[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 17]
[House]
[Page 23924]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                 HONORING THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE FAIR

  (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speaker, it is a wonderful time of 
the year in South Carolina. It is a time when families from all over 
the State bring their children and friends to the State Fair in 
Columbia. The tradition of our State Fair dates back 134 years, when it 
started as an agricultural convention sponsored by the State 
Agriculture and Mechanical Society of South Carolina, raising funds for 
charities. Its facilities are a great resource for expositions and 
conventions year-round.
  Today, the Fair attracts almost 600,000 people who come to enjoy 
educational exhibits, arts and crafts, livestock, games, rides and 
popular entertainment. I am proud to have attended the Fair since my 
childhood, and I am proud to recognize this as an example of the 
American spirit of community. I want to thank Society President Cante 
Heath and Fair Manager Gary Goodman for their hard work in making this 
year's Fair a tremendous success.
  I ask all of my colleagues to join me in wishing the people of South 
Carolina a safe and enjoyable time at this year's State Fair.
  In conclusion, may God bless our troops.

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