[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 18]
[House]
[Page 25011]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                       HANDS ON MIAMI'S MIAMI DAY

  (Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
outstanding organization, Hands on Miami, for continuing to make south 
Florida a better place.
  Hands on Miami is a unique community service organization created in 
1993 that offers opportunities for all to become involved. This year, 
Hands on Miami will host Miami Day in conjunction with Miami-Dade 
College on November 7.
  Since 1995, Hands on Miami has brought together residents from all 
over to improve our neighborhoods. It started with 800 volunteers and 
is now over 4,000 volunteers. They have partnered with United Way, 
schools and businesses. Ten years ago, Hands on Miami began the 
innovative Family Volunteer Program to encourage families to 
participate together in community service events.
  As a wife and a mother, I know what a positive impact this effort can 
have by instilling the values of service at a young age. Let's all sign 
up for Hands on Miami on Saturday, November 7.

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