[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 161 (Monday, December 15, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2409-E2410]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  COMMENDING KEN ENNS OF ENNS PACKING

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                       HON. GEORGE P. RADANOVICH

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 13, 1997

  Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commend Ken Enns and his 
company, Enns Packing, who have made major contributions to the 
underprivileged people of California.
  Ken has a strong history of support for California Emergency Foodlink 
which is a nonprofit organization that provides food to the hungry 
throughout California. In 1992, his company was a major donor to 
Foodlink's Donate-Don't Dump program. Donate-Don't Dump assists the 
U.S. Department of Agriculture's community program by providing private 
food donations. Enns Packing offered added support to this program in 
1997 when it donated close to 3 million pounds of fresh fruit.
  Ken and Enns Packing give fresh produce to help feed 1.5 million 
needy Californians each month during the summer. Ken has also been 
instrumental in encouraging companies similar to his to support 
Foodlink. His efforts resulted in Foodlink's distribution of over 32 
million pounds of donated food in 1996.
  Ken's philanthropy has contributed greatly to help feed the hungry 
people of California. I congratulate Ken and Enns Packing on their

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efforts, as they exemplify the impact the private sector can have on 
our communities.
  Mr. Speaker, this Congress has begun the process of localizing, 
privatizing, and eliminating outmoded and counterproductive Federal 
programs. But that isn't enough. The American people--through their 
families, religious and civic organizations and through their 
workplace--must make a commitment to be personally responsible for 
solving the challenges that face us. Ken Enns and Enns Packing have 
done just that. Ken and Enns Packing serve as a model for each of us. I 
urge every American to study how Ken has contributed to his community. 
Most importantly, I urge every American to put into practice in their 
own lives the lesson that Ken can teach us.

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