[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 29 (Thursday, February 15, 2007)]
[Senate]
[Page S2020]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   RECOGNIZING SAVE THE CHILDREN USA

 Mr. BUNNING. Mr. President, today I recognize Save the 
Children USA's 75th anniversary. I am proud to say that Save the 
Children work began in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Today, Save the 
Children continues to work in 33 different sites in Kentucky rural 
communities, serving approximately 3,000 children in need.
  This program was founded on January 7, 1932, in response to the needs 
of children and families struggling to survive the Great Depression in 
the Appalachian mountain region of Harlan County, KY. In 1938 Save the 
Children launched a Hot School Lunch program for undernourished 
children in nine States. Later it became one of the models for the 
national school lunch program.
  Today, the organization's U.S. programs concentrate on literacy and 
nutrition programs benefiting over 20,000 children in areas of constant 
rural poverty in 12 States. Internationally, Save the Children works in 
more than 50 developing countries helping children by providing food, 
medical services and shelter to those in need.
  Once again I congratulate Save the Children USA on their 75th 
anniversary. I appreciate the dedication of Save the Children to this 
worthy cause and their hard work is greatly affecting the lives of many 
people. Everyone involved in this organization is truly an inspiration 
to all.

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