Recognizing Ms. Peggy Upchurch
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Mr. NORMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the outstanding work of Peggy Upchurch in Lake Wylie, South Carolina and the tremendous impact she has had on our great state and our local government.
Peggy is an active member of the York County GOP where she currently serves as the Precinct President for the River Hills Precinct. She is the first Republican member of the York County Council since Reconstruction. She also served as a founding member of the Clover and Lake Wylie South Carolina Federation of Republican Women as both the President and Legislative Chair. Under her leadership, five additional clubs have been added to the SCFRW, including the first federated women's club in the 6th District of South Carolina. Peggy is continually looking for ways to best serve the people of South Carolina and has changed the lives of many by welcoming them into service alongside her.
In addition to her commitment to service, I would like to recognize the impact that Peggy has had on South Carolina legislation. Peggy was instrumental in spotlighting state legislation, recruiting members to help advocate for South Carolina legislators to pass both the Heartbeat Bill and the Saving Women's Sports bill. Peggy has been a tireless proponent of judicial reform during the 2023 legislative season, organizing statewide meetings with multiple judicial leaders to address the issues that face South Carolina and our nation. Peggy has also been elected as a delegate or alternate delegate to the National Federation of Republican Women convention, and most recently led the South Carolina delegation in campaigning for the successful election of 2024- 2025 officers who are dedicated to protecting the dignity of biological women in leadership and society.
Peggy is a leader among leaders and the impact she has had on South Carolina is built to last. On behalf of the 5th District of South Carolina, it is my most sincere pleasure to recognize her.
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