[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 141 (Monday, September 19, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1290]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





     IN RECOGNITION OF LOUDOUN INTERFAITH RELIEF'S 25TH ANNIVERSARY

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                         HON. BARBARA COMSTOCK

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 19, 2016

  Mrs. COMSTOCK. Mr. Speaker, I rise to acknowledge the 25th 
anniversary of Loudoun Interfaith Relief, Loudoun County, Virginia's 
largest food pantry, and their steadfast service to the good citizens 
of the Loudoun community. I would like to personally commend the 
volunteers who so selflessly dedicate themselves to providing support 
to those less fortunate without asking anything in return. These 
notable citizens truly embody the very best of our nation's values 
through their service to the community and commitment to the betterment 
of others' lives.
  Loudoun Interfaith Relief has increased their service exponentially 
since it began. In 1991, LIR provided 50,000 pounds of food over 4,800 
pantry visits. In 2016, LIR served 11,000 individuals in 73,000 visits 
with 1.2 million pounds of food. The pantry is now open six days a week 
and has over 320 volunteers working to provide services to those in 
need. This growth is a clear testament to the outstanding dedication to 
service conducted by the staff and volunteers at Loudoun Interfaith 
Relief.
  Mr. Speaker, it brings me immense pride to recognize such a fine 
organization, and I sincerely hope that we all can live up to their 
tremendous example. I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating 
Loudoun Interfaith Relief. I wish them all the best and hope that they 
continue to be a positive example of service to the community.

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