[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 179 (Friday, November 8, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1404]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       HONORING HY-VEE AS A 2019 COMMUNITY OUTREACH AWARD WINNER

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                           HON. CYNTHIA AXNE

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, November 8, 2019

  Mrs. AXNE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate, honor, and thank 
Hy-Vee and Hy-Vee employees in my district. For those not from the 
Midwest, you might not know the name of the grocery store with a 
helpful smile in every aisle. That's why I'm here today to let this 
Chamber know about the important and valuable work that Hy-Vee has done 
to support Iowans.
  In March this year, Iowa was hit with severe flooding. Entire 
communities were underwater, homes destroyed, farm land ruined, and 
Iowans wondering how they were going to recover. For some Iowa 
residents, the flooding was so catastrophic that they had to flee their 
houses with only the clothes on their back. The situation was dire and 
tragic for all those impacted.
  Hy-Vee stepped in during this difficult time to address the immediate 
food and water needs of these communities. They filled 8 semi-trucks 
with bottled water to make sure that those who were impacted had fresh, 
clean water. And they didn't stop with just donations. They helped 
raise money for these communities. They held a monthlong campaign and 
let their customers chip in to donate. They raised nearly $158,000 
dollars--and then Hy-Vee pitched in an additional $50,000. This money 
is helping Iowan families recover and rebuild.
  So it's not a surprise that Hy-Vee was picked as a 2019 Winner for 
the Community Outreach Award for their work to address food insecurity 
issues and help Iowans get back on their feet. I'm proud to have such a 
great company in my district, working to help their community.
  Congratulations again to Hy-Vee and all their employees for their 
tremendous work on behalf of Iowa.

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