[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 144 (Tuesday, September 17, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E912]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  HONORING MR. LARRY LAVELLE CHRISTIAN

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                          HON. MARC A. VEASEY

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 17, 2024

  Mr. VEASEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the life and 
accomplishments of Larry Lavelle Christian--a hero in our Tarrant 
County community and beyond.
  Larry Lavelle Christian grew up in Jones, Louisiana. As an adult, Mr. 
Christian ultimately moved to North Texas. As a professional truck 
driver, he drove through the entire county. ``Country boy,'' as he was 
known in his childhood, was a steadfast figure of reliability in the 
trucking community, always trying to be helpful and uplift his fellow 
truckers.
  Following the death of his wife, Mr. Christian leaned on his faith 
and felt called to retire. Upon his retirement and in one of the 
darkest moments of his life, Larry wanted to help others. Each week, 
Mr. Christian collected food donations and delivered them to 
underserved neighborhoods.
  Mr. Christian's dedication to the fight against food insecurity 
illustrates his character and commitment to our community. Mr. 
Christian's leadership and dedication has made a true difference in the 
state of Texas. He has been recognized by the Midwest Food Bank Texas, 
a nonprofit focused on combating hunger. In collaboration, they 
launched a major effort to obtain and distribute food to those in need. 
Their combined work led to $673,000 worth of food being provided to 
families, children, and seniors throughout Texas. I am pleased to honor 
Mr. Larry Lavelle Christian today.