[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 107 (Tuesday, June 26, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E920]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 IN RECOGNITION OF MR. RICHARD HARRISON AND HIS SERVICE TO THE UNITED 
                                 STATES

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                             HON. TED BUDD

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 26, 2018

  Mr. BUDD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Richard 
Harrison, the patriarch of the History Channel reality show ``Pawn 
Stars.''
  Richard grew up in Lexington, North Carolina and joined the U.S. Navy 
shortly after graduating high school. He married, had four children, 
and eventually opened a small pawn shop in Las Vegas after 20 years in 
the Navy.
  At Gold and Silver Pawn Shop, Richard proudly operated the only 
family-owned pawn shop in Las Vegas. The store was not just a way to 
run a business, but also a way for Richard to influence those he worked 
with. He taught many folks the value of hard work, the importance of 
family, and the gift of humor.
  I admire the contributions Richard made to this great nation of ours 
and honor this Davidson County native. His knack for hard work has 
clearly resonated with his son, Rick, and grandson, Corey.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me today in honoring the life of Richard 
Harrison.

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