Ralph Norman

To amend the Catawba Indian Tribe of South Carolina Land Claims Settlement Act of 1993.

introduced

Election Infrastructure Integrity Act

in committee

To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to James Capers, Jr., for acts of valor as a member of the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War.

introduced

“Mr. NORMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Charles Augustus Wood, a man of exceptional character and an outstanding leader from Kershaw County, South Carolina. Charles has spent his life in South Carolina and has become a central part of both his community and, notably, of Sutton Branch Baptist Church. Charles grew up farming in South Carolina and attending Sutton Baptist Church in Lugoff. He attended Wood's School and later went on to graduate as third in his class from Jackson High School in 1954. Just a few years later, he married his beautiful wife, Gladys, in 1959. It was after hearing a sermon at Sutton Branch Baptist Church that Charles first felt a calling to give his life to Christ, a calling that he followed at the age of 24 when he was baptized. Charles immersed himself in his church community, ushering, assisting community members in getting to church on Sundays, teaching Sunday school, serving as Sunday school superintendent, and filling various other roles wherever he was needed. He immersed himself in every part of Church life, including in the men's choir, and in Christian education conventions to broaden his understanding of God's word. He was one of the first trustees initiated at Sutton Branch Baptist Church, and helped to establish a burial committee at the Church. In 1977, Charles was invited to serve as an armor bearer for pastors and to minister to the congregation as a deacon at Sutton Baptist. He was soon after ordained deacon in January of 1977. What an honor. Since that time, Charles has worked tirelessly to counsel numerous individuals, to celebrate births and baptisms, to visit the sick, lead church administration, make visits to hospitals, mentor church youth, and so much more. He has constantly been a force for joy and a pillar of wisdom, acting as a confidant to any who might need it, and an aid to pastors as he served as a deacon. Charles went on to become Vice Chairman of the Deacon Board, and later on Chairman. He has faithfully watched over multiple generations at Sutton Baptist, and throughout his time at Sutton, has been a constant devoted witness to Christ. In both 1971 and 1972, Charles was recognized with the Man of the Year Award, and was presented with a plaque for outstanding service to Sutton Baptist in 1996. He was again honored with a Certificate of Appreciation in 2023. In 2024, Deacon Charles was recognized as the Oldest Living Active Member of Sutton Baptist. His accomplishments are outstanding. Deacon Charles will be resigning as Chairman of the Deacon Board and as deacon on May 31, 2026. He has been, and always will be, an invaluable part of the Church and community which he has so faithfully served. His life of mentorship, faithfulness, and true servitude will never be forgotten. ____________________”

2026-05-20 · Government Reform

“Mr. NORMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of Bobby Neal Furr of Indian Land. He was born to Luther and Leona Furr on April 14, 1938, and grew up working on his family's dairy farm. It was there that he learned the early values of hard work, humility, and perseverance. Mr. Furr was drafted into the Army in 1961 and served honorably in South Korea at the Demilitarized Zone. He was in the Military Police, held the rank of Private First Class, and was a sharpshooter. Upon returning from service, he married Kathy Fisher Furr in the spring of 1963. Four years later, the couple had their first of three daughters: Kathryn Teresa Furr, in December of 1967; Barbara Furr (1972); and Angele Furr (1977) joined the family shortly after. Mr. Furr, often referred to as a `jack of all trades,' even built the family's home with his bare hands--filling it with love, laughter, and unwavering faith. He took tremendous pride in providing for his family, often working multiple jobs at once, six days a week--but never seven. On that sacred Sabbath day, Mr. Furr would be found attending Pineville Church of the Nazarene, a church he called home for 85 years. He loved God and served faithfully in many roles, from Sunday School superintendent to youth leader, usher, and janitor. Mr. Furr served wherever he was needed. His servant's heart led him to join numerous work and witness mission projects around the world. Mr. Furr's pride and joy was his family. He cherished his wife and daughters and never failed to put their well-being above his own. Even after retiring from Celanese Fiber Industries in 1999, Mr. Furr went back to work--now as a full-time grandparent. Mr. Furr was blessed with three grandsons and played a tremendous role in each one's life, including picking them up and caring for them after school. They loved their Granddaddy deeply. In his free time, Mr. Furr could usually be found working in his shop, in his garden, or in the yard. He made it a priority to have daily morning devotions, and prayer was a constant part of his life. Mr. Furr met our Savior face to face on August 21, 2025, at the age of 87. He was surrounded by his devoted wife, three loving daughters, and his closest friends on this side of eternity. He led a life of unwavering faith and a commitment to serving others. Please join me in celebrating the life of Mr. Bobby Furr, a man whose presence strengthened his community, his church, and, most importantly, his family. As we honor his memory, we extend our deepest sympathy to his wife, daughters, and all who loved him. May his legacy of service and love continue to inspire all who follow. ____________________”

2025-12-16 · Veterans