[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 195 (Thursday, December 15, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1305]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 HONORING THE SERVICE OF DELANO JOHNSON

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                          HON. MARK DeSAULNIER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 15, 2022

  Mr. DeSAULNIER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the service 
of Delano Johnson as he celebrates his 80th birthday.
  Delano has dedicated his life to serving and empowering the East 
County community in Contra Costa, California. Delano is the founder of 
Bay Point Community All-N-One Inc., a nonprofit founded in 2012 that 
helps connect Bay Point residents with essential resources including 
housing, food, clothing, and hygiene products. The organization hosts a 
weekly event that provides critical support and services to up to 200 
families each week. Further, thanks to Delano's leadership, the 
organization recently hosted a very successful Thanksgiving Giveaway, 
distributing over 1,000 turkeys and chickens to the community.
  Delano participates with a number of nonprofits in the area to do 
more work to better his community, including White Pony Express, Food 
Bank of Contra Costa & Solano, Village Keepers, and Stand Together 
Contra Costa. Additionally, Delano regularly hosts meetings between 
local charities, nonprofits, and other community-based organizations, 
allowing these groups to easily connect and to better provide for the 
residents of East County. Delano's hard work and dedication are admired 
by all who know him.
  Please join me in recognizing and thanking Delano Johnson for his 
years of dedicated service as we celebrate his 80th birthday.

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