[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 19]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 25873]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]


   IN HONOR OF THE HUNGER NETWORK OF GREATER CLEVELAND AND THRIVENT 
                        FINANCIAL FOR LUTHERANS

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, November 14, 2005

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor and recognition of 
the Hunger Network of Greater Cleveland and Thrivent Financial for 
Lutherans, for their commitment to feeding Greater Cleveland's most 
vulnerable families during this Thanksgiving season.
  Since 1995, the Hunger Network has committed itself to the 
elimination of hunger in the Greater Cleveland area. Through public 
partnerships, volunteer mobilization and their own facilities, the 
Network feeds over 50,000 Greater Clevelanders every month, in the form 
of emergency food distribution and hot meal programs. Under the 
auspices of its Care for Others program, Thrivent Financial provides 
resources to community programs and local development throughout the 
Nation.
  On Friday, November 11th the Hunger Network, through the generosity 
of Thrivent Financial, will receive 6,200 chickens for Cleveland 
families. With the help of volunteers from Turkeys4America and Lutheran 
High School West, the Hunger Network will distribute full Thanksgiving 
dinners to hungry children and families in Cleveland and throughout 
Cuyahoga County.
  Mr. Speaker and Colleagues, please join me in honor and recognition 
of the Hunger Network of Greater Cleveland and Thrivent Financial for 
Lutherans, as well as efforts of members of Turkeys4America, Lutheran 
High School West, and so many other volunteers who are giving their 
time and resources to help the hungry of Greater Cleveland. Through 
their dedication and vision, they will provide a bountiful Thanksgiving 
for thousands of families who would otherwise go hungry. Their 
commitment to the elimination of hunger and the proper nutrition of 
Cleveland's most vulnerable families is inspiration for all.

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