Katrina Relief

KATRINA RELIEF -- (House of Representatives - September 15, 2005)

(Mrs. BLACKBURN asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)

Mrs. BLACKBURN. Mr. Speaker, I look forward to hearing the President address the Nation this evening on our plan to be certain that America's Gulf Coast States continue to receive the assistance they need to rebuild.

I want him to know that Tennessee is doing our part to help those that are affected by Katrina. The past few days I have talked about some of the good work our west and middle Tennessee organizations have done to assist the recovery effort.

Today I want to thank our Clarksville and Montgomery County, Tennessee, volunteers and organizations, especially those providing food, like Urban Ministries, Loaves & Fishes, and the Department of Human Resources. The Hilldale Church of Christ and the Cumberland Baptists Association are providing shelter. The Salvation Army Thrift Store and First Call For Help have provided clothing.

We have seen Gateway Health System and our County Health Department assist with medical care.

Austin Peay State University has opened their doors, and they are receiving displaced students.

Mr. Speaker, in the aftermath of the hurricane, we have seen ordinary Americans do extraordinary things. I want to thank our Tennessee communities for pitching in.

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