[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 58 (Tuesday, April 21, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E545]
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   A TRIBUTE TO MAYOR FRANK COWNIE IN THE FIRST SESSION OF THE 114TH 
                                CONGRESS

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                            HON. DAVID YOUNG

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 21, 2015

  Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and 
congratulate Des Moines Mayor, Frank Cownie. Mayor Cownie has been 
recognized as a Hero for the Homeless by the Central Iowa Shelter and 
Services.
  Mayor Cownie was first elected Mayor in 2008 and he has been proudly 
serving the people of Des Moines ever since that day. He has been an 
advocate for the less fortunate and has worked tirelessly to find new, 
innovative ways to support those in the Des Moines community who need 
it the most.
  Mayor Cownie has deep ties to Des Moines and has always worked hard 
to make it the best place to work, live and raise a family. Every year 
Central Iowa Shelter and Services recognizes its ``Heroes'' who have 
significantly given time and financial support to address homelessness 
in our communities. Mayor Crownie deserves to be commended for his 
active role in reducing the number of homeless in the Central Iowa 
Community.
  I applaud and congratulate Mayor Cownie for this award and for 
providing his tireless support for the homeless in Iowa's Third 
Congressional District. I am proud to represent him in the United 
States Congress. I know that my colleagues will join me in 
congratulating Mayor Cownie and wishing him continued success in the 
future.

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