[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 119 (Tuesday, July 23, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E755]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING GRAND MASTER BYUNG LEE

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                         HON. GREGORY F. MURPHY

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 23, 2024

  Mr. MURPHY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a true pillar of my 
community, Grand Master Byung Lee of King Tiger Taekwondo in 
Greenville, North Carolina. Grand Master Lee recently received his 
ninth-degree black belt, the highest achievement in his field of 
martial arts. Only 1,000 worldwide and 100 individuals in the U.S. have 
received this rank, which qualifies him as an exceptional, unparalleled 
expert in his craft. I remember fondly when my sons and I studied Tae 
Kwon Do under him. I was always impressed by his dedication, talent, 
and professionalism.
  The word Taekwondo can be translated as tae (``strike with foot''), 
kwon (``strike with hand''), and do (``the art or way''). In addition 
to its five tenets of courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self-control 
and indomitable spirit--all of which Grand Master Lee exhibits. The 
sport requires three physical skills: poomsae, kyorugi, and gyeokpa.
  Grand Master Lee came to the United States from Jeonlabukdo Province, 
Korea in 1988 to educate about the wonderful teachings of taekwondo. In 
his decades of service, he has had a lasting impact on the Greenville 
community and his faith community. He has instilled the great virtues 
of mental fortitude and discipline in many lives. I am honored to 
extend this chamber's recognition of this esteemed individual to 
celebrate not only his remarkable achievements in martial arts, but his 
enduring legacy of inspiration and empowerment for all.

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