[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 167 (Wednesday, November 13, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H5962]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          NATIONAL BREAD MONTH

  (Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania asked and was given permission to address 
the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, as a child growing up in 
Altoona, Pennsylvania, I recall the bread man, Schmidy, who made twice-
a-week visits to our home.
  During my training at Johns Hopkins Hospital, there were very few 
people who were awake as I walked to the hospital early in the morning.
  One exception was the bread truck.
  For generations, American bakers have risen early, rolled up their 
sleeves, and literally rolled out the dough.
  I proudly represent Martin's Potato Rolls in central Pennsylvania in 
Franklin County carrying on that tradition of bakers.
  Today, I am proud to introduce a resolution that would recognize the 
thousands of bakers across our country who knead and create the foods 
that so many Americans need to feed their families by making November 
National Bread Month.
  In addition to introducing this legislation, I am proud to be 
launching the Congressional Baking Caucus, a group of lawmakers who are 
committed to addressing the critical issues facing our baking industry.
  Together, with Congressman Don Davis of North Carolina, we will focus 
on growing the industry's workforce and ensuring that bakers can thrive 
in the years ahead.
  Across our country, these men and women are working tirelessly to 
support communities, and the Congressional Baking Caucus will work to 
ensure that families have the food that nourishes them each and every 
day.

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