[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 41 (Tuesday, March 16, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E438]
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                   REPORT FROM INDIANA--ADAMS COUNTY

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                        HON. DAVID M. McINTOSCH

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 16, 1999

  Mr. McINTOSCH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to give my ``Report from 
Indiana'' where I honor distinguished fellow Hoosiers who are actively 
engaged in their communities helping others. Today, I want to mention a 
true gentleman from Adams County, Indiana who I had the privilege of 
meeting recently.
  Mr. Speaker, it has always been my strong belief that individuals and 
communities can do a better job of caring for those who need help in 
our society than the Federal Government. The wonderfully kind and 
committed Hoosiers who I have met traveling around Indiana has not 
changed my view.
  Ruthie and I have met hundreds of individuals who are committed to 
making our communities a better place in which to live and raise our 
children--we call them ``Hoosier Heroes.''
  I met a genuine Hoosier Hero in Adams County, Indiana recently. He's 
Alan Converset, a sales manager at WZBD Adams County Radio. He and his 
wife of 32 years, Judy, have seven children.
  Alan epitomizes a ``Hoosier Hero.'' He has worked tirelessly on 
behalf of the less-fortunate. Alan served as president of the Decatur 
rotary club, and Chairman of the United Way golf outing to raise money 
for those who need a helping hand from someone who cares. He also works 
on the March of Dimes Walk America Committee.
  Alan's work has given so many people the most precious gift possible, 
hope. He doesn't do it for the pay, which is zilch; he does it for the 
smiles and laughter. He is a true hero in my book, doing good works for 
others with no other motive than Christian charity.
  Alan deserves the gratitude of his county, state, and nation and I 
thank him here today on the floor of the House of Representatives.

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