[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 75 (Tuesday, May 18, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E861]
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                           MR. SHANE KENNEDY

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                             HON. TOM COLE

                              of oklahoma

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 18, 2010

  Mr. COLE. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Mr. Shane 
Kennedy for his quick thinking and level-headedness during the severe 
tornado outbreak in Oklahoma on May 10th.
  Kennedy, a co-manager at the Country Boy IGA in Norman that was 
leveled during last week's tornado outbreak, left his place of 
employment, observed the oncoming tornado, and returned to the store to 
direct 40 customers and employees to seek shelter in the store's 
freezer. While the store sustained irreparable damages, none of the 40 
patrons suffered significant injuries. As two tornadoes ripped down 
Highway 9 and through the Country Boy IGA, Kennedy led the group in 
prayer until the storm system passed.
  Madam Speaker, had it not been for Kennedy's foresight and resolve, 
this severe storm could have ended in great tragedy. But his fortitude 
and strength protected these 40 lives from grave danger.
  Time and again, Oklahomans have risen to the challenge in the face of 
adversity. I am once more impressed by the strength and resiliency of 
Oklahomans through Kennedy's swift and skillful response to protect his 
fellow Oklahomans.
  Madam Speaker, Mr. Kennedy deserves our thanks and appreciation. As 
an American and an Oklahoman, I am proud to be able to represent Mr. 
Kennedy, and wish him well.

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