[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 61 (Tuesday, April 17, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E755]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING JONATHON OTTO FOR HIS EFFORTS IN THE AFTERMATH OF HURRICANE 
                                KATRINA

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                         HON. PATRICK J. MURPHY

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 17, 2007

  Mr. PATRICK J. MURPHY of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, I rise today to 
commend Mr. Jonathon Otto for his efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane 
Katrina. Mr. Otto has raised money for and helped rebuild the 
Mississippi town of Bay St. Louis, which was decimated in Hurricane 
Katrina. Mr. Otto has been nominated for the Bucks County Chamber of 
Commerce's 2007 Ambassador Award.
  Mr. Otto's career with Penn Valley Contractors, Inc. as a 
construction superintendent and estimator, along with his passion for 
helping others, made him the perfect candidate to spearhead fundraising 
efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina for the Bucks/Mont 
Katrina Relief Project.
  Madam Speaker, Mr. Otto has truly risen to the challenge. He raised 
more than $2 million and personally oversaw reconstruction efforts. He 
stepped up and coordinated the collection of materials, volunteers, and 
transportation, supervising the construction of a brand-new daycare 
center in Bay St. Louis.
  Beyond the Katrina Relief Project, Mr. Otto has served the community 
in a variety of ways, including acting as Treasure and Director of the 
Phillips Mill Community Association, trustee of the Newtown Friends 
School, treasurer and clerk of the Finance Committee, and director of 
the Heritage Conservancy.
  Madam Speaker, Mr. Otto is an inspiration for us all. When a 
community was in trouble, he jumped in and began rebuilding. On behalf 
of the residents of the Eighth District, of Bay St. Louis and of all 
Americans, I congratulate Mr. Otto on his commendable efforts with the 
Katrina Relief Project. In a stunning display of good will and 
humanity, he has reminded us of the important things in life and the 
value of community.

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