Volume 167, No. 93, covering the 1st Session of the 117th Congress (2021 – 2022), was published by the Congressional Record.
The Congressional Record is a unique source of public documentation. It started in 1873, documenting nearly all the major and minor policies being discussed and debated.
“RECOGNIZING UNCLE LEE’S” mentioning Rand Paul was published in the Senate section on pages S3890-S3891 on May 27.
Of the 100 senators in 117th Congress, 24 percent were women, and 76 percent were men, according to the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
Senators’ salaries are historically higher than the median US income.
The publication is reproduced in full below:
RECOGNIZING UNCLE LEE’S
Mr. PAUL. Mr. President, as ranking member of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, each week I will recognize an outstanding Kentucky small business that exemplifies the American entrepreneurial spirit. This week, it is my privilege to recognize Uncle Lee’s of Greenville, KY, as the Senate Small Business of the Week.
In 1975, founder Lee Fauntleroy established Uncle Lee’s gun shop. The store provided a wide range of supplies for sportsmen and hunters in Greenville and the Muhlenberg County area. Uncle Lee’s grew from 32,000 square feet, expanding twice over the next few decades. By 2015, this small business had 76,000 square feet of retail space and featured the largest gun inventory available in the State of Kentucky. After 40 years of owning and operating his small business, Lee was ready to retire and spend more time with his family. In 2015, he sold Uncle Lee’s to Lexington-based entrepreneurs Rex McClanahan and Joe Murphy.
Today, Uncle Lee’s continues to supply generations of Kentucky hunters and sportsmen, drawing customers from all over the United States and abroad. Together, Rex and Joe have applied their years of experience running and managing several businesses to continue growing Uncle Lee’s. Notably, Uncle Lee’s features an indoor archery range and is the largest retail store in Greenville. Uncle Lee’s is an active member of the Greater Muhlenberg Chamber of Commerce, advocating for small businesses throughout Greenville. They are also involved with local advocacy and development organizations, including the Muhlenberg County Tourism Commission.
Under Rex and Joe, Uncle Lee’s has continued its proud tradition of supporting Second Amendment rights. Through classes and workshops, Uncle Lee’s supports responsible firearms training for gun enthusiasts of all ages. They regularly host competitions and events, building a sense of community among sportsmen and hunters from all walks of life. Additionally, Uncle Lee’s supports wildlife conservation, encouraging hunters and sportsmen to learn about and preserve Kentucky’s ecosystems through wildlife education programs, outdoor skills workshops, and keeping their community informed about Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife initiatives.
Uncle Lee’s is a remarkable example of the critical role small businesses play in building a community and preserving local ecosystems. Small businesses like Uncle Lee’s form the backbone of local economies across Kentucky and regularly step up to support their communities for generations. Congratulations to the entire team at Uncle Lee’s. I wish them the best of luck and look forward to watching their continued growth and success in Kentucky.
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