| Continuing Gun Violence |
May 15, 2013 |
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Richard Durbin, D-IL
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"A 12-year-old boy was accidentally shot in the face by his 11-year-old friend Friday morning in Camden, NJ. Two Minneapolis, Minn. police officers were shot and wounded at a traffic stop in the Uptown district Friday afternoon. Avery Williams, 22, and Jamario Troutman, 24, died and a third man is in serious condition after a Friday afternoon shooting in West Palm Beach, Fla. Tamara Logan, 44, teacher’s aide was shot multiple times in the head area outside McKinley Elementary School in east Erie, Pa., Friday morning. 46-Year-old Bruce Byrd shot and killed his wife, 44-year- old Stephanie Byrd, and then turned the gun on himself in a Lawrenceville, Pa. home Friday."
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| In Recognition Of Guyer High School |
April 30, 2013 |
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Michael Burgess, R-TX
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"Head Coach: Kenny Blevins; Roster: Mikayla Renfroe, Emily Swihart, Hannah Alspach, Peyton Bucklew, Amber Krinner, Logan McPhail, Asheigh Lyons, Brittany Crabtree, Madison Uk, Sara Finney, Taylor Heaton, Gairy Natividad, Tatianna Hernandez, Alex Ludeman, Hannah Watson, Samantha Sanders, Peyton Draper, Caitlyn Abreu, Telia Young, Megan Stokes, Danielle Deats, Andie Beach, Morgan Thornton, Kaitlyn Caro, Sophie Martin, Alex Kleider."
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| A Tribute To Ed Johnson |
April 25, 2013 |
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Tom Latham, R-IA
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"Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate and recognize Ed Johnson 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. As principal of Whittier Elementary School in Indianola, Ed Johnson works to improve children’s lives every day. But to fifth grader Logan Major, Principal Johnson is truly a lifesaver. During a typical lunch period, Logan was eating a carrot that, without warning, obstructed his air supply. Upon seeing this student in distress, Ed wasted no time successfully performing the Heimlich maneuver to avert the life-threatening situation. While Principal Johnson may just see his actions as part of another day on the job, his quick thinking and professional response left an entire community grateful for his commitment to schoolchildren and their safety. Principal Johnson is an example of leadership that our state can be proud of. Mr. Speaker, Mr. Johnson’s actions that earned him 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 Ed 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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| Concurrent Budget Resolution On The Budget, Fiscal Year 2014 |
March 22, 2013 |
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Jeff Sessions, R-AL
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"I want to express my appreciation to my staff: Dan Kowalski, Bill Beach, Greg D’Angelo, Gene Emmans, George Everly, Matt Giroux, Brittany Godwin, Tori Gorman, Graham Hixon, Andrew Herther, Chris Jackson, Cari Kelly, Joseph McCormack, Greg McNeill, Carlton Milsap, Marcus Peacock, Kim Proctor, John Selden, William Smith, Paul Winfree, Stephen Miller, Andrew Logan, Garrett Murch, and Katie Moses. I think that is everybody. Tori Gorman has been back there in the center of that zoo and did a great job for us trying to work on these amendments."
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