[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 18]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 24261]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




              KIM BROWN, 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 woman for her creditable 
contribution. Kim Brown has done an outstanding job as the Shelter 
Operations Director for the Gainesville Red Cross shelter for the 
Katrina Hurricane survivors.
  As the Shelter Operations Director, Ms. Brown coordinates acquisition 
and distribution of food, clothing, laundry services, transportation, 
donations, computers, medical care, prescriptions, activities and 
volunteers for everyone at the shelter.
  I stand here today to sincerely thank Kim Brown for her hard work. It 
is people like Kim that I am proud to call a fellow Texan. Through her 
contribution, she not only stands as a devoted and giving American 
citizen, but she serves as an inspiration to others.

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