May 10 2017

Graham On Passing Of Former South Carolina Congressman Ed Young

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) made this statement on the passing of former South Carolina Congressman Ed Young.  

Young served in the South Carolina State House, U.S. House of Representatives and was the South Carolina Republican Party’s nominee for Governor in 1978.  Prior to his political service he also compiled a distinguished record in the Air Force.

“South Carolina has lost one of her favorite sons with the passing of Congressman Ed Young.  He was one of the most dedicated public servants I’ve met and epitomized a South Carolina gentleman.  His family and friends have much to be proud of, and we have much to be thankful for due to the service of Congressman Young.”

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