[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 44 (Thursday, March 12, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E650]
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                        TRIBUTE TO JESSE PURVIS

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                            HON. TOM LATHAM

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 12, 2009

  Mr. LATHAM. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize Jesse Purvis, a high 
school student and Boy Scout, from Woodward, Iowa.
  Jesse, who remembers the tornado that stormed through his town in 
November 2005, distributed emergency kits throughout Woodward this 
February. The emergency kits contain information provided by the Red 
Cross, Dallas County Emergency Management, Iowa One Call, and Iowa 
Homeland Security including directions on what to do in case of an 
emergency or disaster, and colored ribbons to be used on homes to help 
first responders during emergencies.
  Jesse's concern and sacrifices for his community serve as wonderful 
examples of the compassionate nature of Iowans. I know that my 
colleagues in the United States Congress join me in thanking Jesse 
Purvis for his philanthropy and setting an example as a young leader. I 
consider it an honor to represent Jesse in Congress, and I wish him the 
best in his future.

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