Earl L. "Buddy" Carter

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Lambda Mu Chapter of Sigma Chi Fraternity at Valdosta State University, as it celebrates its 15th anniversary.

Founded on October 11, 2011, Lambda Mu has spent the past 15 years building a tradition of friendship, leadership, service, and scholarship.

Over the years, the chapter has raised tens of thousands of dollars for the Huntsman Cancer Foundation through Derby Days, provided food to Second Harvest Food Bank, and invested in student life at Valdosta State University.

These efforts embody the founding principles of Sigma Chi: ``friendship, justice, and learning.'' The chapter has also received numerous honors and recognition over the years, including recognition from fellow Sigma Chi and former Senator Saxby Chambliss when the chapter was founded.

I congratulate the brothers, alumni, and friends of Lambda Mu on 15 years of excellence, brotherhood, and service.

In Hoc--and Go Blazers.

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize St. Marys, Georgia, for being named the prettiest town in Georgia by Architectural Digest.

St. Marys, a great representation of Georgia in this contest, is in the most southeastern corner of the State.

The town is proudly known for serving as the gateway city to Cumberland Island, Georgia's largest barrier island and home to famous architecture consisting of the Dungeness Ruins and the Greyfield Inn mansion.

St. Marys is recognized for its beautiful downtown oak-lined streets draped in Spanish moss, 19th century churches, and grand historic homes showcasing classic southern design.

Some of the notable architecture in the community consist of Orange Hall, an 1830 Greek Revival Mansion and the first Presbyterian Church, which houses a bell cast by Paul Revere's foundry. It is a great honor to represent the town of St. Marys, and I could not be prouder of the rich history this place holds.

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize The Living Vine, a Savannah maternity home celebrating its 30th anniversary this September.

Since opening its doors in 1996, the nonprofit maternity home has provided pregnant women and their babies with a safe residential environment, life skills preparation, and spiritual support aimed at helping mothers build stability and work toward independence.

This organization is one of Savannah's crown jewels and stands as a testament to the heart and care of the Savannah community.

Countless mothers and their babies have passed through the doors of this organization, and are much better for having done so.

The work that The Living Vine does is crucial and often overlooked by many.

I would like to join the countless babies and mothers helped by The Living Vine in saying thank you for their work, and please do not stop any time soon.