[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 159 (Friday, October 4, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1256-E1257]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING THE SERVICE OF LARRY SLY

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                          HON. MARK DeSAULNIER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 4, 2019

  Mr. DeSAULNIER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the service 
of long-time community activist and leader, Larry Sly.
  Larry Sly graduated from UC Berkeley and quickly became an advocate 
and leader in Contra Costa County. Starting his career with the Food 
Bank as a truck driver, Larry became a prominent volunteer for the Food 
Bank of Contra Costa and Solano Counties and in 1976 was elevated to 
Executive Director. During his decades of leadership, the Food Bank 
grew exponentially, distributing 36,000 pounds of food in his first 
year to over 20 million pounds of food in 2018.
  A food security advocate, Larry has been actively involved in 
organizations such as the Concord Rotary Club and has served on the 
Board of Directors for the California Association of Food Banks. Larry 
has served on state advisory committees on hunger and food security and 
has helped many California cities develop successful food banks.

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  He has also used his advocacy and expertise to solve hunger issues on 
the national stage. Larry was a member of Feeding America and served as 
Vice Chair of the Board of Directors and as an elected member of the 
National Council (NAC). He has received numerous awards across the 
country for his commitment to providing accessible food and resources 
for those in need.
  Larry Sly is a champion of supporting families in his community and 
nationwide. Please join me in congratulating Larry for his dedicated 
service, and in wishing him great luck and joy in retirement.