[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 13]
[House]
[Page 18502]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                       OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD

  (Ms. FOXX asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize Samaritan's Purse, 
an organization headquartered in Boone, North Carolina, that brings 
spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world.
  This week is the national collection week for the organization's 
Operation Christmas Child ministry, which puts empty shoe boxes to good 
use by filling them with gifts for needy children.
  In order to participate, one needs to start with a shoe box, then 
decide whether to pack a box for a girl or a boy, and pick the age 
category: 2 to 4, 5 to 9, or 10 to 14. Finally, one fills the shoe box 
with gifts, including fun toys, hygiene items, and school supplies.
  This year I packed a shoe box for a girl between the ages of 5 and 9. 
It is a simple concept that brings so much joy to the children who 
receive these special packages. I urge everyone to consider 
participating in this worthy program.

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