[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 63 (Friday, May 19, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E784]
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NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LETTER CARRIERS, BRANCH 70, BRANCH 1100, BRANCH 
                     2525: COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD

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                            HON. BOB FILNER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 19, 2000

  Mr. FILNER. Mr. Speaker and colleagues, today I recognize the 
National Association of Letter Carriers Branches 70, 1100, and 2525, as 
they are honored by the San Diego-Imperial Counties Labor Council, AFL-
CIO, at its 12th annual Worker's Memorial Dinner with its Community 
Service Award.
  Some eight years ago the National Association of Letter Carriers 
began its annual food drive and has collected millions of pounds of 
food every year since. In 1999, more than 1,500 local National 
Association of Letter Carriers branches in more than 10,000 cities and 
towns across the country collected a total of over 50 million pounds of 
food for the needy.
  NALC Branch 70, Branch 1100, and Branch 2525 annually collect large 
amounts of food that directly benefit families in need in our 
community. Their food drive provides local food banks and pantries with 
food to serve to needy families throughout the year.
  The NALC's commitment to serving the community and especially those 
members of our community who are most in need is exemplary and worthy 
of our highest praise. My congratulations go to National Association of 
Letter Carriers Branch 70, Branch 1100, and Branch 2525 for these 
significant contributions.




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