[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 95 (Thursday, July 14, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1490]
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     HONORING THE W.K. KELLOGG FOUNDATION ON THEIR 75TH ANNIVERSARY

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                     HON. JOHN J.H. ``JOE'' SCHWARZ

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 14, 2005

  Mr. SCHWARZ of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to call attention 
to an organization in my district that is known world-wide for its 
tireless dedication to altruism, education, and the betterment of 
society as a whole. The W.K. Kellogg Foundation was established by 
breakfast cereal pioneer W.K. Kellogg in 1930, to ``help people help 
themselves.'' During his life, Mr. Kellogg left most of his fortune--
$66 million in Kellogg Company stock and other investments--as an 
endowment for the foundation. These assets have since grown to nearly 
$7 billion. Since 1930, the foundation has awarded more than $4 billion 
in grants--including $1.6 billion to the people of Michigan.
  Since the 1930s, the Kellogg Foundation has grown from programs that 
served south-central Michigan into an international organization that 
awards grants in the United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, 
and southern Africa. Yet whether in Battle Creek or Botswana, the 
Kellogg Foundation's emphasis remains just as it was in Mr. Kellogg's 
day: they exist to help people reach their full potential, and to build 
strong families and communities.
  Though they have expanded internationally, the Kellogg Foundation 
remains committed to Mr. Kellogg's and my hometown of Battle Creek, 
Michigan. Last year alone, they awarded $9.4 million to local causes 
and programs. They are also a major local employer, and their employees 
generously volunteer their time and resources within the community.
  In its 75 years of existence, the W.K. Kellogg Foundation has built a 
legacy of philanthropy and selflessness. The work that they fund has 
improved the lives of millions. I am deeply honored to have this 
institution in my district, and I ask my colleagues to join me in 
celebrating its 75th anniversary.

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