[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 6383]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




          REPORT FROM MADISON COUNTY, INDIANA--HOOSIER HEROES

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                         HON. DAVID M. McINTOSH

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 13, 1999

  Mr. McINTOSH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to give my ``Report from 
Indiana'' where I honor distinguished Hoosiers who are actively engaged 
in their communities helping others.
  Mr. Speaker, it has always been my strong belief that individuals and 
communities can do a better job of caring for those who need help in 
our society than the federal government. The wonderfully kind and 
committed Hoosiers who I have met traveling around Indiana have not 
changed my view.
  Ruthie and I have met hundreds of individuals who are committed to 
making our communities a better place in which to live and raise our 
children--we call them ``Hoosier Heroes''.
  I recognized this genuine Hoosier Hero in Madison County, Indiana 
recently in front of the Anderson Rotary Club. He is Jim Ault, who is 
currently retired from General Motors but hasn't been spending his time 
sitting around. Jim by working tirelessly on behalf of the less 
fortunate epitomizes a Hoosier Hero.
  Jim has made Madison County a better community through his voluntary 
efforts. He serves on the Board of the Wilson's Girl's and Boy's Club, 
and raised a large amount of money so that the club may direct the 
energies of Anderson's youth in a positive direction. Jim is also the 
President of Madison County Community Foundation and he played an 
essential role in restoring the Paramount Theatre to its former glory 
and beauty.
  Jim's work has given so many people, the most precious gift possible, 
hope. He doesn't do it for the pay, which is zilch; he does it for the 
smiles and laughter. Jim, you are a true hero in my book doing good 
works for others with no other motive than Christian charity.
  Jim Ault deserves the gratitude of his county, state, and nation and 
I thank him here today on the floor of the House of Representatives.

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