[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 92 (Friday, July 15, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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                     25 YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE

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                          HON. STENY H. HOYER

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 14, 1994

  Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to commend a quarter century of 
service by the Greater Waldorf Jaycees in my home district--Maryland's 
Fifth. Over the past 25 years, the Jaycees have made invaluable 
contributions to the life of their community again and again.
  We in Congress try to create a body of law that will encourage 
service like that of Jaycee members. From there, individuals of each of 
our districts bring these goals to life. Organizations where people can 
dedicate themselves to helping their neighbors are what is right about 
our country.
  Organizations like the Jaycees become indispensable community 
resources from which we benefit every day. The Greater Waldorf Jaycee 
Foundation has given its community incalculable hours of service, from 
the first project, a teen coffee house, 25 years ago to the community 
center in recent years. They have given to Crime Solvers, Little 
League, Junior Miss, Toys for Tots and countless other individual 
projects. Members have helped a community remember Robert Stethem, 
killed in Beirut, by dedicating a sports complex in his name. Jaycee 
members have risen to these tasks on their own, simply because the job 
needed done.
  The Jaycees are important to our community not only because of the 
projects they have successfully completed, but because they represent 
the best of service to community and are a model for all our citizens. 
By example, they encourage the spirit of a family. Their personal 
character exhiibts a spiritual strength and neighborly caring that sets 
a standard for all.
  The Jaycee motto states, ``That earth's great treasure lies in human 
personality.'' I am glad this organization reminds us that, although it 
can be helpful to address people as members of a group, the 
contribution of the each person as an individual has its merit. By 
volunteering, the members shows a personal commitment and strength of 
character. The diversity is melded into a strong whole. And, these 
individuals, banded together, address needs of individuals close to 
home. Helping out their own neighbors, whom they can know personally, 
their humanity makes great strides for which I, as part of their 
community, am grateful.
  Thank you for your service to the community and may we all benefit 
from your actions for many years to come.

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