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HONORING THE LIFE OF DEMARIOUS "LEONE" ALLISON GRIFFIS

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On 2026-02-11, Representative Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA-1) delivered a floor speech titled "HONORING THE LIFE OF DEMARIOUS "LEONE" ALLISON GRIFFIS" in the House. The speech addressed taxes and also covered trade policy.

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HONORING THE LIFE OF DEMARIOUS "LEONE" ALLISON GRIFFIS

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 29 (Wednesday, February 11, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 29 (Wednesday, February 11, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E129] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING THE LIFE OF DEMARIOUS ``LEONE'' ALLISON GRIFFIS ______ HON. EARL L. ``BUDDY'' CARTER of georgia in the house of representatives Wednesday, February 11, 2026 Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Demarious ``Leone'' Allison Griffis, who passed away on February 5, 2026. We are deeply saddened by her passing but are comforted by her strong faith and the meaningful life she lived. Born in June of 1945 in Mobile, Alabama, Ms. Griffis grew up helping her family run their two restaurants, ``The Stateline Drive-in,'' and ``The Red Pig.'' She loved making everyone's favorite dishes and comfort meals, and, through this, learned the value of hard work and serving others first. Ms. Griffis worked for many years at Container Corporation before embracing her favorite role as ``Nana'' to her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a faithful and active member of First Assembly of God in Fernandina and lived her devotion every day. Ms. Griffis taught her grandchildren and great-grandchildren the importance of faith and trusting in the Lord, spending plenty of time creating memories, like teaching them to fish and drive. She will be deeply missed, but her love and legacy of kindness and compassion will live on. ____________________

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HONORING THE LIFE OF DEMARIOUS "LEONE" ALLISON GRIFFIS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 29 (Wednesday, February 11, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 29 (Wednesday, February 11, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E129] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING THE LIFE OF DEMARIOUS ``LEONE'' ALLISON GRIFFIS ______ HON. EARL L. ``BUDDY'' CARTER of georgia in the house of representatives Wednesday, February 11, 2026 Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Demarious ``Leone'' Allison Griffis, who passed away on February 5, 2026. We are deeply saddened by her passing but are comforted by her strong faith and the meaningful life she lived. Born in June of 1945 in Mobile, Alabama, Ms. Griffis grew up helping her family run their two restaurants, ``The Stateline Drive-in,'' and ``The Red Pig.'' She loved making everyone's favorite dishes and comfort meals, and, through this, learned the value of hard work and serving others first. Ms. Griffis worked for many years at Container Corporation before embracing her favorite role as ``Nana'' to her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a faithful and active member of First Assembly of God in Fernandina and lived her devotion every day. Ms. Griffis taught her grandchildren and great-grandchildren the importance of faith and trusting in the Lord, spending plenty of time creating memories, like teaching them to fish and drive. She will be deeply missed, but her love and legacy of kindness and compassion will live on. ____________________