[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 110 (Thursday, June 24, 2021)]
[House]
[Page H3091]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
THREE MILLION FREE MEALS
(Mr. SIRES asked and was given permission to address the House for 1
minute.)
Mr. SIRES. Madam Speaker, I rise today to commend the West New York
School Nutrition Service Department and Nu-Way Concessionaires for
serving the West New York, New Jersey, community throughout the
pandemic.
Nu-Way Concessionaires was founded in 1958 by a longtime West New
York resident, Joseph Pantaleo, who sadly passed away in December at
the age of 90. Joe understood the importance of giving back to his
community and fully embodied the spirit of service.
It is in this light that I wish to recognize the West New York School
Nutrition Service Department, managed by Nu-Way, which has provided
over three million free meals to the West New York community since the
beginning of the pandemic and will continue providing meals throughout
this summer.
Free breakfast and free lunch have been provided every day, including
weekends, and have provided a lifeline during a turbulent and uncertain
year.
I would also like to commend Sal Valenza and Jose Sabater and their
21 employees who have worked tirelessly every day for their community
to ensure students have access to healthy and locally sourced meals.
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