[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 63 (Monday, April 17, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E316]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  RECOGNIZING THE SERVICE OF GRAY BOBO

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                           HON. RALPH NORMAN

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 17, 2023

  Mr. NORMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the outstanding 
service of Gray Bobo. Gray is a junior 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, Gray participates in community service projects and 
learns about his American heritage. He also organized a state project 
called ``Hanging on the Edge 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. Gray has been 
committed to raising awareness of Hanging Rock Battlefield Park with 
supporting its interpretive exhibits, leading efforts to clean up the 
grounds of existing graffiti, blazing hiking trails, and sharing the 
stories of the men who fought in battle.
  Gray's 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. Gray is on track to raise $25,000 for the project, 
including a $10,000 competitive grant from the SC 250 commission.
  On behalf of the 5th District of South Carolina, it is my most 
sincere pleasure to recognize Gray 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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