[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 121 (Wednesday, July 23, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1545]
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                       HONORING WALTER GLENN KELM

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                         HON. GUS M. BILIRAKIS

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 23, 2008

  Mr. BILIRAKIS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Walter Glenn 
Kelm, who was recognized this week by Florida Governor Charlie Crist 
with the Points of Light Award for his outstanding volunteerism. Glenn 
has committed countless hours and tireless efforts for the past 16 
years to provide healthy meals for those less fortunate.
  Glenn began his volunteer mission in 1992 when he established the 
Shephard's Cupboard. Each day after work Glenn would collect food from 
local grocery stores and donate it for those who otherwise could not 
afford a nutritious meal. Then, in 1997, he left the Shephard's 
Cupboard to help start the Volunteer Way Food Bank. Glenn has served 
many roles at the Volunteer Way, including volunteer board member and 
later treasurer, but has always stepped up with a smile to do whatever 
needed to be done. Because of Glenn's active involvement, the Volunteer 
Way quickly expanded their outreach. Last year they distributed over 
5,000,000 pounds of food all over central Florida to those who most 
need it.
  Madam Speaker, Glenn's devoted volunteer efforts have helped provide 
so many Floridians with healthy meals. I am very much honored to 
recognize a man whose work has greatly improved the lives of those less 
fortunate, and will undoubtedly continue to do so. I congratulate him 
for deservingly receiving the Points of Light Award and believe all 
American can learn from his commitment and passion.

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