September 22, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H5813 In July 2011, the city of Rockledge zine and his artwork of the magazine’s professional circuit. It is an honor to named a park in honor of Dick’s leg- star character, Alfred E. Neuman. Ex- recognize him today. endary accomplishments as an athlete ecutives at MAD magazine say there Mr. Kuchar, you made Georgia’s and sports official, educator, school ad- wasn’t anything that Jack couldn’t do. First Congressional District very, very ministrator, elected community serv- In addition, Mr. Davis designed for proud. ant, and leader in civil rights and ra- other companies, including f cial equality issues. DreamWorks, ESPN, Paramount Pic- I have served with Dick in local gov- tures, Indianapolis Speedway, and The FIDELITY INFORMATION SYSTEMS ernment and in many volunteer efforts Varsity drive-in in . TO LAUNCH VC FINTECH ACCEL- over the years, and he is someone I and It is an honor to recognize Mr. Jack ERATOR literally thousands and thousands of Davis, and I could not speak more The SPEAKER pro tempore. The others greatly admire. highly of his talents. He will truly be Chair recognizes the gentleman from Over the course of his life, he has missed by the First District of Georgia, Arkansas (Mr. HILL) for 5 minutes. witnessed injustice, but Dick has al- the Bulldog Nation, and everyone who Mr. HILL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today ways remained positive. Dick is the knew of him and his artistic gift. to recognize the important collabora- type of person that if he encountered CONGRATULATING THE tion that is taking place in central Ar- lemons, he made lemonade. Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speak- kansas. I ask my colleagues to join me in sa- er, I rise today to congratulate the The Venture Center in downtown Lit- luting Dick Blake’s achievements and University of Georgia as well as its im- tle Rock has been working with the his service to our community and our pressive students, faculty, and staff. publicly traded financial services com- country. On September 12, the U.S. News and pany, Fidelity Information Systems, or May God continue to bless Dick World Report ranked UGA the eight- FIS, to launch the VC FinTech Accel- Blake and the United States of Amer- eenth best university in America. This erator, a program that will bring ica. is clearly not an easy feat. UGA con- innovators and entrepreneurs from f tinues to work tirelessly to provide the across the world to Little Rock, where AMERICAN PHARMACISTS MONTH best education for its undergraduate they will have formation opportunities The SPEAKER pro tempore. The students, and its hard work is being no- for their early-stage organizations. Chair recognizes the gentleman from ticed. They will work through a curriculum designed to engender creativity, devel- Georgia (Mr. CARTER) for 5 minutes. One example of UGA’s commitment Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speak- to its students involves its emphasis on opment, and potential. er, I rise today to recognize October experienced-based learning. UGA is the Through this program, we are able to 2016 as American Pharmacists Month. Nation’s largest public university to invest in the future of our State and During the month of October, we recog- include this type of learning in its ensure that our economy and our busi- nize the pharmacists across America overall curriculum. From internships ness environment in central Arkansas who work each day to guarantee that and study-abroad options to research will continue to thrive and expand. Americans have access to important projects, the opportunities at this I recently had the opportunity to and often lifesaving medications. great university are endless. visit The Venture Center with the gen- As the only pharmacist in Congress, I In addition to these possibilities, tlewoman from Missouri, Representa- am proud to recognize the work that UGA has also strengthened its faculty tive ANN WAGNER, and was impressed pharmacists across America are doing and course options by adding 50 new with the success of the center’s accel- to ensure our Nation’s health. Every faculty members and expanding the erator program. It is providing a 12- day, pharmacists counsel patients on course selection by 300 classes in high- week rigorous program to assist prescriptions and over-the-counter demand subjects. UGA has truly cre- FinTech startups, providing them with medications, helping to relieve pa- ated a small-class experience in a very quality business development services. tients’ pain, and provide vaccines for a large university. Ten FinTech companies were chosen to number of illnesses. Further, phar- Congratulations to the University of participate in this first accelerator macists are considered one of the top Georgia on these accomplishments, and program, and it will relaunch in 2017. three most trusted professionals in Go Dawgs. This FinTech sandbox is producing America. CONGRATULATING MATT KUCHAR transformational opportunities for During this month, as well as Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speak- both FIS, the innovative entrepreneurs throughout the year, I encourage ev- er, I rise today to congratulate Mr. in Little Rock, and for future con- eryone to visit your pharmacist, ask Matt Kuchar of St. Simons Island, sumers of these services. While this ex- questions about your prescriptions, re- Georgia. citing program has only been active for ceive advice about preventative care, Mr. Kuchar competed in the 2016 Rio a short time, it is already proving that and simply get to know the person who Olympics and won a bronze medal in it has the ability to assist in our ef- provides your medicine and helps to the men’s individual golf competition. forts to grow the technology economy keep you healthy. He completed his fantastic Olympic across our region. To my fellow pharmacists, thank you week at 13 under par with a final round Little Rock’s storied history and the for what you do. Please know your of 63, describing it as the round of his evolution of FIS makes it a perfect site work is appreciated and you are an im- life. for this accelerator. I greatly appre- portant part of keeping our Nation This great week does not come sim- ciate the choice of Little Rock as the healthy. It is an honor to be your voice ply by chance for Mr. Kuchar. He has location to implement this source of in the United States Congress. worked tirelessly over the past years future economic growth. REMEMBERING JACK DAVIS to improve his game and has consist- I am grateful for the farsighted lead- Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speak- ently been near the lead in many im- ership at FIS, our chamber of com- er, I rise today to recognize the re- portant tournaments. merce leadership team, and all those markable life of Jack Davis, a beloved In 1997, he began his stellar career as involved in making this program a suc- and brilliant cartoonist from St. Si- an All-American at Georgia Tech. Then cess for central Arkansas. mons Island. in 2000, he turned to the professional f Mr. Davis’ passion for cartoons began ranks. at the age of 12 when he read his first In his 16 years as a pro, he has had 12 THOUSAND-YEAR FLOOD IN cartoon magazine. As his talent in professional wins, including important LOUISIANA drawing cartoons flourished, he created tournaments such as the 2012 Players The SPEAKER pro tempore. The astonishing artwork for the University Championship, the 2013 Memorial Tour- Chair recognizes the gentleman from of Georgia, depicting action-packed nament, and the 2014 RBC Heritage. Louisiana (Mr. GRAVES) for 5 minutes. football scenes in a very unique style. Mr. Kuchar’s smile and personality is Mr. GRAVES of Louisiana. Mr. Nationally, he may have been best an inspiration to all golfers. He is noto- Speaker, August 20th of this year was a known for his work with MAD maga- riously one of the nicest players on the Saturday, and I was in Denham

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