[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 93 (Thursday, May 27, 2021)]
[Senate]
[Pages S3890-S3891]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        RECOGNIZING UNCLE LEE'S

 Mr. PAUL. Mr. President, as ranking member of the Senate 
Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, each week I will 
recognize an outstanding Kentucky small business that exemplifies the 
American entrepreneurial spirit. This week, it is my privilege to 
recognize Uncle Lee's of Greenville, KY, as the Senate Small Business 
of the Week.
  In 1975, founder Lee Fauntleroy established Uncle Lee's gun shop. The 
store provided a wide range of supplies for sportsmen and hunters in 
Greenville and the Muhlenberg County area. Uncle Lee's grew from 32,000 
square feet, expanding twice over the next few decades. By 2015, this 
small business had 76,000 square feet of retail space and featured the 
largest gun inventory available in the State of Kentucky. After 40 
years of owning and operating his small business, Lee was ready to 
retire and spend more time with his family. In 2015, he sold Uncle 
Lee's to Lexington-based entrepreneurs Rex McClanahan and Joe Murphy.
  Today, Uncle Lee's continues to supply generations of Kentucky 
hunters and sportsmen, drawing customers from all over the United 
States and abroad. Together, Rex and Joe have applied their years of 
experience running and managing several businesses to continue growing 
Uncle Lee's. Notably, Uncle Lee's features an indoor archery range and 
is the largest retail store in Greenville. Uncle Lee's is an active 
member of the Greater Muhlenberg

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Chamber of Commerce, advocating for small businesses throughout 
Greenville. They are also involved with local advocacy and development 
organizations, including the Muhlenberg County Tourism Commission.
  Under Rex and Joe, Uncle Lee's has continued its proud tradition of 
supporting Second Amendment rights. Through classes and workshops, 
Uncle Lee's supports responsible firearms training for gun enthusiasts 
of all ages. They regularly host competitions and events, building a 
sense of community among sportsmen and hunters from all walks of life. 
Additionally, Uncle Lee's supports wildlife conservation, encouraging 
hunters and sportsmen to learn about and preserve Kentucky's ecosystems 
through wildlife education programs, outdoor skills workshops, and 
keeping their community informed about Kentucky Department of Fish and 
Wildlife initiatives.
  Uncle Lee's is a remarkable example of the critical role small 
businesses play in building a community and preserving local 
ecosystems. Small businesses like Uncle Lee's form the backbone of 
local economies across Kentucky and regularly step up to support their 
communities for generations. Congratulations to the entire team at 
Uncle Lee's. I wish them the best of luck and look forward to watching 
their continued growth and success in Kentucky.

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