[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 63 (Tuesday, May 4, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E836]
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                  REPORT FROM LaPORTE COUNTY, INDIANA

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                         HON. DAVID M. McINTOSH

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 4, 1999

  Mr. McINTOSH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to give my ``Report from 
Indiana'' where I honor distinguished Hoosiers who are actively engaged 
in their communities helping others.
  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 have 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 recognized this genuine Hoosier Hero in LaPorte County, Indiana 
recently in front of the LaPorte County Republican Party at a Lincoln 
Day dinner speech. He is Keith Jones, who is a very active and 
successful business man here in LaPorte County. By working tirelessly 
on behalf of the less fortunate, Keith epitomizes a Hoosier Hero.
  Keith has been awarded the ``Outstanding Citizen Award'' by the 
LaPorte Rotary Club as well as the LaPorte Jaycees. Last, he also 
received the ``Distinguished Award'' by the LaPorte YMCA. Incredibly, 
his charitable works even extend beyond his community and country. He 
is the founder of the Aruba Friends of the Handicapped and has raised 
over $700,000 to help people there suffering from disabilities.
  Keith'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. You are a true hero in my book, doing 
good works for others with no other motive than Christian charity.
  Keith Jones 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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