[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 12829]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]


  CELEBRATING THE 15 YEARS OF SERVICE OF THE TAHOE TRUCKEE COMMUNITY 
                               FOUNDATION

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                          HON. TOM McCLINTOCK

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 31, 2013

  Mr. McCLINTOCK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Tahoe 
Truckee Community Foundation for 15 years of service to the community. 
The Foundation began with a generous gift of one million dollars from 
William Hewlett, co-founder of Hewlett Packard. It was his vision and 
commitment that challenged other individuals to dedicate time and 
resources to help promote philanthropy. Today, more than 3,000 donors 
have distributed millions of dollars to local nonprofits, improving the 
quality of life in this historic and beautiful region.
   The Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation has awarded more than $20 
million in grants to the community. The most recent project, the 
Community House, opens this fall and will serve as a long-term 
community wellness center. The House will provide a variety of services 
including professional counseling and enrichment classes to help 
individuals become more self-reliant.
   It is the initiative of private citizens to improve the quality of 
life for all that has earned the Foundation national recognition by the 
Council on Foundations as one of the top community organizations in the 
entire nation. This honor attests to the vibrancy of the group and the 
importance of the Foundation's deeds.
   As John Adams put it, the success of this organization is the 
``result of good heads prompted by good hearts.'' May the good hearts 
of the many donors and volunteers continue to make the name of the 
Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation a beacon for all those in need and 
an enduring example for those who work to make our cities, states, and 
the nation better for all. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to recognize and 
thank the Foundation for its years of service to our community.

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