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NATIONAL SALVATION ARMY WEEK

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On 2026-05-13, Senator Katie Boyd Britt (R-AL) delivered a floor speech titled "NATIONAL SALVATION ARMY WEEK" in the Senate.

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NATIONAL SALVATION ARMY WEEK

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 81 (Wednesday, May 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 81 (Wednesday, May 13, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2275] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] NATIONAL SALVATION ARMY WEEK Mrs. BRITT. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize May 11 to May 17, 2026, as National Salvation Army Week. I join the junior Senator from Virginia in expressing my sincere gratitude to the Salvation Army for all they do to support and provide for Americans across the Nation. For over a century, the Salvation Army has been committed to ``Doing the Most Good.'' This good is carried out in countless ways including feeding the hungry, rebuilding homes, providing addiction recovery services, assisting with disaster relief, and combating human trafficking. For the past 160 years, it has been evident: Where there is need, the Salvation Army steps up. Today, the Salvation Army humbly serves nearly 28 million Americans annually, offering warm beds, nutritious meals, and financial assistance. I am especially grateful for Alabama's local Salvation Army units for their tireless efforts and impactful work within our communities. After several tornadoes hit our State in 2023, the Salvation Army came to Alabama's aid to provide resources including over 1,800 meals for affected families. Each year, the Salvation Army partners with the University of Alabama at Birmingham to bring gifts and joy to thousands of children during the Christmas season. And in true Alabama fashion, local Salvation Army chapters have mobilized to the frontlines of disaster response across the Nation to lend a helping hand and provide essential supplies to families devastated by natural disasters. I am extremely proud to celebrate the far-reaching and critical work carried out by the Salvation Army each and every day. Their dedicated volunteers and members step up in communities across our Nation to meet urgent needs with compassion, dignity, and unwavering commitment. This work not only meets immediate challenges, but also restores hope for so many families. I am honored to recognize National Salvation Army Week and to express my deep appreciation for the Salvation Army's tireless work in uplifting lives, strengthening communities, and ``Doing the Most Good'' for Americans across our Nation. ____________________

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NATIONAL SALVATION ARMY WEEK Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 81 (Wednesday, May 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 81 (Wednesday, May 13, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2275] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] NATIONAL SALVATION ARMY WEEK Mrs. BRITT. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize May 11 to May 17, 2026, as National Salvation Army Week. I join the junior Senator from Virginia in expressing my sincere gratitude to the Salvation Army for all they do to support and provide for Americans across the Nation. For over a century, the Salvation Army has been committed to ``Doing the Most Good.'' This good is carried out in countless ways including feeding the hungry, rebuilding homes, providing addiction recovery services, assisting with disaster relief, and combating human trafficking. For the past 160 years, it has been evident: Where there is need, the Salvation Army steps up. Today, the Salvation Army humbly serves nearly 28 million Americans annually, offering warm beds, nutritious meals, and financial assistance. I am especially grateful for Alabama's local Salvation Army units for their tireless efforts and impactful work within our communities. After several tornadoes hit our State in 2023, the Salvation Army came to Alabama's aid to provide resources including over 1,800 meals for affected families. Each year, the Salvation Army partners with the University of Alabama at Birmingham to bring gifts and joy to thousands of children during the Christmas season. And in true Alabama fashion, local Salvation Army chapters have mobilized to the frontlines of disaster response across the Nation to lend a helping hand and provide essential supplies to families devastated by natural disasters. I am extremely proud to celebrate the far-reaching and critical work carried out by the Salvation Army each and every day. Their dedicated volunteers and members step up in communities across our Nation to meet urgent needs with compassion, dignity, and unwavering commitment. This work not only meets immediate challenges, but also restores hope for so many families. I am honored to recognize National Salvation Army Week and to express my deep appreciation for the Salvation Army's tireless work in uplifting lives, strengthening communities, and ``Doing the Most Good'' for Americans across our Nation. ____________________