[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 130 (Friday, August 1, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1687-E1688]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING THE FINANCIAL SERVICES ROUNDTABLE'S COMMUNITY SERVICE 2008 
                               INITIATIVE

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                           HON. DENNIS MOORE

                               of kansas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, August 1, 2008

  Mr. MOORE of Kansas. Madam Speaker, I rise in recognition of 
Community Service 2008 (CS08), an initiative being spearheaded by 
Financial Services Roundtable and its member companies to harness 
volunteerism in the financial services sector and improve the 
communities in which we all live and work.
  CS08 companies will complete 1,000 community service projects between 
July 1 and September 30, in all 50 states with over 28,000 volunteers. 
In Overland Park, which I represent, a CS08 event was just completed 
with AXA Equitable in which employees teamed up with KVC Behavioral 
HealthCare to sponsor a historical tour to youth being treated there.
  This expansive effort would not be possible without the strong 
leadership of CS08 co-chairs Richard K. Davis, Chairman, President, and 
CEO of U.S. Bancorp, and Don J. McGrath, Chairman and CEO of Banc West 
Corporation.
  Now in its seventh year, the timely focus of CS08 is on financial 
education, and increasing visibility of financial education programs in 
communities. This is in addition to member companies' community service 
projects via blood drives, building homes, neighborhood cleanups, or 
even outreach to children, like in Overland Park. Roundtable member 
companies know that the possibilities for community improvement are 
vast.
  I am also proud to recognize our CS08 Honorary Congressional Host 
Committee. 141 Members of Congress have volunteered to sponsor CS08 and 
I know I speak for all of the participants in thanking my colleagues in 
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House and Senate for their leadership. Congratulations to all who are 
working to make CS08 a huge success.

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