[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 76 (Wednesday, May 19, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E885]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    A TRIBUTE TO THE SALVATION ARMY SERVING SACRAMENTO FOR 125 YEARS

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                         HON. DANIEL E. LUNGREN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 19, 2010

  Mr. DANIEL E. LUNGREN of California. Madam Speaker, I rise to pay 
tribute to the Salvation Army, and to honor its 125th anniversary in 
the Sacramento region today on May 19, 2010.
  The founder and first general of the Salvation Army, William Booth, 
was born in economic and spiritual poverty, yet he founded a worldwide 
organization dedicated to their eradication--an organization that now 
serves the neediest of the needy in 120 countries.
  In 1865, the Salvation Army began in the East Side of London, and 
several years later General Booth sent a few of his followers to 
establish army roots in America.
  In 1885, Major Alfred Wells arrived in Sacramento with the 
determination to follow the lead of General Booth by ministering to 
anyone in need. Back then, there were many families and individuals 
looking for work, looking for food and looking for hope. Fast forward 
to the present time--125 years later--and the Salvation Army is still 
in Sacramento, still reaching out to people who need assistance with 
jobs, food, and of course, hope.
  Today, on May 19, 2010, the Salvation Army marks 125 years of service 
to Sacramento. As they look to the future, they know times may become 
even more challenging. And yet, they are ready to accept that 
challenge. Nothing will deter the Salvation Army from continuing its 
service to the Sacramento community.
  Over the years as the needs of the Sacramento region have changed, 
the army's programs in Sacramento have reflected those needs. There 
have been shelter programs for men, women, and families; rehabilitation 
programs for those overcoming alcohol or drug problems; programs for 
emergency and disaster response, and disaster preparedness training; 
programs providing sports leagues, youth activities, tutoring, and 
child development centers, and many more.
  Now, I thank the Salvation Army--on behalf of our community--as it 
continues its legacy in the Sacramento region.

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