[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 123 (Thursday, July 17, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E686]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
HONORING LOVE THY CITY DAY IN TYLER, TEXAS
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HON. NATHANIEL MORAN
of texas
in the house of representatives
Thursday, July 17, 2025
Mr. MORAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Love Thy City
event held in Tyler, Texas, a community-wide initiative that reminds us
that service to our neighbors doesn't start in Washington, it starts in
the heart and in the home as it extends to every corner of this earth.
Organized by local citizen-leaders, churches, nonprofits, and
volunteers of all ages, Love Thy City is a day of service to others
rooted in the great command to love our neighbors. That's a principle
that transcends politics and parties. It transcends race and gender and
every difference between us. It is our shared responsibility to care
for everyone around us just as the Good Samaritan did--not because
Government would tell us to, but because the Love of Christ propels us
to.
Whether it's cleaning up a park, helping a neighbor in need, or
simply showing kindness to a stranger, Love Thy City challenges us to
use our active faith to lead by example and invest in our communities--
not just with words, but with action.
This is what makes East Texas strong; faith, service, and a deep love
for God and for one another. I'm proud to honor this effort today and
to recognize all those who give their time to love their neighbor.
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