[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 98 (Wednesday, June 8, 2022)]
[House]
[Pages H5339-H5340]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         RECOGNIZING LINDSAY HOLCOMB, JR., ON HIS 88TH BIRTHDAY

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from 
North Carolina (Ms. Foxx) for 5 minutes.
  Ms. FOXX. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize and wish a happy 88th 
birthday to an exemplary North Carolinian, Lindsay Holcomb, Jr., of 
Winston-Salem, North Carolina. It has been my honor and pleasure to 
know Lindsay for nearly 30 years, and I understand what a remarkable 
man he truly is.
  After graduating from Duke University in under 4 years, he went on to 
serve in both the United States Army and National Guard. Later, he 
became president of Pine State Knitwear, a prominent textile 
manufacturer in Mount Airy, North Carolina.
  Additionally, he served on the Board of Trustees for Northern Surry 
Hospital for three decades, and was chairman four of those years.
  That is an impressive resume. But there is more, much more to his 
story. He served in pivotal leadership roles within the community as 
well and showed his generosity in many ways.
  He and his late brother, Smith, funded a care wing at Arbor Acres, an 
independent living community in Winston-Salem, in honor of their mother 
who suffered from dementia. They also donated the waiting room in the 
Perry Clinic at Arbor Acres.
  He is the kind of person who would give the shirt off his back to 
help someone in need, and his service to others speaks volumes about 
his character.
  God bless you, Lindsay, and happy 88th birthday. Here is to many 
more.


             Recognizing the Service of William Morgan, Jr.

  Ms. FOXX. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize William Morgan, Jr., of 
Statesville, North Carolina. For the last 8\1/2\ years, he has served 
as a city council member and mayor pro tem of Statesville. In these two 
roles, he has excelled tremendously.
  I have had the pleasure of knowing William for many years, and there 
is no question about how dedicated he is to serving others.
  William, your tireless advocacy efforts, and record of 
accomplishments for the city of Statesville and its many

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citizens has not gone unnoticed. Thank you for your service to our 
great State, and may God bless you and Tina as you enter this new 
chapter of your life.


                  It Is Time to Re-educate Washington

  Ms. FOXX. Madam Speaker, Washington needs to be re-educated on the 
meaning of ``shall not be infringed.''
  The Second Amendment insulates the American people from the Federal 
Government exerting undue influence over them; otherwise known as 
infringement.
  When the Federal Government acts in haste, the room for error is 
drastically compounded; as is the case with the Democrat gun control 
bills that are before this very body.
  Let me be very clear: The horrific tragedies that occurred in Uvalde 
and Buffalo are truly heartbreaking. I continue to pray for our society 
and for the families of the men, women, and children who were 
senselessly murdered.
  Before proposals are put on the table, however, this problem must be 
diagnosed in its entirety.
  The Supreme Court has recognized the right of individual citizens to 
keep and bear arms under the Second Amendment.
  Further, the Court specifically recognizes that the inherent right to 
self-defense is protected by the Second Amendment as well.
  A study conducted in 2013 estimated that firearms are used in defense 
from half a million to 3 million times annually. Americans exercise 
their Second Amendment rights when protecting their family and 
property. It was not written so that one could go hunting.
  As former Senator Tom Coburn once said, ``It was to create a force to 
balance a tyrannical force here.''
  The Federal Government should not be in the business of issuing 
edicts that threaten the Second Amendment rights of Americans. It is a 
right that cannot be infringed.

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