[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 6] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page 8519] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]MR. SHANE KENNEDY ______ HON. TOM COLE of oklahoma in the house of representatives Tuesday, May 18, 2010 Mr. COLE. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Mr. Shane Kennedy for his quick thinking and level-headedness during the severe tornado outbreak in Oklahoma on May 10th. Kennedy, a co-manager at the Country Boy IGA in Norman that was leveled during last week's tornado outbreak, left his place of employment, observed the oncoming tornado, and returned to the store to direct 40 customers and employees to seek shelter in the store's freezer. While the store sustained irreparable damages, none of the 40 patrons suffered significant injuries. As two tornadoes ripped down Highway 9 and through the Country Boy IGA, Kennedy led the group in prayer until the storm system passed. Madam Speaker, had it not been for Kennedy's foresight and resolve, this severe storm could have ended in great tragedy. But his fortitude and strength protected these 40 lives from grave danger. Time and again, Oklahomans have risen to the challenge in the face of adversity. I am once more impressed by the strength and resiliency of Oklahomans through Kennedy's swift and skillful response to protect his fellow Oklahomans. Madam Speaker, Mr. Kennedy deserves our thanks and appreciation. As an American and an Oklahoman, I am proud to be able to represent Mr. Kennedy, and wish him well. ____________________