On the recordNovember 15, 2011
I support this resolution recognizing the 75th anniversary of the welfare program of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, LDS. This resolution recognizes and commends the LDS Church and its members for 75 years of donating their time, energy, and resources to benefit people across the Nation and throughout the world. Since its creation in 1936, the LDS welfare program has matured to a point where its reach can be felt across the globe by people of all nations and religious affiliations. Founded to help others achieve self-reliance, the program has remained true to its founding values as it has grown. To date, a remarkable 63,000 tons of food has been distributed by the welfare program to people in need across the globe. In addition to food distribution, the program has provided much needed clothing, medical aid, and services to help people gain long-term stability in the workforce and in the home. Over 300 LDS Employment Research Service Centers around the world provide people with jobs skills training, resume-writing workshops, interviewing classes, and assistance in finding employment. In addition, Deseret Industries, an LDS Church-run group of thrift stores, provides refugees and the disabled with the employment they need to gain on-the-job experience before moving on to long-term employment.…
