[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 48 (Thursday, March 17, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H3814]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  RECOGNIZING NATIONAL RED CROSS MONTH

  (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 
March as National Red Cross Month. Since 1943, March has been 
recognized as Red Cross Month. The Red Cross was founded by Clara 
Barton in 1881 with the noble mission of preventing and easing human 
suffering.
  Since its creation, the Red Cross has grown to one of the largest 
organizations in the country. Their efforts span from disaster relief, 
lifesaving blood collections, international services, and assistance 
with military families and veterans. In our current state of the world, 
the Red Cross is actively assisting with humanitarian efforts in 
Ukraine.
  The Red Cross is able to carry out their mission because of their 
vast and strong network of volunteers, donors, and partners. Whether 
help is needed in big cities or the smallest towns, the Red Cross is 
always ready to provide assistance.
  Mr. Speaker, during American Red Cross Month, let's renew our 
commitment to the timeless ideals of caring for one another.

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