[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 213 (Wednesday, December 16, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1162]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 RECOGNIZING ETERNAL LIGHT FOOD PANTRY

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                           HON. RASHIDA TLAIB

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 16, 2020

  Ms. TLAIB. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Eternal 
Light Food Pantry, an organization based in Dearborn Heights, Michigan 
that serves residents through food assistance to the families of Wayne 
County.
  Founder, Sam Bazzi, was moved and inspired by the hardship facing 
many working families and other vulnerable populations in our district. 
He started the Eternal Light food pantry to assist community members 
struggling with food apartheid. He and his team of volunteers have 
served countless residents, including forty-two thousand people in 2020 
alone as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Through the community 
connections created by delivering meals and food baskets, Mr. Bazzi has 
gone above and beyond, referring those in need to social services 
organizations, and even helping to raise funeral funds for another 
individual. Mr. Bazzi's commitment to community and service are 
unparalleled and truly a reflection of how the 13th Congressional 
District has continued to show up for each other during these difficult 
times. I am truly grateful for the work of Sam Bazzi and Eternal Light 
for answering the call to service and helping those who are in need the 
most.
  Please join me in tribute to Eternal Light Food Pantry, for its 
outstanding service to the people of Michigan's 13th District.

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