[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 124 (Wednesday, September 10, 2003)]
[House]
[Page H8091]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    FRANKIE MAYO MAKES A DIFFERENCE

  (Mr. RYUN of Kansas asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. RYUN of Kansas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to express appreciation 
to a true American hero, Frankie Mayo. Frankie's son, Corporal 
Christopher Tomlinson, is serving in Iraq as part of the 300th Military 
Police Company, which is based in my district, Fort Riley, Kansas.
  Frankie, like all military mothers, is proud of her son's service. 
What makes Frankie different is what she is doing to care for her son 
and the soldiers serving alongside him. In an e-mail to his mom, 
Corporal Tomlinson jokingly asked for an air conditioner to combat the 
scorching desert heat. Much to his surprise, a package arrived 
containing air conditioners, along with other units for others serving 
with him and his company. This news resulted in hundreds of requests 
for air conditioners. With the help of individuals and corporate 
donations, Frankie and her family have shipped hundreds of units to 
soldiers in Iraq.
  I rise today to thank Frankie, but also point others to her example. 
Frankie's dedication is a perfect example of how we can make a 
difference in the lives of those around us.

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