[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 118 (Thursday, July 20, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1483]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


     HONORING THE SOUTH FLORIDA FOOD RECOVERY FOR CHRISTMAS IN JULY

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                          HON. CARRIE P. MEEK

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 20, 1995

  Mrs. MEEK of Florida. Mr. Speaker, on July 4, 1995, South Florida 
Food Recovery celebrated our Nation's independence in unique fashion. A 
nonprofit organization which regularly provides food to our area's 
needy, South Florida Food Recovery provided joy to over 1,200 
underprivileged children by sponsoring their first annual Christmas in 
July celebration.
  Having begun the collection on Christmas Day 1994, over 4,000 toys 
were distributed to children on the day of the vent. Two fully-
decorated Christmas trees served as the backdrop while volunteers 
dressed as Santa Claus handed out cookies, candy-canes, and other 
treats. The morning was truly heartwarming for all who participated.
  South Florida Food Recovery has demonstrated that the Christmas 
spirit can be felt throughout the year. That they held Christmas in 
July in conjunction with Independence Day makes their efforts even more 
special. What a wonderful way for Americans to join for a July 4th 
celebration.


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