[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 33 (Friday, February 18, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E164]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    RECOGNIZING THE ACHIEVEMENTS AND DEDICATION OF MS. LYNNE TELFORD

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                           HON. DOUG LAMBORN

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, February 18, 2022

  Mr. LAMBORN. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the 
achievements and dedication of Ms. Lynne Telford, the CEO of Care and 
Share Food Bank for Southern Colorado. Ms. Telford is retiring after 11 
years of faithful service to those in need in the Pikes Peak Region.
  Since taking the reins at Care and Share Food Bank, Lynne has 
demonstrated steadfast leadership, not only within the Care and Share 
organization but across the non-profit industry in Colorado Springs.
  Shortly after her start with Care and Share, Lynne identified the 
need for resiliency in operations. She helped to build a disaster 
response system during the Waldo Canyon Fire (2012), the Black Forest 
Fire (2013), and more recently, the COVID-19 pandemic.
  Thinking outside the box, Lynne helped develop a successful Direct 
Services branch, including Sunny Side Markets and Mobile Markets. Her 
goal was to reach those unable to be served by traditional food bank 
methods.
  Additionally, Lynne established an endowment fund under the Care and 
Share Foundation to spin-off operating funds each year.
  Care and Share Food Bank is currently opening up a third distribution 
center in the San Luis Valley of Southern Colorado. This unprecedented 
addition will increase trucking and shipping efficiencies, getting food 
to those in need faster.
  During her time as CEO, Care and Share more than doubled the amount 
of food distributed, totaling 25 million lbs. in 2021. Incredibly, 
revenue generation under Lynne's leadership has grown exponentially. In 
2021, more than 17,000 people made a gift in support of Care and Share.
  But her leadership and service to her community doesn't end there. 
Lynne has served on the Board of Directors for Leadership Pikes Peak 
(2003-2006), the Pikes Peak Library District (2004-2016), the Colorado 
Springs Chamber & EDC Board (2014-2019). In addition, she currently 
serves on the Colorado Food Advisory Council, the Colorado Springs City 
for Champions Committee, and was appointed to the Colorado State Board 
of Human Services in 2019 by Governor Polis.
  Lynne's value to our community is undeniable. So much so that in 
2020, Lynne was the recipient of the coveted United Way S. Jerrard 
``Jerry'' Smith Community Service Award, an award presented annually to 
an individual whose involvement in public policy and civic issues led 
to the growth and betterment of the Pikes Peak region.
  Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues in the House of 
Representatives join me in honoring Lynne Telford and her legacy of 
kindness, creative thinking, and hard work that will transcend 
generations to come. Lynne's service to her community has provided many 
homes in Colorado's 5th Congressional District with a warm, dignified 
meal. I congratulate and thank Lynne for her many accomplishments and 
wish her the very best in her next adventure.

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