[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 69 (Thursday, May 16, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E820]
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                   RECOGNIZING THE STUDENTS OF ALERT

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                            HON. SAM JOHNSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 16, 1996

  Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, in the wake of the great flood 
of 1996 in the Pacific Northwest I would like to recognize the 
following 32 young men who gave their personal money, time, and energy 
to assist with flood relief. At the invitation of Mayor ``Bud'' 
Harrison and flood relief agencies in the communities of Clatskanie and 
Nehalem, OR, and under their direction, they served in and around towns 
for a period of 3 weeks from February 15 to March 10, 1996. During 
which time they assisted the local police department in maintaining 
order and safety on the roadways, helped in the salvage and cleanup of 
homes and businesses that had been damaged, and spread goodwill, faith, 
hope, and charity wherever they went. Their sacrifice, diligence, and 
thoroughness conveyed a true sense of brotherly love to the citizens of 
Nehalem and Clatskanie. The experiences these men received while 
serving will enrich their lives permanently, causing them to become 
better citizens, and thus have a greater impact on the world around 
them.
  Skyler Bower, Washington; Jonathan Bowers, Tennessee; Jason Butler, 
Alabama; Seth Campbell, Washington; David Carne, Oregon; James 
Clifford, Ontario; Andrew Cope, South Carolina; Dan Davis, California; 
Paul Elliot, Wyoming; Paul Ellis, Mississippi; Brian Gamotis, 
Washington; Ryan Gearhart, Oklahoma; Craig Guy, Missouri; Matthew 
Heard, Oklahoma.
  Daniel Iliff, Kansas; Robert Myer, Florida; Justin Nall, Texas; 
Jonathen Nicholas, Wisconsin; Ryan Peterson Minnesota; Rhett Prichard, 
Washington; Tim Rogers New York; David Servideo, Virginia; Adam 
Shelley, Missouri; Michael Shoemaker, Indiana; Robert Smith, 
California; John Tanner, Texas; Joshua Tanner, Texas; Justin Tanner, 
Texas; Scott Westendorf, Oregon; Brian Wicker, Arizona; Matthew Wood, 
Texas; Matthew Yordy, Indiana.

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