[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 146 (Saturday, October 8, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E]
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[Congressional Record: October 8, 1994]
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IN RECOGNITION OF THE ROCHESTER AREA MEALS-ON-WHEELS PROGRAM

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                             HON. RON KLINK

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 7, 1994

  Mr. KLINK. Mr. Speaker, volunteers provide a variety of services to 
the people of the United States, and specifically to my congressional 
district in western Pennsylvania. Through such legislation as the 
National Service Act, and the Service Learning Act, I have advocated 
the development of community service programs. I strongly believe that 
volunteering can enhance learning by promoting civic responsibility.
  To the more than 90 people, each receiving 2 meals a day, the service 
provided by the Rochester area Meals-On-Wheels program of Rochester, 
PA, is invaluable. They offer the freedom of living at home to clients 
whose disabilities limit their ability to provide for themselves 
adequate meals to fulfill their nutritional needs. These people 
volunteer to not only prepare the food, but also deliver the food to 
people who without the program, would have no choice but to relinquish 
their independence and become institutionalized during their 
rehabilitations.
  On October 28, 1994, the Rochester area Meals-On-Wheels program, will 
be celebrating its 25th anniversary of service to the community. During 
this time the program has more than doubled in size and continues to 
grow each year. It gives me great pleasure to recognize a group of 
people who have provided such a valued service to people who are so 
badly in need of it.
  In this society where we are continually reminded of hatred and 
greed, it is heart-warming to see a group committed to the health and 
well being of others. In 1994, the Rochester program will serve some 
45,000 meals. The efforts of the selfless western Pennsylvanians cannot 
be given enough praise. While these volunteers are not rewarded 
monetarily for their contributions, the smiles and thank-yous of the 
people they're helping makes their service worthwhile.
  Mr. Speaker, I would once again like to thank the Rochester area 
Meals-On-Wheels program, for the 25 years they have invested into this 
community and I offer my support and best wishes in the future for 
their continued success in public service.

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