[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 18]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 24259]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




             RAY FLETCHER, A SALUTE TO HURRICANE VOLUNTEERS

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 28, 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 for his creditable 
contribution. Ray Fletcher, of Gainesville, Texas, has done an 
outstanding job as the Cooke County Emergency Manager, especially 
during and after Hurricane Katrina.
  As the Cooke County Emergency Manager, Mr. Fletcher has successfully 
managed the relief efforts conducted in his community, including a 
shelter that housed many displaced Louisianans.
  I stand here today to sincerely thank Ray Fletcher for his hard work. 
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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