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HONORING CHATTAHOOCHEE VALLEY INFRASTRUCTURE COALITION

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On 2026-05-20, Representative Brian Jack (R-GA-3) delivered a floor speech titled "HONORING CHATTAHOOCHEE VALLEY INFRASTRUCTURE COALITION" in the House.

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HONORING CHATTAHOOCHEE VALLEY INFRASTRUCTURE COALITION

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 86 (Wednesday, May 20, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 86 (Wednesday, May 20, 2026)] [House] [Page H3632] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING CHATTAHOOCHEE VALLEY INFRASTRUCTURE COALITION (Mr. JACK asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) Mr. JACK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize two young leaders from the Chattahoochee Valley: Frank Lumpkin IV of Columbus, Georgia, and Justus Armstrong of nearby Phenix City, Alabama, whose work over the last 9 years has advanced the effort to expand Interstate 14, more commonly known as I-14, from Texas to my home State of Georgia. Known as the Forts to Ports Highway, I-14 will connect military communities from Fort Hood in Texas to Fort Benning in Georgia and spur economic growth across the Southeast. In 2017, at just 19 years old, after graduation from Columbus High School, Frank founded the Chattahoochee Valley Infrastructure Coalition, recognizing the need to build support across the community for the expansion of Interstate 14. Today, Frank is an attorney and serves our country as a captain and a Judge Advocate General in the United States Army Reserve. Frank's relentless advocacy has led to congressionally authorized studies and I-14's designation as a congressionally authorized future interstate. Strong bipartisan support exists at all levels for dedicated Federal investment and congressionally authorized future interstates, including I-14. These high-priority corridors have received further congressional authorization underscoring their national significance. Because of this groundwork, Columbus, Georgia, a city I represent, has the opportunity to receive the first piece of I-14 outside of Texas. I-14's expansion to Georgia will provide interstate access to impoverished communities and create high-quality, blue-color jobs across the Southeast. Mr. Speaker, I am proud of Frank Lumpkin's work, and I look forward to supporting his coalition's inspiring advocacy. ____________________

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HONORING CHATTAHOOCHEE VALLEY INFRASTRUCTURE COALITION Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 86 (Wednesday, May 20, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 86 (Wednesday, May 20, 2026)] [House] [Page H3632] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING CHATTAHOOCHEE VALLEY INFRASTRUCTURE COALITION (Mr. JACK asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) Mr. JACK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize two young leaders from the Chattahoochee Valley: Frank Lumpkin IV of Columbus, Georgia, and Justus Armstrong of nearby Phenix City, Alabama, whose work over the last 9 years has advanced the effort to expand Interstate 14, more commonly known as I-14, from Texas to my home State of Georgia. Known as the Forts to Ports Highway, I-14 will connect military communities from Fort Hood in Texas to Fort Benning in Georgia and spur economic growth across the Southeast. In 2017, at just 19 years old, after graduation from Columbus High School, Frank founded the Chattahoochee Valley Infrastructure Coalition, recognizing the need to build support across the community for the expansion of Interstate 14. Today, Frank is an attorney and serves our country as a captain and a Judge Advocate General in the United States Army Reserve. Frank's relentless advocacy has led to congressionally authorized studies and I-14's designation as a congressionally authorized future interstate. Strong bipartisan support exists at all levels for dedicated Federal investment and congressionally authorized future interstates, including I-14. These high-priority corridors have received further congressional authorization underscoring their national significance. Because of this groundwork, Columbus, Georgia, a city I represent, has the opportunity to receive the first piece of I-14 outside of Texas. I-14's expansion to Georgia will provide interstate access to impoverished communities and create high-quality, blue-color jobs across the Southeast. Mr. Speaker, I am proud of Frank Lumpkin's work, and I look forward to supporting his coalition's inspiring advocacy. ____________________