[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 94 (Tuesday, June 12, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1267]
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HONORING THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LETTER CARRIERS FOR THE STAMP OUT 
                           HUNGER FOOD DRIVE

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                           HON. BRIAN HIGGINS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 12, 2007

  Mr. HIGGINS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Buffalo and Western 
New York letter deliverers who are part of the National Association of 
Letter Carriers (NALC).
  This month, NALC collected more than 70 million pounds of food for 
local food banks, pantries, and shelters to help needy families as part 
of its nationwide ``Stamp Out Hunger'' drive. I would like to 
specifically recognize the Branch 3 carriers in Buffalo and Western New 
York for collecting more than 2 million pounds of donations, placing 
them as the top NALC local branch in the drive for the fifth 
consecutive year.
  With one in five American children living in poverty, we must all do 
our part to end hunger. I am proud of the efforts that these 
hardworking men and women have taken to better their community and I 
ask that all Americans join in the effort to stamp out hunger.

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