[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 101 (Wednesday, July 16, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1434]
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            RECOGNIZING MURRYSVILLE CHRIST'S LUTHERAN CHURCH

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                             HON. RON KLINK

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 16, 1997

  Mr. KLINK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the efforts of 12 
members of the Murrysville Christ's Lutheran Church. This week, a group 
of 10 youths and 2 adults will embark on a work trip from my place of 
residence, Murrysville, PA to Washington, DC. They will spend an entire 
week volunteering at homeless shelters, food kitchens, and assisting 
Habitat for Humanity with home construction in the Anacostia section of 
this city.
  In his address to the attendees of this past spring's Presidential 
Summit for America's Future, President Clinton issued a call to action 
to all Americans ``to serve our children, and to help teach them to 
serve--not as a substitute for government, but to meet our major 
challenges as one community, working together.'' The members of the 
Murrysville Christ's Lutheran Church have issued and answered that 
call.
  While most young people their age are spending their summer at pools 
or camps, these young people have chosen to donate their time for the 
benefit of others. It is most admirable that Lauren Caywood, Mandi 
Falvo, Allison Long, Brandon Rioja, Michael Ross, Rachel Gray, Ken 
Nemit, Matt Barnwall, Kym Brown, Molly Endres, Mrs. Gretchen Endres, 
and Rev. Roger Steiner would take time to give back to those who are 
not as fortunate.
  Once again, I urge my colleagues to rise and recognize the efforts of 
the Murrysville Christ's Lutheran Church. They are fine representatives 
of their church, their community, and the entire Fourth Congressional 
District.

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