[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 63 (Tuesday, May 4, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E840]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       REPORT FROM SHELBY COUNTY

                                 ______
                                 

                         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 whom 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 whom 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 Shelby County at a Lincoln 
Day dinner speech. He's Assistant Police Chief Bill Dwenger. His 
devotion to his community has been unfailing and why Bill epitomizes a 
``Hoosier Hero''.
  While serving as a detective, Bill pursued primarily on his own time 
the Shirley Sturgill murder case that had been hanging over Shelbyville 
for seven years. Due to his perseverance, the murderer was caught, 
tried, and convicted to a life term. His hard work allowed his 
neighbors to breathe a little easier knowing that their community was 
safe.
  Bill also serves on the Board of Community Corrections as well as the 
Shelby County Youth Shelter which provides a safe haven for abused 
kids. Bill doesn't help children for the pay, which is zilch, he does 
it for the smiles and laughter. Bill's work has given so many people 
the most precious gift possible, hope and peace of mind. You are a true 
hero in my book doing good work for others with no other motive than 
Christian charity.
  Bill Dwenger deserves the gratitude of the county, state, and nation, 
and I thank him here today on the floor of the House of 
Representatives.

                          ____________________