Miller-Meeks Recognizes Ottumwa Hero

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, March 19th, 2021, Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-02)spoke on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives to recognize local Ottumwa hero, Mary Margaret Butler.

Click the link or image above to watch Miller-Meeks’ remarks, or read the transcript below:

Thank you, Madam Speaker.

I rise today to recognize a local hero in my hometown of Ottumwa, Iowa.

This coming Wednesday, March 24th, Mary Margaret Butler of Ottumwa will be recognized as a 2021 Hero of the Heartland by the American Red Cross.

Mary Margaret is being recognized for founding Whatsoever You Do Inc. A nonprofit that worked tirelessly on creating shelters for the homeless in Southeastern Iowa.

For years now, Whatsoever You Do has helped hundreds with basic needs such as food, clothing, and housing.

Across the country, the Red Cross works every day through programs and services related to disaster relief, the military, health and safety, and helping the homeless.

The Hero of the Heartland Awards recognizes outstanding individuals who demonstrate courage, compassion, selflessness and work to better and help their neighbors and communities.

I am proud to not only represent Mary Margaret Butler in Congress, but I'm proud to call her a neighbor.

Thank you, Mary Margaret, for making Ottumwa a better place to live.

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