| A Tribute To Six Heroes Of The Heartland |
May 6, 2013 |
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Tom Latham, R-IA
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"Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate and recognize Ryan Brown, Dave McCaulley, Ben Wier, Rob Bacon, Doug Bates, and Matt Myers for being named a 2013 Hero of the Heartland by the American Red Cross serving Greater Iowa. Each year, the American Red Cross serving Greater Iowa recognizes Heroes of the Heartland by selecting everyday Iowans who have done extraordinary things to help their neighbors and communities. The Iowans honored with this prestigious award displayed selflessness in a variety of courageous, charitable and thoughtful acts. The Heroes of the Heartland program not only showcases the heroes among us, but also helps raise crucial funds to ensure that the American Red Cross is prepared and equipped to assist those that need food, shelter, and comfort during emergencies and difficult times. To be named Heroes of the Heartland, these six men responded in an extraordinary fashion to what began as an ordinary game of golf. On July 12, 2012, at the sixth tee box at Indian Creek Country Club, Dennis Kjarland suffered a heart attack. Without hesitation, these six men responded to the life-threatening situation by calling 911 and collectively performing chest compressions and assisted breathing for 15 minutes before first responders arrived. Because of their brave actions and quick thinking, Mr. Kjarland recently had the opportunity to celebrate his 70th birthday. The actions of these six men are truly an example that our state can be proud of. Mr. Speaker, the actions of these men that earned them each the title a “Hero of the Heartland” are a testament to the humble, hardworking and helpful people who make up the great state of Iowa. I invite my colleagues in the House to join me in congratulating these six men on a job well done, thanking the American Red Cross serving Greater Iowa for their life changing efforts, and wishing all of those involved in the Heroes of the Heartland program continued success for years to come."
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| Authority For Committees To Meet |
March 19, 2013 |
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Richard Durbin, D-IL
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"Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Foreign Relations be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on March 19, 2012, at 10 a.m., to hold a Near Eastern and South and Central Asian Affairs subcommittee hearing entitled, “Syria’s Humanitarian Crisis.”"
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| Honoring Long-Time Community Leader |
January 29, 2013 |
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Judy Chu, D-CA
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"Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a great loss to our community, Mr. Wilbur Kuotung Woo, who passed away on November 12, 2012 at the age of 96. My heart goes out to his wife of 74 years, Beth; his five children; his six grandchildren; his seven great-grandchildren; and the rest of his family and friends."
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