[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 136 (Friday, October 2, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1880]
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           TRIBUTE TO THE PLANT A ROW FOR THE HUNGRY PROJECT

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                           HON. BOB SCHAFFER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 2, 1998

  Mr. BOB SCHAFFER of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay 
tribute to the many Coloradans who contributed hard work, selfless 
dedication, community spirit and fresh produce to the Plant a Row for 
the Hungry Project. This locally organized, nationally recognized 
project asks local gardeners to donate fresh produce for local people 
in need.
  Last spring, seed packets were given out to many participants in the 
program. Now, their gardens are overflowing with fresh vegetables, many 
of which were donated to local residents living below the poverty line.
  Susan Moore, Becky Simmons and the rest of the staff at Gulley's 
Greenhouse contributed storage space, time and labor as did Chuck Gill 
and Paul Blackburn of the Larimer County Food Distribution Center. 
These fine people handled, stored and distributed bushels of cucumbers, 
carrots, squash, lettuce and peppers locally for the program.
  Mr. Speaker, I commend Ms. Susan Moore, Ms. Becky Simmons, Mr. Chuck 
Gill and Mr. Paul Blackburn for all of their fine efforts. 
Particularly, I would like to recognize the many participants in the 
program. Their toil has brought forth produce from the land, and food 
for the needy.
  Often, we don't recognize those who provide us with the essentials of 
life like food, water, shelter and security. Like the many farmers in 
Colorado's Fourth Congressional District, these local gardeners 
strengthen the age-old bond between land, labor, food and happiness.

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