September 18, 2019 - Issue: Vol. 165, No. 150 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 1st Session

[Pages H7769-H7770]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         HONORING GENERAL ROBERT P. CARSON, THE CITADEL MASCOT

  (Mr. CUNNINGHAM asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. CUNNINGHAM. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of 
General Robert P. Carson, the beloved bulldog mascot of The Citadel, 
who passed away this Friday.
  The General came from a distinguished lineage, and his relatives 
include former mascots of the University of Georgia, the United States 
Marine Corps, and Mississippi State University.
  The General's caretaker, Dr. John Bradford, reported that on game 
days, he would often find the bulldog waiting in the corner of his 
backyard, facing the stadium. He just couldn't wait to fire those 
cannons, and his spirit helped his fellow Bulldogs pull off an 
incredible upset this past Saturday.
  The General was with his fellow mascot, Boo X, when he passed away. 
The two were the pride of The Citadel campus and cherished members of 
the institution.
  Anyone with a pet knows how deeply they impact our lives, and I offer 
my sincere condolences to the entire Citadel community.
  Go `Dogs.

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