[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 6]
[House]
[Page 8018]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




          KEEPING SOUTH CAROLINA SAFE DURING HURRICANE SEASON

  (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute.)
  Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speaker, tomorrow marks the 
official first day of hurricane season. Each year, South Carolinians 
remain alert from June through the summer, hoping another Hurricane 
Gracie, Hugo or Andrew does not reach our beaches, bringing massive 
destruction.
  During times of emergency, radio and television stations have proven 
themselves as the most reliable source by being the first to promote 
important life-saving and time-sensitive information. When disaster 
strikes, these broadcast networks are still available.
  I am grateful for each of these services and look forward to working 
with our National Guard led by Adjutant General Bob Livingston and 
Emergency Management Director George McKinney, II.
  In addition, I would like to welcome the group of foster young adults 
who are visiting today, including Jasmine Thompson of Washington. I 
appreciate each of you sharing your challenges with us, and we look 
forward to hearing of your success in the future.
  In conclusion, God bless our troops, and we will never forget 
September the 11th in the global war on terrorism.

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