[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 118 (Thursday, July 20, 1995)]
[House]
[Page H7261]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   A WARM WELCOME FOR REV. BILL HOBBS

  (Ms. DeLauro asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. DeLAURO. Mr. Speaker, it brings me great pleasure to welcome here 
this morning the Reverend Bill Hobbs, my constituent, to the House of 
Representatives, to the people's House.
  Reverend Hobbs indeed serves the people. He is from Hamden, CT, where 
he presides over the community's largest Protestant congregation at the 
Spring Glen Church.
  Since arriving in 1984, Reverend Hobbs has led his congregation in 
countless community service efforts. Among their many projects are the 
food and fuel bank programs. These are critical efforts. The Spring 
Glen Church has willingly accepted the responsibility of feeding its 
community's hungry. This, along with helping to provide heat to low-
income households during the cold Connecticut winters, is a testament 
to the congregation's commitment to those in need.
  The church is a valuable community resource. It has opened its doors 
to several civic and community organizations in need of its support. 
The congregation generously provides to these groups whatever it can. 
Reverend Hobbs and his congregation help to bridge a critical gap to 
those who do not qualify for State and Federal aid, and yet still 
require assistance.
  I salute the generous efforts of Reverend Hobbs and Hamden's Spring 
Glen Church for their selfless service to the community. I thank them 
for their continuing commitment to these ongoing efforts.
  It is our distinct pleasure to have the Reverend Hobbs with us today, 
and we thank you, Reverend Hobbs, for joining with us today and for 
your blessing.

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