[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 108 (Tuesday, June 24, 2025)]
[House]
[Pages H2895-H2896]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         RECOGNIZING COASTAL CAROLINA UNIVERSITY BASEBALL TEAM

  (Mr. Fry of South Carolina was recognized to address the House for 5 
minutes.)
  Mr. FRY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the incredible season 
of the Coastal Carolina University baseball team. With grit, heart, and 
determination, these young men made the Chanticleer Nation, the Grand 
Strand, and all of South Carolina incredibly proud.
  They battled their way into the College World Series final and left 
it all on the field. From the first pitch to the final out, they 
represented South Carolina with strength and skill.
  I congratulate Coach Schnall and all of the players on a season to 
remember. Their run inspired fans across the Nation and reminded us why 
we love this game. We look forward to their continued success in the 
years to come. Chants Up.


                  Honoring Robert Franklin Childs III

  Mr. FRY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of a 
dear friend of mine and a fixture in the Surfside Beach community, Mr. 
Robert Franklin Childs III, known to most as Bob.
  Originally born in Washington, D.C., he spent 37 years working on 
Capitol Hill, starting in the electrical engineering department under 
the Architect of the Capitol.
  After retiring from the Hill, Bob and his wife, Nancy, moved to 
Surfside Beach. There he continued his career in public service as the 
mayor of Surfside Beach from 2016 to 2020. He also served

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on the Surfside Beach Town Council, the board of directors for the 
Horry County Council on Aging and the Waccamaw Regional Council of 
Governments. He brought honesty and common sense to local government 
and was loved by all.
  When you look at the iconic Surfside Beach pier, know that it was 
Bob's tireless efforts, advocacy, and grit that rebuilt it after 
devastating hurricanes impacted our region.
  Bob was an incredibly hard worker, and his passion for improving the 
lives of those around him always remained constant. Bob was an 
incredible person, too. He believed in passing the baton, in helping 
people, people who wanted to serve their community. Bob was a constant 
voice in their ear for good public service.
  He was the kind of man who lived his values, not just in words, but 
in the way he treated others. May his memory leave a lasting legacy for 
all those who knew him.

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