[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 52 (Wednesday, May 4, 1994)]
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                 TRIBUTE TO STAN CURTIS AND USA HARVEST

 Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, since America's earliest days, 
individuals have invested their talents, time, and energy in community 
service in order to directly address local needs and concerns. In this 
light, I would like to bring to the attention of my colleagues a 
Kentuckian whose past accomplishments and continuing dedication 
exemplify the essential role community service plays in our society.
  Hunger is a growing dilemma in communities across America. Based on 
his deep personal concern and commitment, Mr. Stan Curtis, a 
Louisville, KY businessman, found a way to successfully link those with 
plenty to those in need. In 1987, Mr. Curtis established USA Harvest, a 
program committed to the relief of hunger through volunteerism and the 
efficient use of community resources. USA Harvest obtains food from 
grocery stores and restaurants that would otherwise be wasted, and 
distributes this food to soup kitchens, shelters, and missions. Stan 
Curtis' project for Louisville's needy citizens has now grown to 
include over 49,000 volunteers nationwide, and has distributed more 
than 250 million pounds of food.
  I am proud to announce that Mr. Curtis was named as a recipient of 
the President's Volunteer Action Award for his work with USA Harvest 
during National Volunteer Week in April. This award is cosponsored by 
the Points of Light Foundation and the Corporation for National and 
Community Service.
  Mr. President, I feel that the achievements of Mr. Stan Curtis and 
the volunteers of USA Harvest demonstrate how devoted community service 
can improve the lives of underprivileged Americans, and they deserve 
our sincere appreciation and respect. It is my hope that all of us will 
rise to meet our country's social and economic challenges with the same 
degree of fervor and effectiveness that the members of USA Harvest, and 
its founder Stan Curtis, have shown through their committed service and 
dedication.

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