[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 63 (Wednesday, May 14, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E914]
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                     DISASTER RELIEF--OAKFIELD, WI

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                            HON. SAM JOHNSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 13, 1997

  Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, in the wake of the tornado 
disaster in Oakfield WI, I would like to recognize the following 25 men 
who gave of their personal money, time, and energy to assist with 
tornado relief. At the invitation of State Senator Carol Buettner, and 
under the direction of George Workman, Marquette County emergency 
management director, they served in and around the city of Oakfield, 
WI, for a period of 2 weeks from July 19 to July 29, 1996. During this 
time they coordinated relief efforts in removal of trees from homes and 
cleanup of house debris, while spreading goodwill, faith, hope, and 
charity wherever they went. Their sacrifice, diligence, and 
thoroughness conveyed a true sense of brotherly love to the citizens of 
Oakfield. 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.

                    Listing of Students and (States)

       Matthew Bertholic (WA), Benjamin Blair (CA), Jonathan 
     Bowers (TN), Jason Butler (AL), David Carne (OR), David 
     Curlett (TX), Timothy Davis (CA), Paul Ellis (MS), Gerald 
     Garcia (MI), Andrew Griffin (WA), Craig Guy (MO).
       Trevor Hayes (NY), Joshua Kempson (NJ), Matthew Linquist 
     (CA), Clayton Lord (KS), Russell Moulton (OK), Keon 
     Pendergast (CA), Carl Popowich (CO), Jeremy Sikes (IA), 
     Robert Smith (CA), John Tanner (MI), Matthew Watkins (CA), 
     Matthew Wood (WA), John Worden (CA).

     

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