[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 24 (Tuesday, February 14, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E189]
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   A RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING THE 233RD ANNIVERSARY OF THE BATTLE OF 
                              KETTLE CREEK

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                           HON. PAUL C. BROUN

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 14, 2012

  Mr. BROUN of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the 
233rd anniversary of the Battle of Kettle Creek, one of Georgia's most 
memorable victories during the American Revolutionary War. The battle, 
which took place on February 14, 1779, demonstrates the popular 
patriotic spirit that defined our fight for freedom, as a small group 
of militiamen fearlessly confronted and conquered a force twice its 
size.
  In pursuit of Colonel John Boyd and his force of British Loyalists, 
Colonels Andrew Pickens, John Dooly, and Elijah Clarke led Patriot 
rebel forces to attack at Kettle Creek. Despite being outnumbered and 
far less experienced, the fearless patriots rallied and decisively won 
the day. They inflicted many times the casualties and took the 
remaining contingent as prisoners. Following this extraordinary 
triumph, Colonel Pickens declared, ``Kettle Creek was the severest 
check and chastisement the Tories ever received in South Carolina or 
Georgia.''
  For this reason, and on the occasion of its anniversary, it is my 
honor to acknowledge the victory at the Battle of Kettle Creek and pay 
tribute to the courageous soldiers who fought on behalf of their new 
sovereign Nation. Furthermore, I extend my sincere appreciation to 
organizations such as the Washington-Wilkes Chapter Sons of the 
American Revolution, Kettle Creek Chapter Daughters of the American 
Revolution, Washington Wilkes Historical Foundation, and the Kettle 
Creek Battlefield Association for their efforts to discover our 
heritage and preserve our history for future generations.
  Mr. Speaker, it is my privilege to unite with my fellow Americans as 
we observe this remarkable event in Georgia history and recognize the 
indispensable role that the Battle of Kettle Creek achieved in the 
American Revolution.

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