HONORING MR. LARRY LAVELLE CHRISTIAN Speaker: Congressman Marc Veasey Publication: Congressional Record Date: 17 September 2024 Subjects: American Government , Trucking Topic: Larry Lavelle Christian

Mr. VEASEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the life and accomplishments of Larry Lavelle Christian--a hero in our Tarrant County community and beyond.

Larry Lavelle Christian grew up in Jones, Louisiana. As an adult, Mr. Christian ultimately moved to North Texas. As a professional truck driver, he drove through the entire county. ``Country boy,'' as he was known in his childhood, was a steadfast figure of reliability in the trucking community, always trying to be helpful and uplift his fellow truckers.

Following the death of his wife, Mr. Christian leaned on his faith and felt called to retire. Upon his retirement and in one of the darkest moments of his life, Larry wanted to help others. Each week, Mr. Christian collected food donations and delivered them to underserved neighborhoods.

Mr. Christian's dedication to the fight against food insecurity illustrates his character and commitment to our community. Mr. Christian's leadership and dedication has made a true difference in the state of Texas. He has been recognized by the Midwest Food Bank Texas, a nonprofit focused on combating hunger. In collaboration, they launched a major effort to obtain and distribute food to those in need. Their combined work led to $673,000 worth of food being provided to families, children, and seniors throughout Texas. I am pleased to honor Mr. Larry Lavelle Christian today.