[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 180 (Friday, December 11, 2015)]
[House]
[Page H9274]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     EAST BEND SMALL TOWN CHRISTMAS

  (Ms. FOXX asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, on Saturday, November 28, residents in Yadkin 
County gathered for the annual Small Town Christmas celebration at the 
East Bend fire station.
  Although East Bend is a small community, its citizens know how to 
start the holiday season off right. The firefighters and Ladies 
Auxiliary group worked hard to get the station ready, and their efforts 
were appreciated by everyone who attended.
  The evening began with a devotional and the lighting of the Christmas 
tree. While the chicken stew and pinto beans that followed were 
certainly delicious, the focus on faith was the real draw.
  It is easy to get distracted during the days and weeks leading up to 
Christmas. So it was uplifting to see the community of East Bend once 
again take time to reflect on this season of grace and let the Lord's 
infinite joy fill their hearts.
  It was a pleasure to be a part of their celebration, and I commend 
them for it.

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