[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 139 (Thursday, October 27, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2179]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        SALUTE TO HURRICANE VOLUNTEER MARC OBERLIN OF SAVE-A-LOT

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 26, 2005

  Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to salute those individuals 
and organizations that opened their hearts and dedicated both financial 
and emotional support to the evacuees of Hurricane Katrina and 
Hurricane Rita. All of the States along the gulf coast have endured 
terrible hardships during this hurricane season, and I know that the 
generosity of North Texans played a vital role in bringing some peace 
into their lives.
  Today, I want to specifically thank one man, his store and his 
donation. Marc Oberlin, from Save-A-Lot donated $5,572 worth of various 
food and supplies for volunteers during hurricane Katrina.
  Save-A-Lot is one of the Nation's leading extreme value, limited 
assortment grocery chains, operating value-oriented stores in all types 
of neighborhoods--urban, rural and suburban. Today the company's annual 
system-wide retail sales exceed $4 billion and are expected to grow as 
the company expands its store network.
  I stand here today to sincerely thank Marc Oberlin for his donation. 
It is people like him that I am proud to call a fellow Texan. Through 
his contribution, he not only stands as a devoted and giving American 
citizen, but he serves as an inspiration to others.

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