[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 64 (Wednesday, May 5, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E865]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  LUBBOCK LETTER CARRIERS PARTICIPATE IN FOOD DRIVE FOR NATION'S NEEDY

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                           HON. LARRY COMBEST

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Wednesday, May 5, 1999

  Mr. COMBEST. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commend the National 
Association of Letter Carriers for their tremendous efforts to help the 
hungry in communities across the nation. On May 8th, 1999, local 
branches of the Letter Carriers, in conjunction with the United Way and 
the United States Postal Service, will participate in a drive to 
collect non-perishable food and other needed items to stock the shelves 
of local food pantries. This endeavor will fill pantry shelves for the 
coming summer months in more than 10,000 hometowns in every corner of 
the United States.
  This worthwhile event has taken place for countless years in the 
past, and this year's drive promises to be one of the most successful. 
The Lubbock, Texas branch of the Letter Carriers is rolling up its 
sleeves and preparing for a first-class turnout on May 8th. I am 
confident that the good citizens of Lubbock will rise to the challenge 
to ensure that this year's drive is an overwhelming success.
  The Lubbock branch of the National Association of Letter Carriers is 
deserving of our full support and praise for their work in the fight 
against hunger in the 19th District of Texas. Their efforts truly 
exemplify the spirit of service and giving that draws our community 
together. With a little help from us all, the May 8th food drive can 
touch the lives of the many West Texans who are in need.

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