[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 144 (Thursday, October 6, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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    CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY OF THE ARKANSAS BAPTIST HOME FOR CHILDREN

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                            HON. JAY DICKEY

                              of arkansas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, October 5, 1994

  Mr. DICKEY. Mr. Speaker, the Arkansas Baptist Home for Children in 
Monticello, AR, has been an integral part of the southern Arkansas 
community for 100 years. In 1894, a dream by a young woman named Hannah 
Hyatt became reality when she donated her inherited home and 80 acres 
of land to the Arkansas State Baptist Convention for the establishment 
of an Arkansas Baptist Home for orphan children. Ms. Hyatt, the 
daughter of early settlers in Arkansas, became very active and devoted 
to her church and community.
  After the death of her parents, she opened her home to orphan 
children, and subsequently, in 1894, donated her home and land which 
became the Arkansas Baptist Home for Children. It has provided a great 
service to children and families in need of care and guidance by 
providing food and shelter, work and play, church and school. More than 
anything else, it's a place of love, care, and discipline for 
approximately 100 children each year.
  The Arkansas Baptist Home for Children is celebrating its centennial 
year. Monticello mayor, Harold D. West, has proclaimed October 15, 
1994, as Arkansas Baptist Home for Children Day, in Monticello, AR. I 
want to share with my colleagues this important centennial anniversary, 
and join with the citizens of southern Arkansas to extend 
congratulations and appreciation to the staff and children of the 
Arkansas Baptist Home for Children.

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