[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 162 (Tuesday, October 3, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E927]
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                HONORING THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF MARK LOWRY

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                          HON. J. LUIS CORREA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, October 3, 2023

  Mr. CORREA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate 
Mark Lowry, an exemplary member of the Orange County community, on 
receiving the Community Action Partnership National Advocacy Award.
  The Orange County Community Action Partnership (OCCAP) strives to 
bring an end to poverty by building strong foundations for people to 
lean on in difficult times. For the past 37 years Mark Lowry has worked 
for the Orange County Food Bank, one of the excellent programs within 
OCCAP.
  In the years since Mark became the director of the OC Food Bank, the 
amount of food distributed has grown exponentially; the quantity of 
food circulated by the Food Bank has grown from 2 million pounds per 
year to over 26 million pounds annually.
  Under Mark's leadership, the OC Food Bank distributed an astounding 
63 million pounds of food over the course of the program's 2020 COVID 
Disaster Response. Currently, 1,400 individuals and 250 charities 
throughout the community are recipients of the Food Bank's dedicated 
services.
  Mark has worked in the organization's research team as well as in its 
leadership. He has worked with elected officials on various levels to 
improve the standing of agriculture and budget issues as well as access 
to federal nutrition programs. No matter the role he plays, Mark 
ensures that the needs of the community are represented.
  Mark's desire to do good work and positively impact those in his 
community is admirable. Mr. Speaker, please join me in congratulating 
Mark on his achievement--the community thanks Mark for his continued 
dedication.

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