[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 72 (Friday, June 5, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1051]
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                   REPORT FROM INDIANA--TERRI TOWNER

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                         HON. DAVID M. McINTOSH

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, June 5, 1998

  Mr. McINTOSH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to give my Report from 
Indiana.
  There are so many good people doing great things to make our 
community a better place to live. Every so often, I run across a story 
that I feel stands out. These shining individuals are what I like to 
call Hoosier Heroes. These Heroes are an inspiration to me, and by 
sharing their stories I hope they can not only be an inspiration to my 
colleagues today, but as well as the American people.
  Mr. Speaker, Terri Towner of Pendleton, Indiana, is a Hoosier Hero. 
Her dedication to the Senior Citizens of Madison County provides us 
with a role model that we all can strive to model. Terri is a volunteer 
for Pet-A-Pal, a volunteer organization that incorporates animals to 
bring smiles to the faces of Senior Citizens by parading animals in 
costumes.
  Jo Rehm, coordinator of the Pet-A-Pal program, described Terri as ``a 
dedicated and faithful volunteer to the Senior Citizens.'' She 
continued by adding that Terri ``simply enjoys helping others.''
  Sharron Towner, her mother, feels that her dedication to helping 
Senior Citizens stems from her strong relationship with her 
grandparents, and that's why Terri really appreciates what Senior 
Citizens have to offer.
  When not volunteering her time, Terri enjoys playing the trumpet in 
the East Side Church of God band and is an active member in Sunday 
school. Youth Pastor Andy Odle described Terri as, ``a very 
responsible, talented, intelligent young lady.''
  After high school, Terri plans on attending Purdue University to 
study pre-law. She hopes to be able to utilize her education to become 
involved in laws pertaining to Senior Citizens.
  This is testimony from people that have seen the difference that one 
person can make. This is just one example, of one person who has made a 
significant difference on the lives of others. Dedication, 
faithfulness, responsibility; these are examples of the values and 
beliefs that sometimes go unnoticed.
  Mr. Speaker, this is the foundation for the American spirit. Doing 
the right thing. Helping others and demonstrating the qualities that 
make us ``good'' people. These are the qualities that Terri Towner has 
learned, and this is why she is a Hoosier Hero, Mr. Speaker that is my 
report from Indiana.




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