[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 66 (Tuesday, April 24, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E844]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




SUPPORTING THE GOALS AND IDEALS HIGHLIGHTED THROUGH NATIONAL VOLUNTEER 
                                  WEEK

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                               speech of

                            HON. TODD TIAHRT

                               of kansas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 17, 2007

  Mr. TIAHRT. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize some of the 
outstanding volunteers in my district who dedicate their time to 
serving women and their unborn children. Together, Choices Medical 
Clinic and the Pregnancy Crisis Center have over 80 volunteers that 
serve as support to women and families in the community.
  It is an honor to recognize their work and dedication to offering 
women healthy choices for themselves and their unborn children. Dr. 
Scott Stringfield, Volunteer Medical Director, Dr. Cindy Nash, 
Volunteer Physician, and Dr. Lydia Dennis, Volunteer Physician, as well 
as over 40 others, provide support as volunteers at Choices Medical 
Clinic in Wichita, Kansas. Since its opening in December of 1999, 
Choices Medical Clinic has served 6,075 women and saved 1,500 babies 
from abortion.
  Without these caring individuals, Choices would not be able to serve 
the number of women they do and prevent the loss of life in the same 
capacity.
  Choices are able to offer women a snapshot of their child through 
their 4-D sonogram machine. They also inform women about the harmful 
effects of abortions. Women deserve to know the truth about abortion--
the physical and mental consequences of this violent procedure, and 
Choices allows them this information so they can make the healthiest 
choice for themselves and their baby.
  The Pregnancy Crisis Center has served over 40,000 mothers and 
families since it opened in 1985. The volunteer services they provide 
are of no cost to the patients and clients. In 2006 alone, 6,000 
services were provided to young women aged 15-25 years of age.
  The Pregnancy Crisis Center has been blessed over the years with 
wonderful, caring volunteers. Currently, they have 40 volunteers, 
including three special ladies who have been long serving volunteers, 
Mary Power, Kay Esau and Shirley Moler. All three serve as Client 
Advocates, who meet with young ladies, hear their stories, and then 
match them with assistance.
  All of the volunteers at Choices Medical Clinic and the Pregnancy 
Crisis Center deserve to be recognized throughout the year for their 
excellence in giving back to the community. Today, during National 
Volunteer Week, I thank you all for caring for others and bringing hope 
and restoration to families in need.
  May you know the impact you are having on the well-being of women and 
the unborn and may you never tire of this excellent work.
  God Bless You.

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