[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 45 (Thursday, March 20, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E530-E531]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                THE NORTH MYRTLE BEACH BILLBOARD EFFORT

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                        HON. HENRY E. BROWN, JR.

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 19, 2003

  Mr. BROWN of South Carolina. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to acknowledge 
and praise the actions of the North Myrtle Beach Republican Club. Their 
efforts to raise community support and money to erect billboards around 
their city to show support for President Bush and the American soldiers 
stationed in the Middle East have been outstanding. The diverse group 
of community members, comprised of business owners, attorneys, doctors, 
retirees, and elected officials, have come together under the direction 
of Ms. Cleo Steele to respond to the numerous anti-American protests 
held world wide, nationally, and even in the community of

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Myrtle Beach. Believing that the media gives a one-sided and distraught 
view, Ms. Steele gave birth to the idea after hearing of a similar 
program in Louisville, Kentucky. The group focuses on the ideas that 
the anti-Bush, anti-war mentality is currently in the minority, and 
that regardless of the circumstances, American troops need all the 
support that can be mustered during this crucial time. Within an hour 
of making her first phone call, Ms. Steele already had the backing of 
ten people, and the total force has increased since then. I am proud of 
the efforts of the North Myrtle Beach Republican Club and wish to 
applaud their actions. In my opinion, they are the epitome of American 
patriotism, and their zeal should give hope to all who call themselves 
Americans.

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