[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 55 (Thursday, April 25, 1996)]
[House]
[Page H3840]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   REPORT FROM INDIANA: MURRAY WILSON

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the 
gentleman from Indiana [Mr. McIntosh] is recognized for 5 minutes.
  Mr. McINTOSH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to give my report from 
Indiana.
  In the Second Congressional District of Indiana there are so many 
good people. Good people doing good things. In my book, these special 
individuals are Hoosier heros. Hoosier heros because they have 
dedicated their lives to helping others.
  Mr. Speaker, Murray Wilson of Winchester, IN, is a Hoosier hero. He 
provides hope that one person can make a difference.
  Murray Wilson has dedicated his life to raising support for local 
charities in his hometown. He knows in his heart that the greatest gift 
in life is to help others. During the day you'll find Murray washing 
dishes at D&J's Family Restaurant to provide for his wife, Debbie, and 
their 18-month-old daughter, Brittany. But his evenings are spent 
writing letters, rounding up pledges and championing his support 
drives.
  Murray's efforts are sort of a legend. Ask anyone in Randolph County 
and they'll tell you: ``Murray spends endless hours raising support for 
the March of Dimes, the American Heart Association, the American Cancer 
Society, the American Diabetes Association and the list goes on * * 
*.''
  But if you ask Murray Wilson why he has made his life-mission to 
raise support for charitable organizations, he'll humbly tell you, ``I 
just like to help people.'' To me, Mr. Speaker, that is the true 
American spirit.
  Reach out. Lend a helping hand. Try to make a difference.
  Murray Wilson may never meet the individuals who benefit from his 
effort. But he knows in his heart, that he's making his community a 
better place by lending a helping hand for those less fortunate.
  Murray Wilson continues to make a difference. And for that reason, 
Murray Wilson of Winchester, IN, is a Hoosier hero.
  Mr. Speaker, that is my report from Indiana.

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