[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 132 (Tuesday, September 16, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1411]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING PEGGY KIRKPATRICK FOR OVER 22 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE FOOD 
                 BANK FOR CENTRAL & NORTHEAST MISSOURI

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                          HON. VICKY HARTZLER

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 16, 2014

  Mrs. HARTZLER. Mr. Speaker, I stand today to recognize Peggy 
Kirkpatrick who has served the needs of Missouri citizens for over 22 
years as the Executive Director of the Food Bank for Central & 
Northeast Missouri and will be retiring at the end of this year. This 
incredible woman has cared for and made a resounding difference in the 
lives of thousands of families in Missouri's 4th District and beyond.
   Mrs. Kirkpatrick began her career at the Food Bank for Central & 
Northeast Missouri over two decades ago. Transforming a nearly-
shuttered program into one of the most prominent food banks in the 
United States, Peggy's legacy will continue long after her retirement. 
Under Mrs. Kirkpatrick's leadership, the Food Bank went from 
distributing about 3.4 million pounds of food in 1992 to over 36 
million pounds in 2013. She was also instrumental in making the Food 
Bank one of only two in the entire nation, at that time, to not charge 
client agencies for their products and services. I rise to recognize 
Mrs. Kirkpatrick's passion for her tireless work to better the lives of 
those in her community.
   In closing, Mr. Speaker, I call all my colleagues to join me in 
applauding the service and commitment of Mrs. Kirkpatrick. Her 
steadfast and enduring service is a shining example for all. We are 
blessed to have such dedicated citizens like Peggy serving us, and we 
wish her the best in the years to come.

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