[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 26 (Thursday, February 17, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E257]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  RECOGNIZING THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF MARK DYER AND THE VOLUNTEERS OF 
                             SHELTERBOX USA

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                          HON. PETER J. ROSKAM

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 17, 2011

  Mr. ROSKAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mark Dyer, a 
resident of Elmhurst, Illinois. Mark was recently recognized along with 
other volunteers for their efforts in furthering disaster relief 
efforts through ShelterBox USA. ShelterBox USA is a worldwide relief 
organization that specializes in providing emergency shelter to those 
displaced by natural disasters.
  As the horrific events unfolded in the wake of Haiti's devastating 
earthquake, many watched as news reports flashed images of human 
tragedy and suffering, but Mark Dyer was moved to action. Through Mr. 
Dyer's hard work to raise awareness and funds, ShelterBox was able to 
provide more than 28,000 ShelterBoxes full of cooking sets, tents, 
water purification supplies, and other essential items to the survivors 
in Haiti. Mark's determination is reflected in the fact that those 
28,000 ShelterBoxes accounted for one-quarter of all the tented 
shelters in Haiti.
  Mark is also a ShelterBox Response Team member who volunteers his 
time all over the world. In the past two years Mark has deployed to 
Somaliland, Niger, Columbia, and Haiti to deliver much needed 
assistance following disasters.
  Few are willing to heed the call to service following devastating 
natural disasters, and even fewer are willing to commit to such a 
level, and with as much passion, as Mark Dyer. His efforts were 
recently recognized with The President's Volunteer Service Award, a 
special recognition presented on behalf of President Barack Obama for 
those who contribute a significant amount of time to volunteer 
activities. Mr. Speaker and Distinguished Colleagues, Mark Dyer 
deserves our recognition and commendation.
  Please join me in recognizing the impressive work of Mark Dyer and 
the volunteers of ShelterBox USA while wishing them every success in 
their future endeavors.

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