Republican Congressman Joe Wilson a senior member of the Foreign Affairs committee suffered a sudden Health here on Tuesday collapsing at an event in Washington DC the 77-year-old representative from South Carolina was attending a celebration of Ukraine's Independence Day at Ukraine house when he fell ill according to his office Wilson was taken to a local hospital for evaluation After experiencing stroke like symptoms his son Alan Wilson the Attorney General of South Carolina took to social media to update the public on his father's condition doctors have confirmed to us that he has experienced stroke like symptoms Alan Wilson wrote I was able to speak with him moments ago and I am incredibly thankful that he is stable and being monitored by medical professionals the incident occurred as the Ukrainian Ambassador began speaking at the event she suddenly stopped and asked for a doctor promting immediate medical attention for Wilson he was seated in the front row at the time of the incident Wilson has been a prominent figure in South Carolina politics since 2001 representing a conservative District he gained national attention in 2009 for shouting you li at President Barack Obama during a joint session of Congress the outpos sparked controversy and debate but Wilson remained Unapologetic stating he was simply expressing his disagreement with the president's policies throughout his career Wilson has been a strong ad advocate for conservative values and has served on several committees including the Foreign Affairs committee the armed services committee and the committee on education and labor his experience and seniority have made him a respected voice within the Republican Party the news of Wilson's Health scare has prompted an outpouring of support from colleagues and constituents alike many have taken to social media to wish him a speedy recovery and express their appreciation for his service as Wilson remains under Medical Care his office has assured the public that he is stable and receiving the necessary attention the incident serves as a reminder of the importance of prioritizing Health even for public figures the road to recovery can be long and challenging but with the support of loved ones and medical professionals was is likely to face this new challenge with the same determination that has defined his career