[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 24 (Wednesday, February 13, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E173]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   HONORING OF ONE ACCORD MINISTRY AND ALL FIRST DISTRICT VOLUNTEERS

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                            HON. DAVID DAVIS

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 13, 2008

  Mr. DAVID DAVIS of Tennessee. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor 
the efforts of the volunteers of Tennessee and the First District. Of 
One Accord Ministry is a charity that is celebrating its 20th 
anniversary this year. Tennessee has been called the ``Volunteer'' 
state by the great efforts of our citizens during The War of 1812. 
Since The War of 1812 the people of Tennessee continue to show pride, 
dedication and service through volunteer efforts. People from around 
the nation are moving into my district to enjoy the wonderful quality 
of life found in it's beauty and the spirit of its people. Our first 
volunteers were heroes serving in The War of 1812 and our citizens 
today are heroes sacrificing their time and effort to volunteer in an 
assortment of ways.
  Of One Accord Ministry serves two rural and lowly populated counties 
in my district and continually utilizes the efforts of nearly 500 
people during 2007. These 500 volunteers have sacrificed over 51,533 
hours of service and have served over 71,695 people in various ways. 
The ministry serves from four physical sites offering emergency food 
distribution, meal delivery for seniors five days a week, participating 
in our states summer feeding program, offering a free medical clinic, 
doing home repairs, organizing the county's Christmas programs and 
others.
  Of One Accord does not work alone. They work hand-in-hand with 
schools, clubs, scouts, and Postal workers to help complete their 
mission. Similarly, partnerships with businesses, hospitals and 
laboratories provide other services for the clinic. The help does not 
stop there; many others supply resources and help in any way possible.
  We tend to overlook the millions of volunteers across the nation 
giving their time and efforts. Madam Speaker, I rise today to applaud 
the volunteers from Of One Accord Ministry who have served for twenty 
years and all of the volunteers in Tennessee's First District alike.

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