[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 107 (Tuesday, June 20, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E587]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING CARL BOLCH, JR. FOR HIS SERVICE TO RACETRAC, INC. AND THE 
                            STATE OF GEORGIA

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                         HON. BARRY LOUDERMILK

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 20, 2023

  Mr. LOUDERMILK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor one 
of Georgia's finest business leaders and an outstanding individual, 
Carl Bolch, Jr., Executive Chairman of the Board of RaceTrac, Inc.
  Throughout his career, Carl has been a pioneer in the convenience 
retail industry, driving innovation and redefining convenience for 
millions of consumers. During his more than fifty years with the 
company, Carl helped RaceTrac grow from 100 stores in two states, to 
more than 780 stores in 12 states with over 10,000 employees--and 
today, RaceTrac is the second largest privately held company in Georgia 
and the 22nd largest in the United States.
  Carl joined RaceTrac, his family's business, after earning a degree 
in Economics from the Wharton School of Business and a Juris Doctor 
from Duke University School of Law, moving through various roles until 
he served as CEO and now continues as Executive Chairman of the Board.
  Beyond RaceTrac, Carl has also left his mark on the convenience store 
industry through his service as President of the Society of Independent 
Gasoline Marketers of America and Chairman of the Board of the National 
Association of Convenience Stores.
  It has also been Carl's mission to give back to his community. He 
served as a 25-year member of the Atlanta Rotary Club's Board of 
Directors, as well as the Board of Directors for Camp Sunshine, a 
Georgia-based organization dedicated to enriching the lives of children 
with cancer. Carl also serves on the Patient Council for the Michael J. 
Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research and is a pivotal reason 
RaceTrac and its guests have contributed more than $7 million to the 
organization over the past decade.
  Additionally, Carl and his wife, Susan, have made significant 
contributions to education, including founding the Bolch Judicial 
Institute at Duke University School of Law. A father of five--all of 
Carl's children have served RaceTrac in different capacities over the 
years, including Carl and Susan's two daughters, who currently lead the 
company's day-to-day operations, and their son, who serves on the 
Board.
  Carl Bolch, Jr. is an inspiration to us all. His contributions to 
society will have a lasting impact. I am honored to represent him in 
Congress. Please join me in recognizing and celebrating his 
achievements.

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