[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 43 (Thursday, March 10, 2022)]
[Senate]
[Page S1114]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO BARRY FEAKER

 Mr. MARSHALL. Madam President, I rise today to honor and 
recognize Barry Feaker of Topeka, KS. Barry has served the homeless and 
impoverished since 1986 as executive director of the Topeka Rescue 
Mission, TRM. He plans to step down from this position but continue to 
serve as strategic adviser.
  TRM is a Christian organization that works with community partners to 
give shelter, meals, clothing, and other needed items to homeless and 
impoverished individuals. They do this by sharing the love of Jesus 
Christ with every person they encounter. Barry has served the Topeka 
community for 36 years. In April 1986, 15-20 homeless individuals were 
staying at TRM per night. By 2019, that number has grown to an 
astounding 200-300 people per night, a true testament to Barry's work 
and determination over the years.
  As he finishes out his time as executive director of TRM, I hope he 
is able to reflect on the impact he has had on the Topeka Community. He 
not only expanded the services they provide and number of people 
working at TRM, but also increased TRM's annual budget from $70,000 to 
$5.3 million. Along with that, he increased operating one singular 
men's shelter, to two shelters, a warehouse, a distribution center, and 
a Children's Palace. Barry offers his role with excitement for what is 
ahead at TRM. He believes it is time for the next generation to take 
control. He believes that the job is not done and there are more people 
in need than ever. I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing the 
wonderful career of Mr. Barry Feaker and wish him nothing but joy and 
happiness in his next chapter of life.

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