Wilson: “SC Cares is a model for the nation.”

September 13, 2005Wilson: "SC Cares is a model for the nation."WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) visited South Carolina Cares (SC Cares), in Columbia, South Carolina to meet with volunteers and tour the facility. SC Cares is an all-volunteer facility that is currently providing essential services to over 1500 survivors of Hurricane Katrina. Today, Wilson praised the efforts of South Carolinians and recognized the valuable service of SC Cares on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives: "Mr. Speaker, some 1500 evacuees from the Gulf Coast and particularly New Orleans are calling Columbia, South Carolina home through the help of a unique grassroots effort called South Carolina Cares, which combines private, public and faith based organizations," said Wilson. "I want to extend my thanks to my fellow South Carolina Congressman Jim Clyburn, Columbia Mayor Bob Coble, and University of South Carolina President Andrew Sorensen, who worked with the American Red Cross and initiated the effort that now involves thousands of people. "At SC Cares, the only rule is the Golden Rule and fellow citizens are treated as we would like to be treated if we were in this unthinkable situation. As Sam Tenenbaum, Chairman of SC Cares, said, ‘Put yourself in their shoes.'"SC Cares is a model for the nation, demonstrating how people, companies, organizations and government at all levels are coming together to help their fellow Americans. South Carolinians will continue to respond to this crisis with action, compassion and leadership."In conclusion, God bless our troops and we will never forget September 11th." For more information on SC Cares, please visit www.columbiasc.net or call 803-401-8847.###