[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 54 (Friday, May 6, 1994)]
[House]
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[Congressional Record: May 6, 1994]
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      BE A STAR FESTIVAL--WEST VIRGINIA SCHOOLS FOR DEAF AND BLIND

  Mr. ROCKEFELLER. Mr. President, since the Senate is in session today, 
I could not attend the Be A Star Festival in Romney, WV, at the Schools 
for the Deaf and Blind. But I did want to commend the students and 
staff for this special event.
  I believe strongly in community service and my years serving in VISTA 
brought me to West Virginia and truly changed my life. Last year, I was 
proud to join President Clinton in support of the National Community 
Service Act which will encourage public service at all levels and all 
ages.
  I also take great pride in reporting to my colleagues about the ``Be 
A Star Festival'' held today. At this event, students and staff from 
the Schools for the Deaf and Blind will be participating in community 
service this morning. Planned activities include trash pickups to clean 
local neighborhoods, visits to seniors in area nursing homes, 
volunteering at local child care centers, and even making dog biscuits 
to help the local humane society. Each student will have the chance to 
contribute what they can. Despite handicaps of blindness or deafness, 
each of these students is eager--and able--to contribute to their 
community.
  West Virginia has adopted the motto of every mountaineer can be a 
volunteer, and the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind are 
providing this with their Be A Star Festival. I am very proud of each 
and every student.

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