[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 136 (Friday, July 31, 2020)]
[House]
[Page H4206]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         STAUNTON KIWANIS CLUB

  (Mr. CLINE asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. CLINE. Mr. Speaker, I rise to commend the Staunton Kiwanis Club 
for their efforts to donate food and supplies to local families in 
need.
  Originally, the club had donated supplies for the Little League 
Baseball opener, but when the season was abruptly canceled, club member 
Michael Roman urged his group to live their motto ``to serve the kids'' 
in a new way.
  Kiwanis members and Martin's Food then arranged for the repurposing 
of donated items from the local store. Kiwanis members now pick up 
items and drive to the concession stand in Gypsy Hill Park, where 
supplies are sorted and redistributed to social service agencies to be 
used by their clients. Since April, 15 loads of food, averaging 450 
pounds each, have been donated, providing about 334 meals per load.
  Quick thinking and dedicated action by Staunton Kiwanis turned the 
disappointment of a lost baseball season into positive assistance for 
local families to truly serve the kids.

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