[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 101 (Friday, July 8, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1277]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




HONORING MAJORS MANUEL AND JOANN MADRID OF THE ST. CLOUD SALVATION ARMY 
ON THEIR RETIREMENT AFTER 4 YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE IN OUR COMMUNITY 
            AND 40 YEARS OF SERVICE WITH THE SALVATION ARMY

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                         HON. MICHELE BACHMANN

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, July 8, 2011

  Mrs. BACHMANN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Majors Manuel and 
JoAnn Madrid of the St. Cloud Salvation Army on their retirement after 
4 years of dedicated service in our community and 40 years of service 
with the Salvation Army.
  Since their arrival in St. Cloud 4 years ago, the St. Cloud Salvation 
Army has grown from 28 to 64 beds for the homeless, opened a 
transitional apartment housing program and broken ground for a new 
chapel last May. In the last two years alone, 47,000 people have 
entered the St. Cloud Salvation Army's doors for a meal, but they were 
blessed with so much more. From simple prayers for provision to places 
to rest their head at night, the Madrids have guided countless numbers 
of people from despair to hope with inspirational sermons, warm meals, 
and open arms.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that this body join with me in recognizing 40 
years of service from Majors Manuel and JoAnn Madrid. Manuel and Joann 
live every day reflecting the mission of the Salvation Army: 
``motivated by the love of God . . . to preach the gospel of Jesus 
Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination''. We 
are grateful for their service and wish them many years of happiness in 
their retirement beginning this fall.

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