[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 50 (Thursday, March 22, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E360]
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                 CONGRATULATIONS AIKEN, SOUTH CAROLINA

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                            HON. JOE WILSON

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 22, 2018

  Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speaker, this week, Southern Living 
Magazine named Aiken, South Carolina, as the Best Small Town in the 
South. Mayor Riek Osborn unveiled the magazine cover Wednesday, where 
Aiken was also recognized as the South's friendliest town.
  According to Southern Living, and my own experience, Aiken is ``an 
authentic South Carolina Equestrian community, rich in historic charm 
and tradition.''
  From the ``iconic archway of live oaks along South Boundary Avenue'' 
to ``Aiken's 2,100-acre urban forest,'' Aiken has gorgeous greenery. 
The extraordinary landscaped medians are highlighted with huge ten feet 
high azaleas.
  Aiken has a multitude of great lodging and dining opportunities, 
where ``Downtown Aiken, especially Laurens Street, is loaded with a 
variety of eclectic eateries, galleries, and shops.''
  I am grateful for the opportunity to represent Aiken County in 
Congress, where my grandfather Wilson was born in 1888 and great-
grandfather Wilson was born in 1860.
  In conclusion, God Bless our Troops, and we will never forget 
September 11th in the Global War on Terrorism.

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