[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 16]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 21924]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING COMCAST CARES DAY

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                            HON. JIM GERLACH

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 29, 2005

  Mr. GERLACH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Comcast Cable 
Communications for their contributions to community service and 
volunteerism as demonstrated in their unique one-day Comcast Cares Day 
volunteer community project.
  Comcast Cable Communications has an impressive history of investing 
in the people and the communities that they serve. From its founding 
more that 40 years ago, Comcast has diligently given back to its 
communities through various community outreach programs. In 1997, 
Comcast employees and their families participated in the Philadelphia 
Cares Day. The Philadelphia Cares Day began as a day of city-wide 
community service in the Comcast headquarters' hometown. Over the next 
several years, Philadelphia Cares Day became what is now known as 
Comcast Cares Day. Today, Comcast Cares Day, the signature event of the 
company, is a national day of volunteer service for Comcast employees 
and their families in all the communities where Comcast operates.
  The goal of Comcast Cable Corporation is to have 30,000 volunteers go 
into the communities the company serves and give back by improving the 
community aesthetically and by creating a stronger social presence for 
the company. At each event, Comcast goes out of their way to provide 
free manpower, supplies, and refreshment for each event. Most 
importantly, Comcast Cares Day unifies the company with the local 
community by working together towards a common goal.
  In 2004, Comcast employees and their families volunteered to give 
back to their community during Comcast Cares Day. This inspiring group 
of individuals logged an estimated 180,000 hours worth of service in 
their respective communities. After such an impressive turnout in 2004, 
Comcast hopes to exceed their number of volunteers in 2005 by 
completing projects such as cleaning, painting, landscaping, preparing 
meals at food banks, and refurbishing community parks and recreation 
centers.
  Specifically our area, the spirit of volunteerism and activities of 
Comcast employees' creates a positive impact on the Plymouth Township 
Community. One hundred and ninety volunteers will be recruited to work 
in Plymouth Township and they will address numerous community needs in 
a day of service to their fellow citizens.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me today in recognizing 
Comcast Cable Corporation for their commitment to volunteerism and 
community service, not only in Pennsylvania, but throughout the 
country.

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