[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 84 (Monday, June 2, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E901]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                HONORING COMMUNITY ACTION OF NAPA VALLEY

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, June 2, 2014

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and 
thank Community Action of Napa Valley as it celebrates fifty years of 
dedicated service to those in need in the Napa community. Community 
Action of Napa Valley has worked tirelessly to secure funding for local 
non-profit organizations in addition to developing programs that strive 
to address the needs of low-income and at-risk populations in the Napa 
region.
  Community Action of Napa Valley has been able to help secure funding 
for numerous non-profit organizations that serve the Napa community in 
a multitude of ways. Such organizations and programs include Clinic 
Ole, Legal Aide, NEWS, Head Start/ChildStart, the Therapeutic Child 
Care Center and Lugo Park. In addition, Community Action of Napa Valley 
has worked with local elected officials and leaders in the faith 
community to reduce homelessness and hunger in the Napa Valley. 
Finally, Community Action of Napa Valley has developed programs that 
seek to serve those deemed low-income and at-risk in our community. 
Such programs include The Food Bank, Shelter and Housing Services, 
Senior Nutrition and Meals on Wheels, Community Action of Napa Valley 
Kids Child Development and Family Program and the Culinary Training 
Program.
  For fifty years, Community Action of Napa Valley has worked to make 
the Napa Valley a better place to work, live and raise a family for all 
members of our community. On behalf of a grateful community, I thank 
Community Action of Napa Valley and wish them continued success.

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