[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 145 (Friday, October 7, 1994)]
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[Congressional Record: October 7, 1994]
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THE CONFIRMATION OF DR. CAROL KINSLEY TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE 
             CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE

  Mr. KENNEDY. Madam President, I commend my colleagues in the Senate 
for confirming President Clinton's nomination of Dr. Carol Kinsley of 
Springfield, MA to serve on the Board of Directors of the Corporation 
for National and Community Service.
  Dr. Kinsley is recognized as a leader in the field of service 
learning, and serves as executive director of the Community Service 
Learning Center in Springfield. Under her leadership, the center has 
grown to become one of the Nation's most influential forces for making 
service learning a part of education. Educators and administrators come 
to Springfield from around the country to attend the center's seminars 
and workshops, which teach them how to assess local needs and 
incorporate a responsive community service program into their school 
curricula.
  I was proud to sponsor the legislation which established the 
Corporation for National and Community Service in the Senate last year, 
and which President Clinton signed into law. The real work, however, is 
being done by people like Dr. Kinsley around the country, who care 
about improving their own communities and who recognize that community 
service is an excellent opportunity to do so.
  Individuals like Carol Kinsley have recognized that national and 
community service is one of the best investments we can make in 
America's future. Problems are addressed, needs are met, and people 
learn that they truly can make a difference. Everyone benefits--the 
volunteers, those who receive the service, and the community as a 
whole.
  Massachusetts has long been recognized as a leader in the community 
service movement. I am confident that Dr. Kinsley's participation on 
the Board will help to ensure that our State continues in this fine 
tradition of service to others.
  It is gratifying that President Clinton recognized Dr. Kinsley's 
outstanding work and leadership in Springfield, and that the Senate has 
agreed with the President's choice of Carol Kinsley to serve on the 
Board. I know her ability and experience will be a positive force at 
the Corporation for National and Community Service, and I look forward 
to working with her in the years ahead.

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