[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 36 (Tuesday, March 3, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E294-E295]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE TEXAS COUNTY FOOD PANTRY

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                            HON. JASON SMITH

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 3, 2015

  Mr. SMITH of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 25th 
anniversary of the Texas County Food Pantry in Houston, Missouri. For 
twenty-five years the wonderful staff of this pantry has embodied the 
spirit of generosity by providing food, shelter, healthcare, and 
clothing for our neighbors. The Texas County Food Pantry has partnered 
with several organizations over the years to establish new connections 
for programs in nutrition, job research services, medical 
prescriptions, emergency assistance and homeless prevention.
  The Texas County Food Pantry was formed after the Ministerial 
Alliances of Cabool, Houston, and Licking consolidated their many 
church pantries in order to help ease poverty in Texas County. In March 
of 1990, this non-profit corporation was formed and began its role 
assisting those suffering in poverty. Texas County Food Pantry staff 
and volunteers have continuously been committed to providing 
exceptional care for the people of Texas County.
  For the many years of service and commitment to helping others, it is 
my pleasure to recognize the Texas County Food Pantry before the United 
States House of Representatives.

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