[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 132 (Friday, August 5, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E826]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  HONORING UNITED WAY OF SUMNER COUNTY

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                           HON. JOHN W. ROSE

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, August 5, 2022

  Mr. ROSE. Madam Speaker, today I rise to honor the tremendous work 
done by the volunteers, employees, donors, and other advocates of the 
United Way of Sumner County.
  For 45 years, the United Way of Sumner County has worked to improve 
the lives of others by mobilizing the caring power of communities to 
advance the common good. They serve as the hub of a network that 
connects givers, advocates, and volunteers with local businesses, 
schools, government, and human service programs to make lives better 
and our community stronger. It takes a connected community to thrive, 
and that is exactly what the United Way of Sumner County strives to 
achieve.
  Their focus on education, financial stability, health, and rebuilding 
lives empowers every individual to achieve their full potential where 
it matters most--right here in Sumner County. This mindset leads them 
to invest in initiatives like the United for ALICE program, which aims 
to serve as a driver of innovation, research, and action to improve the 
lives of those across the county for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, 
Employed individuals, or ALICE individuals, as they are known. Through 
the development of the ALICE metrics for measuring financial hardship, 
a comprehensive, unbiased picture emerges to help match the proper 
assistance with the proper recipients.
  On August 11, 2022, the United Way of Sumner County will host a 
Community Impact Breakfast to celebrate and honor their partner 
agencies, donors, volunteers, and advocates who help improve the lives 
of people in Sumner County through their involvement and work at United 
Way of Sumner County.
  This event, along with many others throughout the year, is just one 
example of the work they do to better our community and the people 
living within it. I encourage all my fellow Tennesseans to find a way 
to get involved with their local chapter of United Way, and there is no 
better chapter to engage with than the United Way of Sumner County.
  The United Way of Sumner County embodies the spirit of the Volunteer 
State. I could not be prouder of these individuals who dedicate their 
efforts to improving the community in Sumner County, Tennessee, and I 
am extremely thankful for the opportunity to recognize them today.
  I thank Sumner County for all it does and may God continue to bless 
its incredible work.

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