[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 17671]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




  CONGRATULATING JERRY BROCK, RECIPIENT OF TEMPE COMMUNITY COUNCIL'S 
             THIRD ANNUAL GUIDING LIGHT PHILANTHROPY AWARD

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                         HON. HARRY E. MITCHELL

                               of arizona

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 16, 2010

  Mr. MITCHELL. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Jerry 
Brock, a Tempe, Arizona resident who was recently honored with the 
third annual Guiding Light Philanthropy Award by the Tempe Community 
Council. The Tempe Community Council was founded in 1972 with the 
mission of ``connecting those in need with those who care.''
  Jerry started his career working in his father's auto salvage yard in 
Tempe over 50 years ago. Through his impeccable work ethic over the 
years, Jerry has become a national leader in the wholesale auto parts 
industry, through his company, Brock Supply Co., which celebrated its 
50th anniversary this year. Just as Jerry worked steadily to build his 
company, he has worked tirelessly to improve his community.
  Jerry has been giving back to his community continuously through the 
years. He recently crossed the $1 million mark in charitable gifts, 
primarily to causes within his home community of Tempe. Among the 
organizations that Jerry has supported over the years are the Cancer 
Foundation, East Valley Boys and Girls Club, Community Bridges and the 
Tempe City Council.
  Madam Speaker, please join me in congratulating Jerry Brock for his 
well deserved recognition as the recipient of the third annual Guiding 
Light Philanthropy Award. I am proud to call Jerry not only a 
constituent and fellow Tempe resident, but also a friend. The 
philanthropic efforts of individuals like Jerry help strengthen our 
communities and our Nation.

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