[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 45 (Wednesday, April 22, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E625]
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  PRAISING THE VOLUNTEERS OF RADIO VISION, FOR 18 YEARS OF DEDICATION

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                        HON. BENJAMIN A. GILMAN

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 22, 1998

  Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Speaker, it is my distinct pleasure to report that on 
Saturday, April 25, 1998, Radio Vision, of Orange County, N.Y. will 
cover its 18th annual Volunteer Recognition Day. Radio Vision is a 
closed circuit service for the blind and sight impaired of the Mid-
Hudson region of South Eastern, N.Y. This radio service, for over 600 
blind and visually handicapped listeners, provides its clients with 
news, novels, community happenings such as local sales and events, and 
a myriad of other informational and intellectually stimulating 
programming--all fully manned by volunteers.
  Radio Vision offers invaluable aid to the blind. We often take for 
granted what a convenience it is to be able to watch the TV, or open 
the newspaper, to learn about the outside world around us. This is not 
an option for the blind or visually handicapped. Radio Vision offers 
the ability to learn about our environment just by turning on their 
radio. Radio Vision's purpose is to help the visually handicapped by 
specifically tailoring information in a unique format beneficial to 
them. Local and national news, shopping hints, new literature--and 
other sources of entertainment and information--are all made available 
to the sight impaired by Radio Vision through their radio.
  Radio Vision has been a continual success for the past 18 years due 
to the diligent work and dedication of our volunteers. I am pleased to 
commend the over 105 volunteers who have given so much, of their time, 
their hearts, and their voices, in order to benefit others who need 
assistance. It is a truly selfless act and their efforts have greatly 
enriched the lives of many sight impaired people.
  Mr. Speaker, I am pleased that I am given the opportunity once again 
this year to highlight the worthy deeds by the people of Radio Vision. 
I invite my colleagues to join with me in offering praise and thanks to 
these hard working volunteers. I offer Radio Vision my fondest thanks 
and best wishes for many more great years of making a difference.

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