[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 134 (Friday, October 11, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1816]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  RECOGNIZING DAVID GREEN, JR., FOR HIS FUNDRAISING BIKE RIDE ACROSS 
                                AMERICA

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                          HON. SAXBY CHAMBLISS

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 10, 2002

  Mr. CHAMBLISS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to commend the selfless 
deeds of David Green, Jr., of Macon, GA. During this past summer, David 
spent six weeks riding his bicycle across our great nation from 
Seattle, Washington to Savannah, Georgia in order to raise money for 
the Methodist Home for Children and Youth's new Intergenerational 
Activity Center in Macon, GA.
  With today's endless media stories depicting our nation's youth in a 
negative light, it is refreshing to see the giving attitude of this 
young man. To date, David has raised over $63,000 in gifts and pledges 
toward the new ``Teen Center.'' The mission of the Methodist Home for 
Children and Youth is to provide a redemptive ministry in South Georgia 
of healing and nurturing to children, youth and their families in the 
most appropriate setting, enabling them to grow and become more 
productive in society. His selfless act will help provide opportunities 
for young individuals for many years to come.
  David's record of community service is well established. His years of 
giving back include work with the Salvation Army, Habitat for Humanity, 
as well as the Big Brothers Big Sisters program. While in high school, 
David also served as a member of Students Against Drunk Driving as well 
as a member of Teen Advisors, pledging each year not to drink alcohol 
or smoke. A distinguished Boy Scout, he obtained scouting's highest 
honor, the rank of eagle. He has recently graduated from Stratford 
Academy in Macon, GA, and is currently attending the University of the 
South in Sewanee, Tennessee, where he is a member of the Boys Varsity 
Soccer Team.
  Mr. Speaker, I am convinced that David Green, Jr., will continue his 
service to others as he moves toward a higher education. It is 
comforting to know that tomorrow's leaders are already positively 
affecting our nation. I am truly proud to represent such an individual 
from the eighth district of Georgia. Today it is my pleasure to commend 
David for his ongoing efforts to better society.

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