[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 13]
[House]
[Page 17530]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      INSPIRING DISABLED VETERANS

  (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, after returning to the 
United States, many disabled veterans devote themselves to their 
community with the same dedication they displayed on the battlefields 
and bases around the world. Specifically, thousands of veterans put 
their skills and talents to use by operating successful small 
businesses.
  Today, I am proud to announce an event that will pay special 
attention and tribute to service-disabled business owners. On August 
19, Mr. Bernard Smith will host a charity golf tournament at Andrews 
Air Force Base to raise money for three disabled veterans groups. 
Twelve disabled veterans who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom have 
enthusiastically volunteered to participate in the golf tournament. 
These servicemembers are determined to lead full and successful lives 
and are an inspiration to all Americans.
  Mr. Smith's leadership on this event is truly honorable. As a 
service-disabled business owner, he understands the importance of 
supporting those who have already given so much to our country.
  In conclusion, God bless our troops; and we will never forget 
September 11 and the attacks on Egypt.

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