Bill Summary
This legislation is a resolution that recognizes the efforts of the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) in organizing and conducting a one-day food drive. The NALC began this initiative in 1992 and has since expanded it nationwide. The resolution acknowledges the success of the food drive, which has collected over 1.6 billion pounds of food since its inception. It also honors the NALC for their community service and philanthropic efforts. This legislation serves to bring attention and recognition to the NALC and their dedication to helping those in need through their annual one-day food drive.
Possible Impacts
1. The legislation could affect people by highlighting the importance of giving back to the community and supporting those in need. This could encourage people to donate to food drives and other charitable causes, potentially making a positive impact on the lives of those in need.
2. The legislation could also bring attention to the issue of food insecurity and the work being done by organizations like the NALC to address it. This could raise awareness and potentially lead to increased support for anti-hunger initiatives.
3. Additionally, the legislation could inspire others to get involved in similar community service efforts and recognize the impact that a collective effort can have. This could encourage more people to volunteer and make a difference in their communities.
[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 322 Introduced in House (IH)]
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116th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. RES. 322
Recognizing the National Association of Letter Carriers one-day food
drive.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
April 15, 2019
Mr. Joyce of Ohio (for himself, Mr. Ryan, Mrs. Beatty, Mr. Turner, Mr.
Johnson of Ohio, Mr. Gibbs, and Ms. Kaptur) submitted the following
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture
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RESOLUTION
Recognizing the National Association of Letter Carriers one-day food
drive.
Whereas the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) began their one-day
food drive in 1992;
Whereas for many years prior to 1992, a number of NALC branches collected food
for the needy in the communities they served;
Whereas in 1992, 10 cities were selected to explore a coordinated effort, and a
pilot food drive was held in Columbus, Ohio, by Branch 78 of the NALC;
Whereas the pilot food drive was so successful that the food drive was then
expanded nationwide;
Whereas a nationwide one-day food drive was organized for May 15, 1993, with the
goal of having at least one NALC Branch participate in each of the 50
States;
Whereas more than 220 NALC branches participated in the first national one-day
food drive and set a one-day record for food collection in the United
States by collecting more than 11,000,000 pounds of food;
Whereas in 2018, the NALC collected over 71,600,000 pounds of food to help
restock food banks, pantries, and shelters throughout the United States;
Whereas 2018 marked the 15th consecutive year that the Nation's largest one-day
food drive collected more than 70,000,000 pounds of food;
Whereas the NALC one-day food drive has collected more than 1,670,000,000 pounds
of food since it began in 1993; and
Whereas the NALC one-day food drive occurs on the second Saturday in May each
year: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
(1) recognizes the National Association of Letter Carriers'
one-day food drive; and
(2) honors the National Association of Letter Carriers for
their distinguished community service and philanthropic
efforts.
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