[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 26 (Tuesday, February 14, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E192-E193]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING BOB AND LINDA KUEBLER FOR THEIR COMMITMENT TO SERVICE AND 
                  VOLUNTEERISM IN THE CITY OF BUFFALO

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                           HON. BRIAN HIGGINS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 14, 2017

  Mr. HIGGINS of New York. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor Mr. Bob 
Kuebler and his wife, Mrs. Linda Thornhill Kuebler, dedicated 
volunteers and residents of Buffalo, New York. Their tireless service 
is recognized today by None Like You/We Care Outreach and the City of 
Buffalo.
   Fifteen years ago, Bob founded Youth With a Purpose (YWAP) at the 
Holy Cross building on the West Side of Buffalo. The mission of YWAP is 
to inspire inner city youth to develop as God's leaders who overcome 
the mindset of segregation, poverty and violence. Bob and his team 
continue to teach young people how to cope with pain and develop 
perseverance as they seek purpose and direction in their life. Linda 
has helped Bob as an YWAP director and prayer leader who is loved by 
the community she serves.
   The Kueblers live on the East Side of Buffalo where they maintain a 
park on the corner of Carlton Street. Through their work with None Like 
You/We Care and YWAP, Bob and Linda provide activities for youth, clean 
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develop community gardens, help elderly residents and are active during 
the holiday season serving at the Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners 
and giveaways.
   Bob fulfills his dream of helping as many people as he can by 
travelling outside of the city to pick up furniture and supplies for 
those in need, his constant involvement with young adult volunteers at 
local colleges and his time and effort in the community gardens.
   Mr. Speaker, I honor Mr. and Mrs. Kuebler and their admirable 
dedication to the City of Buffalo and the youth of our community. The 
Kueblers' commitment to their community is exceptional, and they are 
most deserving of this recognition by None Like You/We Care and the 
City of Buffalo.

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