[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 98 (Tuesday, May 26, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E481]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    THANKING ALEXANDRA CASTILLO FOR PROVIDING FOOD TO THOSE IN NEED

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                            HON. PETE OLSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 26, 2020

  Mr. OLSON. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize the incredible effort 
to feed our community that is being done by Alexandra Castillo, a nine-
year-old girl from Friendswood, Texas.
  As we continue to weather the economic impact of the coronavirus, 
some in our community face a choice between shelter and food. Alexandra 
is helping some avoid making that choice.
  Alexandra was already sewing masks and giving them to those in need, 
but knew she could do more to help those around her. Seeing her 
neighbors go hungry, Alexandra had the idea of opening up a food pantry 
so that they could get the groceries they need.
  When her mom heard about the idea, she got the word out on social 
media. Soon after, their neighbors came together to give their supplies 
and their time to make Alexandra's idea a reality.
  Alexandra's ingenuity and compassion illustrate how one person can 
help an entire community in tough times. On behalf of the Twenty-Second 
Congressional District of Texas, we thank Alexandra--a young girl 
providing an example of selfless leadership to people of all ages.

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