[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 10]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 14587]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




     CELEBRATING BRENNON MOBLEY, JAMES RICHFIELD, AND J.D. HARTWIG

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                         HON. MARSHA BLACKBURN

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 11, 2014

  Mrs. BLACKBURN. Mr. Speaker, changing the world is no small feat. 
Many feel the call, but not many set out, put feet to their prayers and 
dreams, and actually change the world for the better. Three collegiate 
men from Belmont University have spent the summer putting more than 
their good wishes into motion. I rise today to honor Brennon Mobley, 
James Richfield, and J.D. Hartwig as they work to complete their heroic 
cross-country cycling tour.
  Cycling across the county is certainly a noble endeavor. Nobler still 
are the 147 million reasons these three men are offering up their 
summer with blood, sweat, tears, and bike tires. By teaming up with 147 
Million Orphans, a nonprofit founding in 2009 by two Middle Tennessee 
mothers seeking to meet the critical needs of orphans, the three will 
raise money to build a school in Honduras as they cycle the 3,300 miles 
from Oceanside, Oregon to Washington, DC.
  Whether participant, parent, friend, supporter, or community member, 
those who have offered their time, talents, and treasures to this 
incredible summer ride bear witness to the power of coming together, in 
the name of the Almighty, for a common good. I ask my colleagues to 
join with me in celebrating the loving-kindness of Brennon Mobley, 
James Richfield, and J.D. Hartwig as we all continue the sacred work of 
protecting and serving the least among us.

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