[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 172 (Wednesday, October 30, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1371]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                RECOGNIZING TORNADO RECOVERY VOLUNTEERS

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                            HON. VAN TAYLOR

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 30, 2019

  Mr. TAYLOR. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the efforts of 
countless volunteers and public servants across North Texas who help 
ease the burden of last week's tornadoes. When natural disaster strikes 
families suffer. It takes a strong community to bring hope out of the 
wreckage.
  Communities with solid foundations do more than just rebuild homes, 
businesses, and schools, but also help relieve heartache that follows 
catastrophic loss.
  Countless faith-based and non-profit organizations, including the 
Network of Community Ministries, American Red Cross of North Texas, and 
Texas Baptist Men have risen to meet the needs of our community. 
Alongside partners such as Atmos Energy and Oncor Electric, they have 
started the arduous process of helping rebuild our communities.
  Likewise, city leaders including those in Richardson and Dallas have 
banded together to show support and provide valuable resources proving 
once more, we are always stronger together.
  I ask my colleagues in the House of Representatives to join me in 
thanking volunteers and leaders throughout our region, not only for 
helping to bring relief to those who have been displaced from their 
homes and schools, but also for providing hope.

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