[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 152 (Wednesday, September 24, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1869]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO JIM McNEILL

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                            HON. TOM LATHAM

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 23, 2008

  Mr. LATHAM. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Jim McNeill, who was 
nominated and recognized as an ``Iowa Community Hero'' by the 
University of Iowa for his efforts in protecting the city of Adel from 
flood waters this summer.
  The term ``community hero'' is defined by the person who is 
submitting the nomination form. In this case, Iowans can nominate their 
neighbor for helping move furniture to another level of a house, a 
volunteer who helped filled sand bags, or a member of the police and 
fire department. Jim is the police chief and is responsible for 
directing emergency operations within the city when the need arises. 
According to mayor Jim Peters, Chief McNeill ``is a tremendous asset to 
Adel. He is a calm, direct, and charismatic leader in all situations. 
His work ethic and leadership is a true definition of `community hero.' 
''
  I congratulate Jim McNeill on his well-deserved award, and I'm 
certain that he will continue to serve his community. It is a great 
honor to represent Jim in the United States Congress, and I wish him 
the best.

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