[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 115 (Thursday, September 4, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1654]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                RECOGNIZING THE GIFT OF TIME FOUNDATION

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                          HON. JAMES M. TALENT

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 4, 1997

  Mr. TALENT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the efforts of an 
outstanding new organization which has dedicated itself to aid in the 
development of our Nation's children. The Gift of Time Foundation is a 
nonprofit organization dedicated to providing community service, 
academic, and physical fitness programs for children between the ages 
of 4 and 18.
  The mission of the Gift of Time Foundation is: ``To provide children 
with resources, opportunities and assistance that help them develop 
high self-esteem, self confidence, socially acceptable value systems, 
diverse cultural appreciation and family values by providing them with 
structured environments for membership in mandatory participation in 
physical fitness, academics, and community service programs. To provide 
children with personal character development assistance for self 
expression through structured positive activities alternatives.''
  The Gift of Time Foundation is spearheaded by Mr. E. Douglas 
McFarlin. His vision is to build a youth complex in St. Louis that will 
provide children with the upper direction to meet the challenges of our 
modern society. Mr. McFarlin is working closely with business, 
community, and civic leaders to launch this important project. He is 
hoping that the St. Louis complex will be the first of many across the 
country.
  Mr. Speaker, organizations like the Gift of Time Foundation, can help 
a community in building character and values in its children. The 
efforts of Mr. McFarlin and his organization are to be commended for 
taking this challenge head on. I ask that you join me in recognizing 
this fine organization and wishing Mr. McFarlin the very best on his 
endeavors to bring this program to the children of our Nation.

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