[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 9 (Wednesday, January 16, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H614]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      REMEMBERING MOFFATT BURRISS

  (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. Madam Speaker, South Carolinians are 
celebrating the life and achievements of Moffatt Burriss, Sr., who 
passed away last week at the age of 99.
  He should always be remembered for his valiant service in the Army, 
liberating Europe during World War II. This was chronicled in his 
autobiography, ``Strike and Hold.'' His heroism led to the capture of 
the Nijmegen bridge in the Netherlands. It is the basis of the movie, 
``A Bridge Too Far.''
  Upon his return, he established an extraordinary family, business 
success, and, as the first State house caucus leader, was a pioneer in 
developing the modern Republican majority in South Carolina.
  My wife, Roxanne, and I offer our deepest sympathy to the Burriss 
family.
  In conclusion, God bless our troops, and we will never forget 
September the 11th in the global war on terrorism.

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