[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 199 (Tuesday, November 16, 2021)]
[House]
[Page H6300]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  HONORING THE LIFE OF HUGH LEATHERMAN

  (Mr. RICE of South Carolina asked and was given permission to address 
the House for 1 minute.)
  Mr. RICE of South Carolina. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor 
former South Carolina State Senator Hugh Leatherman. Senator Leatherman 
represented Florence, and I was proud to join him in many opportunities 
to serve our constituents in the Pee Dee.
  Senator Leatherman passed away recently at age 90, while still 
holding office. He worked on behalf of South Carolinians nearly half 
his life, right up until his passing. And I have been told he even took 
next year's budget briefing from his hospital bed, exemplifying his 
true dedication to our State.
  Senator Leatherman didn't hesitate to work across the aisle to get 
things done for the Seventh District and all South Carolinians. I have 
always known him to pursue smart, reasonable solutions and work hard to 
fix problems.
  Senator Leatherman was the epitome of a public servant. He will be 
dearly missed in the halls of the South Carolina State House, and we 
will remember him as an accomplished and honorable man.
  Rest in peace, Mr. Chairman.

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