[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 146 (Tuesday, September 4, 2018)]
[House]
[Page H7813]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        ANNUAL DISTRICT BUS TOUR

  (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speaker, each August, I conduct a 
bus tour of South Carolina's Second Congressional District with my 
wife, Roxanne, and dedicated staff from all offices. This year, I 
especially appreciate scheduler Emily Saleeby for the very meaningful 
agenda.
  It was humbling and inspiring to meet with constituents and visit 22 
locations, from small businesses and schools to local chambers of 
commerce and large employers. I had the opportunity to thank employees 
for their service, and I observed firsthand the extraordinary success 
of jobs created by President Donald Trump's tax cuts, promises made, 
promises kept.
  Many of the businesses were multigenerational success stories, such 
as Shumpert's IGA, which has been in operation for four generations and 
is currently led by Frank Shumpert.
  We also visited with newer companies that thrive, like Tidewater 
Boats of Lexington, which started in 2006 and is currently in the top 
10 of saltwater boat manufacturers in the Nation with the leadership of 
Jimmy Metts and Chris Martin.
  I was grateful for the opportunity to receive, personally, questions, 
concerns, and input from citizens on the bus tour.
  In conclusion, God bless our troops, and we will never forget 
September the 11th in the global war on terrorism.
  Thank you, Congressman Madeleine Bordallo, for your remarkable 
achievements, your loving devotion for the families of Guam, and your 
tireless bipartisan support of a strong national defense.
  Madeleine Bordallo is a living legend of effective service for the 
people of Guam.

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