[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 22 (Thursday, February 9, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E176]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF UNITED WAY OF McLEAN COUNTY ILLINOIS

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                        HON. TIMOTHY V. JOHNSON

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, February 9, 2012

  Mr. JOHNSON of Illinois. Mr. Speaker I rise today to recognize the 
outstanding achievement of the United Way of McLean County. The United 
Way provides funding for 27 agencies that operate a total of 45 local 
programs to help assist the homeless, people with developmental 
disabilities, and families in crisis.
  The United Way, with the help of citizens and businesses throughout 
McLean County, raised over $4.3 million during its latest fundraising 
period.
  This money was raised in part by a community that has always valued 
self reliance and over the years has come together in times of hardship 
to meet common goals and to assist its own citizens. The great people 
of McLean County are proof that we do not need to rely on the 
government to take care of every problem.
  I would like to also thank State Farm and all of their employees. 
Together, they donated a total of $1.9 million to the cause of the 
United Way. This includes $99,000 that State Farm donated before the 
close of fundraising to make sure the United Way exceeded its goal of 
$4.3 million. State Farm's continued relationship with the McLean 
County community is another illustration of the benefits that accompany 
accepting and promoting private businesses in your local area.
  The United Way is an asset to McLean county, and I pray for their 
continued success and assistance in the years to come.

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