Honoring Larry Walker, Jr.

  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of
Mr. Lawrence Cohen ``Larry'' Walker, Jr. who passed away on June 9 at
the age of 84.
  Mr. Walker was a lifelong resident of Perry, Georgia. He graduated
from Perry High School in 1960 and attended the University of Georgia
where he earned a bachelor's in business administration and a juris
doctorate.
  In 1966, Mr. Walker was appointed Perry's first municipal court judge
and later as the city attorney, a role he held for 40 years.
  Larry was later elected to the Georgia State House of Representatives
where he served for 32 years and became majority leader. While in the
State legislature, Mr. Walker played a key role in bringing Frito-Lay
and the Georgia National Fairgrounds to Perry, Georgia.
  After his time in the State house, Larry was elected to the Georgia
Transportation Board and appointed by Governor Sonny Perdue to the
Georgia Board of Regents.
  Our thoughts and prayers are with Mr. Walker's family as they mourn
his loss.

                              {time}  2010

       Honoring the Life and Service of Specialist Adrian Bonsey

  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life
and service of Specialist Adrian Bonsey, a dedicated soldier of the
United States Army who tragically lost his life during a training
exercise earlier this month.
  Specialist Bonsey answered the call to serve his country when he
joined the Army in 2023 and quickly distinguished himself through his
professionalism and selfless service.
  As a combat engineer, he played a vital role in supporting our
Nation's military readiness. Prior to arriving at Fort Stewart,
Specialist Bonsey served at Fort Carson, Colorado, and deployed to
Poland in support of our allies and partners abroad.
  During his service, he earned two Army Achievement Medals, reflecting
his dedication and contributions to the Army and his fellow soldiers.
While training, Specialist Bonsey made the ultimate sacrifice in
service to our Nation.
  Mr. Speaker, we mourn this tragic loss; extend our deepest
condolences to his family, his friends, and his fellow soldiers; and
honor his memory with gratitude for his service.

                    Congratulating Dr. Angel Cabrera

  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Dr.
Angel Cabrera on his appointment as the next president of the Aspen
Institute.
  The Aspen Institute is a globally recognized nonprofit organization
dedicated to unlocking human potential, fostering understanding, and
creating new possibilities for a better world.
  Dr. Cabrera currently serves as the 12th president of the Georgia
Institute of Technology. Since taking office in 2019, he has led the
university through a period of extraordinary growth and achievement.
Under his leadership, enrollment has grown by 55 percent to more than
56,000 students, while annual sponsored research awards have exceeded
$1.4 billion.
  His impact has been felt far beyond campus, helping strengthen
innovation, develop talent, and drive economic opportunity across
Georgia and beyond.
  Mr. Speaker, I congratulate Dr. Cabrera on this well-deserved
appointment and wish him continued success in this next chapter.

           Honoring the Life and Legacy of Melinda Schneider

  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life
and the legacy of Melinda Schneider, affectionately known as the Yellow
Bow Lady, whose dedication to service left an enduring mark on her
community and on our State.
  Born in Savannah, Melinda spent decades serving others through civic
leadership, volunteerism, and unwavering support for veterans and
military families. She was a tireless advocate for veterans, holding
leadership roles with DAV Auxiliary Unit 46, Vietnam Veterans of
America Chapter 789, the Hinesville Military Affairs Committee, and the
Veterans Memorial at Bryant Commons.
  Melinda also served as a member of the Liberty County Board of
Elections, secretary of the Liberty County Republican Party, and a
volunteer at Winn Army Community Hospital. Her devotion to the soldiers
and families of Fort Stewart earned her the affectionate title of
``Marne Rock Star.''
  Mr. Speaker, Melinda leaves behind a remarkable legacy of service,
compassion, and community leadership. We extend our deepest condolences
to her family and honor a life well lived.

            Honoring Miss Georgia and Miss Teen Georgia 2026

  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the recent
winners of Miss Georgia 2026 and Miss Teen Georgia 2026.
  At the 81st annual Miss Georgia Scholarship Competition, Sophia
Wootten, representing northwest Georgia, was crowned Miss Georgia, and
Melony Tidmore, representing Capital City's Teen, was named Miss
Georgia's Teen.
  The candidates competed for scholarships and the opportunity to
represent the State of Georgia in the Miss America and Miss America's
Teen competitions this September.
  Sophia, from Peachtree City, is currently a student at the University
of Georgia, with her community service initiative focusing on
disability advocacy in education.
  Melony, from Powder Springs, currently attends Liberty University
Online Academy, with her community service initiative being
``Initiative Dance: A Movement Toward Better Health.''
  Mr. Speaker, I congratulate these young women and wish them the best
of luck in the upcoming Miss America competition.

                  Recognizing Dr. Willie Underwood III

  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Dr.
Willie Underwood III, a distinguished urologic surgeon, educator, and
advocate, on his inauguration as the 181st president of the American
Medical Association.
  Mr. Speaker, I applaud Dr. Underwood for assuming his presidency at a
defining moment for American healthcare.
  Dr. Underwood is only the second urologist and third Black physician
to serve as AMA president, a historic milestone for American medicine.
  A graduate of Morehouse College and SUNY Upstate Medical University,
Dr. Underwood brings more than 25 years of urologic surgery experience,
including 15 years specializing in robotic urologic oncology.
  He is a proud prostate cancer survivor whose personal experience
deepened his commitment to closing gaps in care and ensuring every
patient receives the treatment they deserve.
  Mr. Speaker, as a pharmacist, I look forward to working alongside Dr.
Underwood to build a healthcare system that provides more choices,
lower costs, and better outcomes for all Americans.

                       Recognizing Barrett Carter

  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize my
middle son, Barrett Carter, a proud southeast Georgia native and
accomplished PGA Head Golf Professional.
  Barrett graduated from the University of Georgia before settling in
the New Orleans area in 2009, where he has built an impressive career
as a PGA Class A Professional. He has served at some of the region's
premier facilities, including TPC Louisiana and Metairie Country Club,
and now currently serves as head golf professional at Oak Knoll Country
Club in Hammond, Louisiana.
  Barrett is passionate about growing the game through instruction and
by creating welcoming programs for golfers of all ages and abilities.
  Although Barrett and his wife live in Metairie with their three
precious

daughters, the First District of Georgia is still proud to claim him as
one of our own.
  Mr. Speaker, I congratulate my son on all he has done to inspire new
players and grow the game of golf. His mother and I are very proud of
him.
  Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.

                  FORMING A MORE PERFECT UNION FOR ALL

  (Under the Speaker's announced policy of January 3, 2025, Ms.
McClellan of Virginia was recognized for 60 minutes as the designee of
the minority leader.)
  Ms. McCLELLAN. Mr. Speaker, 250 years ago, the Continental Congress,
meeting in Philadelphia, gave birth to a new Nation built on the
revolutionary idea that the power of government is derived from the
people. The Continental Congress gave birth to a government by, of, and
for the people based upon principles of liberty and justice for all.
  Today, we can be extraordinarily proud that the United States of
America still stands upon those principles, but we also have to
acknowledge that the promise of America remains unfinished 250 years
later.
  Today, for Black Americans in historically marginalized communities,
the ideals upon which this Nation has been founded have too often been
delayed, denied, or defended only after bitter struggle.
  From the fight to end slavery to the struggle against Jim Crow to the
ongoing battles for voting rights, equal justice, economic opportunity,
and quality healthcare, the story of America has always been a story of
both promise and unfinished progress.
  At this critical moment, we must be clear: Celebrating America's
extraordinary history cannot mean ignoring the work that is still
before us to form that more perfect Union. A true commemoration of 250
years must reckon with the reality upon which this country was founded,
reconcile it with the ideals upon which this country was founded, and
reckon with the communities who built this Nation, fought to perfect
it, and continue to demand that its promises are made real for all
people.