[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 17]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 23694]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO MURRAY WILSON

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                            HON. MIKE PENCE

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 30, 2003

  Mr. PENCE. Mr. Speaker, in the sixth Congressional District of 
Indiana there are so many warm-hearted people doing good things. These 
exceptional individuals who have a passion for doing good deeds are 
Hoosier heroes. Hoosier heroes because they reiterate that one person 
can make a difference through dedicating their lives to helping others.
  Murray Wilson of Albany, Indiana is a Hoosier hero. Murray has 
dedicated the past twelve years of his life to raising support for 
local charities in the district. It is not often that someone, such as 
Murray, takes time out of their day to work tirelessly helping others.
  Murray spends countless hours writing letters, rounding up pledges, 
participating in walks, and raising support for his drives. Many well-
honored charities have benefited from Murray's dedication, such as the 
March of Dimes, American Cancer Society, the American Heart 
Association, and the list goes on. Thus far this year Murray is one of 
the top fundraisers in the state of Indiana for the March of Dimes.
  This summer he was able to meet Maggie Peterson from the television 
show Andy Griffith who was touched by Murray's generosity and sponsored 
him $100 for the March of Dimes drive.
  Murray Wilson's giving spirit continues to make a difference through 
his actions. Soon, Hoosiers all across the State of Indiana will be 
able to read Murray's story, which is to be released this month by 
author Ray Rice, ``Indiana's Own, Stories From the Heart,'' describing 
50 inspirational stories from Indiana's own award-winning television 
segment.
  Mr. Speaker, Murray Wilson continues to strive to help others by 
reaching out and lending a helping hand. And for that reason Murray 
Wilson of Albany, Indiana, is a Hoosier hero.

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