[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 82 (Thursday, May 29, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E857]
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 RECOGNIZING VOLUNTEERS WITH THE MOUNTAIN EMPIRE OLDER CITIZENS FOSTER 
                          GRANDPARENT PROGRAM

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                        HON. H. MORGAN GRIFFITH

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 29, 2014

  Mr. GRIFFITH of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, today I rise in order to 
recognize volunteers with the Mountain Empire Older Citizens Foster 
Grandparent Program, which pairs people aged 60 and older with students 
for tutoring and mentorship purposes. The impact that simply spending 
time with children has on their development cannot be overstated. As a 
father myself, I see that impact first-hand.
  It is my honor to submit into the Congressional Record the names of 
the 2013-2014 Foster Grandparent Program volunteers:
  Irene Bailey, Lucille Baker, Minnie Baker, Betty Barker, Moe 
Dennison, Shirley Gardner, Ruth Gibson, Bess Gillenwater, Ruth Hogue, 
Carolyn Johnson, Patsy King, Sheila Miller, Edith Moore, Sharon 
Mullins, Bonnie Olinger, Sarah Parsons, Mary Rogers, Ruth Shawver, 
Marie Smith, Thelma Smith, Betty Stewart, Aleatha Strong, and Thelma 
Welch.
  Mr. Speaker, I want to send my deepest thanks to folks working with 
and volunteering for the Mountain Empire Older Citizens Foster 
Grandparent Program, and I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing 
these volunteers for their efforts on behalf of Southwest Virginia's 
young people.

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