Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a group of students in Vilonia, Arkansas, who are collecting personal items lost after the devastating tornado that hit their town 4 years ago. Erin Rappold, the teacher who created this project, was inspired after finding a baby picture in the debris. Over the last 4 years, the students have collected 90,000 items, and only have about 2,000 left to be claimed. They launched their own website to help people reunite with their photos, their birth certificates, and their education diplomas. A memorial dedication planned by those students will be held Friday, at 10 a.m., to remember the victims of the 2011 and 2014 tornadoes. In the face of tragedy, these students have furnished us with an inspirational model for solidarity and hope. I applaud Ms. Rappold and these courageous students for their efforts and dedication to the Vilonia community. ____________________”