[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 111 (Tuesday, July 8, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1402]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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

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                            HON. MIKE PENCE

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 8, 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, County 
Council, and all the other outstanding individuals in Wayne County who 
rose to the occasion during these difficult times. This area 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 Wayne County 
will be well served by these officials.

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