[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 19 (Wednesday, January 29, 2020)]
[House]
[Page H703]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          CONGRATULATING RANKY TANKY ON WINNING A GRAMMY AWARD

  (Mr. CUNNINGHAM asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. CUNNINGHAM. Madam Speaker, I am proud to rise today to 
congratulate Charleston's very own Ranky Tanky for winning a Grammy for 
Best Regional Roots Music Album.
  Ranky Tanky was formed in 2016, made their Lowcountry debut in April 
2017, and have since issued two albums and toured the world. Despite 
touring the world and going around the U.S. and playing, they have 
never forgotten their hometown of Charleston and their Lowcountry 
roots.
  The Gullah culture is a vital part of the Lowcountry and our history. 
It is in the food we eat and the music we love. Ranky Tanky has shared 
Gullah tradition with the entire world, and for that, we owe them a 
debt of gratitude.
  Congrats to Quentin, Kevin, Quiana, Clay, and Charlton. I am sure 
that this journey feels like it has been a fairytale, but I assure them 
that they are just getting started.

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