[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 20 (Tuesday, January 31, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E76-E77]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                PAYING TRIBUTE TO ARTHUR WILLIAM FRAZIER

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                         HON. JAMES E. CLYBURN

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 31, 2023

  Mr. CLYBURN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a 
distinguished military veteran. Mr. Arthur William Frazier transitioned 
from this life on January 21, 2023, in Fort Gordon, Georgia. He 
dedicated his life to serving our great Nation and should be honored 
and celebrated for his service.
  Arthur Frazier was born on July 25, 1953, to the late Hubert Same and 
Julia Mae ``Molly'' Frazier in Cope, South Carolina. One of 5 siblings, 
he developed deep roots to his community, attending school at the 
George Washington Carver School as well as Edisto High School. He 
graduated from Edisto High School in 1971, and shortly thereafter 
embarked on what would become a lifetime of military service.
  In 1971, Mr. Frazier joined the United States Army. He was a 
trailblazer, becoming the first African American 1st Sergeant in the 
South Carolina National Guard Armory in Orangeburg, South Carolina. He 
was also the first African American to serve as Surface Maintenance 
Supervisor at the Field Maintenance Shop No. 14 in Varnville, South 
Carolina. Mr. Frazier received his Warrant Officer commission in 2003. 
From 2007 to 2008, he served a tour in Afghanistan, and honorably 
retired in 2013.
  Throughout his 42 years of military service, he was recognized with 
many awards and accolades. For his domestic service, he received

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the Legion of Merit, the Army Achievement Medal 2nd Award, the Army 
Good Conduct 2nd Award, and the South Carolina Palmetto Service Ribbon, 
among many others. For his service abroad, he received the Overseas 
Service Ribbon, NATO Medal, Global War on Terrorism Medal, and 
Afghanistan Campaign Medal.
  Mr. Frazier was a man of faith and a lifelong member of Emmanuel AME 
Church in his hometown of Cope. South Carolina. He was an active 
participant in the church, serving at various times as a Class Leader, 
Choir Member, President of the Sunday School Department, and Financial 
Administrator. He is lovingly remembered by his wife of 42 years, Helen 
``Judy'' Frazier, as well as their 3 children, Shenika Frederick, 
CoSaundra Rivers, Arthur ``AJ'' Frazier, Jr., and 5 grandchildren.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that you and our colleagues join me in recognizing 
the highly decorated life of service led by Mr. Arthur W. Frazier. He 
served his country with dignity and pride for over 4 decades. He will 
be sorely missed and well-remembered.

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