[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 29 (Wednesday, March 6, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E279-E280]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   HONORING THE SPRINGFIELD INTER-SERVICE CLUB COUNCIL AWARD WINNERS

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                          HON. THOMAS M. DAVIS

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 5, 1996

  Mr. DAVIS. Mr. Speaker, it gives me great pleasure to rise today and 
pay tribute to some very special people in Virginia's 11th District. 
These are individuals who put the good of their community above their 
own needs. These people received awards from the Springfield Inter-
Service Club Council ISCC on February 20, 1996.
  The Springfield ISCC was founded in 1986 to coordinate the good works 
of the numerous service clubs and civic organizations in the greater 
Springfield community. Today more than 60 clubs, civic organizations, 
and agencies are affiliated with the ISCC.
  Mr. Speaker, the following individuals who received awards for their 
distinguished service to the community are:
  Sylvia Bonner. Sylvia has been a Girl Scouts Council of the Nation's 
Capital Service Unit comanager in the central Springfield area since 
1992, Sylvia has worked hard to build a strong cohesive program for the 
youth of our community. Most recently she has picked up the banner of 
the Springfield Santa refurbishes experienced toys for needy children 
during the holidays. Under her leadership Santa's Green Elves are 
keeping a Springfield tradition alive.
  John Garilli. John with his guide dog, Guy, has served the 
Springfield-Franconia Host Lions Club as secretary, vice president, 
flea market chairman, sight chairman, and communications chairman. He 
is founder and advisor for the Leo Club at Hayfield High School. John 
and Guy also serve as spokesman for Leader Dog in the Washington metro 
area.
  Mr. Speaker, the following individuals who received awards for their 
outstanding community service are:
  Dominick Caridi. Dominick has been a tireless and resourceful Boy 
Scout leader. He led the Scouting for Food Drive in southern Fairfax 
County and the city of Alexandria. Under his exceptional leadership and 
enthusiasm the Scouts collected more than 80 tons of food for the 
hungry residents of the Greater Washington area.
  Robert E. Denny. Robert, an author, a Civil War historian, a tireless 
volunteer who has worked on the developmental programs for severely 
handicapped residents of the Northern Virginia Training Center.
  Bob Lund. Bob serves the community in many ways. As the coordinator 
of volunteer efforts to maintain the grounds at the Pohick Regional 
Library, he has coordinated the efforts of over 35 Eagle Scout service 
projects, serving as mentor and role model to countless young people 
and saving the community untold costs.
  Lt. Tyrone Morrow. Lieutenant Morrow of the Fairfax County Police 
Department serves his community in many ways. In addition to his 
unselfish service as a police officer he serves as a mentor and role 
model for children at risk of being lost to education. Through his 
personal efforts as a tutor and through his inspirational example and 
ability to recruit others to serve as tutors, Lt. Morrow has instituted 
ongoing projects to help young people in our community who had nowhere 
to turn.
  Mr. Speaker, the following individuals received the Award for Persons 
of the Year:
  Carl and Betty Kohlmeier. Carl and Betty have been unsung heroes in 
our community since 1959. In service to the victims of family violence, 
helping the Northern Virginia Hotline, active in the United Methodist 
Church, and feeding the needy through ``Lazarus at the Gate.'' With 
seemingly endless energy and a gift to know what is right they have 
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ably given their hearts and their hands to ensure success in their 
endeavors.
  Mr. Speaker, I know my colleagues join me in congratulating these 
fine citizens on their outstanding work. It is citizens like these, 
scattered across America, that provide this country with our margin for 
excellence, in providing services to those in need, keeping our 
communities clean and beautiful, and restoring the American dream to 
our young people. The Springfield Inter-Service Club Council and its 
member organizations deserve our thanks and efforts.

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