[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 183 (Tuesday, October 19, 2021)]
[House]
[Page H5645]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    JOHN FARR'S 898-MILE FUNDRAISER

  (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
John Farr of DuBois, Pennsylvania.
  John recently completed a 16-day, 898-mile bike ride to raise 
awareness and support for Habitat for Humanity of Clearfield County.
  On October 4, he arrived in Washington, D.C., for a much-needed rest 
day before completing the final leg of his journey to Clearfield.
  John started his cycling fundraising in 2001 when he signed up for a 
2-day, 150-mile fundraiser sponsored by Habitat for Humanity New York. 
Since then, he has completed 20 excursions.
  John has always been involved in his community, from tutoring 
students when he was in college to coaching sports. He enjoys giving 
back.
  He joined Habitat for Humanity in 1994, originally donating monthly, 
to eventually joining the board and serving as president.
  His cycling fundraisers have taken him across the United States and 
even across the Canadian border. His rides have led him to raise more 
than $150,000 for Habitat for Humanity.

  Mr. Speaker, John's passion for helping others is admirable. 
Congratulations on completing this journey.

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