[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 135 (Thursday, October 2, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1932]
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   HONORING THE EXEMPLARY CITIZENRY OF JIMMY TOUSSAINT AND ELI BINDER

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                          HON. CARRIE P. MEEK

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 2, 1997

  Mrs. MEEK of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to bring to the 
attention of my colleagues the outstanding example of honesty and civic 
responsibility demonstrated by two young men from my district, Jimmy 
Toussaint and Eli Binder.
  Recently, while walking through their neighborhood, Jimmy, who is 11 
years old, and Eli, who is 12, noticed that a neighbor, having left in 
a rush, neglected to close and lock the front door to his home.
  They could have kept on walking, but they felt a responsibility to 
the welfare of their neighbor. After knocking but receiving no 
response, Jimmy and Eli sought out the assistance of an adult Citizens 
on Patrol volunteer and informed him that the homeowner had neglected 
to secure his home. The volunteer locked the door and notified the 
grateful homeowner, Mr. Bruce Hamerstrom.
  These young people have demonstrated an important part of what makes 
a community: neighbors looking after neighbors. I congratulate Jimmy 
and Eli for their good sense and judgment, and I know that their 
parents must be proud of them, as are we all.

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