[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 94 (Friday, June 2, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E746]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              IN RECOGNITION OF THE 2ND ANNUAL BARN BLAST

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                         HON. BARBARA COMSTOCK

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, June 2, 2017

  Mrs. COMSTOCK. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to use this time to 
recognize the 2nd Annual Barn Blast, a local fundraising event in 
Leesburg, Virginia, for the INMED Family & Youth Opportunity Center. 
The INMED Opportunity Center is a program aimed to liberate children 
from the irreparable damages of hunger, abuse, and insecurity. They 
strive to equip struggling children with the skills and vision they 
need to build a future filled with opportunity and hope, and I am 
grateful for their service to our youth, the next generation of 
leaders.
  INMED Opportunity Center, located in Sterling, Virginia, is a part of 
a program of INMED Partnerships for Children, an international 
humanitarian organization, established in 1986. The INMED Partnerships 
for Children was founded with the goal of tackling the pressing needs 
of children in the developed and developing world. The Opportunity 
Center serves as a crucial part of this larger organization as it 
offers a plethora of programs to support families in need in Loudoun 
County. Some examples include after-school academic and enrichment 
programs, summer camps, family education and support, career skills 
training, homelessness support, and mentoring.
  This second annual fundraiser is an event that has garnered a great 
deal of popularity and community involvement. Located at the Murray 
Hill Estate in Leesburg, the event features live music, barbecue, 
dancing, and live and silent auctions. It is entertaining, community 
events, like the 2nd Annual Barn Blast event, that have helped this 
organization thrive and build its essential presence in our community.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join me in recognizing the 3rd Annual 
Barn Blast and the INMED Family & Youth Opportunity Center and in 
thanking them for their commitment and service to our community. The 
efforts and contributions from the staff, volunteers, corporate 
sponsors, and our community are truly exemplary, and I wish them all 
the best in their future endeavors.

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