[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 54 (Monday, April 16, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E535]
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              A TRIBUTE TO THE VOLUNTEERS OF CLARION, IOWA

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                            HON. TOM LATHAM

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 16, 2012

  Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and acknowledge 
the volunteers of Clarion, Iowa, for their hard work and becoming 2012 
National Honorees of Make a Difference Day. This year, more than a 
thousand citizens of Clarion participated in Make a Difference Day 
activities, earning them the prestigious honor as one of the nation's 
2012 Make a Difference Day winners.
  Make a Difference Day is a celebration of the power of neighbors 
helping neighbors. Created by USA Weekend, this annual day of service 
mobilizes more than 3 million volunteers nationwide to create positive 
change in their communities.
  This group of outstanding volunteers from this three-stoplight town 
of 2,800 has made a substantial impact in their community by completing 
hundreds of small acts of kindness that culminated in their well-
deserved national recognition. From crocheting robes for seniors to 
cleaning ditches, from raking leaves to running errands for neighbors 
in need, this small town came together a thousand strong to make an 
unforgettable impact on Make a Difference Day.
  Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to represent Clarion and its citizens in 
the United States Congress and I trust my colleagues in the House will 
rise to join me in congratulating them on a job well done. Clarion has 
shown the nation once again that small towns can surely do big things.

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