[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 184 (Wednesday, November 30, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1190]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            RECOGNIZING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF TOY FOR JOY

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                          HON. RICHARD E. NEAL

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 30, 2022

  Mr. NEAL. Madam Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
extend my warmest congratulations to the Springfield, Massachusetts 
Citadel of the Salvation Army, Republican Newspaper, El Pueblo Latino, 
MassLive, Reminders Publishing, and the Westfield News on celebrating 
the 100th anniversary of their Toy for Joy campaign. This milestone 
achievement deserves the highest praise for the hard work and 
dedication of the organization's board, staff, and everyone who has 
contributed to Toy for Joy's success.
  Founded in the early 1920s by the Bowles family, the Toy for Joy 
program provides toys and books to children in need in throughout 
Hampden, Hampshire, and Franklin counties. Through their hard work, and 
through the generosity of the region's residents, school children, 
civic groups, businesses, and others, they have brought toys, books, 
and happiness to thousands of children.
  Over the past century, Toy for Joy has sought to fulfill its mission 
of bringing Christmas joy to children who might otherwise miss out on 
the thrill of receiving gifts for the holidays. Toy for Joy has been 
sustained by the spirit of giving through periods of war, economic 
depression, and health crises, benefiting thousands of families when 
they have needed it most. The past few years, in particular, have 
highlighted the need for the support and connection gained through 
outstanding efforts such as Toy for Joy.
  Madam Speaker, I would like to congratulate the Salvation Army, 
Republican Newspaper, El Pueblo Latino, MassLive, Reminders Publishing, 
and the Westfield News again on celebrating the 100th anniversary of 
their Toy for Joy program and thank them for continuing to provide 
support to those in need over the holiday season. Toy for Joy is a 
cherished initiative in Massachusetts' First District, and I wish it 
many more years of success and prosperity.

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