[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 128 (Wednesday, July 21, 2021)]
[House]
[Pages H3760-H3761]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          HONORING DOUG WRIGHT

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from 
South Carolina (Ms. Mace) for 5 minutes.
  Ms. MACE. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of a law 
enforcement officer from Summerville, South Carolina, who spent his 
career ensuring the safety of South Carolina residents and our 
neighborhoods.
  Doug Wright began his career in 1997 by joining the Summerville 
Police Department. He has since dedicated over 20 years of his career 
to protecting our community, and I can think of no better thing to do 
today than to recognize the good work that our law enforcement does 
every single day in our communities and keeping us safe.
  Through his career, Doug has worked diligently as a patrol team watch 
commander, uniform patrol division commander, and supervisor of the K-9 
unit. And I would be remiss if I didn't mention Doug's 6 years as a 
Marine reservist.
  In April, Chief Wright was promoted to chief of police for 
Summerville after serving as deputy. The vote by town council members 
was unanimous. This is a glowing endorsement of the work that Doug has 
done in his career for Summerville over the last 20 years.

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  Most recently, last week I was honored to award Chief Wright with a 
commendation from Congress for his work, and I was also able to watch 
and witness some of the less-than-lethal work that the Summerville 
Police Department is doing with the BolaWrap during that time.
  Chief Wright exemplifies service in the Lowcountry in South 
Carolina's First Congressional District.


                            A Notable Rescue

  Ms. MACE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and highlight a 
notable rescue that took place off the coast of South Carolina's First 
Congressional District.
  Many of us in the Lowcountry took for granted tropical storm Elsa 
when it hit our shores.
  On July 7, as Elsa was beginning to strengthen at the beginning of 
this season's hurricane season, a family of six was visiting the 
Lowcountry from West Virginia. They were caught in 6-foot waves north 
of St. Helena.
  That afternoon, the family had sailed their 21-foot Carolina skiff to 
tiny Otter Island from Edisto Beach.
  As the weather worsened and the wind picked up, the boat drifted off 
the island into stormy waters.
  Unfortunately, there was no SOS system available to the family, and 
the father actually decided to jump in the water and swim out for help 
after spotting a shrimp boat. The emergency was radioed in, and Skipper 
Clay Emminger of Beaufort Water Search and Rescue answered the call of 
duty.
  Ultimately, the Coast Guard was able to reach the family, despite 
deteriorating visibility, and a woman and four female children were 
hoisted to safety in a Dolphin helicopter.
  I am pleased this family was rescued, and I wish to extend my 
sincerest thanks to the U.S. Coast Guard, the Beaufort County Sheriff's 
Office Marine Unit, and South Carolina's Department of Natural 
Resource.

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                       Recognizing Gregg Russell

  Ms. MACE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to highlight the efforts and 
talents of Hilton Head's very own folk musician and, indeed, a South 
Carolina legend by the name of Gregg Russell.
  For 40 years, Gregg has highlighted and delighted families around the 
Old Liberty Tree at Harbor Town in Hilton Head Island.
  While these days Gregg is singing songs for families and children, he 
shared the stage with many celebrities over the years. He even wrote 
the hit song, ``Come Away Home'' about Hilton Head Island, which 
inspired the movie of the same name.
  His performances are renowned to locals and tourists alike who visit 
Hilton Head Island, and he has received a nomination for an Angel Award 
and won Best Children's Live Action Video in 2000.
  Gregg doesn't just contribute with his music to our community, 
through his charity, Hilton Head Heroes, Gregg and his wife, Wendy, 
provide needy and sick children every year with a vacation to Hilton 
Head Island as well.
  On Gregg's 40th year anniversary--and it actually might be a few more 
than that--I am happy to draw attention to his career here on the House 
floor and thank him for everything he has done for the Hilton Head 
Island community.

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