Rep. Byrum offered the following resolution:

            House Resolution No. 97.

            A resolution recognizing the National Association of Letter Carriers' 15th annual "Stamp Out Hunger!" food drive in the state of Michigan.

            Whereas, Beginning in 1993, the nation's letter carriers have collected food donations to be delivered to food banks and pantries in their local communities; and 

            Whereas, According to America's Second Harvest, 35 million people live in households that experience the risk of hunger. One in four people who are in line at soup kitchens are children; and

            Whereas, "Stamp Out Hunger!" is the nation's largest single day food drive, having collected more than 765 million pounds of food since its inception in 1993; and

            Whereas, Last year, "Stamp Out Hunger!" collected over 70 million pounds of food across the United States; now, therefore, be it

            Resolved, That the members of this legislative body recognize and thank the National Association of Letter Carriers for their hard work and dedication to the "Stamp Out Hunger!" food drive; and be it further

            Resolved, That all Michigan citizens know that they can do their part to help those in need by leaving non-perishable foods for their letter carrier where your mail is delivered on May 12, 2007.