[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 182 (Friday, November 16, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1535]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING SCOTT AND TARA SMALSTIG

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                            HON. LUKE MESSER

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, November 16, 2018

  Mr. MESSER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today, on behalf of the entire 6th 
Congressional District of Indiana, to recognize Scott and Tara Smalstig 
for their contribution to our state and their community.
  The Smalstigs are an institution in Delaware County and have spent 
their lives devoted to improving their community. I have known Scott 
and Tara for over 20 years, as they set Jennifer and me up on a blind 
date in Muncie. Scott is an executive at Meridian Health Services and 
spends his free time giving back to the community and coaching youth 
sports. Tara is an attorney at a law firm in Muncie and is continually 
recognized for excellence in the legal profession. She has also spent 
years serving on local boards and volunteering for community 
organizations. Without a doubt, Delaware County is better off today 
because of their extraordinary leadership and service.
  This may go without saying, but the Smalstigs were among my earliest 
and most vocal supporters. I would like to thank them for their 
friendship and support of my work in Congress. The Messer family 
cherishes the time we get to spend with them, and we wish them all the 
best in whatever God has planned for their family.

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