[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 6] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page 8385] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]REPORT FROM WHITLEY 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 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 Whitley County, Indiana at a Lincoln Day dinner speech. She is Genny Walter-Thomson, whose devotion to her community has been unfailing. She has worked for decades to improve the lives of the mentally ill. By working tirelessly on behalf of the less fortunate, Genny epitomizes a Hoosier Hero. Genny's special love is for children. She has worked hard to build the new YMCA so the youth of this community can direct their energies in a positive direction. She also serves on the Welfare-to-Work board to help people with the transition from dependence to dignity. Genny's work has given many people the most precious gift possible, hope. She doesn't help people for the pay, which is zilch, she 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. Genny Walter-Thomson deserves the gratitude of the country, state, and nation, and I thank her here today on the floor of the House of the Representatives. ____________________