[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 75 (Tuesday, May 2, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E585]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            RECOGNIZING THE SALVATION ARMY OF MONROE COUNTY

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                            HON. TIM WALBERG

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 2, 2017

  Mr. WALBERG. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Salvation 
Army of Monroe County for 100 years of service in the community.
  The Salvation Army of Monroe County actively ministers to both the 
physical and spiritual needs of those in our area.
  Under the leadership of Maj. Louise Blessing and Lt. Karl Blessing, 
the organization currently provides a wide range of programs, including 
a food pantry, homeless shelter, youth programs, emergency assistance, 
casework services, worship services, and much more.
  Through all these initiatives, they offer a helping hand to the most 
vulnerable and spread God's love in their sphere of influence.
  Mr. Speaker, organizations like the Salvation Army of Monroe County 
are woven into the very fabric of our community. They play a critical 
role in rebuilding lives, restoring hope, and serving those in need.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in celebrating the Salvation Army of 
Monroe County's 100 year anniversary, and I pray for many more years of 
fruitful contributions to the community.

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