[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 118 (Tuesday, July 11, 2023)]
[House]
[Pages H3192-H3193]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         RECOGNIZING VAYDA BELL

  (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 to recognize the 
kind actions of Vayda Bell of Bradford, Pennsylvania. After fires in 
her local town left five households in her community destroyed and the 
families in them displaced, 6-year-old Vayda decided to act.
  Vayda Bell set out to help her community by setting up a lemonade and 
snack stand on her street. Hoping to raise $100, she exchanged 
refreshing treats for donations a few dollars at a time. By the end of 
the day, she raised more than $800 to help her neighbors in need, which 
was matched by a generous member of the community.
  After setting out with the goal of helping five families in need with 
the support of her family and community, she earned more than $1,600 to 
be donated.
  Thank you, Vayda, for stepping up in such an impactful way. Your 
actions serve to inspire and instill your generosity in ourselves and 
those around us.

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