[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 16 (Tuesday, February 6, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E114-E115]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              HONORING THE EFFORTS OF ONE ACCORD MINISTRY

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                        HON. WILLIAM L. JENKINS

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 6, 2001

  Mr. JENKINS. Mr. Speaker, today I honor the efforts of a local 
community organization,

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Of One Accord Ministry, making the lives of many people in the First 
Congressional District better.
  This weekend, Of One Accord Ministry will hold a celebration dinner 
in honor of the many volunteers who offered their time and assistance 
to help those who were less fortunate. Last year, these efforts helped 
over 28,000 individuals in Hawkins and Hancock Counties.
  The true heroes of this organization were over 200 volunteers from 
all walks of life such as young scouts, employees from local businesses 
and industries, members of civic clubs, local schools, and members of 
various churches. These individuals offered their services in 
collecting needed items, taking donations, delivering food and other 
items to needy families, serving a free medical clinic for those in 
need of basic medical attention, and many other tasks.
  In the Congress, I have often advocated that the government cannot be 
the answer to all of the problems that exist in our society. We can do 
many things to help out those who need assistance, but real changes 
come about with the help of the local community, neighbors helping 
neighbors, one individual at a time. Local organizations like Of One 
Accord Ministry are our first line of defense against these social 
problems. Their efforts should be highlighted and commended for the 
results they have achieved.
  Too often, we only hear and read about the negative news in our 
localities. Positive efforts such as those provided by local citizens 
often go unnoticed. I want to take this opportunity to recognize, 
congratulate, and bring to the attention of the Congress the great work 
that is being accomplished by the volunteers of Of One Accord Ministry. 
Tennesseans are long known for their selfless devotion, earning us the 
nickname the ``Volunteer State.'' These volunteers carry on that 
tradition and are truly deserving of our thanks today.

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