[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 41 (Friday, April 15, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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[Congressional Record: April 15, 1994]
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                         NATIONAL NEIGHBOR DAY

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                             HON. JACK REED

                            of rhode island

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 14, 1994

  Mr. REED. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to introduce a Resolution 
designating May 22, 1994, as National Neighbor Day.
  The neighborhoods we once knew as places of peace and harmony are now 
engaged in the fight against the rising tide of crime and violence. One 
of the saddest results of this increasing crime is that neighbors fear 
for their safety and become alienated from one another.
  Two years ago, my constituents in Westerly, RI, came up with the idea 
of celebrating Neighbor Day as a way of reaching out to none another, 
introducing themselves to new neighbors and renewing old friendships. 
With parties, and open house gatherings, Neighbor Day in Westerly gave 
people a sense of neighborhood pride and positive community spirit.
  Neighbor Day has now been adopted throughout the entire State of 
Rhode Island and I believe the next logical step is to adopt a National 
Neighbor Day. Through the creation of a National Neighbor Day, we can 
bring people across America closer together and overcome the atmosphere 
of fear and mistrust that comes with changing times.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me, along with my nearest 
congressional neighbor, Congressman Ron Machtley, in cosponsoring this 
legislation.

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