[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 210 (Friday, December 12, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1192-E1193]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       APPRECIATING MIRIAM ATRIA

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                            HON. JOE WILSON

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, December 12, 2025

  Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speaker, I am grateful to recognize 
Miriam Atria on her recent retirement from Capital City/Lake Murray 
Country Regional Tourism. As President and CEO, Miriam made a unique 
and significant contribution to tourism in South Carolina, helping to 
establish Lake Murray's reputation as the ``Jewel of South Carolina.'' 
She and her husband Nick are an exceptional team.
  Over her 42 years in the tourism industry, Miriam has been the 
recipient of numerous awards, including the 2009 Governor's Cup Award, 
2015 Champion of Economic Impact on Sports Tourism by Sports 
Destination Management Award, and the 2016 Rudy Award by the South 
Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association. Additionally, in 2023, she 
was honored with the Fred Brinkman Award at the South Carolina 
Governor's Conference on Tourism and Travel.
  Miriam had a vision for tourism in the Midlands and accomplished the 
opening of the Lake Murray Country Visitors Center. She was 
instrumental in having the historic Lorick Plantation Home moved from 
St. Andrews Road to its current location on North Lake Drive. The 
Lorick Plantation Home was built in 1840, and withstood occupation by 
Union troops during the Civil War. It was donated by Mrs. Helen Green 
Love to Capital City/Lake Murray Country and relocated in 1995 with the 
relocation I attended as one of Miriam's appreciated board members.

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  I honor Miriam Atria for all her contributions for the people of 
South Carolina. Please join me in wishing her continued success.

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