[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 95 (Friday, June 28, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E991]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        RECOGNIZING CHRIS WALLS

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                           HON. STEVE STIVERS

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 27, 2013

  Mr. STIVERS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Chris Walls, one 
of my constituents from Wilmington, Ohio. Mr. Walls pulled his 
community together to help the 33,000 victims from the May 2013 
tornadoes in Oklahoma.
  Many of those affected by the tornadoes lost their homes and all of 
their possessions. When Mr. Walls found out about the extensive damage 
done, it reminded him of the time his home was ruined by a fire. Mr. 
Walls remembered how much he appreciated the support of his community 
when he lost so much and felt it was his job to help the tornado 
victims.
  The way Mr. Walls felt he could best help the victims was by starting 
a drive for needed supplies. He called upon our community in Wilmington 
and opened up his tattoo shop as a drop-off point for the drive. The 
Wilmington community donated many supplies including bandages, bottled 
water and toothpaste. Then, on June 10, 2013, Mr. Walls and his wife 
drove out to Oklahoma to personally deliver supplies to the tornado 
victims.
  I am very thankful for Chris Walls' hard work in helping the people 
of Moore, Oklahoma. I ask that all Members of Congress stand with me to 
recognize Mr. Walls and the people of Wilmington, Ohio, for their acts 
of selflessness and kindness.

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