[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 159 (Wednesday, November 5, 2003)]
[Senate]
[Page S14026]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                      HONORING MRS. CAROL KANAREK

 Mr. GRAHAM of Florida. Mr. President, every November 
organizations throughout America recognize the spirit of community 
service with National Philanthropy Day.
  This November, I would like to take the opportunity to congratulate 
an outstanding Floridian, Mrs. Carol Kanarek of Vero Beach, who is 
receiving the 2003 National Philanthropy Day Unsung Hero Award from the 
Treasure Coast Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals.
  The Unsung Hero Award is given to an individual who has been an 
exceptional volunteer. Carol Kanarek certainly fits this description.
  Carol Kanarek is a valued member of the Vero Beach community for her 
leadership, commitment, and extensive knowledge and experience. She is 
known as a coalition builder--someone who brings people and resources 
together to further the goals of the organizations for whom she 
volunteers. She has a true love of people, and a compassion for all 
causes.
  For more than 20 years, Mrs. Kanarek has volunteered her time and 
energy to numerous organizations in her community including health care 
organizations, religious organizations, schools, and charities. For 
example, Mrs. Kanarek has worked with the Riverside Children's Theatre, 
the March of Dimes, the United Way, the Visiting Nurses Association 
Hospice House, St. Edwards School, and the Temple Beth Shalom. This 
list is by no means exhaustive.
  No project is too big or too small for Mrs. Kanarek. From chairing 
the Rabbi Selection committee at Temple Beth Shalom to working the 
concession stand at a Riverside Children's Theatre event, she always 
makes time. When working on committees, Mr. Kanarek is known as a 
consensus builder, always considering the concerns of others when 
developing a solution. Her gracious manner and gentle persistence have 
made Mrs. Kanarek a valuable asset to the many organizations of which 
she is a member. Mrs. Kanarek's patience and tireless enthusiasm for 
community service distinguish her as a woman who places others before 
herself.
  Mr. President, philanthropy is one of defining characteristics of 
American society. Service for the benefit of others and commitment to 
something greater than personal reward strengthen our communities and 
neighborhoods, bringing us together and improving our quality of life.
  I commend Carol Kanarek for her commitment to community service, 
volunteerism, and philanthropy. I am pleased that outstanding 
Floridians like Mrs. Kanarek are setting an example for communities 
across our nation, and I want to thank her for her service.

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