[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 81 (Tuesday, May 11, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E496]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   IN HONOR OF ALIGN CREDIT UNION OPENING THEIR FIRST NEW HAMPSHIRE 
                                LOCATION

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                           HON. CHRIS PAPPAS

                            of new hampshire

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 11, 2021

  Mr. PAPPAS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Align Credit 
Union on opening their new location in Seabrook, their first in New 
Hampshire.
  Every day brings unique challenges to our entrepreneurs here in the 
Granite State--even more so during these unprecedented times--but as 
someone who has owned and operated a family restaurant, I know that 
it's institutions like Align Credit Union that help drive our economy 
and form the fabric of our communities. Since its founding in 1922, 
Align has built strong bonds within New England communities, and 
maintained its focus on members, regardless of circumstance.
  Community financial institutions like Align have long served an 
essential purpose in expanding financial literacy and strengthening 
local economies. Now, their work is more important than ever, as 
Americans turn to credit unions to disburse essential relief funds and 
rely on their support of Main Street businesses. Align's cooperative 
model and ``people helping people'' approach has been essential to its 
members during this crisis. We welcome Align to the Seacoast of New 
Hampshire.
  Once again, I want to congratulate Align Credit Union on this great 
achievement, and them for all those who have been involved in making 
this possible.

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