[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 90 (Thursday, May 23, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H3519]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       RECOGNIZING LEE GREENWOOD

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under the Speaker's announced policy of 
January 9, 2023, the gentleman from Alabama (Mr. Strong) is recognized 
for the remainder of the hour as the designee of the majority leader.
  Mr. STRONG. Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman from California for 
his Special Order. The gentleman I am soon to recognize was raised in 
his district in California.
  Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a true American patriot, 
Grammy Award winner Lee Greenwood.
  May 21 marked the 40th anniversary of his song ``God Bless the USA.'' 
This song has withstood the test of time and remains an anthem for 
Americans to proudly express their love of God and country.
  ``God Bless the USA'' is one of the most recognizable, patriotic 
songs in America, uniting people both in times of celebration, like the 
Fourth of July, and during some of our Nation's darkest hours, like 9/
11.
  Lee wrote ``God Bless the USA'' in 1983 and published it in 1984. Lee 
Greenwood has performed ``God Bless the USA'' for 10 American 
Presidents and traveled on 20 USO tours.
  Not only is he a tireless entertainer, doing more than 160 concerts 
this year, but he also cares deeply about his family. He cares about 
America, our military, and our veterans. He is a supporter of Helping a 
Hero and has been a part of hundreds of welcome-home ceremonies for our 
brave and courageous wounded warriors.
  I thank Grammy Award winner Lee Greenwood for his contribution to 
this great Nation.
  I end by saying: God bless the USA.
  Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.

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