[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 5354]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




          2014 MAYORS DAY OF RECOGNITION FOR NATIONAL SERVICE

                                 ______
                                 

                         HON. RAUL M. GRIJALVA

                               of arizona

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, April 1, 2014

  Mr. GRIJALVA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to support the 2014 Mayors 
Day of Recognition for National Service. The service to others is a 
hallmark of the American character, and central to how we meet our 
challenges. The nation's Mayors are increasingly turning to national 
service and volunteerism as a cost-
effective strategy to meet city needs.
  They address the most pressing challenges facing our cities and 
nation, from educating students for jobs of the 21st century and 
supporting veterans and military families to providing health services 
and helping communities recover from natural disasters. National 
service expands economic opportunity by creating more sustainable, 
resilient communities and providing education, career skills, and 
leadership abilities for those who serve.
  National service participants serve in more than 60,000 locations 
across the country, including ninety service locations in Tucson 
bolstering the civic, neighborhood, and faith-based organizations that 
are so vital to our city's economic and social well-being. More than 
five hundred national service participants of all ages and backgrounds 
serve in Tucson, providing vital support to city residents and 
improving the quality of life in our city.
  National service represents a unique public-private partnership that 
invests in community solutions and leverages non-federal resources to 
strengthen community impact and increase the return on taxpayer 
dollars; including more than $3,439,824 in Tucson. They demonstrate 
commitment, dedication, and patriotism by making an intensive 
commitment to service, a commitment that remains with them in their 
future endeavors.
  The Corporation for National and Community Service shares a priority 
with mayors nationwide to engage citizens, improve lives, and 
strengthen communities. They are joining with the National League of 
Cities, City of Service, and mayors across the country to recognize the 
impact of service on the Mayors Day of Recognition for National Service 
on April 1, 2014.
  We commend all of those who participate in national service for their 
dedication to the betterment of their communities.

                          ____________________