[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 84 (Tuesday, May 22, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E709]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                THE USO SUPPORTS OUR TROOPS AND VETERANS

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                            HON. JOE WILSON

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 22, 2018

  Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speaker, as American soldiers risk 
their lives in the Global War on Terrorism to protect American 
families, the United Service Organization (USO) is more important than 
ever. I am grateful to participate in the USO Care Package Day on the 
Hill today led by CEO and President J.D. Crouch, II, along with Senior 
Vice President Virginia H. Johnson.
  The USO has always been at the forefront of entertaining and caring 
for our brave troops and their families. As a 31-year veteran of the 
Army Reserve and National Guard as well as a father of four sons who 
have served in the Armed Forces overseas, as well as a member of the 
Congressional USO Caucus, I am especially grateful for the USO.
  Today, with the help of 30,000 volunteers, the USO provides 
approximately 1.5 million hours of community service each year.
  I am especially grateful for USO South Carolina, led ably by Director 
Joanie Thresher. There are USO locations in the Second Congressional 
District at the Columbia Metropolitan Airport and Fort Jackson with 
extraordinary welcoming volunteers. I also thank longtime friend Jed 
Becker as President of the USO National Board of Governors.
  In conclusion, God Bless Our Troops and we will never forget 
September 11th in the Global War on Terrorism.

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