[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 145 (Tuesday, December 2, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1696]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO KENNY HALE

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                            HON. TODD ROKITA

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 2, 2014

  Mr. ROKITA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and salute a 
notable Hoosier, Mr. Kenny Hale, for his retirement from public 
service, most recently as President of the Morgan County Council. I 
wish to express my heartfelt gratitude and appreciation for his 
leadership and service to our community, state, and country.
  Kenny was first elected to the Morgan County Council in 1999, and 
assumed a leadership role immediately. He served as the council's Vice 
President for his first six years on the body and has served as 
President for the past ten years. He also served as the county's plan 
director, 911 coordinator, floodplain administrator, county purchasing 
agent of land acquisition, and heavy equipment operator. In addition to 
serving the people of Morgan County, Kenny is an ASE and Moog Certified 
Technician, and a Certified Welder.
  Kenny's leadership was critical in the county's coordinated response 
to several unforgettable disasters over the years, including the 
devastating F-3 tornado in 2002 and the massive floods of 2008. His 
generosity and expertise even extended outside of the county to fellow 
Hoosiers following the disastrous 2010 tornado that claimed lives in 
Henryville, Indiana.
  Kenny has been recognized by his community and peers over the past 
several years. The Morgan County Sheriff's Department awarded him for 
coordinating the Jefferson Township Crime Watch program. He has been 
recognized by the Association of Indiana Counties as Outstanding County 
Councilman in 2004, and other organizations for his leadership, 
achievement and community service.
  Kenny has been a dedicated public servant and I wish him well during 
his well-deserved retirement from public service, though I suspect we 
will see his continued leadership in the community for years to come. 
Thank you, Kenny, for your service and leadership.

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