[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 172 (Wednesday, December 12, 2001)]
[House]
[Page H9244]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      SUPPORT CALL TO SERVICE ACT

  (Mr. OSBORNE asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. OSBORNE. Mr. Speaker, since the events of September 11, our 
country has witnessed a surge of patriotism and a desire to serve. This 
morning the gentleman from Tennessee (Mr. Ford) and I introduced the 
Call to Service Act which attempts to harness some of this energy.
  I would like to emphasize three parts of this act which are 
particularly noteworthy. Number one, the act provides service 
opportunities all across the country, particularly in rural and 
underserved areas. An example is incentives for teachers to stay in 
rural and underserved areas.
  Secondly, the act creates a new short-term military service category: 
18 months of active duty and 18 months of reserve duty. These troops 
will provide security at airports, bridges, nuclear facilities, and our 
Nation's borders. They would also provide technical assistance in case 
of a health emergency caused by bioterrorism.
  Lastly, the Call to Service Act will create thousands of 
opportunities to provide mentoring and tutoring for children who are 
desperately in need of a caring adult role model. Senior citizens will 
be especially helpful in this endeavor.
  Mr. Speaker, I urge Members to support the Call to Service Act.

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