[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 6] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page 8373] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]REPORT FROM LaPORTE COUNTY, INDIANA ______ HON. DAVID M. McINTOSH of indiana in the house of representatives Tuesday, May 4, 1999 Mr. McINTOSH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to give my ``Report from Indiana'' where I honor distinguished Hoosiers who are actively engaged in their communities helping others. Mr. Speaker, it has always been my strong belief that individuals and communities can do a better job of caring for those who need help in our society than the federal government. The wonderfully kind and committed Hoosiers who I have met traveling around Indiana have not changed my view. Ruthie and I have met hundreds of individuals who are committed to making our communities a better place in which to live and raise our children--we call them ``Hoosier Heroes''. I recognized this genuine Hoosier Hero in LaPorte County, Indiana recently in front of the LaPorte County Republican Party at a Lincoln Day dinner speech. He is Keith Jones, who is a very active and successful business man here in LaPorte County. By working tirelessly on behalf of the less fortunate, Keith epitomizes a Hoosier Hero. Keith has been awarded the ``Outstanding Citizen Award'' by the LaPorte Rotary Club as well as the LaPorte Jaycees. Last, he also received the ``Distinguished Award'' by the LaPorte YMCA. Incredibly, his charitable works even extend beyond his community and country. He is the founder of the Aruba Friends of the Handicapped and has raised over $700,000 to help people there suffering from disabilities. Keith's work has given so many people the most precious gift possible, hope. He doesn't do it for the pay, which is zilch, he does it for the smiles and laughter. You are a true hero in my book, doing good works for others with no other motive than Christian charity. Keith Jones deserves the gratitude of his county, state, and nation and I thank him here today on the floor of the House of Representatives. ____________________