[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 23 (Tuesday, February 28, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E210]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 RECOGNIZING THE SERVICE OF CERESE TEEL

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                   HON. CHARLES W. ``CHIP'' PICKERING

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 28, 2006

  Mr. PICKERING. Mr. Speaker, last month, Cerese Teel retired as 
executive director of the Oktibbeha County chapter of the American Red 
Cross. Through 7 years of ice storms, wind storms and the mother of all 
storms--Hurricane Katrina--Cerese served her community with diligence 
and a noble spirit.
  During her time as executive director, she oversaw the chapter's 
expansion as they moved into new headquarters and purchased and 
outfitted an emergency response vehicle. She opened and operated 
emergency shelters and provided leadership to more than 1,300 
volunteers from the area.
  Mr. Speaker, I hope Congress joins me in recognizing the public 
service of Cerese Teel. The strength of our Nation dwells not in the 
halls of the Capitol but the hearts of our people. Cerese loved her 
neighbors and served them. Mississippi has been blessed by her work and 
we honor her for her dedication, vision and compassion.

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