[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 111 (Thursday, July 31, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S8618]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      ANNIE CAMPBELL, A 79-YEAR-OLD NURSE VOLUNTEER FOR MANNA MEAL

 Mr. ROCKEFELLER. Mr. President, I would like to take this 
moment to praise a citizen of West Virginia, Annie Campbell. Annie has 
recently received the J.C. Penney Golden Rule award for her outstanding 
volunteer community service.
  Annie has been volunteering her time for Manna Meal for the past 20 
years, and has seen it expand considerably. Even though she is nearing 
80 years old, Annie pursues her service with confidence and generosity. 
She drives to pick up food at local businesses and hospitals and 
sometimes helps to serve the food to the people who come to Manna Meal. 
She loves to give a helping hand to those in need. She says, ``You feel 
good to know you've done something to alleviate hunger.''
  Annie's life is built around helping people. She is a registered 
nurse at the Charleston Area Medical Center's General Division, and a 
leader in her church, where she is the secretary, a circle leader, on 
the mission committee, and on the kitchen committee. Annie is a 
committed woman to her community.
  Manna Meal provides food for the hungry. Annie says, ``A lot of 
people who come to Manna Meal are not food hungry, they are 
companionship hungry.'' She helps with both. She provides food and 
friendship for those who attend the meals. Manna Meal is run by 
volunteers and donations. Annie has watched Manna Meal expand from a 
tiny soup kitchen serving 40 to large service providing for 300.
  Volunteer service is vital to West Virginia and America because it is 
done on a personal and natural level. It is comforting to hear that 
there are people who willingly dedicate their lives to helping those in 
need. West Virginia is extremely lucky to have Annie in the State, and 
I am proud to make this statement regarding her award today.
  The J.C. Penney Golden Rule award had several other recipients in 
different categories. The other local winners included Sue Meadows, 
Ernest Matthew Stone, and the Volunteers of PRO-KIDS. They are now 
going to step up to the National Golden Rule Awards, and are eligible 
for a $10,000 donation to their organization. All of these volunteers 
need to be congratulated for their effort and generosity, and I wish 
them luck in the next round of competition.

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