[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 147 (Tuesday, September 12, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E830-E831]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     HONORING METLIFE FOUNDATION FOR $1 BILLION IN ALL-TIME GIVING

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                         HON. BRANDON WILLIAMS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 12, 2023

  Mr. WILLIAMS of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor MetLife 
Foundation on its landmark achievement of $1 billion in all-time 
giving.
  MetLife Foundation was established in 1976 as the charitable arm of 
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (MetLife), a leading financial 
services company founded and headquartered in New York for over 155 
years. The Foundation is focused on driving economic mobility around 
the globe and has partnerships with nonprofit organizations globally.
  Since its founding, MetLife Foundation has made significant 
contributions to communities in New York State. MetLife recognizes it 
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an important role in communities and is committed to supporting them 
through the Foundation. Through this commitment and its ongoing work, 
MetLife Foundation has helped improve the financial health and well-
being of New York State residents and provided millions in relief 
during challenging times, COVID-19, Hurricane Sandy and September 11 
among them. MetLife Foundation has also made significant impact 
investments over its 47-year history to nonprofits of importance to 
residents of New York State.
  On behalf of New York's 22nd Congressional District, I would like to 
commend and congratulate MetLife Foundation on its landmark achievement 
of $1 billion in all-time giving. I applaud the commitment and efforts 
of the Foundation which has resulted in the achievement of this 
significant milestone.

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