[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 15]
[House]
[Page 21537]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                HUNTINGDON SALVATION ARMY FIRE/DONATIONS

  (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, this is the season of 
giving. Today I rise in recognition of a community in Pennsylvania's 
Fifth Congressional District, which banded together after a fire 
destroyed the home of a local charity.
  On the evening of December 12, flames ripped through the Huntingdon 
Salvation Army Church, destroying everything inside. Toys and clothes 
donated for the holiday season were left ruined by smoke and water 
damage. These items would have made the holiday season a little better 
for around 300 local families. Meals would have been provided for more 
than 100.
  Like so many of us know, small towns often come together in times of 
hardship. The people of Huntingdon and the surrounding area have risen 
to the task. In fact, Salvation Army Church officials say donations in 
the form of both monetary gifts and supplies have been coming in 
nonstop since last weekend's fire.
  Mr. Speaker, I want to thank the people of Huntingdon for stepping up 
to the plate and brightening the holidays for their friends and 
neighbors.

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