Recognizing Cyrus G. Wiley

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Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the ninth President of Savannah State University, Mr. Cyrus G. Wiley.

At the time called the Georgia State Industrial College for Colored Youths, Mr. Wiley made tremendous strides forward for the oldest public historically Black college in the State of Georgia.

He started his term in 1921 and was the first alumnus to become president of the school. In that same year, he allowed women to attend for the first time and he transitioned the college out of its role providing high school programs and into a 4 year, degree-granting institution.

Nearly 100 years later, the school remains a vital part of the Savannah community. They have earned patents in battling Alzheimer's and ALS, built new science and technology buildings, and purchased new property for a new marine lab.

Madam Speaker, I want to thank everyone at Savannah State University, especially President Kimberly Ballard-Washington, for following in Mr. Wiley's footsteps to continue breaking barriers, their commitment to the Savannah community, and for providing a great education for the students. World Pharmacists' Day 2019

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Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize World Pharmacists' Day 2019 being celebrated today. I am proud that we have a day like this for people all over the world to remember the important role that pharmacists play in keeping all of us and our loved ones healthy.

There are currently over 2 million practicing pharmacists around the world, but in each nation, pharmacists are combating unique problems. For some countries pharmacists are at a severe shortage.

In the United States, pharmacists have been thrown into the front lines of a critical issue: the opioid epidemic.

Currently, more than 115 people die every day from opioid addictions, and pharmacists will play an integral role in bringing this number all the way down to zero.

Madam Speaker, I encourage everyone to get to know their pharmacists and to thank them for the work that they do.

As the only pharmacist currently serving in Congress, I thank all our pharmacists around the world. Congratulating EMD Performance Materials on their 40th Anniversary

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Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 40th anniversary of EMD Performance Material's Savannah location.

I am so proud of the work this company has done over the last 40 years, providing nearly 140 jobs for citizens in the First Congressional District of Georgia.

More than just jobs alone, EMD brings a prestige to our area that comes along with its brand name.

At the Savannah location specifically, they manufacture groundbreaking liquid crystals that are largely responsible for advancing razor sharp margins in smartphones, laptops, flat-screen TVs, and more.

EMD's success is a great example of why the State of Georgia was named as the top State to do business for the sixth year in a row. And Savannah itself has a strategic location with its connection to a major seaport and interstates.

Madam Speaker, I thank EMD for their work in our area, and I congratulate them on their anniversary. I hope that we will have another 40 years of working together. Recognizing Georgia Army National Guard

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Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Georgia Army National Guard, whose last unit is coming home this month from Afghanistan.

Stationed at Fort Stewart in the First Congressional District of Georgia, the 177th Brigade Engineer Battalion is the only unmanned aerial vehicle unit in the entire Georgia National Guard.

Because of that expertise, they remained in Afghanistan longer than other units, and their high quality of work has not gone unnoticed.

Upon returning home, they will be working in a brand-new facility at Fort Stewart for the first time. I am proud to have this group located in the First Congressional District of Georgia.

Madam Speaker, I thank them for their service to our country, and I welcome them home.

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