[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 35 (Tuesday, March 18, 1997)]
[House]
[Page H1047]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                CINCINNATI FLOOD YIELDS TWO YOUNG HEROES

  (Mr. CHABOT asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. CHABOT. Mr. Speaker, whenever natural disaster strikes, America 
gets a few new heroes, selfless individuals who come to the aid of 
their neighbors in need.
  Earlier this month Cincinnati, my community, was one of those river 
communities in the Midwest that felt the effects of the worst floods in 
the last 30 years. And true to form, Cincinnatians were at their best, 
from the city and county employees who worked day and night, to the 
charitable organizations, churches, schools and businesses, to 
neighborhood folks who lent a helping hand.
  One of the most heartwarming stories I heard centers around two young 
ladies from Oakdale School in Bridgetown: Paige Craynon, who is 9 years 
old, and April Pitman, who is 10. On their own, Paige and April went 
door-to-door collecting items to help suffering flood victims. Then 
their classmates at Oakdale School joined in and brought in supplies to 
help those in need.
  That is what America is all about, Mr. Speaker. Let me join my 
colleagues and my fellow Cincinnatians in congratulating Paige and 
April and all their classmates at Oakdale School for a job well done.

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