[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 148 (Tuesday, October 22, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1543]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   RECOGNIZING OF ONE ACCORD MINISTRY

                                 ______
                                 

                           HON. DAVID P. ROE

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 22, 2013

  Mr. ROE of Tennessee. Mr. Speaker, I submit these remarks today to 
commend Of One Accord Ministry of Hawkins and Hancock Counties for 
their 25 years of service to East Tennessee.
  Of One Accord Ministry began humbly in 1988 in the home of Sheldon 
Livesay, founder and director of the organization. Livesay's desire to 
give back to the people of East Tennessee led to the creation of this 
organization, which began with the aim of meeting the needs of low-
income families in the First District of Tennessee and has since 
expanded to include a free medical clinic, a drug recovery program, and 
several international humanitarian missions.
  This year marks the 25th year of operation for Of One Accord 
Ministry. In its time, this organization has served over 833,000 East 
Tennesseans with the distribution of approximately 11 million pounds of 
food, 21,600 winter coats, and 900 pairs of eyeglasses. In addition, Of 
One Accord Ministry has served countless others internationally with 
over 1 million meals around the globe.
  Of One Accord Ministry has dedicated itself to improving the lives of 
low-income families in both Appalachia and around the world and I 
sincerely thank them for all that they do for the Volunteer State.

                          ____________________