Political Quotes

“Every year the Greater Longview United Way hosts a fundraiser known as their annual campaign to raise money for nonprofit organizations in the Gregg County area. In recognition of the 75th year, the United Way's campaign theme was: ``Past. Present. Future. We are UNITED.'' This year, the organization surpassed their goal by over $25,000, raising a grand total of $1.1 million, which will be used to help fund nearly 40 programs across 20 nonprofits in the Gregg County area. United Ways are a vital part of communities across the Nation, bringing people together to volunteer, advocate, and give back to their community. Their core belief is that only when a community is united to benefit all people, regardless of race, creed, class, school district, or place of origin that true change can happen. Mr. Speaker, I thank the executive director, Dr. Evan Dolive; campaign and community outreach manager, Heather Stevenson; and front office coordinator, Raven Atkinson for their dedication to the United Way and our Gregg County community. ____________________”