Statements for the Record

Mr./Madam Speaker, I rise today to draw attention, once again, to an issue that some in this Congress seem to have forgotten—the millions of Americans who are unemployed or working for wages that cannot support their families.

Many of my colleagues have not experienced what it means to be poor in America.

HONORING THE LIFE OF REV. BONIFACE HARDIN

Congratulating the Indiana Blood Center on its 60^th Anniversary

On its sixtieth anniversary, I am proud to honor an organization that has helped save hundreds of thousands of lives through volunteer blood donations and blood component distribution to more than 60 hospitals across the state.

STATEMENT FOR THE RECORD

RECOGNIZING GILBERT HOLMES, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE ACLU OF INDIANA, FOR A LIFE OF PUBLIC SERVICE

STATEMENT HONORING THE LIFE OF CONGRESSMAN DONALD PAYNE

From my first days in Congress, I always considered Donald Payne to be a mentor and friend.

He took me and others under his wing and showed us what it means to truly be a Member of Congress—not just a politician.

Mr. Speaker,

In 2010, the Affordable Care Act delivered a $250 check to seniors in my District who were struggling to cover the gap between the cost of their prescription drugs and their Medicare coverage.

RECOGNIZING THE CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS FOR ITS OUTSTANDING WORK IN HOSTING SUPER BOWL 46

I rise to congratulate the great City of Indianapolis—my hometown—for doing an outstanding job as host of Super Bowl 46.

On Sunday, two teams played an incredible game.

Remembering Dan Wheldon

Rep. André Carson

October 25, 2011

Mister Speaker,

On Sunday, October 16, race fans everywhere mourned the tragic loss of Dan Wheldon from injuries suffered at the Las Vegas Indy 300.