[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 88 (Thursday, May 25, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1126-E1127]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


 A SPECIAL SALUTE TO GLENORA STARKS 1995 CONGRESSIONAL SENIOR CITIZEN 
                                 INTERN

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                           HON. LOUIS STOKES

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Wednesday, May 24, 1995
  Mr. STOKES. Mr. Speaker, during the month of May, our Nation 
celebrates National Senior Citizen Month. In communities throughout the 
United States, senior citizens are recognized for their contributions 
to their communities and the Nation. This week, seniors from 
congressional districts across the Nation will gather on Capitol Hill 
for the annual Congressional Senior Citizen Intern Program. During 
their internship, seniors receive a firsthand look at the legislative 
process. They attend meetings and issue forums on topics which impact 
the elderly community, and have an opportunity to engage in extensive 
dialogue and congressional leaders and administration officials.
  Mr. Speaker, over the years, I have been proud to participate in the 
Congressional Senior Citizen Intern Program. I rise to congratulate an 
outstanding senior citizen in my congressional district who has been 
selected to participate in this year's program. I want to share with my 
colleagues and the Nation some information regarding my 1995 
Congressional Senior Citizen Intern, Mrs. Glenora Starks.
  Mrs. Starks is a resident of Oakwood Village, OH. She retired from 
the catering staff of the Marriott Inn in Beachwood. The proud mother 
of two sons, Bruce and Keith, Mrs. Starks in a member of Liberty Hill 
Baptist Church.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to state that the Greater Cleveland area has 
benefited greatly from Mrs. Starks strong commitment and leadership. 
She is the founder and director of the Do Good Club, an organization 
which greatly benefits seniors throughout the Greater Cleveland area. 
Under Mrs. Starks' tutelage, young children lend assistance to seniors 
who reside in the neighborhood and area nursing homes. Because of the 
Do Good Club, the quality of life for those individuals is greatly 
improved. Mrs. Starks is also a member of the National Council of Negro 
Women; the NAACP; and a member of the Missionary Support and Prayer 
Club at the Oakwood Senior Center.
  Glenora Starks is also politically active in the community. She is a 
member of the executive committee of the Cuyahoga County Democratic 
Party; a member of the Democratic Club and a precinct committeeperson. 
In addition, Mrs. Starks is a member of the 11th Congressional Caucus 
where she provides assistance to the Senior Citizen Committee. Mrs. 
[[Page E1127]] Starks is also a member of an organization, 100 Plus One 
Women for Congressman Louis Stokes, which has benefited my 
congressional efforts. I am proud to have her support of my legislative 
activities.
  Mr. Speaker, Mrs. Glenora Starks lives by the adage, ``Don't ask God 
for strength to move mountains--ask Him for strength to climb 
mountains.'' I take this opportunity to recognize Mrs. Starks for her 
service to our community. I am proud to welcome her to Capitol Hill as 
my Congressional Senior Citizen Intern, and I am pleased to salute her 
on this occasion.


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