[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 15348]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                          HONORING BETH TIELKE

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                           HON. ADRIAN SMITH

                              of nebraska

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 15, 2012

  Mr. SMITH of Nebraska. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Beth Tielke 
and the many volunteers working with her to improve the lives of 
Nebraskans and our servicemen and women. Beth is a well known small 
businesswoman from O'Neill, Nebraska. She has owned a store, several 
restaurants, and a sandwich business. Her children now run these 
businesses, but Beth continues to work and devotes a significant amount 
of her time running Nebraska Troop Support and Share Our Dream.
  Through Nebraska Troop Support, Beth assembles care packages for our 
soldiers, veterans and their families. She solicits small donations and 
gifts which are sent in about 40 care packages each month to let all of 
our servicemembers know how much their sacrifice is appreciated.
  Share Our Dream, also run by Beth, has benefitted more than 1600 
Nebraskans with small gifts such as cookies, flowers, and short notes 
to lift the spirit of someone in need. While most of the costs have 
been paid by Beth, the organization has made it possible for local 
businesses and citizens to donate small items to help their neighbors. 
These small gestures not only bring smiles, but also renew the spirit 
of giving in our State.
  I hope all of my colleagues will join me in honoring Beth Tielke and 
her selfless work to bring joy to our troops, veterans, military 
families and all Nebraskans.

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