[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 135 (Thursday, September 26, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1708]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     WORKING TOGETHER FOR BAY CITY: CITIZENS, LABOR, AND UNITED WAY

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                          HON. JAMES A. BARCIA

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 25, 1996

  Mr. BARCIA. Mr. Speaker, in addition to keeping full-time jobs, 
volunteers spend long tireless hours helping others while in return 
they are not paid and receive no financial gain. Volunteers selflessly 
sacrifice their free time. Organizations would not be nearly as 
effective without volunteers who are essential to the success of 
achieving their goals.
  Today I would like to congratulate and recognize some dedicated 
volunteers from my hometown of Bay City, MI, whose efforts earned them 
the Model City in Community Service Award. One of five model cities 
nationwide, the citizens of Bay City, the United Way, and the Central 
Labor Council should be proud of their accomplishments. By working 
together they improved their community and serve as a model for other 
communities to follow.
  Under the capable leadership of Steve Rajewski, labor liaison for the 
United Way of Bay County and coordinator for community service programs 
through the United Way of Bay County, the volunteers have provided many 
valuable services to the community including: union counseling, blood 
drives, service for retirees, food drives and many other valuable 
programs aimed to improve the quality of life for citizens of Bay City.
  Established in 1991, the AFL-CIO Model City in Community Service 
Award recognizes outstanding community service activities and programs 
provided by the AFL-CIO and developed in cooperation with the United 
Way. The programs are designed to give union members the opportunity to 
serve, support, and improve human services in their communities.
  The selection is based on a detailed survey and application process 
that focuses on health and human service programs that work in the 
local communities. Volunteer activities on the boards and committees of 
the United Way and its member agencies are an important criterion for 
model city consideration.
  The United Way, the Central labor Council, and citizens of Bay City 
deserve recognition for their cooperation which resulted in their being 
honored with this prestigious award. The loyal volunteers represent the 
spirit of volunteerism and community service which makes our county one 
of the greatest national in the world. I am proud to be a son and 
product of the great city and I ask my colleges to join me in wishing 
the citizens of Bay City a hearty congratulations for a job well done.

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