[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 155 (Thursday, October 30, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2161]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            20TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BROTHER BENNO FOUNDATION

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                          HON. DARRELL E. ISSA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 29, 2003

  Mr. ISSA. Mr. Speaker, on Wednesday, October 29, the Oceanside 
community will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Brother Benno 
foundation.
  The foundation was established by Harold and Kay Kutler in 1983 based 
on the work of a Benedictine monk, Brother Benno Garrity, from the 
Prince of Peace Abbey in Oceanside, CA. Brother Benno died in 1992 
after dedicating his life to feeding the poor and homeless.
  The foundation began with a small soup kitchen at 307 Minnesota 
Street in Oceanside. It has since grown into a ministry addressing many 
types of social problems in San Diego County including hunger, 
homelessness, and alcohol and drug addiction.
  Anyone needing help can come to Brother Bennos and register for 
services provided by the foundation. In their 20 years of service the 
foundation has provided 132,000 nights of lodging, more than 434,000 
articles of clothing, 18,900 blankets and medical and dental care.
  On behalf of all the people whose lives have been touched by the 
Brother Benno Foundation I want to recognize the volunteers and support 
staff at the Brother Benno Foundation. Thank you for 20 years of 
service.

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