[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 77 (Friday, May 11, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E636]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             CONGRATULATING THE ARC OF KATY HOMETOWN HEROES

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                            HON. PETE OLSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 11, 2018

  Mr. OLSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Audrey Bivens 
and Bass Pro Shops for being named The Arc of Katy Hometown Heroes.
  Audrey Bivens will be recognized for serving and advocating for 
individuals with intellectual and development disabilities for many 
years. Bass Pro Shops will be recognized as Hometown Hero for community 
service and their honorable service during Hurricane Harvey and ongoing 
contributions that benefit the Katy area.
  Bivens has worked for over 29 years as an educator and has created 
programs for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. 
She is the founder of the Children with Autism Program (CAP) and 
volunteers with Special Olympics and special needs programs at her 
church. Bass Pro Shops and White River Marine Group provided more than 
100 TRACKER Boats to government agencies and rescue organizations in 
the wake of Hurricane Harvey. The Texas National Guard mobilized at 
Bass Pro Shops locations in Katy and Pearland, making over 16,000 water 
rescues using the boats Bass Pro Shop provided. Associates were more 
than willing to do whatever it took to help those in need, even when 
their own homes faced uncertainty. Citizens and businesses like these 
are what make our Texas communities so strong.
  On behalf of the Twenty-Second Congressional District of Texas, 
congratulations again to all of our Hometown Heroes. I thank them for 
their dedication to our Katy community.

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