HONORING MATTHEW LEDBETTER

On 2026-07-16, Representative Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA-1) delivered a floor speech titled "HONORING MATTHEW LEDBETTER" in the House.

HONORING MATTHEW LEDBETTER

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 116 (Thursday, July 16, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 116 (Thursday, July 16, 2026)] [House] [Page H4615] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING MATTHEW LEDBETTER (Mr. CARTER of Georgia asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and the legacy of Matthew Ledbetter, a longtime Forsyth County Tax Commissioner, who passed away unexpectedly on June 27 at the age of 59. A lifelong Georgian and graduate of Forsyth Central High School and the University of Georgia--go Dawgs--Ledbetter dedicated nearly 21 years to public service, after having taken office in 2005 and most recently being reelected to a sixth term in 2024. Matthew will be remembered as a tireless advocate for the people of Forsyth County, known for turning the Tax Commissioner's Office into a well-oiled machine and building a legendary reputation for customer service. Friends recall his leadership, his wit, and his personality, as he never met a stranger. He was a devoted husband to his wife, Allison, and father to his sons, Evan and Ben. Georgia is grateful for Matthew's years of dedicated service, and our thoughts and prayers remain with his family and the entire Forsyth County community. ____________________