[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 13]
[House]
[Page 17412]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                    COMMENDING SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS

  (Mr. PAULSEN asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. PAULSEN. Mr. Speaker, in the midst of intense policy debates, we 
must not forget that we are here for one reason, to serve. Thankfully I 
have constant reminders of that spirit of service throughout my 
district. During the past week, I visited two amazing service 
organizations where I had the great honor of joining their efforts.
  Interfaith Outreach and Community Partners helps people who are 
facing a crisis, whether it be sudden job loss or dealing with serious 
health care issues. Along with operating a local food shelf, they offer 
emergency financial assistance to those in need.
  Feed My Starving Children provides hand-packed meals formulated 
specifically for children suffering from malnourishment and starvation. 
They ship those meals to over 60 countries, partnering with like-minded 
organizations worldwide. They have helped children regain their health.
  The spirit of service embodied by these employees and volunteers at 
these organizations is something we should all be proud of and 
something we should strive for each day.

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