[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 58 (Friday, May 12, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E814]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




IN RECOGNITION OF STAMP OUT HUNGER, THE ANNUAL FOOD DRIVE ORGANIZED BY 
              THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LETTER CARRIERS

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                            HON. GWEN MOORE

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 11, 2006

  Ms. MOORE of Wisconsin. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commend the 
National Association of Letter Carriers as they prepare to stage their 
fourteenth annual Stamp Out Hunger food drive this Saturday. Letter 
carriers in over 10,000 cities and towns will participate in this 
effort, the largest one-day food drive in the United States.
  In the Fourth Congressional District, the National Association of 
Letter Carriers Pioneer Branch 2 partners with the Hunger Task Force to 
ensure that all food collected gets distributed quickly, fairly and 
safely. Last year's effort netted over 1.29 million pounds of food, and 
solicited the participation of 800 volunteers. Thousands of families 
contributed food, and letter carriers throughout the Milwaukee area 
worked tirelessly to make the event a success. As a result, this annual 
food drive is a true community effort that enables all of us to serve 
our neighbors. I have no doubt this year's event will meet or exceed 
last year's impressive achievements, and thousands of Milwaukeeans will 
have access to food throughout the summer as a result.
  It is simply unconscionable that so many Americans have insufficient 
food to meet their needs. Stamp Out Hunger is a true testament to the 
strength of our community and our commitment to ensuring the security 
of our most vulnerable residents. I am honored to express my gratitude 
to the Hunger Task Force, NALC Pioneer Branch 2, and the constituents 
of the Fourth Congressional District who give to this year's Stamp Out 
Hunger food drive.

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