[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 45 (Wednesday, April 16, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E675]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




[[Page E675]]



NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LETTER CARRIERS BRANCH 70 AND BRANCH 2525: SAN 
 DIEGO-IMPERIAL COUNTIES LABOR COUNCIL, AFL-CIO COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD

                                 ______
                                 

                            HON. BOB FILNER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 16, 1997

  Mr. FILNER. Mr. Speaker and colleagues, I rise today to recognize the 
National Association of Letter Carriers Branch 70 and Branch 2525, as 
they are honored by the San Diego-Imperial Counties Labor Council, AFL-
CIO, for their contributions to the labor movement and to the community 
as a whole.
  The Labor Council's Community Service Award goes to the National 
Association of Letter Carriers Branch 70 and Branch 2525, primarily for 
their successful food drives. For the sixth consecutive year, with the 
cooperation of the Postal Service, they have organized the most 
successful food drives in San Diego County, collecting between 60 tons 
and 170 tons of food per year for needy working families.
  With 2,500 members, including both active and retired letter carriers 
representing the majority of San Diego County, Branch 70 and Branch 
2525 also contribute each year to the muscular dystrophy telethon. Last 
year, almost $10,000 was collected locally--joining thousands of other 
members nationwide to contribute $1.5 million to this worthy cause.
  Branch 70 and Branch 2525 of the National Association of Letter 
Carriers are truly deserving of the award which they are receiving. I 
join in adding my sincere thanks to their members, and I take pleasure 
in highlighting their service for my colleagues in the House of 
Representatives.

                          ____________________