Orrin Hatch: “I rise today to offer S. Res. 298, designating Thursday, November 17, 2005, as Feed America Thursday. I appreciate my…”

“I rise today to offer S. Res. 298, designating Thursday, November 17, 2005, as Feed America Thursday. I appreciate my friend, Senator Robert Bennett, joining with me in this resolution. On Thanksgiving Day, we remember with deep gratitude the many bounties of life, including an appreciation for families and friends and the great country in which we live. Part of what makes this country great is the spirit of selfless giving and generosity of its citizens. The great outpouring of support and assistance for the victims of Hurricane Katrina is a most recent example. In this season of Thanksgiving, it is important to also remember that over 33 million Americans, including 13 million children, continue to live in households that do not have an adequate supply of food. These fellow citizens in need of food must not be forgotten. On behalf of the Utah congressional delegation, Congressman Chris Cannon has submitted a companion resolution in the House of Representatives. We urge our distinguished colleagues to join us in designating Thursday, November 17, 2005, as Feed America Thursday, to encourage our fellow citizens to sacrifice two meals on that day and donate the money they would have spent on food to a religious or charitable organization of their choice for the purpose of feeding the hungry. ____________________”