[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 57 (Tuesday, April 10, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E411]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        RECOGNIZING PROCTER & GAMBLE AND MATTHEW 25: MINISTRIES

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                         HON. BRAD R. WENSTRUP

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 10, 2018

  Mr. WENSTRUP. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Procter & Gamble 
and Matthew 25: Ministries for their efforts to help the flood victims 
in southern and southwest Ohio.
   Much of my district in the Ohio River Valley faced widespread damage 
from flood waters. Following heavy winter rains, the Ohio River surged 
to its highest level in over two decades. The river that serves as the 
namesake and lifeblood of my state endangered many of the communities 
along the river bank.
   I'm grateful to all those who answered the call to serve: our law 
enforcement officers, first responders, and state and local government 
officials, who led the efforts to contain damage and begin the relief 
efforts.
   In southern Ohio, we have been blessed to have volunteer 
organizations and private citizens who have come to the aid of flood 
victims, and who know how to be most helpful. In this, Procter & Gamble 
and Matthew 25: Ministries are outstanding examples of private partners 
uniting their resources to provide immediate relief in their 
communities.
   From personal care to cleaning supplies and laundry services, 
Procter & Gamble's donated products were an invaluable help to those 
displaced by, or battling, flooding. Matthew 25: Ministries has been a 
local leader, offering critical support to victims and disaster relief 
volunteers.
   Matthew 25: Ministries and Procter & Gamble were among the only 
entities to respond to the disaster in their communities. Dan, a flood 
victim just across the river in Kentucky, said that when he received a 
Procter & Gamble bag with a handwritten note inside, he ``realized that 
someone cared about me when I had nothing.''
   Procter & Gamble and Matthew 25: Ministries didn't have to be there, 
but they were. They are an example of the strong and generous spirit of 
the people of Ohio.
   Mr. Speaker, these two organizations have demonstrated that they are 
truly good neighbors and good citizens. On behalf of the House of 
Representatives, I'd like to thank P&G and Matthew 25: Ministries for 
coming to the aid of flood victims in southern and southwest Ohio.

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