[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 152 (Friday, December 12, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1829]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   HONORING CHARLES McLIMANS AND LOAVES AND FISHES COMMUNITY SERVICES

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                            HON. BILL FOSTER

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 11, 2014

  Mr. FOSTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of Charles McLimans, 
the President and CEO of Loaves & Fishes Community Services in 
Naperville, Illinois.
  Loaves & Fishes is a nonprofit community organization that has become 
an institution for Naperville and DuPage County for both the population 
it serves and the over 1,500 volunteers that help every year. The 
Loaves & Fishes Community Pantry provided aid to over 18,000 people in 
2012-2013, handling over 3 million pounds of groceries. Additionally, 
the organization's Pathways to Empowerment program assists people in 
accessing vital community services and training courses.
  Mr. McLimans is stepping down as President and CEO on January 9, 2014 
after seven years leading the organization. Under his leadership, 
Loaves & Fishes has moved to a new home, added additional services such 
as healthcare counseling and computer classes, and expanded its 
coverage to serve all of DuPage County.
  I would like to thank Charles McLimans for his service to our 
community and for his tireless efforts in the fight against hunger.

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