[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 107 (Thursday, June 26, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1375]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DISASTER RECOVERY AND RELIEF EFFORTS 
                           IN DECATUR COUNTY

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                            HON. MIKE PENCE

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 26, 2008

  Mr. PENCE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to commend and recognize the 
extraordinary contributions of emergency management, disaster response, 
and recovery personnel as well as elected officials and community 
leaders in my district which was devastated by the recent severe 
weather in Indiana.
   I wish particularly to honor the Board of Commissioners and County 
Council, as well as these outstanding individuals in Decatur County:
   Pam Blasdel, Director, Emergency Management Agency
   Daryl Templeton, Sheriff
   Gary Herbert, Mayor, City of Greensburg
   Brian Heaton, Chief of Police, City of Greensburg
   These areas suffered greatly from severe storms and weather, 
creating a catastrophe of nature that inflicted injuries, destroyed 
property, and displaced many of our citizens. In response, these 
officials went above and beyond the call of duty, showing great poise 
while saving many lives and serving the people of their communities.
   Madam Speaker, I commend these fine men and women for their 
tremendous dedication to the Hoosier families, businesses, farmers and 
communities that they serve. As Hoosiers continue to recover from 
Mother Nature's fury, I feel confident that the people of Decatur 
County will be well served by these officials.

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