Congratulating Megan Moroney
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Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Savannah-born singer Megan Moroney for ranking among Rolling Stone's ``The 100 Best Albums of 2023'' list.
Born in Savannah, Georgia, Megan Moroney comes from a household steeped in musical talent and traditions influenced by iconic songwriters in classic country, southern rock, and Americana.
After completing high school, Moroney set off to receive a degree in accounting at the University of Georgia. Go Dawgs.
During her freshmen year at UGA, Megan was provided with the opportunity to open for a well-established country artist at the renowned Georgia Theatre.
This unexpected opportunity sparked Megan's interest in crafting her first original song.
Reflecting on her journey, she shared that she never thought she would be a singer professionally.
Moroney connects with her audience through her music by speaking her truth about the emotional experiences she has faced.
Mr. Speaker, I congratulate Megan. I look forward to seeing her continued success in the future. In Remembrance of Leanna Piver
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Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in remembrance of Leanna Piver, a varsity cheerleader and student at Georgia Tech.
Leanna has been awarded a posthumous degree by Georgia Tech after her passing.
Leanna learned dance and theater, and she was accepted into the Atlanta Workshop Players performing arts company while at Parkview High School. After high school, she was accepted into Georgia Tech and joined the cheerleading squad as a flyer.
Leanna tragically passed after a car accident in 1998. She is remembered by all as a loving member of the Tech family.
The Georgia Institute of Technology granted a bachelor of science in business administration posthumously for Leanna as a gift to her parents, who celebrated their 50th anniversary and love for Leanna.
While Leanna's life was cut tragically short, her legacy lives on through memories, the scholarship created in her name, and so much more. Congratulating Milken Educator Award Recipient Colt Brockington
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Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in celebration of Mr. Colt Brockington.
Colt is the 2023-2024 recipient of the Milken Educator Award of the State of Georgia. This award is given to a younger educator who has extraordinary accomplishments and achievements. Only the best of the best receive it.
Colt is an alum of Wayne County High School and a graduate of the College of Coastal Georgia. He now serves as a science teacher and mentor to students and faculty at Wayne County High School.
Colt develops plans to enhance student learning by collaborating with teachers and students alike to provide a nurturing and academic environment.
His leadership abilities in the classroom are also seen on the field, with Colt holding the positions of Wayne County head softball coach, assistant baseball coach, and athletic academic adviser.
Colt inspires his students on and off the field with his dedication to the future of education at Wayne County High School.
Congratulations to Colt. Recognizing Georgia Association of Broadcasters Hall of Famer Kim Gusby
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Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a major accomplishment that has been awarded to Kim Gusby.
Kim is a Savannah-raised journalist and has recently been elected to the Georgia Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame. This comes after 20 years of broadcasting in the Savannah area. Kim is an award-winning journalist and the longest-serving morning news anchor in the area.
She is known throughout the community for tirelessly giving back at every opportunity. In 2019, Kim founded The Village Scholarship Fund, which provides necessary resources for high school students aiming to start college.
Kim was also named Outstanding Georgia Citizen in 2019.
Congratulations to Kim. I cannot think of anyone more deserving of this honor.
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