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HONORING THE MISSION AND WORK OF THE IMPACT FOUNDATION AND THE IMPACT
COMMUNITY CENTERS
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HON. DIANA HARSHBARGER
of tennessee
in the house of representatives
Tuesday, December 7, 2021
Mrs. HARSHBARGER. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize the Impact Foundation, led by Chris Laisure and his family in Bluff City, Tennessee. Mr. Laisure and his family started a foundation and purchased the former Bluff City Middle School that has now been repurposed into the Impact Community Center Bluff City. The campus has been completely remodeled to house several non-profit organizations which support both the community and local veterans. In addition, within one year, the Foundation created and dedicated the Bluff City Veteran's Memorial. This center's footprint continues to evolve and will soon include a museum dedicated to Bluff City and its history.
The Foundation then purchased the Holston Valley Middle School, and it too was completely renovated at no costs to the tenants. It hosts several non-profit athletic organizations with the same mission as the original Impact Community Center, with a focus of offering children and young adults opportunities in athletics from a faith-based perspective.
In addition, the Impact Centers have a desire to provide services to the community to enhance the quality of life and provide both relief and assistance to those who need it without charge to the applicant. Veterans have a special place in the heart of the Foundation as well.
The Impact Foundation, led by Chris Laisure and his family, has gone above and beyond to change lives for the better every day in their community. Their effort, commitment to good, and strength of collective faith are an inspiration. Without seeking any publicity, the Impact Foundation offers the credit only to God and those around them who seek to improve the lives of their fellow citizens in their beautiful community.
Madam Speaker, today I rise to recognize the Impact Foundation, an organization that seeks to help those in their community and improve the lives of children and veterans through their Impact Community Centers. Their work and dedication serve as an inspiration and beacon of hope to us all.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 211(1), Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 211(2)
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