[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 95 (Friday, June 28, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E996]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING ST. MARK'S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH TEENS OPPOSING POVERTY 
                                PROGRAM

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                        HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 27, 2013

  Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the volunteers 
of the St. Mark's United Methodist Church Teens Opposing Poverty 
(T.O.P.s) Program.
   St. Mark's United Methodist Church T.O.P.s Program is a youth 
ministry initiative that teaches youth the true meaning of volunteerism 
through service to others. On the third Sunday of each month, Prince 
William County T.O.P.s program volunteers donate prepared meals and 
clothing to a Washington, D.C. homeless shelter. Spreading the goodwill 
of Prince William County in the Nation's capital, these teen volunteers 
learn the true value in serving others by humbly aiding those in need.
   It is my honor to submit the names of volunteers for St. Mark's 
United Methodist Church Teens Opposing Poverty Program: Pam Bryan, John 
Tyler Cumberland, Shelly Cumberland, Allysa Hartman, Michell Housum, 
Maureen Kopp, Alexis Liller, Bill Liller, Bernie Posey, Rachel 
Rannebarger, Brittany Ripper, Robin Russell, Andrea VanPelt, Joel 
VanPelt, Cody UnThank, Michell Housum.
   Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me in commending the 
volunteers for the St. Mary's Methodist Church Teens Opposing Poverty 
Program for their efforts to assist those who are less fortunate. They 
faithfully promote a church without walls and we would do well to 
follow their example.

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