[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 63 (Tuesday, May 4, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E844]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                        REPORT FROM FLOYD 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 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 
committee 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 Floyd County, Indiana at a 
Lincoln Day dinner speech. He's Kevin Boehnlein, who is a local 
director here for junior achievement and whose motto is ``Looking out 
for the future of the community''. By working tirelessly for his 
community, Kevin epitomizes a ``Hoosier Hero''.
  Kevin may be young but he has a giant's heart and he cares deeply 
about his community. Kevin is in the Jeffersonville rotary club, and 
has helped build homes for the needy as a member of Habitat for 
Humanity. He is also very active in his church. Kevin and his wife 
Kristen serve as a leadership team at Oak Park Baptist Church. They 
serve as counselors to young couples to help them maintain a strong 
love and faith.
  Kevin's work has given so many people, the most precious gift, 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.
  Kevin Boehnlein deserves the gratitude of the county, state, and 
nation, and I thank him here today on the floor of the House of 
Representatives.

                          ____________________