[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 6] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page 8381] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]REPORT FROM FLOYD COUNTY ______ 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 committee 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 Floyd County, Indiana at a Lincoln Day dinner speech. He's Kevin Boehnlein, who is a local director here for junior achievement and whose motto is ``Looking out for the future of the community''. By working tirelessly for his community, Kevin epitomizes a ``Hoosier Hero''. Kevin may be young but he has a giant's heart and he cares deeply about his community. Kevin is in the Jeffersonville rotary club, and has helped build homes for the needy as a member of Habitat for Humanity. He is also very active in his church. Kevin and his wife Kristen serve as a leadership team at Oak Park Baptist Church. They serve as counselors to young couples to help them maintain a strong love and faith. Kevin's work has given so many people, the most precious gift, 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 work for others with no other motive than Christian charity. Kevin Boehnlein deserves the gratitude of the county, state, and nation, and I thank him here today on the floor of the House of Representatives. ____________________