[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 201 (Monday, December 11, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1681]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           HONORING THE MADISON COUNTY LOCAL HARVEST BANQUET

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                           HON. DOUG COLLINS

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, December 11, 2017

  Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize my 
Madison County neighbors for their recent success in raising money for 
the local foodbank at the Madison County Local Harvest Banquet.
  Last year, the Madison County Extension Office launched this banquet 
to raise money for the local food bank, which assists families and 
friends in the area.
  What began as a simple idea eventually grew into a community-wide 
effort. At the banquet, local farmers donated food, students from the 
local culinary school prepared meals, and community leaders volunteered 
to serve food.
  In its inaugural year, participants raised over $3,000, and this 
year, their efforts increased by nearly half, putting the grand total 
at $4,375 raised for Madison County residents in need.
  As the holiday season approaches, let us all follow the example that 
my Madison County neighbors have put forth. Let us look to one another 
with compassion, opening our hearts in order to help meet the needs of 
our communities.
  I thank my friends in Madison County for their generosity, and I look 
forward to seeing the continued success of their charitable efforts.

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