[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 38 (Friday, March 21, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E569]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                REPORT FROM INDIANA--IMPACT YOUTH CENTER

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                         HON. DAVID M. McINTOSH

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, March 21, 1997

  Mr. McINTOSH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to give my Report From 
Indiana. All across Indiana, my wife Ruthie and I have met so many 
wonderful, kind and caring people. these are people who strive day and 
night to make a difference. In my book, these individuals are Hoosier 
Heros. Heros in every sense of the word, because of their commitment to 
others.
  I would like to share with you a story from Edinburgh, IN, a little 
town in Johnson County, about true commitment driven by faith. A young 
couple, whose devotion to God and the community, have inspired them to 
open a place for young people to come develop a better relationship 
with Christ. Mike and Tammy Tetrick started the IMPACT youth program, 
which stands for Informing Many People About Christ.
  Their mission began 2 years ago where they held their first meeting 
in their living room with 20 children. As the meetings progressed so 
did the number of young people who came to the Tetrick's door in hope 
of finding their faith. They knew that they could no longer hold 
everyone and had to find a place where they could fit all those who 
were eager about getting to know Christ. So, with the help of the 
community, the Tetricks were able to purchase a local church and 
converted it into the IMPACT Youth Center.
  Today, over 150 young people join Mike and Tammy in celebration. The 
IMPACT center has had a tremendous response. At their meetings, local 
pastors like pastor Larry McCormick, of the First Assembly of God 
Church, come to teach these young men and women. Afterward, the center 
provides a place where young people can come together. Some join 
together for further prayer. Others enjoy the video games. Games 
donated by Dwayne Mottia of Mottia Amusements.
  The youth center provides a positive outlet for these youngsters. The 
IMPACT youth center has effected these young people in an extraordinary 
way. Since the center has opened the enthusiasm of the community has 
grown. Just last week, the young men and women took the initiative to 
rid themselves of cigarettes, pornographic magazines, and CD's with 
explicit language. These young Hoosiers had decided they had grasped 
onto something more meaningful in their life.
  Today I recognize those involved with the IMPACT youth center for 
their celestial effect on the community. The IMPACT center has also 
strived at helping local organizations. The young members raised a 
money to purchase gifts for those in the Franklin Juvenile Center. They 
are currently in the process of collecting a 1,000 pounds of food for 
the victims of the floods in southern Indiana. This type of commitment 
is not only commendable but truly amazing.
  These are the lessons we must all strive to teach our young people; 
so that they will have the values necessary to become good citizens and 
tomorrow's leaders.
  The IMPACT youth center also organized a band consisting of Mike 
Tetrick, Gobel Brockman, James Burton, Allen Burton, Tim Burton, Tammy 
Tetrick, and Jim and Tracy Burton. This band enthusiastically plays at 
drug centers, mission and juvenile centers throughout the surrounding 
community. Their faith and effort give others hope. It gives us all 
hope.
  So today I commend each and everyone involved in with the IMPACT 
youth center and encourage them to continue with their mission. They 
truly are Hoosier Hero's.
  Mr. Speaker, that concludes my report from the Second District of 
Indiana.
  Names to be entered into the Record: Pastor Jamie Vance, Pastor Mike 
Whited, Pastor Tim Dillingham, Youth Pastor Nick Whited, Youth Pastor 
Rodney Burton, Pastor Byron Fritz, Youth Pastor Ron Strieval, and Youth 
Pastor Tim Barrett.

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