[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 99 (Thursday, June 28, 2012)]
[Senate]
[Page S4721]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    125TH ANNIVERSARY OF UNITED WAY

 Mr. JOHANNS. Mr. President, today, on the 125th Anniversary of 
United Way of America, I wish to pay tribute to Nebraska's many United 
Way organizations. United Way is active in the communities of Beatrice, 
Columbus, Cozad, Crete, Fremont, Grand Island, Hastings, Kearney, 
Lexington, Lincoln, Nebraska City, Norfolk, North Platte, Omaha, 
Scottsbluff, Wayne, York, and others. The Nebraskans affiliated with 
these organizations work tirelessly every day to improve the lives of 
those around them.
  For the past 125 years, United Way has mobilized resources from local 
businesses and individuals to identify and meet the needs of the 
communities they serve. Thanks to the leadership from local United Way 
organizations, communities in Nebraska have been better able to address 
significant social issues. The programs they support help those 
experiencing hunger, domestic violence, drug and alcohol abuse, 
neglect, and many more challenges. In Nebraska, the United Way provides 
leadership and helping hands throughout our State.
  I have had the privilege of working with United Way and the agencies 
they support as a county commissioner, city councilman, mayor, 
Governor, and now as a Member of the Senate. I have seen first hand the 
successes achieved by Nebraska's United Way offices, which have 
improved the lives of countless citizens across the State. I couldn't 
be more proud of their work.
  It is an honor to mark this special day by acknowledging United Way 
offices across our State and thanking the many volunteers who 
contribute time, talent, and financial resources to improve Nebraska 
communities. I wish all of the United Way offices in Nebraska and 
across the Nation another 125 years of success in their mission to 
serve others.

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