[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 49 (Wednesday, April 23, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E721]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                WAYNE COUNTY HEALTH CENTER FIGHTS HUNGER

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                          HON. JO ANN EMERSON

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 23, 1997

  Mrs. EMERSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the creative and 
innovative work of the Wayne County Health Center, a hospital located 
in the 8th District of Missouri. Wayne County Health Center was 
recently presented with the American Star, an award given to 100 civic 
organizations each year by the America The Beautiful Fund of 
Washington, DC.
  I would especially like to extend my congratulations to Mrs. Velma 
Osborne, who has played an instrumental role in the success of Wayne 
County Health Center's extraordinary citizen service.
  Wayne County Health Center established a program that assists over 
400 low-income families in the area grow their own fresh food. The 
families involved in the project are learning the importance of good 
nutrition, as well as how to grow their own fresh fruits and 
vegetables.
  This program has taken a giant step in helping to fight hunger in 
Wayne County. It will continue to benefit the families involved as 
children grow up with the knowledge of good nutrition and the skills to 
grow their own healthy food.
  The Wayne County Health Center is certainly deserving of an award as 
prestigious as the America The Beautiful American Star. The 
accomplishments of Velma Osborne and the many others who have worked 
for the success of this program should serve as a reminder of the 
spirit that founded this country and the role that each and every one 
of us play in keeping that spirit alive.

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