[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 2]
[House]
[Page 1779]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




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 REMEMBERING THE MENIFEE COUNTY LIVES LOST IN THE MARCH 2, 2012 TORNADO

  (Mr. BARR asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. BARR. Mr. Speaker, today I wish to honor three precious lives 
lost in the tornado which devastated Menifee County, Kentucky, one year 
ago this Saturday.
  Beverly Bowman was a magnet to children, according to newspaper 
accounts. Friends called her the backbone of the Tarr Ridge Union 
Church.
  Anita Smith adored animals. Reports said she owned at least four 
horses, along with goats, dogs, and a mule.
  And Vershal Brown was a remarkable man, recalls Menifee County 
Sheriff Rodney Coffee: ``Day or night, if you called him, he could help 
you. He would be there.''
  Mr. Speaker, the people of Menifee County have shown amazing faith 
and determination in rebuilding their lives and their community. This 
weekend, we will celebrate together how far they have come, and we will 
join hands and remember.

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