[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 81 (Wednesday, May 13, 2026)]
[Senate]
[Page S2275]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      NATIONAL SALVATION ARMY WEEK

  Mrs. BRITT. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize May 11 to May 
17, 2026, as National Salvation Army Week. I join the junior Senator 
from Virginia in expressing my sincere gratitude to the Salvation Army 
for all they do to support and provide for Americans across the Nation.
  For over a century, the Salvation Army has been committed to ``Doing 
the Most Good.'' This good is carried out in countless ways including 
feeding the hungry, rebuilding homes, providing addiction recovery 
services, assisting with disaster relief, and combating human 
trafficking. For the past 160 years, it has been evident: Where there 
is need, the Salvation Army steps up.
  Today, the Salvation Army humbly serves nearly 28 million Americans 
annually, offering warm beds, nutritious meals, and financial 
assistance. I am especially grateful for Alabama's local Salvation Army 
units for their tireless efforts and impactful work within our 
communities. After several tornadoes hit our State in 2023, the 
Salvation Army came to Alabama's aid to provide resources including 
over 1,800 meals for affected families. Each year, the Salvation Army 
partners with the University of Alabama at Birmingham to bring gifts 
and joy to thousands of children during the Christmas season. And in 
true Alabama fashion, local Salvation Army chapters have mobilized to 
the frontlines of disaster response across the Nation to lend a helping 
hand and provide essential supplies to families devastated by natural 
disasters.
  I am extremely proud to celebrate the far-reaching and critical work 
carried out by the Salvation Army each and every day. Their dedicated 
volunteers and members step up in communities across our Nation to meet 
urgent needs with compassion, dignity, and unwavering commitment. This 
work not only meets immediate challenges, but also restores hope for so 
many families.
  I am honored to recognize National Salvation Army Week and to express 
my deep appreciation for the Salvation Army's tireless work in 
uplifting lives, strengthening communities, and ``Doing the Most Good'' 
for Americans across our Nation.

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