Representative Randy Hultgren (IL-14) proudly welcomed Woodstock resident Lou Ness to the U.S. Capitol on Thursday after she completed her walk, “Hear Our Cry: Marching for America’s Poor,” a journey from Rockford, IL to Washington, D.C. Upon hearing a call from God, Lou Ness—a 65-year-old mother, grandmother, veteran, ordained Episcopal deacon and the Executive Director of Shelter Care Ministries of Rockford—set off on her journey on April 1 to bear witness for the nation’s impoverished and hungry and deliver their stories to our nation’s leaders. Read more on her walk here.
“I was humbled to welcome Lou Ness at the steps of the Capitol and hear about her amazing journey. I delivered well-wishes from my friend, State Senator Pam Althoff who brought Lou’s walk to my attention, and presented local tokens of her appreciation, including a Woodstock Groundhog Day hat, a shirt with the State of Illinois Assembly seal and earrings,” said Rep. Hultgren. “I am troubled by the staggering numbers of America’s poor and hungry. In northern Illinois, more than 425,000 people are food insecure and nearly half of them are children. It is on us to answer Jesus’ calling to care for our neighbors and help them without judgment or stigma. I look forward to working with Lou and our community to spread the word about her inspiring journey as we call attention to America’s impoverished and work on providing them much-needed relief.”
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