Henry Brown: “H.R. 5057 is an important bill for my constituents in South Carolina's First Congressional District. General Francis…”

“H.R. 5057 is an important bill for my constituents in South Carolina's First Congressional District. General Francis Marion is an important part of the history of South Carolina and the national forest bearing his name is located within my Congressional District. Francis Marion commanded the only Revolutionary force in South Carolina and was instrumental in delaying the advance of British forces by leading his troops in disrupting supply lines. General Marion's tactics, which were unheard of in rules of warfare at this time, commanded lightening raids on British convoys, and then he and his forces would retreat into the swamps to avoid capture. British General Tarleton stated that ``as for this damned old swamp fox, the devil himself could not catch him.'' Thus, the legend of the ``Swamp Fox'' was born. His victory at the Battle of Eutaw Springs in September of 1771 was officially recognized by Congress. H.R. 5057 seeks to authorize the Marion Park Project and the Committee of the Palmetto Conservation Foundation to establish a statue of General Francis Marion on Federal land in the District of Columbia in Marion Park at no Federal Government expense. I was proud to work with Resources Chairman Pombo and National Parks Subcommittee Chairman Pearce to assist in the passage of this bill through the committee not only for my constituents in South Carolina's First District but for all South Carolinians. I urge all of my colleagues to support H.R. 5057.”