[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 50 (Thursday, April 24, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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                 THE 1997 J.C. PENNEY GOLDEN RULE AWARD

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                           HON. DEBORAH PRYCE

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 24, 1997

  Ms. PRYCE. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to pay tribute to the 
outstanding philanthropic efforts of the 17 semifinalists for the 1997 
J.C. Penney Golden Rule Award. I am proud to represent these people and 
organizations in Congress, for their commitment and devotion to the 
central Ohio community is truly exemplary.
  The Golden Rule Award ceremony publicly honors local volunteer 
efforts, and is presented in more than 200 markets in 45 States. The 
1997 semifinalists have proven themselves to be amply deserving of this 
recognition, having demonstrated continued, selfless sacrifice to the 
Columbus, OH, area. They serve as a model to us all.
  America's generosity both at home and abroad in unsurpassed on this 
planet. Regrettably, however, the day-to-day volunteer efforts of so 
many Americans go regularly unnoticed. We take for granted their 
generous work with the poor, the elderly, the sick, and the neglected. 
But their unheralded and noble deeds are duly noted by those they help, 
often providing a bit of hope during times of great distress.
  At a time when our Nation demands that government become smaller and 
spend less, the importance of volunteerism and community service grows 
profoundly. These semifinalists prove once again that the most 
important work done in our country is not done within the beltway, but 
within the shelters, pantries, and soup kitchens of our local 
communities. We must never lose sight of the fact that Americans' 
innate sense of sacrifice continues regardless of what may transpire in 
Washington.
  I proudly salute the following people and organizations for their 
inspiring work, and join with my colleagues in congratulating them for 
this most deserving recognition.
  Ms. Carla L. Bailey; Columbus Firefighters' Local Union No. 67; The 
Dublin Women's Club; Upper Arlington City School District, Habitat for 
Humanity; Hospice at Riverside and Grant--Grant Inpatient Volunteers; 
Lee Ann Igoe; Louverture Jones, Jr.; Al and Betty Justus--Central Ohio 
Radio Reading Service; Linda Stern Kass--Columbus Montessori Education 
Center; The Liebert Corp.; Sam Morris; Physicians Free Clinic; Darrell 
Wayne Scott; Kathleen Straub; Helene F. Thomas; Thompson, Hine & Flory 
LLP; and Claire L. Waters.

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