[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 115 (Thursday, July 11, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E723]
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     RECOGNIZING THE SUCCESS AND SERVICE OF GREGORY ``GG'' JACKSON

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                           HON. RALPH NORMAN

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 11, 2024

  Mr. NORMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Gregory ``GG'' 
Jackson, II for his outstanding leadership and service.
  GG Jackson is a proud native of Camden, South Carolina, and attended 
the University of South Carolina after graduating high school in the 
11th grade. During his freshman year at USC, he played basketball all 
while taking 18 course hours and making the Dean's list. Today, he is a 
long-standing member of the Jackson Ten Center and is a small forward 
for the Memphis Grizzlies in the NBA. Mr. Jackson is a true example of 
how hard work and commitment will lead you far in life.
  During his time at USC, Mr. Jackson was named the Southeastern 
Conference (SEC) Freshman of the week in the first week of the season 
after averaging 15 points and nine rebounds in his first two games. He 
would then go on to finish the season as the Gamecocks' leading scorer 
before entering the 2023 NBA draft with an average of 15.4 points per 
game and leading the Gamecocks with 25 blocks and 24 steals.
  With Jackson's dedication, he was selected by the Memphis Grizzlies, 
becoming a major asset and leader to the team. During his debut, he 
would go on to score 30 points against the Oklahoma City Thunder. 10 
days later he would score 35 points with seven three-point shots 
against the Golden State Warriors, which made him the youngest player 
in the NBA to make seven three pointers in one game. Mr. Jackson's 
achievements do not stop there, as during the regular season finale he 
would score his career-high with 44 points and 12 rebounds that would 
also set the record for the most points by a rookie in the Grizzlies 
franchise history. He now has a four-year contract with the Grizzlies. 
His story is one that demonstrates that the sky's the limit and that 
with hard work, you can accomplish anything.
  On Tuesday, July 30th Gregory Jackson will be hosting a special 
community event at the Jackson Teen Center in Camden, South Carolina. 
This event is dedicated to preparing local youth for the upcoming 
school year while sharing and celebrating Jackson's remarkable journey 
that is an inspiration to kids across the area. At this event there 
will be a Jersey Raising Ceremony that will be honoring Mr. Jackson by 
raising both his college and professional jersey.
  On behalf of the 5th District of South Carolina, it is my most 
sincere pleasure to recognize GG Jackson for his outstanding leadership 
and lifelong service to our state. I wish him the best of luck 
throughout his future endeavors and am confident he will continue to 
serve and will find great success in all he does.

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