[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 6]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 8633]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                   RECOGNIZING THE ZIMMER RADIO GROUP

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                        HON. BLAINE LUETKEMEYER

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 2, 2011

  Mr. LUETKEMEYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize The Zimmer Radio 
Group for their stunning public service during the devastating tornados 
in Joplin.
  As the tornados began their devastating assault on Joplin, and people 
began to seek refuge for their lives, employees from the Zimmer Radio 
Group based in the southwest Missouri city continued their coverage of 
the powerful storm. After the tornados had subsided, many local 
citizens were left with destroyed homes, broken memories, or worse, 
lost loved ones. Many citizens had no way of knowing if their families 
were safe due to most communication possibilities being destroyed by 
the tornados.
  The staff of Zimmer Radio Group stepped in and immediately began 
contributing to the efforts of relief. They connected victims over 
their radio broadcasts by providing an outlet for people to locate 
their loved ones, and to provide guidance on where they can seek 
shelter and food. It is times like these that we all need to rally 
around our fellow Missourians. The Zimmer Radio Group has led the way 
by setting a premier example of what disaster relief really means. In 
the wake of such a tremendous disaster, Zimmer has stepped up to the 
challenge and continued to help people in need of finding relief.
  As fellow citizens we are all called to help one another in times of 
need. We take for granted the things we have, until we have lost them. 
Things like food, water, and shelter have become such a routine part of 
life, that when they are stolen from us, we are at the mercy of our 
fellow man. I urge all of us to lend a hand and assist those who have 
been affected by this tragedy.
  As a friend, American, and Missourian, my thoughts and prayers go out 
to the people of Joplin and the state of Missouri who have fallen 
victim to such powerful forces of nature that have swept across our 
great state. I encourage those who are able, to assist people who have 
lost their homes, and I pray that those who have lost loved ones find 
comfort and relief in the days and weeks to come.

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