[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 62 (Wednesday, April 10, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H3240]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        RECOGNIZING AMERICANS WHO GIVE BACK TO THEIR COMMUNITIES

  (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today, during 
National Volunteer Week, to acknowledge the many Americans who 
generously give their time and talents to help improve the lives of 
others.
  Since the founding of the United States, Americans have always been 
committed to serving others and working for the common good. During 
National Volunteer Week, we celebrate that spirit and generosity that 
inspires Americans to make our communities safer, healthier, and 
stronger.
  Mr. Speaker, right here in the House, I am proud to be working with 
Congressman  Jim Panetta creating a caucus to empower and promote the 
goals of national service organizations. Soon, we will launch the 
National Service Organization Caucus, which will support the many 
organizations that are dedicated to giving back to their communities. I 
encourage my colleagues to join this important caucus.
  The gift of time is priceless. Every day Americans are helping 
students, caring for seniors, working to support our veterans, aiding 
those impacted by natural disasters, and so much more. There is always 
an opportunity to volunteer, and I am grateful that so many Americans 
make it a part of their daily lives.

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