[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 99 (Wednesday, July 26, 2000)]
[Senate]
[Pages S7644-S7645]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    TRIBUTE TO THE GENERAL DANIEL ``CHAPPIE'' JAMES AMERICAN LEGION 
                           AUXILIARY UNIT 776

  Mr. DeWINE. Mr. President, today I would like to honor a great 
volunteer organization from my home state of Ohio--The General Daniel 
``Chappie'' James American Legion Auxiliary Unit 776. Based in the city 
of Dayton, this organization and its members were recognized recently 
by USA Weekend magazine for their participation in the ``Ninth Annual 
Make a Difference Day,'' which is the largest national day of helping 
and volunteerism.
  To be recognized by USA Weekend, an organization must demonstrate 
great efforts and achievements in the areas of volunteerism and 
community service. The General Daniel ``Chappie'' James American Legion 
Auxiliary Unit 776 certainly has done that. One of its members, Mrs. 
Ola Matthews, heard that foster children around the Dayton community 
must carry their belongings through the foster care system in plastic 
trash bags. This worried her greatly. So, she set about to help these 
children. Under her leadership, the members of Unit 776 conducted 
fundraisers to buy luggage and collected luggage from community donors. 
On October 23, 1999, the members of Unit 776 delivered the fruits of 
their effort--over 1,000 pieces of luggage, plus toiletries, 
underclothes, and baby supplies--to the Montgomery County Children's 
Services in Dayton. This is a remarkable achievement and one 
demonstrating great selflessness and generosity. It is actions like 
these--an organization helping those in its community--that makes 
Dayton such a great city.
  Mr. President, one young member of this organization, in particular, 
has made outstanding contributions to her community. Shatoya Hill, who 
has been involved in Unit 776 most her life,

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has just been awarded a $6,000 scholarship for her community service 
and academic achievements. She has been Junior President of the 
organization for over 5 years. During this time, she has organized and 
participated in many fundraisers, from helping veterans to delivering 
food baskets to the needy during Christmas.
  The Dayton Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta, a public service 
sorority, awarded the scholarship, which is presented to young women 
who have excellent academic records, possess high moral character, 
participate in their church and community, and have interest in higher 
education. Shatoya certainly exhibits all of these positive qualities. 
It is great to see Ohio youths working hard for their communities and 
being recognized for their achievements.
  Congratulations Unit 776 and congratulations Shatoya!
  Mr. President, I suggest the absence of a quorum.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll.
  The legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.
  Mr. DeWINE. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for 
the quorum call be rescinded.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

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