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IN RECOGNITION OF KATIE FORDHAM
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HON. MIKE ROGERS
of alabama
in the house of representatives
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Katie Fordham.
Katie has lived with Parkinson's Disease for the past two years, but she has not let it slow her down.
This weekend, she has planned a community walk to raise money to beat Parkinson's.
On top of that, Katie is the wife of Pastor Sam Fordham of Oak Bowery Baptist Church. This year, Oak Bowery Baptist and the surrounding communities were devasted by tornadoes on March 25th.
Katie worked tirelessly to organize volunteers, coordinate meals, source furniture and find tradesmen from Ohatchee to Wellington to Pleasant Valley. She spent countless hours helping victims and ensuring people had what they needed.
She established a Facebook page so folks could post their needs and collected gift cards from major businesses to distribute to tornado victims. Seven months later, she is still coordinating and helping victims connect with resources.
Katie home schools her three children. Their family enjoys camping. She is known for baking her huge cinnamon rolls.
Madam Speaker, please join me in recognizing Katie Fordham for her commitment to her church, her community and to beating Parkinson's. We are behind Katie.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 192
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