[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 138 (Tuesday, October 23, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1717-E1718]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING CHRISTIAN VOLUNTEER SERVICE FOR THEIR TIRELESS DEDICATION 
                   AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE COMMUNITY

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 23, 2012

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 
charitable, non-profit organization, Christian Volunteer Service.
  Christian Volunteer Service, CVS, is an organization that has been 
active in Claiborne County, Mississippi, for 31 years. Founded in 
January 1981 by Don and Jeannette Mahoney, Christian Volunteer Service 
began their work in the community by providing practical aid for 
citizens that were sick and confined to their home. The services 
included home visits, preparation of meals and feeding, bathing and 
light household cleaning.
  Later, they partnered with Meals on Wheels, a program that delivers 
meals free of charge to the elderly, to continue their philanthropic 
efforts; Christian Volunteer Service began providing roundtrip 
transportation for medical appointment for the elderly throughout the 
Port Gibson, Vicksburg and Jackson areas. Christian Volunteer Service 
has a stellar record for serving over 12,500 families, repairing over 
1,600 homes and spending over $700,000 on the needy with the help of 
dedicated volunteers and supporters over the past years.
  The volunteers of Christian Volunteer Service are dedicated to 
working with local churches and residents in the county to provide care

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for the needy and the elderly. Due to the encouragement and financial 
support they receive from local churches, members of the community and 
the United Way, Christian Volunteer Services has been able to sustain 
their mission of strengthening and nurturing the community with a 
spirit of love and concern for its neighbors.
  In 2006 Bishop Randal Burge became the Director of Christian 
Volunteer Service. Currently, they host teams of volunteers from all 
over the United States and Canada that are willing to come and service 
the area.
  Christian Volunteer Services is the recipient of a number of 
Community Service Awards, including one from the State of Mississippi 
Governor's Office and an Excellence Award from the United Way 
Organization.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Christian 
Volunteer Service for its philanthropic work throughout Claiborne 
County, Mississippi, and surrounding areas.

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