[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 5999]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   IN HONOR OF THE VOLUNTEERS OF SOUTHWEST HOUSING AND THE VILLAS OF 
                   REMOND COMMUNITY IN DALLAS, TEXAS

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                           HON. PETE SESSIONS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 25, 2006

  Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the generous 
volunteers of Southwest Housing and the Villas of Remond community in 
Dallas, Texas. While many volunteers in the DFW Metroplex are worthy of 
recognition during National Volunteer Appreciation Week, the Southwest 
Housing and the Villas of Remond Community have performed inspiring and 
commendable work through their many acts of volunteerism.
  During the past year, these volunteers have served on hospitality, 
spiritual wellness and entertainment committees that make important 
decisions for their community. They have led Bible studies, exercise 
classes, hosted book clubs, and planned celebrations. Additionally, 
volunteers and residents not only shared the food and clothes with the 
Hurricanes Katrina and Rita evacuees, but also encouraged friends, 
fellow churchgoers and family members to do the same. Through their 
generous work they have experienced first-hand the ancient truth to 
give is better than to receive.
  The Villas of Remond is a senior community for ages 60 and ``better'' 
that encourages its residents to live life to the fullest and share 
their love, laughter and wisdom with anyone in need. It is indeed an 
honor and privilege to have these exceptional volunteers supporting the 
Dallas community. I salute their leadership and look forward to hearing 
of their continued volunteer success stories that are so critical to 
the local community.

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