[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 151 (Thursday, September 19, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H7780]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING SUCCESS OF SORINEX

  (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, every August, I 
participate in a bus tour of South Carolina's Second District with my 
wife, Roxanne, and dedicated staff from the Washington and district 
offices, visiting schools, job-creating businesses, and chambers of 
commerce.
  An amazing stop this year was at Sorinex in Lexington. Sorinex is a 
family-owned business that makes unique exercise equipment for 
professional teams, national Olympic teams, colleges, high schools, and 
the military. It is a classic example of a garage-originated business 
that now produces equipment worldwide.
  The founder of Sorinex, Richard ``Pops'' Sorin, took us around the 
impressive facility. The beginning of the visit was a tour with a 
historic collection of over 100 years of weightlifting equipment. Not 
only does Sorinex create its custom equipment, but it also produces all 
of its own branded apparel. I am grateful Lexington is the home of 
their success.
  In conclusion, God bless our troops, and we will never forget 
September the 11th in the global war on terrorism.
  Our sympathy to the family of Emily Clyburn and our prayers for 
Congressman  Jim Clyburn and daughters Mignon, Jennifer, and Angela.

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