[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 184 (Wednesday, October 20, 2021)]
[House]
[Page H5689]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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  RECOGNIZING THE GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA FOOTHILLS CHAPTER OF THE 
                    KOREAN WAR VETERANS ASSOCIATION

  (Mr. TIMMONS asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. TIMMONS. Mr. Speaker, I stand before you today to recognize the 
Greenville, South Carolina Foothills Chapter of the Korean War Veterans 
Association for their exemplary work to ensure that all of South 
Carolina's fallen Korean war veterans are never forgotten.
  In 2016, Congress enacted legislation that authorized the Wall of 
Remembrance as an addition to the Korean War Memorial, but they didn't 
fund the project. In response, the Foothills Chapter made it their 
mission to raise nearly $20,000 to cover the inscription costs of the 
55 soldiers from Greenville County who died in combat during America's 
``forgotten war.''
  After 4 tireless years, the Foothills Chapter recently announced they 
raised $207,000, which is enough to provide inscriptions, not only for 
the 55 soldiers from Greenville County, but for all 483 servicemembers 
from South Carolina who were killed while serving their country in 
Korea, as well as 93 servicemembers who were captured and held as 
prisoners of war.
  Once again, I recognize the Greenville Foothills Chapter of the 
Korean War Veterans Association and, in particular, my friend, former 
State senator Lewis Vaughn for carrying on the legacy of South 
Carolinians who made the ultimate sacrifice in Korea.

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