[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 192 (Tuesday, November 2, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1181]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    IN RECOGNITION OF KATIE FORDHAM

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                            HON. MIKE ROGERS

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 2, 2021

  Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Katie 
Fordham.
  Katie has lived with Parkinson's Disease for the past two years, but 
she has not let it slow her down.
  This weekend, she has planned a community walk to raise money to beat 
Parkinson's.
  On top of that, Katie is the wife of Pastor Sam Fordham of Oak Bowery 
Baptist Church. This year, Oak Bowery Baptist and the surrounding 
communities were devasted by tornadoes on March 25th.
  Katie worked tirelessly to organize volunteers, coordinate meals, 
source furniture and find tradesmen from Ohatchee to Wellington to 
Pleasant Valley. She spent countless hours helping victims and ensuring 
people had what they needed.
  She established a Facebook page so folks could post their needs and 
collected gift cards from major businesses to distribute to tornado 
victims. Seven months later, she is still coordinating and helping 
victims connect with resources.
  Katie home schools her three children. Their family enjoys camping. 
She is known for baking her huge cinnamon rolls.
  Madam Speaker, please join me in recognizing Katie Fordham for her 
commitment to her church, her community and to beating Parkinson's. We 
are behind Katie.

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