“Clara Martin was important. She did many things in education and journalism. Many people in Georgia knew her. She taught many people who are now journalists and broadcasters. That is important work. We should remember her. She had a family. We should remember them too. That is all.”
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Recent debates
8 latest topics
Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026
13 statements
Moment of Silence in Honor of the 25th Anniversary of September 11
2 statements
Honoring Former U.S. Representative Charles Hatcher of Georgia
2 statements
Recognizing Firefighters from California's Third Congressional District
17 statements
Saluting White Plains Beautification Foundation
2 statements
Celebrating Rural Lawyer Julie Bear
4 statements
Operation Midway Blitz Anniversary
2 statements
Catherine Watts Celebrates 100th Birthday
4 statements
House of Representatives
Honoring Clara Martin
“I want to talk about Fred Gretsch. He is 80 years old now. He makes musical instruments. Famous people use his instruments. He gives money to teach music. That is good. I want to say good things about a person from my district. That is all.”
“I want to talk about a store in my district. It is 25 years old. It sells many things. People like to go there. The store is in a town by the water. I think it is an important business. It makes the town nice. Small businesses are good.”
“I want to say happy birthday to an old sheriff on his 82nd birthday. He served in the military and was a sheriff for many years. He is the oldest person to be elected sheriff in my county. He won some awards and raised money for youth homes. I want to honor him today.”