Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of John Thomas Welchel. Tom was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, attorney, and community leader. He was born in Adel, Georgia, in 1935 and spent his childhood in Moultrie, Georgia. He attended the University of Georgia, where he joined Phi Delta Theta and served as president of the Interfraternity Council. Tom then went on to earn his law degree from the Lumpkin School of Law in 1959 and moved to Brunswick to begin a legal career that would span over the course of six decades. He served as county attorney for Glynn County and was president of the local bar association. He was also a fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, a national recognition for excellence in the courtroom. Outside of law, Tom was active in his community by serving on the Frederica Academy Board, helping launch the First Bank of Brunswick. Tom found great joy in being a pilot, which paved the way for his early partnership in Golden Isles Aviation. Above all, Tom was a devoted husband and a proud father and grandfather. His legacy lives on through the family he cherished, the community he served, and the lives he touched. ____________________”