[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 155 (Wednesday, September 27, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1277]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING FREDERICK LOCKEHART MAYS

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                            HON. JOE WILSON

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 27, 2017

  Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speaker, I am grateful to recognize 
Mr. Frederick Lockehart (Locke) Mays, a dedicated family man and 
distinguished member of the community. Locke was born in Columbia, 
South Carolina, on September 20, 1927 to Elizabeth and Fred Mays. He 
joined the Marine Corps in 1945, following graduation from Dreher High 
School. He served 18 months, then joined the reserves as a Sergeant. He 
was called back up during the Korean Conflict, training at Quantico and 
in Puerto Rico, although not being sent to Korea. Except for a brief 
stint in banking, Locke worked in the trucking industry, retiring after 
selling G&P Trucking Company to Southeastern Freight Lines in the mid-
1980s. He now enjoys restoring old Fords to mint condition; with his 
favorite being a 1935 Phaeton. He has been active in First Presbyterian 
Church of Columbia for over fifty years, where he serves as an Elder 
Emeritus. A devoted husband, father, father-in-law and grandfather, 
Locke celebrated his 90th birthday last Wednesday, September 20th in 
Columbia, South Carolina, surrounded by his family.

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