[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 20]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 29069]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                   DOROTHY'S PLACE HOSPITALITY CENTER

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                             HON. SAM FARR

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, November 8, 1999

  Mr. FARR of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the 
millionth meal served by Dorothy's Place Hospitality Center. Founded in 
1982 by Robert Smith and operated by the Franciscan Workers of Junipero 
Serra, Dorothy's Place is a local soup kitchen in Salinas that has 
provided food and support daily to the hungry and the homeless.
  Dorothy's Place Hospitality Center has for more than seventeen years 
provided meals as well as support to the less fortunate members of 
Salinas County during times of need and hardship. The staff and 
volunteers have graciously extended themselves through commitment and 
generosity to our local poor. Dorothy's Place is a great community 
resource deserving of praise and thanks for the humanitarian spirit and 
service that it has provided for so many years.
  It is with great pleasure that I commend Dorothy's Place Hospitality 
Center for serving its millionth meal. For its exemplary record of 
service to the poor and hungry, I would like to extend best wishes for 
success in the future as this establishment continues to make 
invaluable contributions to our community.

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