[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 159 (Tuesday, September 15, 2020)]
[House]
[Pages H4385-H4386]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         CASEY COUNTY FLOODING

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
Kentucky (Mr. Comer) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. COMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to encourage this body to keep 
Casey County, Kentucky, in your thoughts and prayers.
  On Sunday, the community experienced flooding that impacted multiple 
businesses, roads and homes in the area.
  This is not the first time the community has experienced flood 
waters, with the ``great flood'' that occurred in 2010. The community 
came together during that flood, and I know they will once again unite 
to tackle this tremendous challenge.
  Casey County is a resilient community where people look out for each 
other and help their neighbors in times of need. As they continue to 
weather this challenge, I would like to encourage anyone in or around 
Casey County to reach out to my office for any assistance they may need 
moving forward.


                         Honoring Tommy Willett

  Mr. COMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize my dear friend, political 
teacher, community leader, and statesman, Tommy Willett, who passed 
away on September 8.
  Tommy served as my Monroe County Judge/Executive from 2011 to 2018. 
Under his steady leadership, Monroe County saw unique and unprecedented 
cooperation among various elected officials, which was clearly 
reflected in his running unopposed for reelection on 2014.
  I knew Tommy Willett my entire life. He owned Pure Drug Pharmacy in 
Tompkinsville and was always active in the world-famous Monroe County 
political scene. As a young, aspiring candidate for public office, 
Tommy took me under his wing and taught me so much about grass-roots 
organization, political strategy, and get-out-to-vote techniques.
  Tommy's beloved wife, Elizabeth Young Willett, preceded him in death. 
Ms. Willett was my high school English teacher, and one of the best 
ever at Monroe County High School. Tommy is survived by his two, fine 
sons, James and Scott Willett.
  Judge Willett lived a life of public service and professional 
achievement. He was a true Monroe County success story who will be 
deeply missed.


                    Honoring Dr. Leann Dalton Cooper

  Mr. COMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Dr. Leann Dalton 
Cooper, who has been selected by the Kentucky Family Medicine as the 
State's top, young doctor. She is a native of Russell County and a 
graduate of the University of Kentucky College of Medicine. For the 
past 3 years, she has practiced medicine in Russell County. Dr. Cooper 
will receive the award at a ceremony in Louisville on September 25.
  Mr. Speaker, I join with everyone in Russell County and throughout 
the Commonwealth in honoring her on this outstanding statewide 
achievement.


                        Honoring Senior Centers

  Mr. COMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the valuable services 
that our senior centers in Kentucky are providing for senior citizens 
throughout the First Congressional District.
  Along with essential workers, senior centers have provided crucial 
services to our elderly populations during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  As the country has learned to adapt to different times, senior 
centers have also modified their services. For instance, the Union 
County Senior Services organization had to cancel potlucks, exercise 
classes, and bingo sessions. While those in-person activities were 
unfortunately suspended, the dedicated servants who make up this 
organization dramatically increased options for home delivery and meal 
pickup for area residents.
  In addition to providing meals, the Union County Senior Services also 
distributes food grocery items for the senior citizens. Just recently, 
they even hit a tremendous milestone of 15,000 meals prepared since the 
beginning of the pandemic. Their tremendous contributions have been 
replicated in the entire region, showing that Kentuckians truly have 
each other's backs during times of need.
  As a lead Republican cosponsor of the Supporting Older Americans Act 
of 2020, I understand the critical services

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senior centers provide for the elderly. I stand today to recognize all 
the hard work and dedications these centers provide throughout the 
First District of Kentucky.

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