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Recognizing Vayda Bell

Floor Speech

Date: July 11, 2023
Location: Washington, DC

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Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the kind actions of Vayda Bell of Bradford, Pennsylvania. After fires in her local town left five households in her community destroyed and the families in them displaced, 6-year-old Vayda decided to act.

Vayda Bell set out to help her community by setting up a lemonade and snack stand on her street. Hoping to raise $100, she exchanged refreshing treats for donations a few dollars at a time. By the end of the day, she raised more than $800 to help her neighbors in need, which was matched by a generous member of the community.

After setting out with the goal of helping five families in need with the support of her family and community, she earned more than $1,600 to be donated.

Thank you, Vayda, for stepping up in such an impactful way. Your actions serve to inspire and instill your generosity in ourselves and those around us.

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