[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 9]
[Senate]
[Page 12671]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



       THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL SERVICE

  Mr. LOTT. Mr. President, I would like to take this opportunity to 
recognize the recent meeting of the board of directors of the 
Corporation for National Service which was hosted by my home State of 
Mississippi. Mississippians are known for their hospitality and 
compassion, so playing host to this meeting in Jackson was a natural 
fit.
  The board members used this forum to elect Stephen Goldsmith, 
chairman of the board of directors for the Corporation for National 
Service. As the former mayor of Indianapolis, Chairman Goldsmith earned 
a reputation for innovative thinking, reducing spending, and improving 
infrastructure. I wish him the best of luck in his new role as 
chairman.
  I also understand that at this year's meeting of the board, a 
coalition of religious and community leaders praised President Bush for 
his faith-based and community initiatives, and announced the creation 
of the Mississippi Faith-Based Coalition for Community Renewal. My 
constituents advise me that this coalition will work with the President 
to implement his faith-based plan and bring hope and opportunity to all 
Mississippians.
  Mississippi is truly proud to have been chosen as the host site for 
the 2001 meeting of the board of directors of the Corporation for 
National Service. I want to encourage other boards, organizations, 
corporations, and groups to hold their special events in Mississippi 
and share in all we have to offer.

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