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                      NATIONAL SALVATION ARMY WEEK

  Mr. KAINE. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize May 12 to May 18, 
2025, as National Salvation Army Week.
  Founded in 1865, the Salvation Army has been unfailingly committed to 
serving those in need without discrimination. For more than 150 years, 
the Salvation Army has provided essential social services, including 
disaster relief, food assistance, shelter, rehabilitation programs, and 
youth development initiatives in local communities across the United 
States.
  The Salvation Army serves more than 27 million Americans annually, 
offering compassion, hope, and support to the most vulnerable 
populations, including individuals experiencing homelessness, veterans, 
seniors, human trafficking survivors, and those recovering from 
addiction. Across the Nation, the Salvation Army operates shelters, 
food pantries, job training programs, and emergency disaster relief 
efforts that strengthen communities and improve lives.
  The Salvation Army continues to be a trusted partner at the local, 
State, and Federal levels, providing critical services that address 
poverty, hunger, and natural disasters. Volunteers, donors, and 
officers of the Salvation Army exemplify the spirit of service, working 
tirelessly to provide relief and opportunity for those in need--and 
should be recognized and commended for their commitment to the 
betterment of others. I am grateful for the work that the Salvation 
Army accomplishes every day and applaud its dedication to social 
service.

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