[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 111 (Tuesday, July 8, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1404]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DISASTER RECOVERY AND RELIEF EFFORTS 
                           IN MADISON 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 Madison 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 Madison 
County will be well served by these officials.

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