[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 15 (Monday, February 5, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E165]
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                         A REQUEST FOR KINDNESS

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                       HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, February 1, 1996

  Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in 
recognition of Kindness Week in the city of Dallas, scheduled for the 
week of February 11, 1996. The mission of this event is to celebrate 
and promote the value and spirit of kindness, and to help bring all 
races, religious, and socioeconomic groups within the city of Dallas 
together to foster understanding among us all.
  As a part of the celebration of Kindness Week, I ask all the citizens 
of Dallas to come together in the true spirit of the week, and if 
possible, to attend a formal ``Kindness Celebration'' at Thanksgiving 
Square, at 12 p.m. on February 14, 1996.
  This week-long event presents the city of Dallas an opportunity that 
seldom occurs: a chance to lead the Nation, and hopefully the world, in 
making our small planet a better place to live. Attitudes are 
contagious, and with a unified effort, Dallas can assist the Nation in 
creating an attitude of kindness that can carry on for years to come.
  I ask all of my friends in Dallas to participate in Kindness Week in 
a variety of ways, all of which are easily done but pay big rewards. 
Such things as visiting a senior center, driving safely and 
courteously, and speaking with an old friend take very little effort 
and time, and create a good feeling for each person involved. 
Compliment rather than criticize; help rather than shout; and smile 
rather than frown. Each of us has a role to play, and I hope we will 
all do our part in Kindness Week.

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