[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 3 (Friday, January 5, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E34]
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AIRLINE AMBASSADOR PROGRAM: WORKING TO PROMOTE GOOD WILL THROUGH TRAVEL

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                            HON. TOM LANTOS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, January 5, 1996

  Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, I invite my colleagues to join me in 
recognizing the Airline Ambassador Program. Initiated by an outstanding 
young woman, Nancy Larson, this program has already succeeded in 
extending help and compassion to the underprivileged children of the 
world, in teaching care and concern for the environment and in 
promoting a sense of community among the diverse ethnic groups of our 
planet.
  The Airline Ambassador Program has created a network of airline 
personnel who volunteer their time to humanitarian service in their own 
communities and abroad. Since 1993, airline ambassadors have 
volunteered in a wide variety of highly effective activities throughout 
the world. They have participated in nine international conferences, 
hosted five interactive global tea parties which promote intercultural 
sharing, sponsored four humanitarian missions to former Yugoslavia, 
Ecuador, Mexico and Bolivia, and coordinated donations of hospital 
supplies, food, toys, and baby items for orphanages and needy children. 
Airline personnel have escorted hundreds of orphans and children in 
need of medical care.
  The unique ability of airline personnel to span the globe at a 
moment's notice allows them to assist in ways others cannot. They are 
creating an example by these activities of sharing and caring for the 
travelling public at large. Inflight articles and videos will further 
reinforce this idea of travelling to make a positive impact on the 
world.
  I am confident that as the Airline Ambassador Program gains the 
support and momentum it deserves, it will be able to accomplish even 
more through expansion of its many excellent programs. Please join me 
in expressing appreciation for the unique way in which airline 
ambassadors and Nancy Larson are making this world a better place for 
all of us to live.