[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 62 (Wednesday, April 18, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E770]
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        TRIBUTE TO THE BREAD OF LIFE DRIVE OF STATEN ISLAND, NY

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                           HON. VITO FOSSELLA

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 18, 2007

  Mr. FOSSELLA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Bread of 
Life Drive of Staten Island, NY For the past 16 years, the University 
of Notre Dame Alumni Club of Staten Island has sponsored this enormous 
food drive, which provides necessary provisions to soup kitchens, 
shelters, and other charitable organizations on Staten Island. This 
year, with the help of students from 92 elementary, junior and high 
schools and colleges, this year's Bread of Life Drive was able to raise 
enough supplies to fully stock 25 essential organizations that serve 
the homeless, low-income families, single mothers, and victims of 
abuse.
  Since its inception, the Bread of Life Drive has contributed 800,000 
cans and boxes of food items to a wide range of charitable entities. 
This year's drive was very appropriately dedicated to Father Ted 
Hesburgh, president emeritus of Notre Dame, in celebration of his 90th 
birthday.
  I would also like to personally highlight the efforts of Joe Delaney 
who has tirelessly headed up the Bread of Life Drive for many years.
  Madam Speaker, in closing, I would personally like to thank the 
University's Alumni Club as well as all of the students, teachers, 
family members, and volunteers for their tireless efforts to help the 
needy of Staten Island. These good Samaritans have made the Bread of 
Life Drive an exemplary model of generosity and selflessness. Finally, 
I would like to wish Father Hesburgh a very happy 90th birthday and 
many more.

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