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From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
CASEY COUNTY FLOODING
The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from
Kentucky (Mr. Comer) for 5 minutes.
Mr. COMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to encourage this body to keep
Casey County, Kentucky, in your thoughts and prayers.
On Sunday, the community experienced flooding that impacted multiple
businesses, roads and homes in the area.
This is not the first time the community has experienced flood
waters, with the ``great flood'' that occurred in 2010. The community
came together during that flood, and I know they will once again unite
to tackle this tremendous challenge.
Casey County is a resilient community where people look out for each
other and help their neighbors in times of need. As they continue to
weather this challenge, I would like to encourage anyone in or around
Casey County to reach out to my office for any assistance they may need
moving forward.
Honoring Tommy Willett
Mr. COMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize my dear friend, political
teacher, community leader, and statesman, Tommy Willett, who passed
away on September 8.
Tommy served as my Monroe County Judge/Executive from 2011 to 2018.
Under his steady leadership, Monroe County saw unique and unprecedented
cooperation among various elected officials, which was clearly
reflected in his running unopposed for reelection on 2014.
I knew Tommy Willett my entire life. He owned Pure Drug Pharmacy in
Tompkinsville and was always active in the world-famous Monroe County
political scene. As a young, aspiring candidate for public office,
Tommy took me under his wing and taught me so much about grass-roots
organization, political strategy, and get-out-to-vote techniques.
Tommy's beloved wife, Elizabeth Young Willett, preceded him in death.
Ms. Willett was my high school English teacher, and one of the best
ever at Monroe County High School. Tommy is survived by his two, fine
sons, James and Scott Willett.
Judge Willett lived a life of public service and professional
achievement. He was a true Monroe County success story who will be
deeply missed.
Honoring Dr. Leann Dalton Cooper
Mr. COMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Dr. Leann Dalton
Cooper, who has been selected by the Kentucky Family Medicine as the
State's top, young doctor. She is a native of Russell County and a
graduate of the University of Kentucky College of Medicine. For the
past 3 years, she has practiced medicine in Russell County. Dr. Cooper
will receive the award at a ceremony in Louisville on September 25.
Mr. Speaker, I join with everyone in Russell County and throughout
the Commonwealth in honoring her on this outstanding statewide
achievement.
Honoring Senior Centers
Mr. COMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the valuable services
that our senior centers in Kentucky are providing for senior citizens
throughout the First Congressional District.
Along with essential workers, senior centers have provided crucial
services to our elderly populations during the COVID-19 pandemic.
As the country has learned to adapt to different times, senior
centers have also modified their services. For instance, the Union
County Senior Services organization had to cancel potlucks, exercise
classes, and bingo sessions. While those in-person activities were
unfortunately suspended, the dedicated servants who make up this
organization dramatically increased options for home delivery and meal
pickup for area residents.
In addition to providing meals, the Union County Senior Services also
distributes food grocery items for the senior citizens. Just recently,
they even hit a tremendous milestone of 15,000 meals prepared since the
beginning of the pandemic. Their tremendous contributions have been
replicated in the entire region, showing that Kentuckians truly have
each other's backs during times of need.
As a lead Republican cosponsor of the Supporting Older Americans Act
of 2020, I understand the critical services
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senior centers provide for the elderly. I stand today to recognize all
the hard work and dedications these centers provide throughout the
First District of Kentucky.
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