[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 21 (Wednesday, February 2, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E93]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





              RECOGNIZING THE SERVICE OF JAMES ``J'' BOBO

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                           HON. RALPH NORMAN

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 2, 2022

  Mr. NORMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the outstanding 
service of James ``J'' Bobo. James is a senior at Indian Land High 
School and currently serves as the President of the South Carolina 
Society of the Children of the American Revolution, the oldest 
patriotic youth organization in the Nation.
  Children of the American Revolution was founded in 1895 and trains 
civic-minded citizens, develops strong leaders, and promotes a love of 
our great Nation. As part of his role in the society, James 
participates in community service projects and learns about his 
American heritage. He also organized a state project called ``Finding 
Fields of Freedom'' which supports learning about lesser-known battles 
and conflicts that took place in South Carolina during the American 
Revolutionary War.
  Many of these lesser-known battles rallied support for the Patriot 
cause and served as important steppingstones to the Patriot victories 
that secured our Nation's independence. The courageous men who fought 
in these battles deserve to be remembered and recognized. In addition 
to sharing and preserving these important stories, James is also 
raising funds to erect historical markers at some of these American 
Revolution battlefields such as Rugeley's Mill and Fort Galphin. He is 
on track to raise enough funds to erect at least three historical 
markers.
  James' leadership in the Children of the American Revolution 
organization and his dedication to this project has taught countless 
others about our rich history and the role South Carolina played in the 
American Revolution. He rightly believes one of the best ways we can 
maintain our freedom is by telling the stories of the conflicts, 
skirmishes, and battles in which our brave patriots first fought for 
independence. On behalf of the 5th District of South Carolina, it is my 
most sincere pleasure to recognize James for his outstanding leadership 
and service to our state. I wish him the best of luck throughout his 
future endeavors, as I know he will continue to find great success in 
all that he does.

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