[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 20 (Thursday, February 7, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E135]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     RECOGNIZING THE 35TH ANNIVERSARY OF CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY ACTION

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                          HON. KENNY MARCHANT

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, February 7, 2008

  Mr. MARCHANT. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Christian 
Community Action on the occasion of its 35th Anniversary for providing 
financial and spiritual needs for the underprivileged in southern 
Denton County.
  Christian Community Action (CCA) was founded on February 22, 1973 by 
a small group of Christians whose resolve was to care for ``the least 
of the brethren.'' Local mainstream Christian pastors and their 
congregations were asked to donate food, clothing, furniture, house 
wares and money. Tom Duffy, founder and the original President of CCA, 
started organizing their efforts from a residential garage but CCA soon 
outgrew that space and moved to their current headquarters in downtown 
Lewisville, Texas. Under Mr. Duffy's tenure, CCA went from a 
volunteer--run storefront to three full--scale Resale stores that earn 
approximately $5 million each year to assist needy families. The number 
of those receiving help also saw an increase from a handful of families 
in 1973 to more than 15,000 individuals this past year.
  Christian Community Action continues to expand its services to those 
who need it most in more than 46 communities. They compassionately 
assist families financially with their needs of today while helping 
them learn to one day live independently for a brighter tomorrow. In 
addition, CCA encourages spiritual growth providing religious 
opportunities to further their chances of success. CCA is committed to 
being responsible and faithful stewards of the donations they receive 
ensuring that their work directly benefits families in crisis 
situations.
  I am honored to pay tribute to Christian Community Action and the 
valuable contributions they provide to those in need. I commend CCA for 
their dedication, commitment and service to disadvantaged families in 
Lewisville, Texas, and the surrounding communities, during the last 35 
years.

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