[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 211 (Tuesday, December 7, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1323]
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 HONORING THE MISSION AND WORK OF THE IMPACT FOUNDATION AND THE IMPACT 
                           COMMUNITY CENTERS

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                         HON. DIANA HARSHBARGER

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 7, 2021

  Mrs. HARSHBARGER. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize the Impact 
Foundation, led by Chris Laisure and his family in Bluff City, 
Tennessee. Mr. Laisure and his family started a foundation and 
purchased the former Bluff City Middle School that has now been 
repurposed into the Impact Community Center Bluff City. The campus has 
been completely remodeled to house several non-profit organizations 
which support both the community and local veterans. In addition, 
within one year, the Foundation created and dedicated the Bluff City 
Veteran's Memorial. This center's footprint continues to evolve and 
will soon include a museum dedicated to Bluff City and its history.
  The Foundation then purchased the Holston Valley Middle School, and 
it too was completely renovated at no costs to the tenants. It hosts 
several non-profit athletic organizations with the same mission as the 
original Impact Community Center, with a focus of offering children and 
young adults opportunities in athletics from a faith-based perspective.
  In addition, the Impact Centers have a desire to provide services to 
the community to enhance the quality of life and provide both relief 
and assistance to those who need it without charge to the applicant. 
Veterans have a special place in the heart of the Foundation as well.
  The Impact Foundation, led by Chris Laisure and his family, has gone 
above and beyond to change lives for the better every day in their 
community. Their effort, commitment to good, and strength of collective 
faith are an inspiration. Without seeking any publicity, the Impact 
Foundation offers the credit only to God and those around them who seek 
to improve the lives of their fellow citizens in their beautiful 
community.
  Madam Speaker, today I rise to recognize the Impact Foundation, an 
organization that seeks to help those in their community and improve 
the lives of children and veterans through their Impact Community 
Centers. Their work and dedication serve as an inspiration and beacon 
of hope to us all.

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