[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 17]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 23669]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




              SALUTE TO HURRICANE VOLUNTEER MICHAEL RAMSEY

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 25, 2005

  Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to salute those individuals 
and organizations that opened their hearts and dedicated both financial 
and emotional support to the evacuees of Hurricane Katrina and 
Hurricane Rita. All of the states along the Gulf Coast have endured 
terrible hardships during this hurricane season, and I know that the 
generosity of North Texans played a vital role in bringing some peace 
into their lives.
  Today, I want to specifically thank one man, his store and his 
donation. Michael Ramsey, the Vice President of Christian Community 
Action participated in the Albertsons Food Relief Donation during 
hurricane Katrina.
  Since 1973, Christian Community Action has provided spiritual and 
physical assistance to communities and families in need. CCA is a 
grass-roots nonprofit organization that provides food, clothing, 
housing and vital personal services to destitute families throughout 
North Texas. From the headquarters in Old Town Lewisville, CCA assists 
more than 15,000 people every year.
  I stand here today to sincerely thank Michael Ramsey for his 
donation. It is people like him that I am proud to call a fellow Texan. 
Through his contribution, he not only stands as a devoted and giving 
American citizen, but he serves as an inspiration to others.

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