Recognizing the Service of Gray Bobo

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Mr. NORMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the outstanding service of Gray Bobo. Gray is a junior at Indian Land High School and currently serves as the President of the South Carolina Society of the Children of the American Revolution, the oldest patriotic youth organization in the Nation. Children of the American Revolution was founded in 1895 and trains civic-minded citizens, develops strong leaders, and promotes a love of our great Nation. As part of his role in the society, Gray participates in community service projects and learns about his American heritage. He also organized a state project called ``Hanging on the Edge of Freedom'' which supports learning about lesser-known battles and conflicts that took place in South Carolina during the American Revolutionary War.

Many of these lesser-known battles rallied support for the Patriot cause and served as important steppingstones to the Patriot victories that secured our Nation's independence. The courageous men who fought in these battles deserve to be remembered and recognized. Gray has been committed to raising awareness of Hanging Rock Battlefield Park with supporting its interpretive exhibits, leading efforts to clean up the grounds of existing graffiti, blazing hiking trails, and sharing the stories of the men who fought in battle.

Gray's leadership in the Children of the American Revolution organization and his dedication to this project has taught countless others about our rich history and the role South Carolina played in the American Revolution. He rightly believes one of the best ways we can maintain our freedom is by telling the stories of the conflicts, skirmishes, and battles in which our brave patriots first fought for independence. Gray is on track to raise $25,000 for the project, including a $10,000 competitive grant from the SC 250 commission.

On behalf of the 5th District of South Carolina, it is my most sincere pleasure to recognize Gray for his outstanding leadership and service to our state. I wish him the best of luck throughout his future endeavors, as I know he will continue to find great success in all that he does.

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