[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 68 (Thursday, April 26, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E882]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




HONORING THE 90TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE HUMBOLDT COUNTY CHAPTER OF THE RED 
                                 CROSS

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 26, 2007

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Madam Speaker, I rise today in 
recognition of the 90th Anniversary of the Humboldt County Chapter of 
the American Red Cross. Since President Woodrow Wilson signed its 
charter on May 17, 1917, the organization has trained thousands of 
volunteers that have responded to numerous disasters in Humboldt 
County, California.
  The lives of the citizens of Humboldt County have been greatly 
improved by the presence and benevolence of this organization. Whether 
disaster struck a single family or the entire community, the Red Cross 
has provided disaster relief focused on meeting basic human needs of 
shelter, food, and health services.
  In its 90-year history, the Humboldt County Chapter of the American 
Red Cross has responded to hundreds of disasters; playing a critical 
role after the earthquake, tsunami, and flooding of 1964, four 
earthquakes that struck during the early 1990s and the New Years Eve 
storm of 2006. They provided assistance and sent volunteers to help 
after the attacks of September 11, the Indonesian tsunami of 2004 and 
Hurricane Katrina.
  Leaders of the Humboldt County Chapter of the American Red Cross have 
trained thousands of community volunteers in first-aid, health and 
safety services and disaster preparedness. They are committed to 
strengthening the ability of Humboldt County and its communities to 
prevent, respond and recover from unexpected emergencies and disasters 
and have led the local effort of a broader campaign of national 
preparedness.
  Madam Speaker, it is appropriate at this time that we recognize the 
commitment, dedication and inspiration of the many individuals who make 
up the Humboldt County Chapter of the American Red Cross and extend our 
hearty congratulations on the celebration of its 90th anniversary.

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