[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 127 (Tuesday, September 13, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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                      ``YOU ARE SO BEAUTIFUL'' DAY

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                            HON. BART GORDON

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 13, 1994

  Mr. GORDON. Mr. Speaker, on Sunday, September 18, a vital and dynamic 
group of people will be honored for all that they have contributed to 
our communities and our lives. Senior citizens constitute the backbone 
of our Nation--they created all that we enjoy today, led us through 
World War II and the Depression, prosperous times, and the birth of 
technology. In recognition of this, the Stones River United Methodist 
Church in Murfreesboro has designated a special day to celebrate and 
honor seniors in the community.
  It is fitting that the theme of the day is ``You Are So Beautiful.'' 
It is also fitting that seniors of all denominations from Rutherford 
County and surrounding areas will be included in the celebration. 
Beginning at 2, three speakers, selected readings, and a special 
repertoire of singing will mark the afternoon.
  The first speaker, Jane Vaughn, a community activist and director of 
Even Start, an educational program for children and parents, will 
address the theme ``You Are So Beautiful.'' Following Ms. Vaughn will 
be Flora Blackman and Gloria Spann, both prominent evangelist speakers. 
The afternoon will also include readings by Francis Henry and singing 
by local groups. The Vaughn Singers from Smyrna, the McCullough Family, 
Albert Richardson, and the Stones River Trio will all perform. Another 
highlight of the service will be the presentation of a plaque to pay 
special tribute to all the seniors of Stones River United Methodist 
Church. Immediately following the celebration is a reception with 
snacks and beverages for the seniors and all who attend the service.
  It is refreshing that the seniors of middle Tennessee will be shown 
by friends and family how much they mean to each and every one of us. A 
caring and appreciative community is the glue that binds not only our 
Nation, our cities, and our rural areas together, it brings individual 
people together. On September 18, a most deserving and valuable portion 
of middle Tennessee will enjoy their day of honor, while the rest of 
the community has a rare opportunity to tell them how beautiful they 
are.

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