[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 48 (Wednesday, March 26, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E451-E452]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING THE REDLINERS

                                 ______
                                 

                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 26, 2014

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a 
remarkable organization, the Redliners.
  The Redliners is a bike club that was established in 1996. They share 
a strong family bond and chemistry, spreading across 12 states.
  The Redliners' objectives are:
  To bring together individuals who share the common interest of 
motorcycle riding;
  To provide an organized environment around which its members may 
enjoy well-coordinated events without regards to politics, religion, 
race, sex or creed;
  To encourage good riding habits, promote the interests of its 
members, keep members aware of motorcyclist rights and issues, and 
sponsor and participate in charitable events and/or affairs;
  To foster a network of communication and a better understanding 
between various motorcycle and non-motorcycle enthusiast; and
  To fulfill these objectives the chapter functions shall incorporate 
both social and information aspects.
  The Redliners in Greenville, Mississippi chooses a foundation every 
year to sponsor a charity ride. They have done charity rides for the 
Fannie Lou Hamer Foundation, Boys and Girls Club and Our House, Inc.
  The Redliners have participated in numerous community services 
activities, such as handing out candy at the Boys and Girls Club for 
Halloween. Also, Make A Wish Foundation contacted Redliners for 16 year 
old, Freddie Green, of Greenville, Mississippi, who is fighting 
Leukemia. Freddie's wish was to spend time with the Redliners and eat 
at a restaurant called Frost Top. The Redliners road motorcycles to 
Belzoni, Mississippi to meet Freddie as he was coming home from the 
hospital in Jackson, Mississippi. They brought Freddie to Greenville on 
the motorcycle and he was overjoyed.
  Furthermore, the Redliners have adopted a highway in honor of their 
member, Victor Anderson, who is also known as ``Red Angel''. They 
cleaned up Highway 82 in his honor. The Redliners have done other 
things like, donating turkeys to nursing homes for Thanksgiving and 
participating in different toy drives. They are always looking for a 
way to give back to the community.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing the 
Redliners for their dedication to serving others and giving back to the 
community.

[[Page E452]]



                          ____________________