[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 63 (Tuesday, May 4, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E842]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        REPORT FROM ADAMS COUNTY

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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 Adams County, Indiana at a 
Lincoln Day dinner speech. He is Alan Converset, who is a sales manager 
at WZBD Adams County Radio. By working tirelessly on behalf of the less 
fortunate, Alan epitomizes a ``Hoosier Hero''.
  Alan served as the 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. You are a true hero in my book, doing good work 
for others with no other motive than Christian charity.
  Alan Coverset deserves the gratitude of the country, state, and 
nation, and I thank him here today on the floor of the House of 
Representatives.

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