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From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
HONORING VETERANS COMMUNITY LIVING CENTER AT FITZSIMONS
The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from
Colorado (Mr. Crow) for 5 minutes.
Mr. CROW. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the staff and
residents of the Veterans Community Living Center in Aurora, Colorado.
This Colorado veterans home has cared for veterans, veteran spouses,
and Gold Star parents for over 18 years.
The staff at Fitzsimons has acted heroically during this pandemic,
risking exposure, facing fears, and continuing to show up for their
residents and coworkers. Since March, 26 employees have tested
positive, and most have returned to work.
This dedicated team has pioneered new ways of connecting veterans to
their communities, including drive-by vintage car shows and
coordinating phone calls and Skype visits with family and friends.
We do mourn the loss of 25 veterans who lost their lives to the virus
and celebrate the lifetime of selfless service all veterans who live at
Fitzsimons have made.
It is with pride that I recognize the staff and residents at the
Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimons.
Recognizing Salud Family Health Centers' 50th Anniversary
Mr. CROW. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Salud Family
Health Centers on its 50th anniversary.
Salud was founded in 1970 to serve the migrant and seasonal
farmworker population living and working in and around Fort Lupton,
Colorado. Today, Salud operates 13 clinics and a mobile unit in 10
predominantly rural communities throughout northern and southeastern
Colorado, serving over 82,000 patients annually.
Salud has grown to provide medical, dental, behavioral health,
women's care, pediatric care, and on-site pharmacy services. Prior to
COVID, Salud also operated 11 school-based sites to better serve the
needs of the community.
Salud's mobile unit travels mostly rural areas during the evenings to
provide quality healthcare to seasonal and migrant workers. In its 50
years, Salud has served 2 million patients.
I am proud to have Salud Family Health Centers serving the people of
the Sixth Congressional District.
Applauding Aurora Mobile Food Pantry
Mr. CROW. Mr. Speaker, I rise today as we observe Hunger Action Month
throughout September to applaud the work of the Aurora Mobile Food
Pantry.
While the food pantry is a crucial support system to our community at
the best of times, it has been a lifeline to those experiencing hunger
during the COVID-19 pandemic.
This summer, Aurora Mobile Food Pantry and its community partners,
along with over 750 volunteers, provided more than 475,000 meals to our
community. In addition to providing healthy food, more than 30,000
community members who visited the mobile food pantry received 37,000
pounds of pet food, 2,800 books for children, 5,400 water bottles, and
$47,000 worth of diapers and baby wipes.
All told, the Aurora Mobile Food Pantry has provided more than $1
million in food to our community during COVID-19. It serves as a
reminder of what can happen when Coloradans come together to support
one another in times of need.
Recognizing Heroism of Manjit Singh
Mr. CROW. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Manjit Singh.
Manjit Singh immigrated to my district from India in 2018 in search
of the American Dream. On Wednesday, August 5, Manjit died a hero.
After his first day of truck driving school, Manjit was with his
family and friends at Reedley Beach near his new home in California. He
saw three children caught in the current of the Kings River and
selflessly rushed in to help them.
Manjit did not know how to swim, but he knew bravery. Witnesses say
he helped pull one of the three children to safety and endeavored to
assist another.
While all of them have recovered, an 8-year-old girl named Samantha
would later lose her life. I grieve for her and her family.
I stand amazed by Manjit's sacrifice, and I am grateful to his
community for recognizing the heroism he demonstrated that day. I am
inspired by the humanity and compassion that link all of us together.
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