Tech has retained its number one spot for industrial engineering and has recently achieved this top ranking for civil engineering.
Meanwhile, the university's aerospace, biomedical, computer, mechanical, and materials engineering programs all ranked in the top four among all universities nationwide.
Georgia Tech is a leader in advancing research and preparing students for careers in technology and innovation. This is an incredible achievement and a source of pride for Georgians everywhere.
Our public universities are great options for young people to get a quality education, and Georgia Tech embodies this to the fullest.
These well-deserved rankings highlight the commitment of students and staff alike to maintaining a culture of innovation and of excellence.
I congratulate the students, the staff, and the alumni of Georgia Tech.
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